End of Camp Back to School BASH in Southgate

Downriver Family YMCA 16777 Northline Road, Southgate, MI, United States

Join us for the End of Camp & Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 29, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Downriver Family YMCA! This fun-filled event is the perfect way to wrap up summer and get ready for the

Free

Hamtramck Labor Day Festival

Caniff St. & Joseph Campau Ave. Hamtramck, United States

This annual Labor Day Festival features carnival rides, live music, food, vendors, canoe races and a parade. Event cost: Free Event times: Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2025

Free

Detroit Jazz Festival

Detroit Hart Plaza 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI, United States

Listen to the greats and upcoming Jazz artists at the ultimate Jazz show happening at Hart Plaza in Detroit. Event cost: Free Event times: Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2025

Free

Luminosity: A Detroit Arts Gathering at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, Select a Country:

See 60 artworks spanning in photography, painting, sculpture and more, one for each year of The Wright Museum. Event cost: $10 along with general admission Event times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, April 5, 2025-March 31,

Plymouth Fall Festival

Downtown Plymouth 201 S. Main, Plymouth, MI, United States

Check out the games and rides at the carnival, enter the car show and enjoy food and live entertainment at this Fall celebration. Event cost: $30/wristband for rides on Sunday, $1.50/tickets; other ticket packages are available Event times: Begins at

Story Festival at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores

Ford House 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236, MI, United States

Celebrate the joy of reading with live storytime performances, crafts, games, and interactive activities for kids and families. Special guests include children’s entertainer Jim Gill and author Katie Yamasaki, plus live entertainment throughout the day. Event cost: Adults $7, Children

An Evening With Jane Goodall in Detroit

Fisher Theatre 3011 W. Grand BLVD, Detroit, MI, United States

It’s been 65 years since a young Jane Goodall first stepped into the forests of Tanzania to study wild chimpanzees. Her groundbreaking discoveries rocked the scientific community and launched Jane’s remarkable career. Now, she’ll reflect on this extraordinary journey, from

I, Charles Wright at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, Select a Country:

To celebrate the Charles H. Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary, this exhibition honors Dr. Charles Howard Wright (1919-2002). It is presented as a first-person narrative. The exhibit showcases his life and legacy through personal writings, images and artifacts, with contributions from

Nature Tater Tots

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, United States

Toddlers can explore late summer nature at Nankin Mills with sunflowers, butterflies, classroom activities, and a short half-mile hike. Designed for ages 2–4 with a parent or guardian. Event cost: $5 per person; $6 for non-Wayne County residents Event times: