Are you looking for things to do in Brownstown Township? You’re at the right place! Family-friendly activities from festivals to nature hikes to walks & runs can be found on these Downriver community pages!
Be sure to come back again and again because these Downriver event calendars are updated weekly!
↓ To view previous and future events, click the < OR > arrows to see past or new dates for events.
Oct17Sat2026 **Click on the picture for more details**
![]()
Oct18Sun2026 Lake Erie Pumpkin Palooza @ Lake Erie Metropark, Marshland Museum Oct 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
Bring the whole family for a festive, hands-on afternoon of pumpkin fun. We’ll dive into the gooey, squishy ins and outs of pumpkins—scooping seeds, exploring pulp, and discovering how pumpkins grow, why they have ribs, and what’s really going on inside that tough orange shell. Expect a little mess, a lot of laughs, and plenty of “ewww!” and “whoa!” moments along the way.
- Ages: Fun for all ages, but geared toward children ages 4-14. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
- Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Cost: $5 per child, $5 per adult
- Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Marshland Museum
- Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program – Register Here
Oct25Sun2026 Brownstown – Eeeeerie Trunk or Treat! @ Lake Erie Metropark, Wave Pool Parking Lot & Blue Heron Shelter Oct 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm A spooktacular event is happening at Lake Eeeeerie Metropark. Join us for an afternoon of fall fun, complete with trunk-or-treating, costume contest for different youth-age groups, hayrides, crafts and games. Take a break from all the fun with a donut and cup of cider too!!
- Ages: Fun for all ages!
- Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Cost: Free!Location: Lake Erie Metropark,Wave Pool Parking Lot and Blue Heron Shelter
- Pre-Registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program – Register Here
A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.
Nov7Sat2026 Brownstown – Thanksgiving Candy Bar Bingo! @ Brownstown Community Center Nov 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm**Click on the picture for more details**
![]()
Dec3Thu2026 **Click on the picture for more details**
![]()
Dec5Sat2026 **Click on the picture for more details**
![]()
Brownstown Snacks with Santa @ Lake Erie Metropark, Golf Course Starter Building Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Date: 12/05/2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Golf Course Starter Building
Make this Christmas season one your family will never forget! Join us for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer—and a special visit from jolly old St. Nick himself. Bring your wish lists and cameras, because Santa will be stopping by to greet each family and spread a little North Pole magic.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy tasty holiday treats, hands-on crafts kids can take home, and cheerful games perfect for all ages. Sing and sway along to lively holiday tunes performed by the Mrs. Claus Jam Band, guaranteed to get everyone in the spirit of the season. From tiny toddlers to older kids, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Ages: Fun for all ages! Geared toward 0-14.
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon & 1 p.m. –3 p.m.
Cost: $6 child, $6 adult, children under 2 are Free: Register Here
Brownstown Sensory Friendly Visit with Santa @ Brownstown Community Center Dec 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pmThis program is for neuro-divergent individuals and their families/caretakers!
**Click on the picture for more details**
![]()
Dec6Sun2026 Brownstown Natural History of the Holidays @ Lake Erie Metropark’s Marshlands Museum Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Date: 12/06/2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Lake Erie Metropark; Marshlands Museum
The holidays are filled with traditions, symbols, and seasonal magic — but have you ever stopped to wonder about the nature behind them? What’s the science of snowflakes? Where does mistletoe really come from? Why do candles and flames play such an important role this time of year? And yes — how is a reindeer like a guitar?
Join us for a classroom-based program that takes a deeper dive into the natural history woven into the holiday season. You may never look at a snowflake — or the holidays — quite the same way again. This program is best suited for ages 12 and up and anyone with a curiosity for nature, science, and seasonal traditions.
Ages: 8 and up.
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $3 per child, $5 per adult: Register
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program.
Dec11Fri2026 **Click on the picture for more details**
![]()
Brownstown Friday Night Holiday Fun @ Lake Erie Metropark - Foodbar Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Celebrate the season with a cozy, laughter-filled evening! Gather your family and friends and join us for a festive night packed with holiday cheer and classic winter fun.
