Summer is here! The kids are out of school and we’re always looking for activities to keep them active and busy. Don’t forget to let us know if there’s an event or activity in your area that we should add to this list. Hope you’re enjoying the sunshine Metro Detroiters, here is a Detroit Mom’s Guide to June!
A Detroit Mom’s Guide to June
All of June
Dinosuria
Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak
Opens Daily at 9:30am
$6 plus Zoo admission
June 1
Cardio Drumming
Henne Park, Saline
6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: free
June 1
First Friday’s
North and South Washington St, Ypsilanti
2:00pm-10:30pm
Cost: varies
June 1
Music in the Park
Kellog Park, Plymouth
Starts at 7:00pm
Free
June 1
Islandfest
Grosse Ile Municipal Airport, Grosse Ile
4pm-midnight
Cost: Prices vary check out the website for more details
June 1
International Kite Festival
James Atchion Park, New Hundson
6:30pm-11:00pm
Cost: $5 per vehicle per day
June 2
Kids Day
Livingston Conservation and Sports Association, Brighton
10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: Free
June 2
Yoga in the Park
Henne Park, Saline
8:00am-9:00am
Cost: Free
June 2
River Day Celebration
Burgress-Shadbush Nature Center, Shelby Township
11:00am-2:00pm
Cost: Free
June 2
Music in the Air – Reading Garden
Chelsea Public Library
2:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: Free
June 2
Islandfest
Grosse Ile Municipal Airport, Grosse Ile
10am-midnight
Cost: Prices vary check out the website for more details
June 2
Family Nature Club: Photo Scavenger Hunt
Indian Springs Metro Park, Enviromental Discover Center
10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $10/family or $50 for the series plus vehicle entry permit
June 2
Chow Time at the Farm
Kensington Metropark, Milford
9:00am-10:00am
Ages 8-15
Cost: $5/person plus vehicle entry permit
June 2
Herons, Cranes, and other Leggy Birds
Kensington Metropark, Milford
10:00am-11:00am
Cost: $5/adult, $3/child plus vehicle entry permit
June 2
Tadpoles
Oakwoods Nature Center, New Boston
Ages 2-5
10:00am
Cost: $4 plus vehicle entry permit
June 2
Explore’s Club
Oakwoods Nature Center, New Boston
age 6 and up
10:00am
Cost: $4 plus vehicle entry permit
June 2
Night Hike and Bonfire
Oakwoods Nature Center, New Boston
7:00pm
Cost: $6 adult, $4 child plus vehicle entry fee
June 2
23rd Annual African American Downtown Festival
Ann St. Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
9:00am-8:00pm
Cost: Free
June 2
Coffee Club Chat
Lake Erie Marshland Museum, Brownstown
7:00am
Cost: Donation plus vehicle entry permit
June 2
Edsion Street Sale
Edison Street, Dearborn
8:00am
Cost: Free
June 2
International Kite Festival
James Atchion Park, New Hundson
10:00am-6:00pm
Cost: $5 per vehicle per day
June 2
National Trails Day
Lower Rouge Trail, Canton
9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: free
June 2
Paddlepalooza
Riverside Park, Auburn Hills
June 2nd, 8:00am
Cost: $20 entery per person $35 canoe/kayak rental
June 2
Art on the Grand
Historic Downtown Farmington
10:00am-7:00pm
Cost: Free to attend
June 2
Friends of the Dexter Library Book Sale
Dexter District Library, Dexter
9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: Free admission
June 2-3
A Great Family Adventure Campout
Heritage Park, Farmington
Pitch your tent after 1pm on the 2nd
$25 to reserve a campsite
June 3
The Taste of Ann Arbor
Main Street between William and Washington, Ann Arbor, Mi
11:00am-5:00pm
Cost: free admission, vendors vary
June 3
Edsion Street Sale
Edison Street, Dearborn
8:00am
Cost: Free
June 3
Art on the Grand
Historic Downtown Farmington
11:00am-5:00pm
Cost: Free to attend
June 3
International Kite Festival
James Atchion Park, New Hundson
11:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $5 per vehicle per day
June 3
Islandfest
Grosse Ile Municipal Airport
Noon-5
Cost: Prices vary check out the website for more details
June 3
Memorial Day Parade
Beech Daly and 6 mile, Redford
Starts at 2pm
Cost: Free
June 6
Food Truck Rally
Parks and Recreation Facilities, Ann Arbor
5:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: food for purchase
June 6
Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival
Canfield Community Center, Dearborn Heights
Times Vary (call 313-791-3600 for more info)
Cost: TBD
June 7
Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival
Canfield Community Center, Dearborn Heights
Times Vary (call 313-791-3600 for more info)
Cost: TBD
June 7
Center Line Independence Festival
Centerline, Memorial Park
Times: TDB
Price: TDB (see page 35 in above link for more detail)
June 7
Korner Stage: #TBT Comedy Showcase!
