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See live outdoor musical performances on the Hines Park Lincoln Stage in Kellogg Park throughout the summer. You can drop off your chairs and blankets at 3:30 p.m. on concert days.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7 p.m. Fridays; May 24-Aug. 30, 2024
See the Ann Arbor Civic Band along with their band directors, Dr. J and Nick Smith, at this summer concert series event. Bring a chair or blanket.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; June 12-July 17, 2024
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 &...
Enjoy Depot Park boasts Friday night concerts in June and July. There will also be kid’s activities like face painting and ice cream.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 6-9 p.m. Fridays, June 14-July 19, 2024
Start your weekend off with live music every Friday night at the Knight Amphitheater at Riverside Park.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays June 28-Aug. 23, 2024
2023 schedule:
June 28 - Magic Bus
July 12 - The Oneders
July 19 - Jovi, a Bon Jovi Tribute
July 26 -...
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...
View a variety of vintage cars and classic airplanes up-close during this annual show.
Event cost: $30/advanced ticket, $35/day of event ticket, free/kids 15 and under
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 12, 2022
The 21st Annual Lavender Festival takes place at the Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds in Imlay City. Guests will enjoy three incredible days of lavender which features workshops, 175-plus local artists, food trucks, Youth Adventure Barn and more.
Event cost: $10/adults, free/kids 12 and under
Event time: Noon-6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-6...
Kids climb behind the wheel of a variety of vehicles and also enjoy inflatables, face painting, train rides, seasonal crafts and more. Food trucks will be available for purchase.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 24, 2023
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...
