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Dive into the time-honored stories and facts about nature and find out what is true and what is, shall we say, a stretch. This program is entirely outdoors, and guests are asked to dress for the weather. Social distancing and face coverings are required.
Event Cost: $5 adults, $3 children,...
Little ones can hop around and collect eggs at this scramble, specifically for their ages. Make a craft and visit with the Easter Bunny. A snack and drink will be included. Wagon rides will be available for an extra cost. For ages 2-4. Pre-registration is required by March 25,...
Kids ages 4-16 can make some cash as they sell their previously-loved toys, books and video games to other kids. All toys must be in good, working condition.
Event Cost: $5 to rent a table, free entry to purchase; registration required for sellers
Event Times: Noon-2 p.m.
See live outdoor musical performances on the Hines Park Lincoln Stage in Kellogg Park throughout the summer. You can drop off your chairs and blankets at 3:30 p.m. on concert days.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7 p.m. Fridays; May 24-Aug. 30, 2024
See the Ann Arbor Civic Band along with their band directors, Dr. J and Nick Smith, at this summer concert series event. Bring a chair or blanket.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; June 12-July 17, 2024
Enjoy live shows at Heritage Park's outdoor amphitheater. Shows are approximately 1 1/2 hours each and families are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 15-Aug. 17, 2023
2023 schedule:
June 15: Farmington Community Band
June 22: Bernadette Kathryn &...
Enjoy Depot Park boasts Friday night concerts in June and July. There will also be kid’s activities like face painting and ice cream.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 6-9 p.m. Fridays, June 14-July 19, 2024
Start your weekend off with live music every Friday night at the Knight Amphitheater at Riverside Park.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays June 28-Aug. 23, 2024
2023 schedule:
June 28 - Magic Bus
July 12 - The Oneders
July 19 - Jovi, a Bon Jovi Tribute
July 26 -...
Each concert features music from different genres, food trucks and a beer and wine tent.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024
July 10 - Dan Rafferty Band-Rock and Pop Hits
July 17 - ThunderBeards-ZZ Top Tribute
July 24 - Detroit Retro Society-Soul, Funk, R&B and more
July 31...
The Los Trompos (Spanish for "spinning tops") interactive art exhibit returns with a collection of eight three-dimensional, larger-than-life “spinning tops.” Families can enter the tops and spin each other in the art sculptures that were created by award-winning artists and designers Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena. All riders must...
Children will be broken up into egg groups to do the hunt. There will be games, crafts and candy. Visit from the Easter Pig, too. For ages 2-14. Pre-registration required.
Event cost: $5/child
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. April 9, 2022
Natural History of Christmas at Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum in Brownstown
Kari Zaffarano -
Learn about unknown Christmas traditions and superstitions through interactive activities. Registration required.
Event cost: $3/child, $5/adults, free/2 and under.
Event times: 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m.