Chelsea Public Library- Katie’s Corner
For Adults
6:30-8:00pm
June 7
Fun on the Farm: Sheep
Kensington Metropark, Milford
10:00am
Ages 2-6
Cost: $5/person plus vehicle entry permit
June 7
Rosefest
Roseville, Veterans Memorial Park
5:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: varies, see link above for more details
June 8
Center Line Independence Festival
Memorial Park, Centerline
Times: TDB
Price: TDB (see page 35 in above link for more detail)
June 8
Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival
Canfield Community Center, Dearborn Heights
Times Vary (call 313-791-3600 for more info)
Cost: TBD
June 8
Movie in the Park
Mill Pond, Saline
6:30 – Movie at Dusk
Cost: Free
June 8
Cardio Drumming
Henne Park, Saline
6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: Free
June 8
12th Annual Ya’ssoo Greek Festival
St. Nicholas, 3109 Scio Church Rd., Ann Arbor
11am-Midnight
Cost: varies, see link
June 8
Food Truck Rally
Orchard Mall, West Bloomfield
5:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Free activities, plus food for purchase
June 8
Movies on the Commons
West Village Commons Plaza, Dearborn
Movies start at dusk
Cost: Free
June 8
Music in the Park
Kellog Park, Plymouth
Starts at 7:00pm
Cost: Free
June 8
Flat Rock Summer Blast
Huroc Park, Flat Rock
Times Vary
Cost: prices vary
June 8
Rosefest
Veterans Memorial Park, Roseville
5:00pm-11:00pm
Cost: varies, see link above for more details
June 8
Muttstadon Dog Challenge
Mill Pond Park, Saline
6:00pm
Cost: Free
June 9
12th Annual Ya’ssoo Greek Festival
St. Nicholas, 3109 Scio Church Rd., Ann Arbor
11am-Midnight
Cost: varies, see link
June 9
Friends Fill a Bag $5 Book Sale
Chelsea Public Library
10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $5
June 9
Flat Rock Summer Blast
Huroc Park, Flat Rock
Times Vary
Cost: prices vary
June 9
Center Line Independence Festival
Centerline, Memorial Park
Times: TDB
Price: TDB (see page 35 in above link for more detail)
June 9
Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival
Canfield Community Center, Dearborn Heights
Times Vary (call 313-791-3600 for more info)
Cost: TBD
June 9
Spring Clean up
Tafft Park, Saline
9:00am – Noon
Cost: free, please register
June 9
Yoga in the Park
Henne Park, Saline
8:00am-9:00am
Cost: Free
June 9
Free Fishing Weekend
Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti
10:00am- 12:00pm
Cost: Free, but must pay vehicle registration
June 9
Superior Day
Oakbrook Park, Superior Twp
11:00am-2:00pm
Cost: Free
June 9
Powerful Pollinators
Indian Springs Metropark (Environmental Discovery Center), White Lake
1:00pm-2:30pm
Ages 5 and up
Cost: $5/ person plus vechicle entry permit
June 9
Fishing Derby
Heritage Garden Lake, Shelby Township
Age: 15 and under
10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: Free
June 9
D.I.Y. Workshop: Seed Bombs
Oakwoods Nature Center, New Boston
10:00am
Cost: $4 plus vehicle entry fee
June 9
Field of Dreams Meadow Walk
Lake Erie Metro Park, Brownstown
10:00am and 2:00pm
Cost: Children $3, Adults $5 plus vehicle entry permit
June 9
Detroit Riverfront Run
Start line TBD
Cost: 5k/$30 per person 10k/$40 per person
June 9
Passport to Safety
Farmington and Five Mile, Livonia
