August has arrived, it is the final month of summer and you are no doubt trying to figure out a few more fun things to do (and ways to keep your sanity) in these last couple of weeks. 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.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Donate Life Night at The Detroit Tigers Game
The Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox and raise awareness for organ, tissue and eye donation awareness.
Address: Comerica Park 2100 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI
Time: 7:08 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $32 for an upper level ticket (parking not included). $5 from each ticket will benefit Donate Life Coalition of Michigan.
WebsiteThursday, August 4, 2016
2016 Motor City Pizza Festival – 4th Annual celebration
Current participating pizza establishments include Dolly’s Pizza, Detroit Style Pizza, Detroit Pizza Factory, Tania’s Pizza, Shield’s Pizza and Primo’s Pizza….a total of 10 pizza places will be featured.
2016 Best Pizza in the Motor City awards to be bestowed by a judging panel made up of local media celebrities, chefs and food bloggers.
Address: Royal Oak Farmers Market 316 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Time: 6- 10 p.m.
Cost: Advance discount tickets are $10.00 for adults and include two generous slices of pizza from your choice of participating pizza places. Children 12 and under are FREE. Advance discount tickets can be purchased at www.myfavoriteshowsandevents.com. Adult tickets at the door are $12.00 per person.
WebsiteSuper Park Party at RWB Parks and Recreation
Concert, movie, fire trucks, bounce house and more! Enjoy a live concert and the movie “The Good Dinosaur” on our GIANT outdoor movie screen! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets & bug spray. Kids will enjoy our great playground and other free activities!
Address: 361 Morton St. Romeo, MI
Time: Activities start at 6:30, Movie starts at dusk
Cost: FREE EVENT
WebsiteRelive the glory days of youth, adventure, and baseball with this timeless coming-of-age tale. Follow Scotty Smalls and the gang as they get themselves into many adventures involving rival teams, lifeguards, and a vicious dog.
Address: The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., movie begins at 7 p.m.
Cost: $8.50 adults, $6.25 kids
WebsiteFriday, August 5, 2016
Family Fun Night – Lake Orion Friendship Park
Park It evenings consist of an Outdoor Concert, kid’s activities, including free airbrush tattoos, sponsor giveaways, followed by a family-rated movie (Star Wars) under the Stars on our giant LED Video Screen!
Address: 3380 W. Clarkston Rd, Lake Orion
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free event, Chicken Shack available for purchase
WebsiteSaturday, August 6, 2016
Harrison Township Parade of Lights
Parade of Lights – Party at 7:30 p.m. Parade 8:45 p.m.- Award ceremony immediately following
Address: Markley Marine, 31300 N River Rd., Harrison Township
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Cost: FREE event
WebsiteFood trucks from around the area will be on site for everyone to enjoy while shopping at the Oakland County Farmers Market.
Address: Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: FREE
WebsiteSunday, August 7, 2016
VegMichigan Outdoor Summer Festival
Come enjoy a fun-filled day with live music, fun games, and your favorite summer foods!
Address: Madonna University in Livonia
Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE admission and food available for purchase
WebsiteGrab your tiaras and treasure chests and join us for great food, dancing, magical kids activities, silent auction and much more!
Address: Royal Park Hotel 600 E. University Dr., Rochester
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Cost: $30 adults, $10 kids, Under 5 FREE
WebsiteKensington Splash ‘n’ Bash
We are hoping for a hot summer, so let’s get together for some fun at the Kensington Metro Park Splash & Blast Waterpark.
Address: Kensington Metro Park Splash & Blast Waterpark Milford, MI
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 entry fee to Kensington, 42” and taller $6, under 42” $5 and under 30” FREE
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
We’re turning Morton Mountain into a major WATER SLIDE! Come, bring your inflatables or use ours and hit the slope. It’s guaranteed to be a FUN, WET time! Bring your towel too! FREE FAMILY EVENT. Music, races and more!
WHERE: RWB Parks and Recreation 361 Morton St., Romeo
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
COST: FREE
WEBSITECreated as a Cause Collective project by artists Ryan Alexiev, Jim Ricks, Will Sylvester and Hank Willis Thomas, “The Truth Booth” is a portable, inflatable video recording studio in the shape of a giant speech bubble. The booth’s interior is equipped to record and compile video responses by people as they complete the sentence: “The Truth Is…” The recorded results of this project will be used to create an ambitious 60-foot-wide video installation that will open at Cranbrook Art Museum in November of 2016.
