| Saturday, May 24, 2008 |
| Memorial Day Weekend May 24, 25 & 26 |
If you're reading this today then I have one question for you. What are you doing sitting at your computer? It's Memorial Day weekend and that means there is plenty for families to do.
This weekend the Detroit Zoo is hosting their annual Youth Art Competition. Check out the animals and the work of some talented kids!
Visit Greenfield Village to learn all about the Civil War period from both Union and Confederate "soldiers". The event run all weekend, Saturday through Monday, with presentations and activities throughout the day.
You can also head over to Rochester Municipal Park for the Rochester Heritage Festival. You can experience times past with a recreation of a Civil War camp or the Pioneer Playground & Homestead. There will also be a craft show, antique cars, music and more. The event runs both Saturday and Sunday from 1-6 p.m. and is FREE!
A little bit farther north you can enjoy a Beach Celebration at Bluebell Beach in Flint. Head out on Sunday from 4:30-10 p.m. and have fun with a load of family entertainment including music, bounce houses, face painting and fireworks. It's also FREE! Genesee County Parks
Are you a dog lover? Head up to Frankenmuth for the Dock Dogs dog show at Frankenmuth River Place. It's being held at 1 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. You can watch distance diving competitions, a pet parade, Weinerdog Races or shop the vendors. FREE!
On Memorial Day enjoy some of the many parades around the area. Like the 9th Annual Lakes Area Memorial Day Parade that marches from Keego Harbor to Sylvan Lake. The parade kicks off at 10:15 a.m. and is followed by a memorial service. If you are in Washtenaw county you can enjoy the parade in downtown Ypsilanti. It begins at 9 a.m. Or search the web for your city's website to see if there is a parade closer to home.
Not enough to do? Or are your frugal fingers burning to find some deals? This is a great weekend to hit the garage sale circuit. And, once again, the City of Warren is holding their Greatest Garage Sale. I went to this the first year and had a lot of fun. It's more like a flea market than a traditional garage sale, but there are still a lot of bargains to be had. Make sure you plan some time and bring some cold water because it's held in a parking structure and can get warm. It's being held Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., admission is $1.
Those are just a few of the things to do this weekend. Check out Eventful for a list of more family fun. And if you don't find anything to your liking that's OK too. The weather is supposed to be beautiful all weekend and the possibilities are endless!Labels: events |
posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 8:40 AM   |
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