10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: Free
June 9
River Day Fishing Derby
Riverside Park, Auburn Hills
7:30am-10:00am
Cost: Free
June 9
Fishing Derby
Shiawasee Basin Preserve, Davisburg
11:30am-2:00pm
Cost: $9
June 9
Habitat for Humanity’s Annual Pig Roast
Harrison Moose Lodge, Harrison
Call (989)539-9422 for info
June 9
Rosefest
Veterans Memorial Park, Roseville
1:00pm-11:00pm
Cost: varies, see link above for more details
June 9
Night Market at Beacon Park
Beacon Park, Detroit
7:00pm-12:00am
Cost: free
June 10
Ann Arbor Airport – Annual Pancake Breakfast
801 Airport Dr., Ann Arbor
8am – Noon
Cost: $6/Adults, 3-7/$3, 2&Under free
June 10
12th Annual Ya’ssoo Greek Festival
St. Nicholas, 3109 Scio Church Rd., Ann Arbor
12:00pm-6:00p,
Cost: varies, see link
June 10
Flat Rock Summer Blast
Huroc Park, Flat Rock
Times Vary
Cost: prices vary
June 10
Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival
Canfield Community Center, Dearborn Heights
Times Vary (call 313-791-3600 for more info)
Cost: TBD
June 10
Family Fishing Night
Marshbank Park Fishing Pier, West Bloomfield
4:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: residents $9/ person non residetns $12/person
June 10
Free Fishing Weekend
Independence Lake County Park, Whitmore Lake
10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: free, must pay vehicle registration
June 10
Rosefest
Veterans Memorial Park, Roseville
12:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: varies, see link above for more details
June 13
Music in the Park
Behind City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave, Eastpoint
Starts at 6:30pm
Cost: Free
June 14
Redford Kickoff to Summer Festival
Bell Creek Park, Redford
6:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: Prices vary
June 14
American Extravaganza Patriotic Concert
Brownstown Community Center, Brownstown
Doors open at 6:30pm
Cost: $8/ person or reserved tables of 8/$64
June 14-15
Maybury Family Camp Out
Maybury State Park, Northville
12:00pm-12:00pm
residents $30 a family. non residents $40/family
June 14
Domino Farms – Animal Presentation
Domino’s Farms, Ann Arbor
12:30pm
Cost: $6 – 2/Under Free
June 14
Liberty Fest
Heritage Park, Canton
1:00pm-11:00pm
Cost: Entrance is free
June 14
Heritage Days Festival
Market Center Park, Southgate
7:00pm-11:00pm
Cost: Prices vary
June 15
Heritage Days Festival
Market Center Park, Southgate
5:00pm-11:00pm
Cost: Prices vary
June 15
Liberty Fest
Heritage Park, Canton
1:00pm-11:00pm
Cost: Entrance is free
June 15
Redford Kickoff to Summer Festival and Fireworks
Bell Creek Park, Redford
6:00pm-11:00pm
Fireworks start at dusk
June 15
Cardio Drumming
Henne Park, Saline
6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: free
June 15
Music in the Park
Kellog Park, Plymouth
Starts at 7:00pm
Cost: Free
June 15
Teddy Bear Picnic
Bay Court Park, Independence Township
10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: Residents $10/ non residents $12
June 15
Mini Mastodon
Mill Pond Saline
Ages: 5-12
Time: Increments between 2:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: free, but must pre-register
June 15
Friday Nights Downtown
Pop-Up Public Square, Auburn Hills
7:00pm-8:30pm
Cost: free to attend
June 16
#getoutsideday
