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Parkridge SummerFest

August 23 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Siraphol

Description

Enjoy a day of live music, local vendors, and free community resources at Parkridge Park in Ypsilanti. Families can explore food and merchandise booths, hear performances from local artists, and visit the resource tent for helpful information.

Event cost: Free admission

Event times: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Aug. 23, 2025 (resource tent open 12–2:30 p.m.)

Additional Information

Website: https://www.facebook.com/celebratingourcommunity

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

Neighborhood: Washtenaw County

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