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Rosco the Clown brings some friends to entertain kids with comedy, ventriloquism and water games. Bring a picnic or enjoy provided by Jet’s Pizza. The fun continues at Kidzone with games and Bounce About inflatables (including a toddler-only area). In the case of inclement weather, Rosco Picnics will be...
Enjoy live shows at Heritage Park's outdoor amphitheater. Shows are approximately 1 1/2 hours each and families are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 15-Aug. 17, 2023
2023 schedule:
June 15: Farmington Community Band
June 22: Bernadette Kathryn &...
Come for live music, inflatables, games and more at the summertime event at Macomb Corners Park. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7-8:30 p.m. June 27; July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 2024
2023 schedule:
June 27 - The Backbeats
July 11 - Main Street Soul
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Each concert features music from different genres, food trucks and a beer and wine tent.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024
July 10 - Dan Rafferty Band-Rock and Pop Hits
July 17 - ThunderBeards-ZZ Top Tribute
July 24 - Detroit Retro Society-Soul, Funk, R&B and more
July 31...
The Los Trompos (Spanish for "spinning tops") interactive art exhibit returns with a collection of eight three-dimensional, larger-than-life “spinning tops.” Families can enter the tops and spin each other in the art sculptures that were created by award-winning artists and designers Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena. All riders must...
Parents, grandparents, guardians and groups can enjoy a day of free fishing at Milliken State Park. You'll receive free bait, pole rental if you need it, snacks and more. Food trucks will be available for purchase. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be giveaways, too. Registration...
Children ages 2-6 and their parents are invited to attend an English-Arabic Storytime in celebration of Ramadan and Eid, from the comfort of your home. CTune in as resident storyteller Sari Mira reads the books "Ramadan Around The World" and "Eid Ka’ak" in both English and Arabic.
Event Cost: Free,...
