A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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,
Swing by this market to get fresh fruits, veggies, fresh meat, poultry, and indoor and outdoor florals. Plus, there are concerts and weekly food trucks. Special events include Pride Day on June 5, Juneteenth on June 19, Cool Car Rally
Check out the boats, live music, kids zone, lawn games and more. Kid's zone has crafts, water fun and bounce houses. Event cost: $10/adults, free/ages 12 and under (with an adult) Event times: 1-7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday
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
Fair maids and merry men take a step back to the 16th century for jousting tournaments, comedy and theater shows, music, games and "real" mythological creatures. Each weekend is themed so check on it before you head out. Event cost:
Celebrate the end of summer at this free, family-friendly festival in Beacon Park. Kids can enjoy art activities like instrument stations, crafts, and book giveaways, while the whole family explores yoga, dance, poetry, and live music, including a performance by
Celebrate the season at Kackleberry Farms’ Fall Festival, featuring more than 30 farm fun activities for families. Kids can enjoy the corn maze, pig races, giant slides, playgrounds, farm animals, hayrides and more, while adults will love the specialty food
Families can come out to Canterbury Village for a fun Oktoberfest. It features live music, themed food, games, contests and more. Event cost: $5/cash, $6/card; free/parking Event times: 1-9 p.m. Sept. 13-14, 2025
Waterford Farmers Market Oakland County Market / Oakland County Farmers Markets 2350 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 248-858-5495 website – www.OaklandCountyParks.com Oakland County Farmers Market 2025 – Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays May 2 through December from 7a-1:30p. January through April from