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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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:

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,

This annual event boasts everything from authentic German food and beer to live Bavarian music, family carnival rides, games and more. Event cost: Free Event time: Sept. 12-14, 2025