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Come by and check out the largest selection of reptiles and amphibians around. Buy pets and supplies, too.
Event cost: $6/person, free/10 and under
Visit the longest-running antique car show in America. See a Model T put together in minutes, live music, historically inspired street food and a parade.
Event cost: $41/ages 12-61, $37/ages 62-plus, $30.75/ages 5-11, free/members and ages 4 and under; $9/parking for non-members
Event times: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-1...
The fest will have live entertainment, local vendors, food and drinks, firefighter obstacle course, inflatables, dunk tank, kid games and crafts, fireworks and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-11 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16-17, 2022
Jurassic World comes to life as more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, each custom built with the latest technology, scientific precision and Hollywood studio quality, take center stage. With scale, speed and ferocity, the animatronic and performer-operated dinosaurs deliver colossal, edge-of-your-seat, live entertainment unlike any other dinosaur experience.Â
Event cost: $25-plus
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Check out this year's Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo. Choose between a 5K run or a non-competitive fun walk. You will receive a medal, t-shirt, post-race party with complimentary food, drinks and children’s activities and entry to the zoo following the race. Registration required.
Event cost: $45-$50
Event times: 8-10 a.m....
Head to The Clem to watch kids race one another for local charities. DJ, bounce house, pancake breakfast at the fire station and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Sept. 10, 2022
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.
Come join Kiera's Hope Project for a free fun-filled event to help raise awareness and funds for CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder. Families can enjoy a morning of fresh air, great food, an awesome raffle and lots of fun and entertainment.
Event cost: Free; donations are welcome
Event time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug....
See the work of more than 200 artists, enjoy eats from area restaurants and peruse a wide variety of local merchants.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, July 13-16, 2022
Join Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation for their third annual Glow-in-the-Dark Fun Run through County Farm Park. You'll receive a special t-shirt. Registration required.
Event cost: $20
Event time: 8:30-10:30 p.m. June 23, 2022
This race features a 5K and 10K run and walk. The race route will showcase the Detroit Riverwalk and Dequindre Cut. All participants will receive a t-shirt, a commemorative medal, post race snacks and other goodies.
Event cost: $35+
Event time: 8-11:45 a.m. June 11, 2022
Families can enjoy an open-air market with more than 150 artisans featuring handcrafted products, sip lavender lemonade or ice cream and attend classes or speakers about gardening and wellness topics. For kids, there is a children's activity tent with crafts and entertainment and all families can enjoy the u-pick...