Warm up beside glowing bonfires while you roast marshmallows to golden perfection and build the ultimate s’more. Climb aboard for a cheerful hayride under the crisp evening sky, then sing along to your favorite holiday tunes as the spirit of the season fills the air. Kids (and kids at heart!) can get creative with hands-on holiday crafts to take home, making memories as well as decorations.
This program is perfect for families with children ages 4 and up. Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for an evening that’s merry, bright, and full of seasonal magic!
What to Expect:
This program is both indoors and outdoors. Participants are free to come in and out as they please. The area around the Food Bar is level, though there are steps leading into the hay wagon.
Ages: 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Date: December 11th
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Cost: $6 per person
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Food Bar
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program – Register Here
Dec18Fri2026 Brownstown Friday Night Holiday Fun @ Lake Erie Metropark - Foodbar Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Celebrate the season with a cozy, laughter-filled evening! Gather your family and friends and join us for a festive night packed with holiday cheer and classic winter fun.
Warm up beside glowing bonfires while you roast marshmallows to golden perfection and build the ultimate s’more. Climb aboard for a cheerful hayride under the crisp evening sky, then sing along to your favorite holiday tunes as the spirit of the season fills the air. Kids (and kids at heart!) can get creative with hands-on holiday crafts to take home, making memories as well as decorations.
This program is perfect for families with children ages 4 and up. Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for an evening that’s merry, bright, and full of seasonal magic!
What to Expect:
This program is both indoors and outdoors. Participants are free to come in and out as they please. The area around the Food Bar is level, though there are steps leading into the hay wagon.
Ages: 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Date: December 18th
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Cost: $6 per person
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Food Bar
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program – Register Here
Dec21Mon2026 Brownstown Winter Solstice Hike @ Lake Erie Metropark - Marshland Museum Entrance Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Step outside and experience the quiet beauty of the shortest day of the year on a guided walk along the nature trail. As we take in the stillness of late December, we’ll explore the science behind the winter solstice—why it happens, how Earth’s tilt and orbit create our seasons, and what this turning point means for the months ahead.
Along the way, we’ll look to the sky (weather permitting) to discuss the sun’s lower arc across the horizon, the lengthening shadows, and how ancient cultures marked and celebrated this astronomical event. We’ll also examine how the solstice affects the natural world around us—from changes in animal behavior to plant dormancy and shifting daylight patterns.
What to Expect:
This program is entirely outdoors. The time, approximately 120 minutes, will be spent on a leisurely walk with frequent stops. We will conclude at the Lake Erie Marshlands Museum. The planned path surface is dirt and gravel, mostly flat and level.
Ages: Adults 18 and up.
Date: December 21st
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: $5 per adult
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Marshland Museum
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program – Register Here
**Click on the picture for more details**
Bring the whole family for a festive, hands-on afternoon of pumpkin fun. We’ll dive into the gooey, squishy ins and outs of pumpkins—scooping seeds, exploring pulp, and discovering how pumpkins grow, why they have ribs, and what’s really going on inside that tough orange shell. Expect a little mess, a lot of laughs, and plenty of “ewww!” and “whoa!” moments along the way.
- Ages: Fun for all ages, but geared toward children ages 4-14. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
- Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Cost: $5 per child, $5 per adult
- Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Marshland Museum
- Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program – Register Here
A spooktacular event is happening at Lake Eeeeerie Metropark. Join us for an afternoon of fall fun, complete with trunk-or-treating, costume contest for different youth-age groups, hayrides, crafts and games. Take a break from all the fun with a donut and cup of cider too!!
- Ages: Fun for all ages!
- Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Cost: Free!Location: Lake Erie Metropark,Wave Pool Parking Lot and Blue Heron Shelter
- Pre-Registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program – Register Here
A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.
**Click on the picture for more details**
**Click on the picture for more details**
**Click on the picture for more details**
Date: 12/05/2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Golf Course Starter Building
Make this Christmas season one your family will never forget! Join us for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer—and a special visit from jolly old St. Nick himself. Bring your wish lists and cameras, because Santa will be stopping by to greet each family and spread a little North Pole magic.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy tasty holiday treats, hands-on crafts kids can take home, and cheerful games perfect for all ages. Sing and sway along to lively holiday tunes performed by the Mrs. Claus Jam Band, guaranteed to get everyone in the spirit of the season. From tiny toddlers to older kids, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Ages: Fun for all ages! Geared toward 0-14.
