Wayne County

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Wyandotte’s 89th Annual Independence Day Parade! Head out on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Wyandotte for one of the community’s most cherished traditions. The parade will feature marching bands, community organizations, patriotic displays, and special guests as we honor our nation’s independence. This year’s parade will...

For a limited time, discover a large-scale interactive installation in the Great Hall at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Blending movement, sound, and the concept of luck, FORTUNES, created by Iregular, invites visitors to play with their own shadows. Presented on three 13-foot-tall displays, the installation turns human movement into dynamic reflections, continuously drawn and...

Explore hands-on art-making for all ages with projects that change weekly. Most sessions are drop-in, though some may require registration—check the schedule for details. Small containers, eggs and boxes morph into fantastic percussion instruments when dried beans, rice, stickers and fun papers are added. Wednesday, July 15th – 11am to 3pm Thursday, July 16th –...

Concert of Colors is one of the nation’s longest-running, largest, free global music festivals, bringing world-class performances from around the globe to Detroit. Held annually in Midtown Detroit, this free, family-friendly music festival features live music, cultural programming, and community experiences both indoors and outdoors at the Detroit Institute of Arts and across the city’s...

Discover. Shop. Connect. The Dearborn Summer Market is more than just a place to shop—it’s where community happens. Head downtown each month to explore a curated mix of local artisans and enjoy live entertainment. It’s the perfect destination for family life and supporting the entrepreneurs! Follow the Downtown Dearborn Facebook page for more information on...

Enjoy a 45-minute interactive concert featuring a solo acoustic set of music by the great Joe Reilly. This free sensory-friendly concert welcomes individuals with neurodiversity and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities with their families and/or caregiver(s). Arrive early to enjoy hands-on activities from 2–3pm. “Sensory-friendly” events are designed for individuals on the autism spectrum and with other sensory...

Get ready for some fun at Redford library’s Play-Doh Party! They’ll supply the Play-Doh and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination. Date: Monday, July 20, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cost: Free

Come Rock Out in Heritage Park! Meet your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of kid-friendly music, food, and fun at Heritage Park. We encourage you to bring your blankets or folding chairs while you relax and enjoy the music on the amphitheater lawn. Concerts are weather dependent. Each event is themed and will have Amaizeing...

The Summer Drive-In will officially open for 2026 on Friday, June 12th featuring double-features for one ticket and 3-screens nightly every Wednesday thru Sunday. So get ready for an unforgettable summer under the stars at the Summer Drive-In, featuring some of this season’s biggest blockbuster hits! From action-packed adventures to laugh-out-loud family favorites, there’s nothing better...

This summer, pack your picnic basket and join us on the beautiful back lawn of the War Memorial for Picnic & Play by the Lake — a free, family-friendly gathering designed to turn an ordinary morning into a memory-making adventure. Beginning June 25 and continuing July 23 and August 27, families from Grosse Pointe and beyond are invited...