Rolling Hills County Park
11:00am-2:00pm
Cost: free
June 16
Heritage Days Festival
Market Center Park, Southgate
11:00am-11:00pm
Cost: Prices vary
June 16
Yoga on the Lawn
Chelsea Public Library – Katie’s corner
10:00am-11:00am
Cost: Free
June 16
Liberty Fest
Heritage Park, Canton
11:00am-11:00pm
Cost: Entrance is free
June 16
Grievewell Kite Festival
Pioneer High School front lawn
1:00-4:00pm
Cost: fee, please preregister
June 16
Redford Kickoff to Summer Festival
Bell Creek Park, Redford
Noon-11pm
Cost: prices vary
June 16
Night Market at Beacon Park
Beacon Park, Detroit
7:00pm-12:00am
Cost: free
June 16
Yoga in the Park
Henne Park, Saline
8:00am-9:00am
Cost: Free
June 16
Know Your Invasive Species
Indian Springs Metropark, Enviomental Discovery Center, White Lake
1:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: $5/adult $3/child plus vehicle entry permit
June 16
Chow Time at the Farm
Kensington Metropark, Milford
9:00am
Ages 8-15
Cost: $5/ person plus vehicle entry permit
June 16
Hidden History Scavenger Hunt
Kensington Metropark, Milford
10:00am
Cost: $5/person plus vehicle entry permit
June 16
Connecting Children with Nature Camp
Oakwoods Nature Center, New Boston
10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $25 per parent/ $40 for two plus vehicle entry free
June 16
Alien Invasions
Lake Erie Marshlands Museum, Brownstown
10:00am
Cost: $5/adult $3/chid plus vehicle entry permit
June 16
Food Truck Rally
Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford
10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: Free
June 17
Heritage Days Festival
Market Center Park, Southgate
12:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: Prices vary
June 17
Redford Kickoff to Summer Festival
Bell Creek Park, Redford
Noon-9:00pm
Cost: prices vary
June 17
Dad’s Free Hayrides
Kensington Metropark, Milford
12:00pm-4:00pm
$5/adult, $3/child, Dad’s free
June 17
Father’s Day Canoe Tours
Oakwoods Nature Center, New Boston
10:00am and 2:00pm
Cost: $5/adult, $3/child, Dad’s free
June 17
Father’s Day: Spiders and Snakes
Lake Erie Marshland Museum, Brownstown
2:00pm
Cost: $5/adults $3/child, Dads free plus vehicle entry permit
June 18
Movie Mondays
Chelsea Public Library – McKune Room
2-3:30pm
Cost: Free
June 18-20
Mountain Bike Kids 3-Day Camp
Mt. Brighton, Brighton
9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $175
June 19
Summerfest-Tot Lot Night
Jaycee Park, Berkely
Times vary
June 19
Superhero Icecream Social
McKinley Park, Fraser
5:30pm-8:00pm
Cost: free, donations welcome
June 19
Concerts in the Park
Wildwood Amphitheater, Orion
7:00-8:30pm
Cost: Free
June 19
Edible Sceince Camp
Kensington Metropark, Milford
10:00am-12:00pm
ages 7 and up
Cost: $25/person
June 19
Tuesdays in the Park
Clara Miller Park, Wolverine Lake
6:30-8:30
Cost: free
June 20
Music in the Park Children’s Concerts
Kellog Park, Plymouth
Starts at noon
Cost: Free
June 21
Summer Solstice
Michigan Friends Center, Chelsea
6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Donation
June 21
Wine and Beer Tasting
Allen Park Community Center, Allen Park
6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $25/person
June 21
Food Truck Rally
Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford
10:00am-1:00pm
