It’s Fall, y’all! School is getting ready to start and it’s almost the most magical time of the year in Michigan – Apple cider, cinnamon donuts, pumpkin patches and the changing of those beautiful fall leaves are all on their way! We’ll be updating our fall guides for you to browse soon and here are some happenings in+around Detroit to keep you busy during the month of September! If you know of something that should be added, feel free to add it to our calendar of events!
September 1, 2017
Romeo Peach Festival
Location :: Various places all around the city of Romeo
Time :: See website for schedule of events
Time :: Free to attend
Michigan State Fair
Location :: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost :: Admission only $8.00 adults and $6.00 for children
Ford Arts, Beats & Eats Festival
Location :: Downtown Royal Oak
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cost :: On Friday the festival is free to enter until 5 p.m. – the price is $7.
Hayrides at Kensington!
Location :: Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford
Time :: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: $10 entrance fee to the park and $5.00 per adult, $3.00 for seniors and children 3-12, children 2 and under are free
Three Cedars Opening Day
Location :: Three Cedars Farm, 7897 Six Mile Rd., Northville
Time :: 10:00 a.m.
Cost :: See website for pricing options
Detroit Jazz Festival
Location :: Between Campus Martius and Hart Plaza
Time :: 7:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend, See website for VIP details
September 2, 2017
Romeo Peach Festival
Location :: Various places all over the city of Romeo
Time :: See website for schedule of events
Time :: Free to attend
Michigan State Fair
Location :: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost :: Admission only $8.00 adults and $6.00 for children
Hayrides at Kensington!
Location :: Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford
Time :: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: $10 entrance fee to the park and $5.00 per adult, $3.00 for seniors and children 3-12, children 2 and under are free
Ford Arts, Beats & Eats Festival
Location :: Downtown Royal Oak
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cost :: — On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, admission is $3 before 3 p.m., $5 after 3 p.m., and $7 after 5 p.m.
Blake’s Craft Faire and Fiber Festival
Location :: Blake Farms, 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Detroit Jazz Festival
Location :: Between Campus Martius and Hart Plaza
Time :: 11:30 a.m.
Cost :: Free to attend, See website for VIP details
Eat a Dawg – Save a Dog
Location :: Atomic Dawg Restaurant, 2705 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley
Time :: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost :: Atomic Dawg will donate 15 percent of sales to the Detroit Dog Rescue!
Thunder Over Michigan – Air Show
Location :: Willow Run Airport, 801 Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti
Time :: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: $15.00 and under – free, $35.00 in advance, $40 at the gate plus $15.00 in advance parking and $20.00 at the gate
Wayne County Parks Saturdays in the Park
Location :: Hines Drive from Outer Drive to Ann Arbor Trail
Time :: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free
Outdoor Games
Location :: The DNR Outdoor Adventure Center 1801 Atwater St. Detroit
Time :: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: Event is included with price of admission to the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center
September 3, 2017
Romeo Peach Festival
Location :: Various places all around the city of Romeo
Time :: See website for schedule of events
Time :: Free to attend
Michigan State Fair
Location :: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost :: Admission only $8.00 adults and $6.00 for children
Dancing in the Streets
Location :: Downtown Ann Arbor
Time :: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free
Ford Arts, Beats & Eats Festival
Location :: Downtown Royal Oak
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cost :: On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, admission is $3 before 3 p.m., $5 after 3 p.m., and $7 after 5 p.m.
Blake’s Craft Faire and Fiber Festival
Location :: Blake Farms, 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Detroit Jazz Festival
Location :: Between Campus Martius and Hart Plaza
Time :: Runs all weekend
Cost :: Free to attend, See website for VIP details
Thunder Over Michigan – Air Show
Location :: Willow Run Airport, 801 Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti
Time :: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: $15.00 and under – free, $35.00 in advance, $40 at the gate plus $15.00 in advance parking and $20.00 at the gate
September 4, 2017
Romeo Peach Festival
Location :: Various places all around the city of Romeo
Time :: See website for schedule of events
Time :: Free to attend
Michigan State Fair
Location :: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost :: Admission only $8.00 adults and $6.00 for children
Ford Arts, Beats & Eats Festival
Location :: Downtown Royal Oak
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Cost :: On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, admission is $3 before 3 p.m., $5 after 3 p.m., and $7 after 5 p.m.
