The countdown is on! Make the most of summer vacation and hit the town this weekend!

ALL WEEKEND

WARREN’S BIRTHDAY BASH

August 22 – 25

@ Warren City Square, Warren

Warren’s action-packed four-day Birthday Bash runs from Aug. 22 – 25 at Warren City Square, east of Van Dyke north of 12 Mile Rd. This event includes free concerts, fireworks, food, beer tents, and a ton of family-friendly activities such as live jugglers, Rosco the Clown, Ben the Lego Guy, dog shows and more!

NATURE TOTS

August 23 & 24

@ Belle Isle Nature Center, Detroit

Join us for a FREE program for children ages 2-4 and their adult caregivers. Enjoy stories, crafts and activities as we use our senses to explore nature together! Programs will be held on the third Friday and Saturday of each month at the Belle Isle Nature Center.

ZOO STORIES

August 23 – 25

@ New Center Park, Detroit

After months of interviews with zoo caregivers, CMAP will demonstrate live shows in new street-theater style puppet works, with a culmination of all 4 plays about frogs, polar bears, bats, and wolves, being performed as a full revue at New Center Park.

YPSI FEST

August 23 – 25

@ Riverside Park, Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti’s premiere festival features live music, crafts and food. Children entertainment includes a “Light Parade”, movie night, touch-a-truck, a rubber ducky race and more.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL

August 23 – 25

@ Redford Theatre, Detroit

This musical is about a unique 5 year old girl with a unique gift of telekinesis.  She loves reading, school, and overcoming obstacles. See the famous book brought to life! This is the last weekend for the show, see it before it’s gone!

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

August 23 – 25

@ Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Finn Railroad, Flint

Day Out With Thomas™ is an annual event that offers children and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride with Thomas, the No. 1 blue engine, and enjoy a day of fun filled Thomas & Friends™ themed activities.

DROP-IN WORKSHOPS AT THE WARREN BIRTHDAY BASH

August 23 – 25

@ Warren Civic Center, Warren

Join DIA at Warren Birthday Bash 2019 and make a celebration mask. Have fun creating a colorful and expressive mask using feathers, ribbon, glitter and more.

METRO DETROIT CHEVY DEALERS HYDROFEST

August 24 & 25

@ Detroit Riverfront, Detroit

The Spirit of Detroit Hydrofest delivers professional hydroplane racing to the Metropolitan Detroit Community each summer!

MICHIGAN RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL HIGHLAND GAMES

August 24 & 25

@ Michigan Renaissance Festival Fair Grounds, Holly

The Highland Games will have you cheering for your favorite athlete in this 8 series event. Championships on Saturday and State Masters on Sunday.

DANCING IN THE PARK

August 24 & 25

@ Detroit Institute Of Arts, Detroit

Participate in Family Dancing Yoga, enjoy watching stage performances, Iyawo Dance Theatre, Women Folklore Vocal Ensemble, and more!

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER: NINJAGO DAYS

July 20 – September 2

@ Legoland, Auburn Hills

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan wants families to discover their radical powers at NINJAGO Event Days Saturday, July 20 to Monday, Sept. 2. Based on The LEGO NINJAGO Movie, the event days will have several activities for kids and parents to hone their skills to become a master NINJAGO warrior.

MEET A MERMAID

August 15 –  September 2

@ Sea Life Michigan Aquarium

From August 15th to September 2nd (Thursdays through Sundays only), mermaids will perform underwater next to sharks, sea turtles and thousands of tropical fish to amaze visitors of all ages. Then, meet a mermaid “face to fin” at a magical photo op!

DOOM OF THE DINOSAURS

March 15 – September 1

@ Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills

The temporary Doom of the Dinosaurs exhibition allows visitors to view the impressive fossil casts of the last known dinosaurs to roam Earth, including the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Edmontosaurus.

FRIDAY

SUMMER BEACH PARTY

Friday, August 23 / 11:00am – 7:00pm

@  Troy Family Aquatic Center. Troy

Come and join us in celebrating the end of a great summer at our Summer Beach Party! We will have a variety of different activities and festivities going on throughout the day.

FARMER JR.

Friday, August 23 / 12:00pm – 3:00pm

@ Kensington Farm Center, Milford

Now younger kids get their chance to work at the farm! If your child has the energy and enthusiasm for farm chores, but maybe not the muscle power yet, this is their program!

FRIDAY NITES MUSIC & FOODIE

Friday, August 23 / 5:00pm – 10:00pm

@ Wagner Park, Dearborn

Take in the sights of summertime fun and enjoy the cuisine of local restaurants and food trucks, a craft beer garden, corn hole games, kids’ activities and more.

BIRMINGHAM MOVIE NIGHT – MONSTERS INC.

Friday, August 23 / 7:30pm – 10:30pm

@ Booth Park, Birmingham

Families are invited to find a cozy spot at Booth Park and enjoy a movie under the stars. Children will see and explore police vehicles, plus enjoy photo opportunities with the officers!

MOVIES IN THE PARK: ARCTIC TALES & ZOO STORIES

Friday, August 23 / 7:30pm – 11:00pm

@ New Center Park, Detroit

Appealing nature study about a polar bear and a walrus as they grow up at the North Pole. Narrated by Queen Latifah. Carrie Morris Arts Production performance, “Zoo Stories,” about bats, frogs, wolves, and polar bears happens prior to this film.

DETROIT LIONS PRESEASON GAME

Friday, August 23 / 8:00pm

@ Ford Field, Detroit

Come watch the Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills!