Free
June 21
Summer Solstice Celebration
Heritage Park, Farmington
6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $5/ person **need to register**
June 21
Summer Sizzle
Orion Center Lobby, Orion
5:00pm-7:00pm
Cost: Free **please register**
June 21
Summer in the City
Southfield Muncipal Complex, Southfield
7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Free
June 21
Kids Komotion Summer Concert Series
Marshbank Park, West Bloomfield
6:00pm (entertainment start at 7:00)
Cost: Free
June 21
Music Lakeside
Horizon Park, Belleville
Starts at 7:00pm
Cost: Free
JUNE 22-30
June 22
Cardio Drumming
Henne Park, Saline
6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: free
June 22
St. Clair Shores Fireworks Extravaganza
Veterans Memorial Park, St. Clair Shores
2:00pm-11:00pm
Cost: TBD
June 22
Music in the Park
Kellog Park, Plymouth
Starts at 7:00pm
Cost: Free
June 22
Friday Nite Concerts and Food Rallies
West Village Commons Plaza, Dearborn
Cost: 5:00pm-10:00pm
June 22
Summer Movie at the Marquee
Marquee of Redford, Redford
9:30pm
Cost: Free
June 22
Golfing Under the Stars
Kensington Golf Course, Milford
9:00pm
Cost: $39/person plus vehicle entry permit
June 22
Summerfest 2018
Downtown Auburn Hills
4:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: prices vary
June 22
River Days
Detroit RiverWalk, Detroit
11:00am-10:00pm
Cost: $3 or $5 admission free (Free addmission June 23 11-5)
June 22
Trenton Summer Festival
10:00am-11:00pm
Downtown Trenton
Cost: Prices vary
June 22
Family Mew-Vie Nights
Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center, Ann Arbor
7:30pm-9:00pm
Cost: $10/person
June 23
Autism Spectrum Disorder Swim Day
Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti
9:00am-11:00am
Cost: $9/ residents, $12/ non-resident
June 23
Night Market at Beacon Park
Beacon Park, Detroit
7:00pm-12:00am
Cost: Free
June 23
Yoga in the Park
Henne Park, Saline
8:00am-9:00am
Cost: Free
June 23
Food Truck Rally
Jacqueline K Noonan Riverwalk Park, Utica
6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: free to attend, varies on what you purchase to eat
June 23
Fraser Water Fun
Steffens Park, Fraser
12:00pm
Cost: free
June 23
Sounds in Downtown
Romulus Historical Park, Romulus
7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Free
June 23
Tons O’Trucks and Wheeled Wonderland
Seneca Middle School, Macomb
10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: free
June 23-24
The Great Campout
Lakeshore Park, Novi
3:00pm-10:00am
Cost: Res $35/ Non Res $42 **need to pre-register**
June 23
Trenton Summer Festival
Downtown Trenton
10:00am-11:00pm
Cost: Prices vary
June 23
River Days
Detroit RiverWalk, Detroit
11:00am-10:00pm
Cost: $3 or $5, Free admission from 11:00am-5:00pm
June 23
Summerfest 2018
Downtown Auburn Hills
11am-10pm
Cost: prices vary
June 23
Daring Day for Boys
Kensington Nature Center, Milford
10:00am-2:00pm
Ages 8 and up
Cost: $40/child plus vehicle entry permit
June 23
Mad Science: Fire and Ice
Redford Library, Redford
1pm
Cost: Free
June 23
Fireworks
Willow Metropark, New Boston
Begins at dusk
Cost: Free plus vehicle entry fee
June 23
Toy and Comic Expo
Orion Center, Orion
10:00am-2:00pm
Vendor fee $25, parking and admission is free
June 23
Backyard Edibles
