A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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
Ages 7 and up can take a ride on the 34-foot Voyageur canoe at Stony Creek Metropark. Learn how trade affected history, enjoy seeing wildlife, and get a little exercise during this evening program. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m.
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
Families can come out to Kensington Metropark Farm Center to take a weekend hayride. Hayrides last approximately 20 minutes. Tickets are available on-site only at the Farm Center office. Event cost: $5/adult, $3/child, free/under 2; parking pass required Event times:
Enjoy feeding time at Stony Creek Metropark's nature center. Visitors will be able to talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. At this event, you'll learn about the animals, walk
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
Families can wander through a winding, three-acre trail filled with fantastical sculptures, including animatronics, of dragons and mythical creatures. See 30-plus fantastical sculptures, enjoy interactive, climbable structures, unique photo opportunities, education stations, themed souvenirs and gifts and more. Event cost:
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
Walled Lake Market Place Farmers Market at Ambrose Public Safety Campus 1499 East W Maple Rd Walled Lake, MI 248-624-4847 Website – walledlake.us Walled Lake Farmers Market 2025 – Open Wednesdays May 7 through October 29 from 8a-2p.
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,