September has arrived and school is back in session. It’s hard to believe summer is over! We’re sure you want your weekends to be fun so we’ve compiled some awesome events for the whole family happening in + around Detroit. Click through each week to see what is happening near you! If you have an event to add to the list submit it in the form below to have it added to our guide.
September 9-11
Plymouth Fall Festival
Pancake breakfast, spaghetti dinner, carnival rides, craft vendors, food and more!
WHERE: Downtown Plymouth at the Fountain
WHEN: Friday – noon- 11 p.m., Saturday – 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday – 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
COST: Free Admission
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AppleFest 2016
Rides, food, bingo, entertainment and more!
WHERE: St. Lawrence Catholic Church – 44633 Utica Rd., Utica
WHEN: Friday – 5-midnight, Saturday – noon- midnight, Sunday – noon-8 p.m.
COST: Free Admission
WEBSITE
Saturday, September 10 2016
Motor City Haunt Club’s 11th Annual Haunted Garage Sale
Masks, Costumes, Collectibles, Oddities, Props, Decorations, Animations, Wearables, Art, and So Much More! Expect a ton of tables to be filled with all sorts of Halloween and Haunt related treasures. There will be a large variety of vendors on hand offering handmade, new and used goods to haunt your home, decorate for your Halloween bash, or add to your existing collection.
WHERE: Skateland West 37550 Cherry Hill Rd., Westland
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
COST: Free Admission and parking
Monarch Tag and Release
Michigan native butterfly populations are on a steady decline due to loss of habitat. Join the conservation movement and participate in our exciting tag and release event. Yearly, Monarch butterflies take flight for a migration to Mexico, traveling up to 100 miles in a single day. Track your Monarch and see how far they have traveled after their long flight south.
WHERE: Ray Wiegand’s Nursery & Garden Center, 47747 Romeo Plank Rd., Macomb
WHEN: 1 p.m.
COST: $8. Due to popular demand, ALL TICKETS must be PURCHASED BEFORE September 8th. We encourage you to pre-purchase your tickets ahead of time. Tickets can be purchased in-store and online.
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Big Wheels Keep on Rollin’
Did you ever want to see big rigs up close? Don’t miss your opportunity to climb aboard some large trucks, equipment and see other unusual vehicles at this attention-grabbing event.
WHERE: Hess-Hathaway Park, 825 S Williams Rd., Waterford
WHEN: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
COST: $5/car at the gate
September 11, 2016
Classic Storybook Luncheon
Dine with Belle, Snow White, Cinderella and Aurora! includes lunch, singing by the princesses, a ballroom dance lesson, photo opportunities, a coloring page, autographs and a gift from the castle. Registration and prepayment required.
WHERE: Bavarian Inn Restaurant, 713 S Main St., Frankenmuth
WHEN: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
COST: $25/person
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Monday, September 12, 2016
Food Trucks for a Cause
Come and celebrate BACK TO SCHOOL while we raise funds for Blessings in a Backpack. Eight food trucks are scheduled to be there!
WHERE: Village of Rochester Hills, 122 N Adams Rd., Rochester Hills
WHEN: 5-8 p.m.
COST: Free Entry
WEBSITE
September 16-18
Northville Victorian Festival
Step back in time to the Victorian Era at the Northville Victorian Festival in beautiful Northville, Michigan. Streets closed to traffic as costumed period presenters, presentations and plenty of family fun make up this annual event. Parade on Friday, Non-Profit Group food and fun, Carnival at Northville Downs. Craft Fair, Beer Garden and Saloon, Strolling entertainers, Vintage Baseball, Mill Race Historic Village exhibits and activities.
WHERE: Main Street, Northville
WHEN: Fri 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m. & Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
COST: Free Entry
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September 17-18
Paws in the Park
Bring your dog and enjoy a day at Memorial Park that features shows, exhibitors and contests – all dog related. Dress your dog in costume or just browse the various exhibitor booths to see what’s new in pet supplies. Play on the obstacle course. Or perhaps find your own furry forever friend through various adoptions and rescues on site. A portion of event proceeds are donated to related dog charities.
WHERE: Memorial Park, 31100 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
WHEN: September 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and September 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
COST: $5 at the gate. Children 10 & under are free – dogs are free!
WEBSITESaturday, September 24, 2016
Septemberfest
Craft and other local vendors, kids area with games, contests, petting zoo, and inflatables. live entertainment, car show, and food vendors.
WHERE: Brandon Township Parks & Recreation, 395 Mill St., Ortonville
WHEN: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
COST: Free Admission
WEBSITE
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Apples, Eats & Treats
Pie eating contest, bobbing for apples, fun treats and crafts all day!
WHERE: Fort Clarkston, White Lake Commons, 7127 Dixie Hwy., Clarkston
WHEN: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
COST: Call or visit website for pricing
WEBSITEWednesday, September 28, 2016
Introduction to the Dog & Stork Program
Preparing families with dogs for life with baby. Dogs & Storks is the first national program that offers positive, practical, and fun solutions to help families with dogs prepare for baby before baby arrives. Don’t wait until baby comes home to discover potential problems. Preparing ahead decreases stress and increases success! We’ll introduce you to: Preparing your dog before baby arrives, introducing your dog after baby arrives, reading your dog’s body language and recognizing signs of stress to create a safe environment for everyone.
WHERE: Babies ‘R’ Us, 20111 Haggerty Rd., Northville
WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
COST: Free Admission – call to RSVP (248) 735-0365
WEBSITE
Thursday, September 30, 2016
Baby-wearing Yoga with Born Yoga
Come get your yoga on while baby gets his or her snuggle on! This class offers baby-wearing friendly poses and standing and balancing postures as well as baby massage. No experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration required.
WHERE: Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St., Birmingham
WHEN: 10 – 10:30 a.m.
COST: Free Event – but registration required
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