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Celebrate the city of Farmington with a live entertainment, bounce houses, live sand art, gaming trailer, foam party and more at this summer festival. This weekend event is a family favorite.
Event cost: Free, fees for some activities
Event times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 18-20, 2024
This annual thrills families with high-speed boat races, food, live music and other family fun entertainment.
Event cost: Free/general, $5/parking donation
Event time: noon-3 p.m. July 23-24, 2022
Kids ages 8-15 will enjoy a day full of free games, races and other contests along with live entertainment, celebrity guests and more at this 40-year-old event. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 10, 2024
Celebrate Polish culture with ethnic food, music, dance and tons of family fun at this 40th Annual American Polish Festival.
Event cost: $5/admission, free/ages 17 and under, free/parking
Event time: 4-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, June 24-26, 2022
The best professional Elvis tribute artists in North America perform some of The King's hottest hits at this annual. There will be kid’s activities and food trucks, too.
Event cost: $25/Friday, $45/Saturday, $60/two-day ticket, free/kids 12 and under, $5/day for parking
Event times: 4-11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday,...
Families gather for monster truck rides, pig and wiener dog races, live music, games and all the ribs you can eat.
Event cost: $7/person, additional fees for activities and food
Event times: 4-9 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. & 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. & 5-8 p.m. Monday, July...
Find works by more than 100 regional and nationally known artists. New in 2021 is a student art contest with $250 going to the winner (visit the event website for complete details).
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 10-11, 2021
Check out Summer Sundays at Upland Hills Farm, which takes place the last Sunday of May-August. Admission includes day access to the farm, hayrides, milking a cow, visiting all the animals and playground access. Concession stands are open, but families can bring in their own food and beverages.
Event cost:...
See a wide variety of themed vehicles on display at the Ford House. This annual is a benefit for Henry Ford Health System’s Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology.
Event cost: $40/admission, free/kids 10 and under and active duty military
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 16, 2024
Have a meal with dad at this fancy spot. Ask about a round of golf while you're there. Reservations required.
Event cost: $69/adult, $20/ages 3-12; gratuity will be added for parties of 8 or more
Event time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19, 2022
The zoo brings you an immersive walk-through experience that will take you back in time to the prehistoric era. Here, you will see 34 life-like animatronic dinosaurs, including a towering, 65-foot-long Brachiosaurus! There will also be a new, T-Rex photo opp this year.
Event cost: $6/person in addition to Zoo...
The largest and longest-running all-Camaro show returns with displays, demos and presentations. Awards given, too.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 12-14, 2022