Blake’s Craft Faire and Fiber Festival
Location :: Blake Farms, 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Detroit Jazz Festival
Location :: Between Campus Martius and Hart Plaza
Time :: 7:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend, See website for VIP details
Thunder Over Michigan – Air Show
Location :: Willow Run Airport, 801 Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti
Time :: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: $15.00 and under – free, $35.00 in advance, $40 at the gate plus $15.00 in advance parking and $20.00 at the gate
September 6, 2017
Nature Tots Series at Crosswinds Marsh
Location :: Crosswinds Marsh Wetlands and Interpretive Preserve, 27600 Haggerty, New Boston
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost :: $6.00 per child and $2.00 per adult
Senior Day at the Zoo *Grandparents Outing Opportunity!*
Location :: The Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost :: Seniors 62 and over plus a caregiver are free
September 7, 2017
Richmond Good Old Days Festival
Location :: 69500 Beebe Street, Richmond
Time :: See schedule of events for detailed times
Cost :: Free to attend, but some events may cost a fee
Food Truck Rally
Location :: Michigan Lottery Amphitheater, 14900 Metro Pkwy., Sterling Heights
Time :: 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free Admission
September 8, 2017
Plymouth Fall Festival
Location :: Downtown Plymouth
Time :: 12:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Free Time Fridays for ages 12+ (Decorate School Supplies)
Location :: Ferndale Area District Public Library, 222 E. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale
Time :: 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Family Fun Night
Location :: Northville Parks and Recreation Department, 700 Baseline Rd., Northville
Time :: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost :: $30.00 for a family of 4, $5.00 for each additional family member
St. Lawrence Applefest 2017
Location :: St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Rd., Utica
Time :: 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for details
Hayrides at Kensington!
Location :: Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford
Time :: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: $10 entrance fee to the park and $5.00 per adult, $3.00 for seniors and children 3-12, children 2 and under are free
Richmond Good Old Days Festival
Location :: 69500 Beebe Street, Richmond
Time :: See schedule of events for detailed times
Cost :: Free to attend, but some events may cost a fee
September 9, 2017
Family Challenge
Location :: Crosswinds Marsh Wetlands and Interpretive Preserve, 27600 Haggerty Rd., New Boston
Time :: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost :: $6.00 per adult, $2.00 per child
Wayne County Parks Saturdays in the Park
Location :: Hines Drive from Outer Drive to Ann Arbor Trail
Time :: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free
Game Day @ The Ferndale Public Library
Location :: The Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale
Time :: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free
Old Car Festival
Location :: The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time :: Open until 9:00 p.m.
Cost :: $6.00 for parking, non-member pricing $20.00 – $27.00
Richmond Good Old Days Festival
Location :: 69500 Beebe Street, Richmond
Time :: See schedule of events for detailed times
Cost :: Free to attend, but some events may cost a fee
Plymouth Fall Festival
Location :: Downtown Plymouth
Time :: 7:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Vintage Baseball Returns
Location :: Jaycee Park, 6200 N Wildwood Ave., Waterford
Time :: 12:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free Admission
Monarch Release
Location :: Ray Wiegand’s Nursery and Garden Center, 47747 Romeo Plank Rd., Macomb
Time :: 11:00 a.m.
Cost :: $5.00 per person – register by September 5th
Free District-Wide Movie Night
Location :: L’anse Creuse High School, 38495 L’anse Creuse St., Harrison Twp.
Time :: 7:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free Admission
St. Lawrence Applefest 2017
Location :: St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Rd., Utica
Time :: 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for details
September 10, 2017
Old Car Festival
Location :: The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Time :: Open until 9:00 p.m.
Cost :: $6.00 for parking, non-member pricing $20.00 – $27.00
Richmond Good Old Days Festival
Location :: 69500 Beebe Street, Richmond
Time :: See schedule of events for detailed times
Cost :: Free to attend, but some events may cost a fee
Plymouth Fall Festival
Location :: Downtown Plymouth
Time :: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
St. Lawrence Applefest 2017
Location :: St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Rd., Utica
Time :: 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost :: See website for details
Hockeytown 5k
Location :: Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Time :: 7:00 a.m.
Cost :: See website for registration details
Teen Coding Club
Location :: Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill, Birmingham
Time :: 7:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo
Location :: The Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak
Time :: 8:00 a.m.
Cost :: $32.00 – $67.00
September 13, 2017
Nature Tots Series at Crosswinds Marsh
Location :: Crosswinds Marsh Wetlands and Interpretive Preserve, 27600 Haggerty, New Boston
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost :: $6.00 per child and $2.00 per adult
September 14, 2017
Eat to the Beat – Southfield
Location :: The corner of Civic Center and Central Pkwy, Southfield
Time :: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend – food trucks in attendance
September 15, 2017
Free Time Fridays for ages 12+ (Giant Mandala Coloring)
Location :: Ferndale Area Public Library, 222 E. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale
Time :: 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Canterbury Village Heritage Festival
Location :: Olde World Canterbury Village, 2369 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free admission
Flat Rock Riverfest
Location :: Huroc Park, 28700 Arsenal, Flat Rock
Time :: 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Drive-in Movie at the Market
Location :: Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford
Time :: 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
September 16, 2017
Apple Cider and POPCORN!
Location :: Nankin Hills Interpretive Center, 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland
Time :: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost :: $6.00 per child, $2.00 per adult
Wayne County Parks Saturdays in the Park
Location :: Hines Drive from Outer Drive to Ann Arbor Trail
Time :: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free
Insane Inflatable 5k
Location :: Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Rd., Shelby Township
Time :: 8:00 a.m.
