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City Superhero Showcase at the Novi Civic Center Campus in Novi

Christina Clark -
This annual features family activities, police and fire demonstrations, character meet and greet, food and more. Event cost: Free Event time: 6-8:30 p.m. May 19, 2023
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Lake Orion Flower & Art Fair at Orion Art Center in Lake Orion

Christina Clark -
Over 100 vendors will be outdoors selling flowers, plants and art. There will also be live entertainment, beer garden, live artist demonstrations, a kid’s area and more. Event cost: Free, fees for flowers and food Event times: May 18-19, 2024
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St. Florian Parish Strawberry Festival at St. Florian Roman Catholic Church in Hamtramck

Christina Clark -
Get your fill of Polish food, music and plenty of strawberries. There will also be a raffle drawing and prizes for kids, too. Event cost: Free Event times: 5-10 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday May 6-7, 2023
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Mom and daughter riding their bikes along a trail
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Saturday in the Park on Hines Drive in Westland

Christina Clark -
Hines Drive will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for families to run, walk or bike safely without vehicle traffic. Parking is available at the Nankin Mills Picnic Area (Hines Drive, near the corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Farmington Road) and Helms Haven Picnic Area (Hines...
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Street Festival
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Great Blue Heron Fest at Holland Ponds in Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township

Christina Clark -
Meet at Holland Ponds to visit the Great Blue Herons. Enjoy free all-ages guided hikes, activities and educational stations. Event cost: Free Event time: Noon-2 p.m. May 4, 2024
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Earth Day Cleanup at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township

Christina Clark -
Meet at the Nature Center at Lake St. Clair Metropark to pick up tools, safety equipment and area assignments to clean up the park in celebration of Earth Day. Snacks and water will be provided. For ages 6 and up. Pre-registration required by 4 p.m. April 20. Event cost: Free Event...
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Street Festival
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Art In The Park in Downtown Plymouth

mandi buckland -
This annual Michigan favorite fills the downtown area with the work of over 400 artists from across the country. It offers food, music and family activities, too.  Event cost: Free Event times: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 12-14, 2024
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Stack of marshmallows
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HYPE Recreation Marshmallow Drop at Attwood Park in Wayne

Christina Clark -
Thousands of fluffy marshmallows rain from the sky. Collect one to win a prize. The drop will be broken up into three groups: toddlers-4, ages 5-7 and ages 8-10. Event cost: Free Event time: 10 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. April 15, 2022
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Ice Skating
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Winter Fest at Southfield Sports Arena in Southfield

Christina Clark -
This festival offers ice skating, marshmallow roasting, horse drawn carriage rides, a ropes course and climbing wall and more. Event cost: Free admission and parking Event time: 2-4:30 p.m. March 5, 2023
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Old-Time Maple Sugar Festival at the Eddy Discovery Center in Chelsea

Kari Zaffarano -
Take a guided walk to see various methods of collecting sap, and learn how to boil it down to make syrup at this annual festival. There will be maple products available for purchase. Event cost: Free admission Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 11, 2023
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Teen Valentine’s Day DIY Card at the William P. Faust Public Library in Westland 

Christina Clark -
Teens and tweens will be able to drop-in for a Valentine's Day craft. Make your own Valentine's Day card with supplies given. Supplies and examples will be provided. For grades 7-12. Event cost: Free Event time: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 12, 2022
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Art on the Grand in Downtown Farmington

Brooke Samelko -
Fine artists and crafters from around the country are featured and have booths in a variety of disciplines and price ranges. Different artistic categories include: painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, mixed media, wood, wearable art, glass, leather, sculpture and more. Event cost: Free Event times: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5...
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