WHERE: GM Riverfront Plaza, 300 Atwater St., Detroit
WHEN: See linked article for dates and times In + Around Detroit.
COST: FREE
WEBSITESaturday, August 13, 2016
Do you like to play in the dirt? Find things that are lost? Learn about the past? Become a Dirt Detective and discover the hidden treasures of people’s past. Learn the science behind archaeology.
Activities include:
Guided Battlefield Tour
Mock excavation including artifact identification
Hands-on artifact display
Reserve Your Spot by stopping in or calling the Visitor Center.
WHERE: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 1403 E Elm Ave, Monroe
TIME: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
COST: FREE
WEBSITECome one come all to the Fort Clarkston Carnival!
Join us for carnival games, crafts, balloons, face painting, and much more.
Meet and greet with Elsa and Spiderman!
WHERE: Fort Clarkston 7127 Dixie Highway, Clarkston
WHEN: 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
COST: $12 per child, adults are free $1.00 hot dogs
WEBSITECome join the party 65 million years in the making! Take a ride in a Jurassic Park jeep, let the kids play in the jungle bounce house, and enjoy Jurassic Park on the projection screen!
WHERE: Blue Sky Ice Cream & Hamburgers, 15155 S Huron River Dr., Romulus
WHEN: 5 p.m.
COST: Free admission and rides
WEBSITESunday, August 14, 2016
Hey fans are you ready to SHOP or SELL or BOTH?! We are hosting another huge parking lot Mom to Mom trunk sale along with a great special for our indoor playground. For those who would like to participate in the sale the rental is $10/space and you must register by calling 248.852.6288. VENDORS ARE WELCOME TOO, $15/space
WHERE: Boogie Babies, 1928 Star Batt Dr., Rochester Hills
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
COST: Free entry, $4 “playday” for indoor playground
WEBSITETuesday, August 16, 2016
This event, sponsored by Bush’s Fresh Food Market, is chalk full of family fun. As the fire department makes it rain marshmallows from atop one of their truck ladders, kids sprint to collect as many marshmallows as they can to turn them in for goodies.
WHERE: Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills
WHEN: 5-8 p.m.
COST: FREE
WEBSITEFriday, August 19, 2016
Teddy Bear Picnic
Register in advance for this fun day at the farm with your Teddy Bear! Winnie the Pooh and his friends will join you as you enjoy a story, craft, and grill hot dog lunch. Go on an animal your that will introduce children to Eeyore and Piglet’s friends – Christopher Robin is sure to make an appearance as well! Parents/guardians accompany children. Rain or shine.
WHERE: Hess-Hathaway Park, 825 S Williams Lake Road, Waterford
WHEN: 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
COST: $10 per resident, $12 per non-resident
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Alex’s Arcade 2nd Annual Family Night
You are not required to buy tickets for this event…all you have to do is show up whenever you want…and buy whatever you want…from food to soft drinks to Power up cards!
We will have a “Donation Station” open for those that would like to donate new and used games/systems or monetary gifts.
Members of Alex’s Arcade, a non-profit organization helping kids cope with cancer will be on hand to talk about our organization and answer questions you may have.
WHERE:Dave & Buster’s Utica, 45511 Park Ave., Utica
WHEN: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
COST: You pay for your meal and games and a portion will profit Alex’s Arcade
WEBSITESaturday, August 27, 2016
Girls ages 5 -12 can come get a manicure and have fun with other girls while getting pampered. All girls will get a mini bubble gum machine to take home. One lucky girl will get to take home a prize after a guessing game of Bubble Gum in a Dish!
WHERE: Friendship Factory, 210 W University Dr., Rochester
WHEN: 6-9 p.m.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Reservations Required
WEBSITEThe 13th annual festival has won the title of “Ferndale’s Best Community Event and promises the county’s most talented bands, a car show, various food outlets, a wine and beer tent, arts and crafts vendors and more!
WHERE: Downtown Ferndale, 149 W 9 Mile Rd.
WHEN: 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. on Saturday
COST: FREE
WEBSITEFriday, August 27, 2016
Friday Night Live in Downtown Milford
Enjoy a concert and browse works from local artists. Nick Palise and the Sovereign Blues Band.
WHERE: Central Park, 209 Main Street, Milford
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
COST: FREE
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