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Create a leaf print craft and join a guided hike to learn about trees and their leaves. Designed for students ages 5–14, this program mixes art, science, and outdoor fun. Chaperones attend free.
Event cost: $6 per student; add $1 for non-Wayne County residents; free for chaperones
Event times: 1–3 p.m....
Celebrate the end of summer at this free, family-friendly festival in Beacon Park. Kids can enjoy art activities like instrument stations, crafts, and book giveaways, while the whole family explores yoga, dance, poetry, and live music, including a performance by international hip-hop artist Mahogany Jones. Food trucks will also...
Toddlers can explore late summer nature at Nankin Mills with sunflowers, butterflies, classroom activities, and a short half-mile hike. Designed for ages 2–4 with a parent or guardian.
Event cost: $5 per person; $6 for non-Wayne County residents
Event times: 10–11 a.m. Sept. 10, 2025
Shop local produce, meats, baked goods, crafts, antiques, plants, and more at this combined farmer’s and flea market. Enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and park amenities for a full day of family fun.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: Aug. 24, Sept. 14 & Sept. 28, 2025 — 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Pitch a tent and enjoy a night of camping at Historic Fort Wayne with games, crafts, nature programs, and a community fire pit with s’mores. Explore the historic grounds and relax by the riverfront.
Event cost: $20 per campsite (includes activities both days)
Event times: Aug. 23–24, 2025 — Check-in Sat....
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...
Families can come out to Kensington Metropark Farm Center to take a weekend hayride. Hayrides last approximately 20 minutes. Tickets are available on-site only at the Farm Center office.
Event cost: $5/adult, $3/child, free/under 2; parking pass required
Event times: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, June 28-Nov. 30, 2025
