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Enjoy history, music, dance, theater, storytelling and art at this free family-friendly festival. It coincides with National Log Cabin Day. Dressing-up in vintage attire and hats from the 1800s-early 1900s is encouraged. Palmer Park is located in northwest Detroit, just west of Woodward Avenue, between McNichols and Seven Mile...
Enjoy the music of metro Detroit bands on Eastwood Beach. For all ages.
Event cost: Free w/ admission; parking pass required.
Event times: 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, June 14-Aug. 23, 2024
2024 schedule:
June 14 – Gridiron & Friends (party)
June 28 – Motown Eagles (Eagles tribute)
July 12 – The Ashley Lynn Experience...
Jam along to the Dave Hamilton Band and dine on food trucks selling Mexican and Greek dishes before the Independence Day Fireworks Show, which will light up at dusk. The band will perform from the Showmobile Stage behind the Community Center. The rain date is July 3.
Event Cost: Free
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Zumbini combines music and movement to create the ultimate bonding experience for babies through 3 years old and caregivers. Sing, dance and play together while developing social, cognitive, emotional and motor skills.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times: 10:15 a.m.
Celebrate with 3,000 other spectators at the 4th annual “Cars Under the Stars” fireworks display, which will feature food trucks, craft beer and live music. The fireworks show begins at 9:45 p.m.
Event Cost: $5 for Pontiac residents, $10 for non-residents; $20 track parking, $45 arena parking
Event Times: 6-10:30 p.m.,...
Local refillery and zero-waste store, Walking Lightly, will be hosting a natural, plant-based tie-dying event outdoors. Make wearable, natural art & learn about plant-based dyeing. No registration necessary. Bring an item to tie-dye (white fabric works best) and a waterproof container to transport your item home.
Event Cost: Starting at...
Watch for a different art project each week of Summer Reading with the unveiling of our new Makerspace! There is something for everyone ages 3 to 18 using age-appropriate materials. All supplies are provided.
Sign-up for a Painting Makerspace session on Friday, July 2 at 2:00 pm. Contact [email protected] for...
See dancing kite shows by professional kite flyers, family fun activities, and food to buy. Buy an easy-to-fly Frustrationless Flyer for $5 to decorate and fly at the event. The event will be hybrid, with in-person and virtual activities. Virtual events include online kite decorating contest and a virtual Fly and...
Kids ages 4-12 with neurodiversity needs are invited to a chance to explore art specifically for the autistic community. Paint with a variety of brushes/tools and experiment with making butterflies out of tissue paper. Though all mediums are washable, dress for a mess.
Event Cost: $20, $15 members, registration required...
