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Metro Boat Show at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township

September 12 - 15, 2024

Photo credit: iStock/Siraphol

Location

Lake St. Clair Metropark

31300 Metro Pkwy.

Harrison Township, MI 48045

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Description

Check out the boats, live music, kids zone, lawn games and more. Kid's zone has crafts, water fun and face painting.

Event cost: $10/adults, free/ages 12 and under (with an adult)

Event times: 1-7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12-15, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://boatmichigan.org/metro-boat-show/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Macomb County

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