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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.
Kiera’s Hope Project Walk for CDKL5 Research and Childhood Epilepsy at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor
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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...
See live outdoor musical performances on the Hines Park Lincoln Stage in Kellogg Park throughout the summer. You can drop off your chairs and blankets at 3:30 p.m. on concert days.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7 p.m. Fridays; May 24-Aug. 30, 2024
See the Ann Arbor Civic Band along with their band directors, Dr. J and Nick Smith, at this summer concert series event. Bring a chair or blanket.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; June 12-July 17, 2024
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 &...
Enjoy Depot Park boasts Friday night concerts in June and July. There will also be kid’s activities like face painting and ice cream.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 6-9 p.m. Fridays, June 14-July 19, 2024
Start your weekend off with live music every Friday night at the Knight Amphitheater at Riverside Park.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays June 28-Aug. 23, 2024
2023 schedule:
June 28 - Magic Bus
July 12 - The Oneders
July 19 - Jovi, a Bon Jovi Tribute
July 26 -...
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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