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Enjoy themed running events, a custom event medal, race swag, post-race snack table with Bavaria foods and snacks.
Event cost: $45-plus
Event time: 8 a.m. Oct. 6, 2024
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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The family-friendly event offers photo opportunities, a 40-yard dash, food trucks, music, beverage tents and more.
Event cost: Free
Event times: Before every home game, Sept. 8, 2024-Jan. 5, 2025
Read more: Score Free Detroit Lions Game Day Fun at Pride Plaza
Choose between a half marathon, 10K, 5K or a kids 1/4 mile run/walk at Hawley Park in White Lake. Registration required.
Event cost: $55/half marathon, $45/10K, $40/5K, $10/kids
Event time: 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 10, 2024
Cranbrook on the Green: Artist Designed Miniature Golf at the Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills
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Visit the new miniature golf course, inspired by the art and design of Cranbrook. There are ten holes for you to practice on. Tickets to the Green include admission to the Art Museum's galleries.
Read more: Use these tips to visit Cranbrook on the Green with kids.
Event cost: $15/adult, $10/ArtMembers...
Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell through immersive, fantastic worlds. Explore the colorful spirit realm of Coco, sail away with Moana...
Head to Walter & Mary Burke Park in downtown New Baltimore for live entertainment, a food truck rally, vendor show, kids activities and more.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 7 p.m. Thursday, 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1-3, 2024
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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Farmington Family YMCA Golf Classic at the Northville Hills Golf Club in Northville
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Participate in the 36th annual golf classic, which aims to help Farmington area families
make every day better. Snacks and lunch will be provided.
Event cost: $200-$5000 for golfing and sponsorships
Event time: 9 a.m. Aug. 13, 2024
All ages and disabilities are invited to enjoy the Waterford Oaks Wave Pool along with a dinner of a hot dog, chips, beverage and dessert. Pre-register before July 12, 2024.
Event cost: $10/person
Event time: 4-7 p.m. July 17, 2024
All abilities are welcome to learn how to kayak at Independence Oaks County Park. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. Registration required.
Event cost: $10/donation
Event time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12, 2024
All abilities are welcome to learn how to kayak at Stony Creek Metropark. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. Registration required.
Event cost: $10/donation
Event time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 7, 2024