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon & 1 p.m. –3 p.m.
Cost: $6 child, $6 adult, children under 2 are Free: Register Here
This program is for neuro-divergent individuals and their families/caretakers!
**Click on the picture for more details**
Date: 12/06/2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Lake Erie Metropark; Marshlands Museum
The holidays are filled with traditions, symbols, and seasonal magic — but have you ever stopped to wonder about the nature behind them? What’s the science of snowflakes? Where does mistletoe really come from? Why do candles and flames play such an important role this time of year? And yes — how is a reindeer like a guitar?
Join us for a classroom-based program that takes a deeper dive into the natural history woven into the holiday season. You may never look at a snowflake — or the holidays — quite the same way again. This program is best suited for ages 12 and up and anyone with a curiosity for nature, science, and seasonal traditions.
Ages: 8 and up.
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $3 per child, $5 per adult: Register
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program.
**Click on the picture for more details**
Celebrate the season with a cozy, laughter-filled evening! Gather your family and friends and join us for a festive night packed with holiday cheer and classic winter fun.
Warm up beside glowing bonfires while you roast marshmallows to golden perfection and build the ultimate s’more. Climb aboard for a cheerful hayride under the crisp evening sky, then sing along to your favorite holiday tunes as the spirit of the season fills the air. Kids (and kids at heart!) can get creative with hands-on holiday crafts to take home, making memories as well as decorations.
This program is perfect for families with children ages 4 and up. Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for an evening that’s merry, bright, and full of seasonal magic!
What to Expect:
This program is both indoors and outdoors. Participants are free to come in and out as they please. The area around the Food Bar is level, though there are steps leading into the hay wagon.
Ages: 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Date: December 11th
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Cost: $6 per person
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Food Bar
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program – Register Here
Celebrate the season with a cozy, laughter-filled evening! Gather your family and friends and join us for a festive night packed with holiday cheer and classic winter fun.
Warm up beside glowing bonfires while you roast marshmallows to golden perfection and build the ultimate s’more. Climb aboard for a cheerful hayride under the crisp evening sky, then sing along to your favorite holiday tunes as the spirit of the season fills the air. Kids (and kids at heart!) can get creative with hands-on holiday crafts to take home, making memories as well as decorations.
This program is perfect for families with children ages 4 and up. Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for an evening that’s merry, bright, and full of seasonal magic!
What to Expect:
This program is both indoors and outdoors. Participants are free to come in and out as they please. The area around the Food Bar is level, though there are steps leading into the hay wagon.
Ages: 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Date: December 18th
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Cost: $6 per person
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Food Bar
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program – Register Here
Step outside and experience the quiet beauty of the shortest day of the year on a guided walk along the nature trail. As we take in the stillness of late December, we’ll explore the science behind the winter solstice—why it happens, how Earth’s tilt and orbit create our seasons, and what this turning point means for the months ahead.
Along the way, we’ll look to the sky (weather permitting) to discuss the sun’s lower arc across the horizon, the lengthening shadows, and how ancient cultures marked and celebrated this astronomical event. We’ll also examine how the solstice affects the natural world around us—from changes in animal behavior to plant dormancy and shifting daylight patterns.
What to Expect:
This program is entirely outdoors. The time, approximately 120 minutes, will be spent on a leisurely walk with frequent stops. We will conclude at the Lake Erie Marshlands Museum. The planned path surface is dirt and gravel, mostly flat and level.
Ages: Adults 18 and up.
Date: December 21st
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: $5 per adult
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Marshland Museum
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program – Register Here
↑ To view previous and future events, click the < OR > arrows to see past or new dates for events.
Do you have a community event coming up? If you want your event added to our calendar, submit your request here*.![]()
* Events must be pre-approved and meet criteria to post. Events pertaining to businesses and for-profit business events are allowed for sponsors only.
