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At this Touch a Truck event, families can explore vehicles of all types and kids can blast sirens, crawl inside the vehicles and learn how all of these trucks. There will also be engaging activities and a wide variety of food vendors.
Event cost: $5/family
Event time: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (8:30-10:30...
Participants will explore stations including basketball, lacrosse, soccer, chess, fitness classes, demos and more. All ages and levels are welcome. Wear athletic clothing and closed-toe shoes. Receive free Detroit Tigers tickets (while supplies last) and other giveaways and back-to-school resources. Food will be available to purchase.
Event cost: Free
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Families can enjoy a drive-in style movie night at Stony Creek Metropark. Bring your own food and drinks, movies are free but a Metroparks daily or annual pass is required to enter the park. Watch Barbie (PG-13) on Aug. 24 and Ghostbusters Frozen Empire on Sept. 7.
Event cost: Free; parking pass required
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Kick back every Sunday evening and listen to cool tunes played live in the park. Musicians range from big band to soul to everything in between.
Event cost: Free with admission, parking pass required
Event times: 6:30-9 p.m. Sundays, May 26-Sept. 1, 2024
2023 Schedule:
May 26 – The Gary Greenfelder Orchestra (big...
This event will provide backpacks, school supplies, gifts and giveaways for all children to start the school year off right. There will also be vendors, free food, haircuts for young boys and a field day. The field day will include relay races, soccer, tug-of-war and flag football.
Event cost: Free
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Come to this event at Nankin Mills Interpretive Center that brings back the dinosaurs. There will be a presentation on fossils and dinos, a fossil-themed craft and a fossil excavation activity. For ages 5-plus. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $5/person
Event time: 6-7:30 p.m. July 31, 2024
Bring blankets, chairs and even a picnic to enjoy while listening to the beautiful sounds of the symphony. Concerts will be held at Thomas Welsh Activity Center. For all ages.
Event cost: Free with admission, parking pass required
Event time: 7-9 p.m. June 25-July 30, 2024
2024 schedule:
June 25  – Brass...
