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Kids receive a free kite to decorate (while supplies last). There will also be professional kite flying demos, live music, vendors, games and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 3-4, 2023
Start the summer at this family-friendly annual event with live entertainment, food and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 21-22, 2024
Find a carnival full of games and rides for kids, live entertainment, a beer tent and more. There will not be fireworks this year.
Event cost: Free/entry, $30 for single-day armbands
Event times: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-6 pm. Sunday, June 22-25, 2023
The festival is always held the third weekend in June. It includes the juried fine art show, musical entertainment, children's activities, plus Northville Art House Chalk Festival and a large variety of food and drink.
Event cost: Free/admission
Event times: 3-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday,...
This fair showcases over 100 artists who work with clay, glass and metal. Metal working and live glass blowing, too. Food and drink specials are available at Royal Oak restaurants as well as concessions on site.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 11-12,...
Get information on "green" products and how you can protect the environment. Check out live music and hands-on activities too.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-9 p.m. June 10, 2022
Peruse a collection of fine art created by local talents at this 47th annual. It will feature acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, pastel, oil and more.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11-12, 2022
Highlights include a carnival and petting zoo every day, parade and fireworks on Saturday and live music every night.
Event Cost: Free entrance, fees for wristbands and some activities
Event Times: 4-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday June 3-5, 2022
The parade starts off on Grand River Avenue, between Orchard Lake Road and downtown Farmington. The event ends with a ceremony at Memorial Park at Grand River Avenue & Oakland Street, followed by a free community luncheon.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m. May 27, 2024
Families and their dogs can enjoy live entertainment, shopping and giveaways while learning about Canton’s off-leash Dog Park. Dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Families can enjoy an outdoor showing of Disney Pixar's Onward at the Heritage Park Amphitheater. Families are invited to bring their own blankets, chairs and snacks.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times: 6-11 p.m.
Mothers, sisters, daughters and aunts demonstrate annually to declare and affirm that women will not support raising children to kill other mothers' children. This pro-peace vigil celebrates activism, justice seeking and woman-centered visioning. Signs and banners will be provided, but groups are welcome to also bring their own.
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