Dragon on the Lake
Who doesn’t love a chalk art challenge?! Come show your chalk art skills during this FUN event. There will be an art fair, live art demos, kids fun, entertainment, an 80’s block party and a weekend teen zone. Don’t forget the lake show Friday!!
{Date}
August 22, 2014 – August 24, 2014
{Times}
Friday
Saturday & Sunday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
{Cost}
FREE
Chalk Art Challenge Registration – $10
(register on August 23rd at Broadway & Front Street or online)
{Location}
Downtown Orion
(check map on homepage)
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Lincoln Park Days
Enjoy yummy carnival food, kids games, rides, bands and a car show.
{Date}
August 22, 2014 – August 24, 2014
{Times}
Friday – 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday – 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday – 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
{Cost}
FREE
{Location}
Youth Center Park
1801 Gregory Ave.
Lincoln Park
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A Taste of Greece Festival
Come enjoy delicious Greek food, music, entertainment, marketplace, kid corner and much more! {facebook page}
{Date}
August 22, 2014 – August 24, 2014
{Time}
Friday – 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday – noon – 11 p.m.
Sunday – noon – 7 p.m.
{Cost}
Adults – $2
Children 12 and under – FREE
{Location}
Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
39851 W. Five Mile Road
Plymouth
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Haven Hill Festival
Enjoy vintage baseball, Model A Ford cars, tours, and food.
{Date}
August 23, 2014
{Time}
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
{Cost}
FREE event
$11 for Michigan Recreation Passport Park Pass
{Location}
Highland State Recreation Area
5300 Highland Road
White Lake
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Fire Truck Muster at {Riverside Park}
How much would your child love to see 20+ classic trucks and rigs?!
{Date}
August 23, 2014
{Time}
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
{Cost}
FREE
{Location}
Riverside Park
515 E. Cross St.
Ypsilanti
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Anti-Bullying Back-to-School Expo
The Jordyn Doakes Foundation will be giving away 300 backpacks to the first kids that arrive. On top of this you can enjoy face fainting, crafts, bouncers, live performances and a kids fashion show. {facebook page}
{Date}
August 23, 2014
{Time]
2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
{Cost}
FREE
{Location}
The Motor City Hall
24242 Grand River Ave.
Detroit
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Peter Pan’s Flight Academy
Join the aMaZiNg Windjammers Kite Team for fun!! Not to mention making your own kite.
{Date}
August 23, 2014
{Time}
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
{Cost}
Per Child
Member – $8
Non-member – $10
{Location}
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
1100 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Shores
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Hug Detroit with just a Little {Love}
Come out and enjoy kids activities, entertainment, crafts, dancing, drumming, games, jam session, vendors and so much more!! {facebook page}
{Date}
August 23, 2014
{Time}
Noon – 9 p.m.
{Cost}
FREE
{Location}
Mount Elliot
Iron and Meldrum Streets at Jefferson Ave.
Detroit
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Harvest Festival & Corn Day
Fall is NeAr!! The event will include fresh-picked produce, candle dipping, kids activities, draft horse demos, corn-boil and eating contests!!
{Date}
August 24, 2014
{Time}
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
{Cost}
Per person – $5
Parking – $7
{Location}
Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center
65775 Wolcott Road
Ray Township
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Birmingham Bike Festival
Music fills Shain Park as onlookers view racers of all ages!! Plus a free kids race. Expect to see 6 champs!! Enjoy the kids fair on Martin Street right next door.
{Date}
August 24, 2014
{Time}
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
{Cost}
In advance – $10 – $40
Day of – $15 – $55
{Location}
Birmingham
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Art on the Lake
Enjoy artists of all media. Don’t forget the children’s booth with entertainment and crafts.
{Date}
August 24, 2014
{Time}
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
{Cost}
FREE
{Location}
Northfield Hills
1750 Brentwood Drive
Troy
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Cruisin’ Hines
Watch classic cars winding their way down Hines Drive. There will be food and event goodies for spectators.
{Date}
August 24, 2014
{Time}
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
{Cost}
FREE
{Parking + Location}
Park in the lots near Merriman, Telegraph and Warrendale roads. Once these are full you must park off-site.
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Tony Hawk at Riley Skate Park in {Farmington Hills}
Tony Hawk is part of the Birdhouse Skate Team and is currently a part of the On The Road Summer 2014 Midwest Tour. There will be 100 limited edition Riley Park decks for sale, along with other souvenirs.
{Date}
August 23, 2014
{Time}
3 p.m.
{Cost}
FREE
{Location}
Riley Skate Park
35550 West 8 Mile Road
Farmington Hills
