| Thursday, June 5, 2008 |
| Weekend Events June 6-8, 2008 |
This looks to be a busy weekend. It also looks to be hot, hot, hot! If you're planning on checking out some of these outdoor events make sure you bring plenty of sunscreen and water!
Friday, June 6th
Hell, MI: Parents and kids are invited to a not-so-scary story time and sing-along ice cream social presented by the Pickney Community Public Library. 2 p.m. at Screams Ice Cream in Hell, MI. Admission is FREE. 734-878-3888 or Pickney Library's site for more information.
Warren, MI: First in a series! Fresh Air Friday. The City of Warren invites you to a FREE concert featuring Alexander Zonjic 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.. The concert will be held at the City Square on the east side of Van Dyke between 12 & 13 Mile Roads (rain location City Hall Atrium). Lunch by Andiamo will be available at an affordable price. More information.
Saturday, June 7th
Trenton, MI: Calling all skater boys and girls! Head out to Elizabeth Park in Trenton for a Skate Jam! You can check out the new equipment, see skate demos, enter contests and more. 1-3 p.m. Admission is FREE. 734-261-1990 or Wayne County for more information.
Troy, MI: Spend your morning at the Liberty Center parking garage in Troy at two specialty garage sales. Troy Parks and Recreation is hosting the 19th annual Kids Only Garage Sale where kids can buy & sell toys, games, sporting equipment and more; and the Senior Garage Sale for items sold by adults 55 and older. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Admission is FREE. Call 248-524-3484 for more information.
Milford, MI: Kensington Metropark is hosting the 16th annual "Kids Fishing for Fun, Fellowship and Future" clinic, taught by expert Jim Delaney at 9 a.m. Registration is required, kids must be accompanied by an adult and bring their own rod & reel. Admission to the Metropark is $4.00 per car. 800-477-3178, 248-685-1561 or visit Metroparks online.
Farmington Hills, MI: Thrive Fest is a one-day festival featuring more than 40 bands, loads of family activities including movies in the park, vendors, ice-skating, skateboarding, a kids' zone and much, much more! 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. at Founder's Sports Park in Farmington Hills. Admission is $8 for adults/teens in advance and $10 at the door, $5 kids ages 6-12 and under 5 is free. 248-473-1800 or Thrive Fest for more info.
Sterling Heights, MI: Every Saturday! Lakeshore Learning Store invites kids ages 3 and older to come to the store for craft activities. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is FREE. 586-803-1435 or Lake Shore Learning for information.
Howell, MI: The Friends of the Howell Carnegie District Library are hosting a used book, movie and music sale at the Howell Carnegie District Library. Noon - 4 p.m. 517-546-0720 for more information. This event will repeat on June 21.
Dexter, MI: Come out for the annual Dexter Ice Cream Social and enjoy rides, games, entertainment, a petting zoo and more. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Monument Park in Dexter. Admission is FREE. 734-426-0887 or Dexter Chamber
Flint, MI: The Flint River Valley is hosting the fourth annual Kids' Fishing Derby at Mott Lake. The event will be held 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Bluegill Boat Launch. 800-646-PARK or Genesee County Parks for information.
Detroit, MI: After a day in the sun why not head indoors to enjoy the Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy's annual spring concert, Salute? 6 p.m. at the Music Hall. Tickets are $11-$50. 313-872-7200 for more info.
Sunday, June 8th
Ann Arbor, MI: Bring the kids out to Kerrytown Market and Shopsin Hollander's, Ann Arbor to enjoy rhymes and stories about "Spiders and Things" as told by Mother Goose (Trudy Bulkey). 2 p.m. Admission is FREE. 734-769-3115 for info.
Weekend Long Events
Grass Lake, MI (Jackson Country): The First People of Michigama: Pontiac's Rebellion is a living history event commemorating this state's original inhabitants. This event will feature Native American crafts, games, trade, cooking and a lamplight tour. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and noon - 5 p.m. Sunday at Waterloo Farm Museum. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 ages 5-17 and ages 5 and under are free. 517-763-6409 or Waterloo Farm Museum for more info.
Detroit, MI: The Health, Beauty and Self-Esteem Expo is a day long event devoted to women's awareness and workable solutions for the war on obesity. Come out for valuable information and resources including products and services for plus-sized women and girls. June 6 & 7, noon - 7 p.m at Cobo Hall Convention Center. Admission is FREE but registration is required. Call 313-331-4929 or visit Full and Fabulous for information.
Featured Event!
Detroit, MI: The 22nd annual Detroit Festival of the Arts is this weekend! The festival features a fine arts & crafts market, multiple stages of entertainment,a 75-ton sand sculpture, street theater and a children's fair with scores of hands-on activities. 4 p.m. -11 p.m. Friday, noon - 11 p.m. Saturday and noon 9 p.m. Sunday. Wayne State University campus and midtown Detroit. Admission is FREE! 313-577-5088 or Detroit Festival for information.
Monday Bonus
Dearborn, MI: Macy's Second Mondays at Greenfield Village offers discounts and freebies for park guests. Enjoy live musical entertainment, FREE rides on the historic carousel, FREE souvenir photos with historic baseball players, crafts and historic games. 10 a.m. - noon. Admission is $20 adults, $19 seniors, $14 ages 5-12 and under 5 are free. Pick up this month's Metro Parent at your local bookseller to get a coupon good for 25% off adult admission on this day and 10% off Annual Membership until December 31, 2008. 313-982-6001 or The Henry Ford for more information on this event and membership benefits.
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