Cost :: See website for registration details
Canterbury Village Heritage Festival
Location :: Olde World Canterbury Village, 2369 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free admission
Flat Rock Riverfest
Location :: Huroc Park, 28700 Arsenal, Flat Rock
Time :: 2:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Barktoberfest
Location :: Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
Time :: 11:00 a.m.
Cost :: $5.00 per person, under age 10 is free
September 17, 2017
Livonia’s Good Old-Fashioned Neighborhood Corn Roast
Location :: Stymelski Veterans Park, 14275 Stark Rd., Livonia
Time :: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Flat Rock Riverfest
Location :: Huroc Park, 28700 Arsenal, Flat Rock
Time :: 12:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Unified Women’s Empowerment Summit
Location :: Cobo Center, 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit
Time :: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: $30.00-$50.00
Princess Party & Lunch with Belle
Location :: Kings Court Castle and Banquet Center, 2325 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion
Time :: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: $22.00 per person, under 2 is free
Barktoberfest
Location :: Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
Time :: 11:00 a.m.
Cost :: $5.00 per person, under age 10 is free
9th Annual Harvest Festival
Location :: Sutherland-Wilson Farm, 797 W. Textile Rd., Ann Arbor
Time :: 2:00 p.m.
Cost :: $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children over 2, free for children 2 and under.
September 20, 2017
Nature Tots Series at Crosswinds Marsh
Location :: Crosswinds Marsh Wetlands and Interpretive Preserve, 27600 Haggerty, New Boston
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost :: $6.00 per child and $2.00 per adult
September 22, 2017
Ferndale DIY Street Fair
Location :: Woodward and East Troy Street, Ferndale
Time :: 6:00 p.m. – midnight
Cost :: Free to attend
Saline Oktoberfest
Location :: Main Street, Downtown Saline
Time :: All Day
Cost :: $5.00 for adults, Free for children
Free Time Fridays for ages 12+ (Mean Girls Movie)
Location :: Ferndale Area Public Library, 222 E. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale
Time :: 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Rockin’ the Shores Beer and Music Festival
Location :: 9 Mile Rd. and Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores
Time :: 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: $25.00 – $60.00
DLECTRICITY Art Exhibition
Location :: Woodward Corridor from The DIA to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Detroit
Time :: Dusk
Cost :: Free to attend
September 23, 2017
Wayne County Parks Saturdays in the Park
Location :: Hines Drive from Outer Drive to Ann Arbor Trail
Time :: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free
Ferndale DIY Street Fair
Location :: Woodward and East Troy Street, Ferndale
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – midnight
Cost :: Free to attend
Fall Flavor Weekends
Location :: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Time :: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: Non-members $20.00 – $27.50
Saline Oktoberfest
Location :: Main Street, Downtown Saline
Time :: All Day
Cost :: $5.00 for adults, Free for children
Mom and Son Movie Morning
Location :: MJR Chesterfield Crossing, 50675 Gratiot Ave., Chesterfield
Time :: 9:00 a.m.
Cost :: $13.00 per person
Rockin’ the Shores Beer and Music Festival
Location :: 9 Mile Rd. and Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores
Time :: 1:00 p.m.
Cost :: $25.00 – $60.00
Michigan Great Lakes Bat Festival
Location :: Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R., Detroit
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free
MI Hometown Market
Location :: Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Rd., Taylor
Time :: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost :: $2.00 at the door per person
Picnic in the Park
Location :: Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti
Time :: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free with vehicle admission
DLECTRICITY Art Exhibition
Location :: Woodward Corridor from The DIA to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Detroit
Time :: Dusk
Cost :: Free to attend
Taco Hop
Location :: Detroit River, Downtown Wyandotte
Time :: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost :: $20.00 per person
September 24, 2017
Ferndale DIY Street Fair
Location :: Woodward and East Troy Street, Ferndale
Time :: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Fall Flavor Weekends
Location :: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Time :: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: Non-members $20.00 – $27.50
Education Expo 2017
Location :: Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
Time :: 12:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
Snow White Princess Party
Location :: The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St. Birmingham
Time :: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Cost :: Inquire cost details here.
September 26, 2017
Halloween Fairy Garden
Location :: Viviano’s Flower Shop, 32050 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores
Time :: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost :: $50.00 – registration required
September 29, 2017
Free Time Fridays for ages 12+ (DIY Watercolor Bookmarks)
Location :: Ferndale Area Public Library, 222 E. 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale
Time :: 3:30 p.m.
Cost :: Free to attend
September 30, 2017
The Detroit Wine Stroll
Location :: Angelina Wine Bistro, 1565 Broadway St., Detroit
Time :: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: $45.00 advanced tickets, $55.00 at the door
Fall Flavor Weekends
Location :: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Time :: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost :: Non-members $20.00 – $27.50
