Campus Kids Day Presented By Corewell Health

Campus Kids Days presented by Corewell Health returns to Campus Martius Park for summer 2026! Families are invited to enjoy this free series of fun-filled Sundays featuring themed entertainment, interactive activities and engaging experiences for kids of all ages. It’s the perfect way to make the most of a Sunday in the heart of Downtown Detroit. Our Campus Kids Day event series is presented by Corewell Health and supported in part by The Detroit Zoo. Detroit CHEMpreneurist will also be in attendance at all Campus Kids Day events, bringing fun in the sun with unique activations and stations. 

Events run from 1–5 p.m. on select Sundays, July 12 through October 4. 

2026 Schedule: 

July 12: Under The Sea Splash

Join the Downtown Detroit Partnership and Corewell Health for a splashy start to our Campus Kids Days event series with Under the Sea Splash, an ocean-inspired celebration filled with waves of fun for the whole family!

Explore a sea of family-friendly activities, including:

• Giveaways from Birdie’s Bookmobile and more
• Swim and aquatic activities with YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
• A make-and-take station courtesy of Metro Parent
• A Tropical-themed bounce house
• An Interactive activity with Detroit CHEMpreneurist where attendees can create a custom scented spray and personalized label to take home
• Baseball on the big screen starting at 1:40 p.m.
• Lawn games
• Ticket Giveaways Including:
  • Kidz Bop Concerts courtesy of Live Nation  
  • Disney on Ice on 9/17 courtesy of 313 Presents  
  • Sesame Street Live on 11/8 courtesy of 313 Presents
• Bubble Dance Parties at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Airbrush Tattoo’s
• And plenty more family friendly fun

August 9: Back to School Bash

Join the Downtown Detroit Partnership and Corewell Health for Campus Kids Days: Back to School Bash, the perfect way to wrap up summer with a day of family fun before the first school bell rings!

Get ready for a day packed with family-friendly activities, including:

• Giveaways from Birdie’s Bookmobile and more
• Backpack Giveaways courtesy of Corewell Health
• A make-and-take station courtesy of Metro Parent
• A crayon themed bounce house
• An Interactive activity with Detroit CHEMpreneurist where attendees can create a custom hand soap to take home
• Baseball on the big screen starting at 5:05 p.m.
• Lawn games
• Ticket Giveaways Including:
  • Disney on Ice on 9/17 courtesy of 313 Presents  
  • Sesame Street Live on 11/8 courtesy of 313 Presents
• A Free Faygo Float Station
• And plenty more family friendly fun

September 13: Harvest Hangout

October 4: Lil’ Boo Bash

Mark your calendars and join us for these exciting afternoons packed with creativity, energy and family-friendly fun! Be sure to check in closer to the event for more details on each day’s events and themed fun.