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Older teens and horror movie buffs will love this R-rated 1979 classic flick about some not-so-friendly extraterrestrials.
Head to Belle Isle for this annual kit flying fest. You can bring your own kite or there will be some available to use. There will be other activities in addition including food trucks which will be available for purchase. You may also bring your own food. No registration...
Families gather for performances by Shattered (Rolling Stones Tribute), The Look (Detroit Rock Legends), Digaphony (Beatles Tribute) and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 14-Aug. 9, 2022
Rappers Macklemore and Kesha team up to put on a killer show, and $1 from every ticket sold benefits the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.
Middle and high school students can chill out at the library on Monday, July 2 at 4 p.m. and play video games on our Xbox 360 with Kinect, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo GameCube. Friends are welcome. Snacks provided.
Registration is limited to 20. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference...
Do you love Dungeons and Dragons? Or are you simply curious but have never played before? On Thursday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m., middle and high school students are invited to come to the library and join other players on an adventure.
Registration is required and limited to 20. Visit...
Huge hot air balloons take over the skies of Howell at this annual event, which features aerial fly-ins, hot air balloon launches, live entertainment, fireworks carnival rides and more. Stop by Saturday evening to watch more than 20 hot air balloons inflate and launch at dusk.
Event cost: $5/day, $10/weekend;...
A big parade kicks off this Indian cultural fest. There will be live music, free food, Yoga, kid's activities and more.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 21, 2024
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
American Polish Festival & Craft Show at the American-Polish Century Club in Sterling Heights
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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










