Looking for something fun to do with kids this summer? Look no further than Macomb County, which is always jam-packed with fun family events — especially when the weather heats up.
Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best summertime fairs and festivals happening across Macomb County in 2025. Some are perfect for younger kids, others are aimed at teens and some are great for the whole family, but all of them will offer tons of fun for the families that visit.
Summer Festivals in Macomb CountyÂ
2025 Rosefest
June 14, 2025
- Address:Â Veterans Memorial Park, 27325 Barkman St., Roseville
- Cost:Â Free
This festival features a kids jump zone and foam party, Nerf wars, live entertainment, family movie night and glow party and fireworks at dusk.
Tons O’ TrucksÂ
June 14, 2025
- Address: Seneca Middle School, 47200 Heydenreich Road, Macomb
- Cost:Â Free
Kids get up close to and climb behind the wheel of, some of their favorite trucks and big rigs. Plus, inflatables, face painting, train rides and seasonal crafts.
Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival
June 18-22, 2025
- Address:Â Downtown New Baltimore area
- Cost:Â Free, fees for some activities; preregister to enter competition
The short-lived water bugs drive the theme of this fest, which has kids activities, live entertainment, a corn hole tournament, parade, fireworks and more.
Blake’s Strawberry Festival
June 21-22, 2025
- Address: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost:Â Free admission
This festival at Blake’s features sweet strawberry surprises in addition to the usual farm fun and menu offerings. Families can enjoy extended hours of u-pick strawberries, strawberry treats, strawberry-themed activities and fireworks. Straw hats are encouraged.
Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
June 27, 2025
- Address:Â Downtown Mount Clemens, 67 N. Walnut St., Mount Clemens
- Cost:Â Free
The celebration begins at 7 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at dusk. Food trucks and local businesses will be open to purchase food and drinks.
Clinton Township Fireworks
July 9, 2025
- Address:Â 40700 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township
- Cost:Â FreeÂ
Families can enjoy inflatables, face painting, food vendors and live musical performances during the day and a fireworks show at dusk.
Blake’s Lavender Festival
July 11-13, 18-20, 2025
- Address: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost: $10/early bird ticket (until May 31), $12/Friday ticket, $14/Saturday or Sunday ticket, free/ages 2 and under; free/parking
Shop from over 150 artisans, sip on lavender lemonade, enjoy lavender-themed treats, a children’s tent with lots of activities, DIY workshops, free train ride to the lavender field and more. The children’s activity tent offers crafts, face painting, animal shows and more.
New Haven Red, Hot & Blue Festival
July 12, 2025
- Address:Â 57700 Gratiot Ave., New Haven
- Cost:Â Contact for details
Enjoy food, fun and fireworks at this annual all ages event.
Festa Italiana
July 18-20, 2025
- Address: Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
- Cost:Â Free/admission, $10/parking
This cultural fest offers three days of Italian music, food and tons of family fun. The family fun zone will feature bounce houses, a zip line, rock climbing and more.
Sterlingfest
July 26-28, 2025
- Address:Â Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
- Cost:Â Free/admission; fees/rides
This outdoor summer extravaganza is back with three days of music, art, food and fun.
Shelby Township Art FairÂ
Aug. 9-10, 2025
- Address: River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road, Shelby Township
- Cost:Â Free
Visit this annual fair in River Bends Park to see some of the best work by Michigan’s artists and crafters. There will also be food, musical entertainment, a kid’s craft area and more.
Armada Fair
Aug. 11-17, 2025
- Address: Armada Fairgrounds, 74280 Fair St., Armada
- Cost: $25/VIP adult ticket for Uncle Kracker, $20/VIP child ticket for Uncle Kracker, $10/ages 13-plus, $5/ages 10-12, free/ages 9 and under; $5/daily parking, $25/weekly parking (cash only for parking)
This old-school fair offers everything from carnival rides and games to livestock displays, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls, rodeo, monster trucks and much more. This year will also feature a performance by Uncle Kracker.
Assumption Greek FestÂ
Aug. 15-17, 2025
- Address: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores
- Cost:Â $3, free/ages 11 and under
Explore and enjoy Greek culture through food, music and live entertainment. There are special activities for the kids, too.
Macomb County Pride: 4th Annual Pride Festival
Aug. 16, 2025
- Address: Downtown Mount Clemens area
- Cost: Free
The theme this year is, “Loud and Proud.” This Pride fest features youth activities, performers, a street fair with diverse street vendors, food trucks and more.
Blake’s Sunflower Festival
Aug. 22-24, 30-31; Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost: $10/early bird discount ticket, $12/Friday ticket, $14/Saturday or Sunday ticket, free/ages 2 and under; free/parking
Shop from over 100 artisans, u-pick sunflowers, a children’s tent with lots of activities, DIY make and take workshops and more. The children’s activity tent offers crafts, face painting, animal shows and more.
Romeo Peach Festival
Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2025
- Address:Â Downtown Romeo area
- Cost:Â Free/admission, fees/vary by attraction
This annual summertime fest offers a ride midway, carnival games, crafts, a car show, a parade and plenty of sweet peach treats.
Art on the Bay
Aug. 30-31, 2025
- Address: Walter & Mary Burke Park, 36300 Front St., New Baltimore
- Cost:Â Free
This annual art show features paintings, drawings, sculptures, candles and other crafts on display and for sale along with food vendors, music and more.
Richmond Good Old Days Festival
Sept. 4-7, 2025
- Address:Â 69500 Beebe St., Richmond
- Cost:Â Free/admission; additional fees may apply
This fair offers a carnival full of games and rides, sporting events, parade, fireworks and more for families.
Metro Boat Show
Sept. 11-14, 2025
- Address: Lake St. Clair Metropark,  31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township
- Cost:Â $10/adults, free/kids 12 and under (with adult ticket)
Check out the boats, live music, kids zone, lawn games and more. Kid’s zone has crafts, water fun and bounce houses.
For more information on living and learning in Macomb County, visit Make Macomb Your Home. Find more articles like this at Metro Parent’s A Family Guide to Macomb County.
