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Rosco the Clown brings some friends to entertain kids with comedy, ventriloquism and water games. Bring a picnic or enjoy provided by Jet’s Pizza. The fun continues at Kidzone with games and Bounce About inflatables (including a toddler-only area). In the case of inclement weather, Rosco Picnics will be...
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...
Enjoy live shows at Heritage Park's outdoor amphitheater. Shows are approximately 1 1/2 hours each and families are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 15-Aug. 17, 2023
2023 schedule:
June 15: Farmington Community Band
June 22: Bernadette Kathryn &...
Come for live music, inflatables, games and more at the summertime event at Macomb Corners Park. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7-8:30 p.m. June 27; July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 2024
2023 schedule:
June 27 - The Backbeats
July 11 - Main Street Soul
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Each concert features music from different genres, food trucks and a beer and wine tent.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024
July 10 - Dan Rafferty Band-Rock and Pop Hits
July 17 - ThunderBeards-ZZ Top Tribute
July 24 - Detroit Retro Society-Soul, Funk, R&B and more
July 31...
The 21st Annual Lavender Festival takes place at the Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds in Imlay City. Guests will enjoy three incredible days of lavender which features workshops, 175-plus local artists, food trucks, Youth Adventure Barn and more.
Event cost: $10/adults, free/kids 12 and under
Event time: Noon-6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-6...