Lake Erie Marchland Museum, Brownstown
10:00am
Cost: $8 plus vehicle entry permit
June 24
Celebrating Michigan’s Log Cabin Day
Parker Mill County Park , Ann Arbor
1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: free
June 24
Trenton Summer Festival
Downtown Trenton
10:00am-6:00pm
Cost: Prices vary
June 24
River Days
Detroit RiverWalk, Detroit
friday 11-10 sat 11am-10pm sunday 11a,-10pm
$3 or $5 admission free (Free addmission June 23 11-5)
June 24
Daring Day for Girls
Kensington Nature Center, Milford
10:00am-2:00pm
Ages 8 and up
Cost: $40/child plus vehicle entry permit
June 24
Parent-Child Scramble
Lake Erie Golf Course, Rockwood
2:00pm
Cost: $50 per player plus vehicle entry permit
June 26-August 28 (tuesdays)
Concerts in the Park
Handy Park, Redford
begin at 7:00pm
Cost: Free
June 26
Rosco’s Picnic Palooza
Macomb Twp. Recreatin Center, Macomb
11:30am-1:00pm
Cost: Free
June 26
Concerts in the Park
Wildwood Amphitheater, Orion
7:00-8:30pm
Cost: Free
June 27
Summer Concert
Shelby Township Municipal Grounds
Begins at 7:00pm
Cost: Free
June 27
Amercian Girl Doll Camp
Indian Springs Metro Park, Environmental Discover Center, White Lake
10:00am-3:00pm
Ages 6 and up
Cost: $25/person plus vehicle entry permit
June 27
Music in the Park Children’s Concerts
Kellog Park, Plymouth
Starts at noon
Cost: Free
June 28
Sterling Heights Birthday Celebration
Dodge Park, Sterling Heights
7:00am-10:00pm (see website above for details)
Cost: varies
June 28
Sterling Heights Fireworks
Sterling Heights, Dogde Park (also visible from City Campus)
Starts at 10:00pm
Cost: Free
June 28
Taylor Summer Festival
Times and cost vary
See website above for details
June 28
Music in the Park
Macomb Corners Park, Macomb
7:00pm-8:30pm
Cost: Free
June 28
International Mud Day
County Farm 2230 Park Platt Rd. Ann Arbor
Ages 5 and up
10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: Free- be sure to register
June 29
Friday Nights Downtown
Pop-Up Public Square, Auburn Hills
7-8:30
June 29
Taylor Summer Festival
Times and cost vary
See website above for details
June 29
Cardio Drumming
Henne Park, Saline
6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: free
June 29
Couples Scramble
Willow Golf Course, New Boston
5:30pm
Cost: $29/person plus vehicle entry fee
June 29
Music in the Park
Kellog Park, Plymouth
Starts at 7:00pm
Cost: Free
June 29
Fireworks
Kensington Metropark, Milford
Starts at Dusk
Cost: Free,but need a vehicle entry permit
June 30
Taylor Summer Festival
Times and cost vary
See website above for details
June 30
Night Market at Beacon Park
Beacon Park, Detroit
7:00pm-12:00am
Cost: free
June 30
Farm Tours
Stone Coop Farm, Brighton
9:00am-10:00am
Cost: $10/person
June 30
Yoga in the Park
Henne Park, Saline
8:00am-9:00am
Cost: Free
June 30
Animal I.D.- Michigan Salamanders
Oakwoods Nature Center
10:00am
$5 plus vehical entery permit
June 30
Taylor Summer Festival Fireworks
10:00pm
Cost: varies
June 30
Regatta Concert plus Fireworks
Pier Park, Grosse Point Farms
7:00-9:45, fireworks start at dusk
Cost: Free
June 30
Summer Concerts
Pier Park, Grosse Pointe Farms
7:00pm
Free
June 30
Summer Festival
Kensington Farm Center, Milford
12:00pm-4:00pm
Free to enter, but need a vehicle permit to enter the park