A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS: LEGO MOVIE 2

Friday, August 23 / 8:00pm – 10:30pm

@ Lillie Park, Ann Arbor

Bring your blankets and chairs for a screening of The Lego Movie 2 for the whole family to enjoy. There will fresh popcorn and desserts available for sale. Before the movie we will have a craft for the kids as well as our play structure for them to enjoy!

SATURDAY

PBS KIDS CLUB MOVIE SERIES – READY JET GO 

Saturday, August 24 / 8:30am – 11:00am

@ Emagine Theater, Saline

Come see Jet Propulsion and enjoy a free screening of his new movie “One Small Step” at a sensory-friendly theater at the Emagine Saline. When Jet reveals he’s built a brand-new super saucer, the friends head to the moon to test it out! Doors open at 8:30am. Activities will be available from 9-10am, the movie will start at 10am. There will also be an appearance by Jet Propulsion, a special ‘Summer of Space’ art activity and other goodies.

SATURDAY IN THE PARK

Saturday, August 24 / 9:00am – 3:30pm

@ Nankin Mills, Westland

Six miles of Hines Drive (from Outer Drive to Ann Arbor Trail) will be closed to traffic every Saturday for the public of all ages to run, walk, skate, or cycle safely. Parking is available at the Helms Haven and Nankin Mills picnic areas.

STORYTIME AT CAM

Saturday, August 24 / 11:00am – 12:00pm

@ Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills

Join us for 2-3 stories with themes related to art-making, and creative thinking. Story-time is for families of all ages, with content geared toward younger children ages 3 – 6.

FAMILY ART DAY

Saturday, August 24 / 11:00am – 2:00pm

@ Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills

Drop in and explore with hands-on artmaking in the Art Lab! Make creative connections to our current exhibition, For the Record: Artists on Vinyl!

FIRST EVER WATERPARK IN RIVERVIEW

Saturday, August 24 / 12:00pm – 6:00pm

@ Young Patriot’s Park, Riverview

This is going to be BIG!!! ZZR Party Rentals has selected their biggest and best to bring out to Riverview for 1 day only and set up a water park in the park! They will have 7 of our best units set up for your enjoyment! Fun for adults and kids of all ages!

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Saturday, August 24 / 1:00pm – 4:00pm

@ Heritage Park, Canton

Enjoy student performances and showcases while visiting with local school and community groups, clubs, and resources. Enjoy giveaways, food, games and activities for the kids, and some great deals & early bird pricing for Fall classes and programs.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH – SUPERHERO EDITION

Saturday, August 24 / 1:00pm – 4:00pm

@ Novi Town Center, Novi

Join Novi Town Center for our annual Back to School Bash! You can meet and greet with Superheros, enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, live music and giveaways!

A BOY NAMED CHARLIE BROWN

Saturday, August 24 / 4:00pm – 6:00pm

@ Cinema Detroit, Detroit

Come watch Charlie Brown and Snoopy on an adventure. A classic childhood film!

KIDS NIGHT OUT

Saturday, August 24 / 6:00pm – 8:30pm

@ The Robot Garage, Rochester Hills

Register to bring your kids to The Robot Garage for a Kid’s Night Out and they will love that you’re leaving them behind for a night to yourself.
Our amazing staff will lead LEGO and robotic activities for ages K-8.

MOVIES IN THE PARK: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3

Saturday, August 24 / 6:00pm – 11:00pm

@ Stoney Creek Metropark, Shelby Township

Spend the evening at Eastwood Beach enjoying music, bounce houses, face painting, food vendors, and medieval costumed characters for photo opportunities. The Trippo Slide will be open until 8 p.m. for the regular fee. As well as a designated sensory friendly area for a break from the activities and noise.

FIREWORKS AT WARREN’S BIRTHDAY BASH

Saturday, August 24 / 9:30pm – 10:15pm

@ Warren City Square, Warren

The fireworks will be shot off from GM Tech Center, directly across from Warren City Square. Bring a chair or blanket. Come a little earlier and enjoy some free live music, kid’s activities, carnival and beer tent and much, much more!

SUNDAY

STORYTIME AT CRANBROOK

Sunday, August 25 / 11:00am – 12:00pm

@ Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills

Join Bloomfield Township librarians and Cranbrook Art Museum educators for storytime and self-guided observation activities in our current exhibitions! Content will be geared toward children ages 4–7, but all ages are welcome with an adult.

DROP-IN WORKSHOP: HAZEL PARK ART FAIR

Sunday, August 25 / 11:00am – 5:00pm

@ Green Acres Park, Hazel Park

Join the DIA at Hazel Park Art Fair and make a tambourine. Learn about the history of this percussion instrument and make a simple version of your own.

SUNDAY TRAIN RIDES

Sunday, August 25 / 1:00pm – 4:00pm

@ Joy Blvd. Park, Clinton Township

Take a train ride with the Michigan Transit Museum.

BEACON PARK FAMILY FUN DAYS

Sunday, August 25 / 1:00pm – 5:00pm

@ Beacon Park, Detroit

Think make/take activities, lawn games, inflatables, face painting, crafts and much more! There will be food trucks available and Lumen Detroit will be open during the event for food and drink too!

ROCK HUNT + HIDE

Sunday, August 25 / 4:00pm – 7:00pm

@ Clark Park, Detroit

Paint some rocks to hide and find some hidden rocks to take home a prize! Bring some chairs and blankets and stick around for a FREE hip hop concert, featuring local artists DeMaciiio, Supreme Flows and Gabrial Duran.

GO TO A BALL GAME

• Detroit Tigers Home Games
• United Shore Home Games

For MORE EVENTS happening this weekend, please check out our full EVENT CALENDAR!

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