We’re all excited for the kids to be done with school for the year, right? OK, maybe you’re dreading it just a bit…I mean, summer does mean a lot of time to keep little hands occupied and avoiding the boredom blahs.
To plan ahead, I’ve put together a little list of the can’t-miss fairs, festivals and summer events in Southeast Michigan! Take a peek and get to creating your family’s bucket list of fun.
SEE ALSO: 90+ Places For Outdoor Activities in Southeast Michigan
JUNE
June 6 — Kaleidoscope FREE Family Fun Day at Huckleberry Railroad {Flint}
June 12-July 5 — Ann Arbor Summer Festival {Ann Arbor}
June 17-20 — Hamburg Family Fun Fest {Hamburg}
June 18-21 — Northville Summer Carnival {Northville}
Pick strawberries! A few spots: Spicer Orchards {Fenton}, Diederich’s Strawberry Farm {Webberville}, DeGroots Strawberry Farm {Gregory}, Blake Farms {Armada}, Westview Orchards {Washington Township}
Spicer Orchards and Farm Market
June 19-21 — The Belleville National Strawberry Festival {Belleville}
June 19-21 — Detroit River Days {Detroit}
June 20-21 — Flint Art Fair {Flint}
June 22 — Ford Fireworks {Detroit}
June 23-27 — Manchester Community Fair {Manchester}
June 23-28 — Livonia Spree {Livonia}
June 25-28 — Trenton Summer Festival {Trenton}
June 26-28 — Michigan Challenge Balloonfest {Howell}
Balloons in flight at the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest
June 27 — Livingston County Airshow {Howell}
June 27 — Red, White & Blues BBQ Festival {Highland}
June 27-28 — Sloan Museum Auto Fair {Flint}
JULY
July 3-15 — Oakland County Fair {Davisburg}
July 3-5 — Blue Water SandFest {Port Huron}
July 9-12 — Uncle Sam Jam {Woodhaven}
July 15-18 — Ann Arbor Art Fair {Ann Arbor}
July 23-25 — Sounds & Sights Festival {Chelsea}
July 23-26 — St. Clair Riverfest {St. Clair}
July 25-26 — Maker Faire Detroit {Dearborn at The Henry Ford}
Jul 26-31 — Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Fair {Ann Arbor}
July 27 – August 1 — Fowlerville Family Fair {Fowlerville}
July 27 – August 1 — St. Clair County 4-H & Youth Fair {Marysville}
July 31 – August 2 — Buy Michigan Now Festival {Northville}
Pick blueberries at Hazens Blueberry Farm {Howell}
Blueberries picked at Hazen’s Blueberry Farm in Howell, Mich.
AUGUST
August 15 — Woodward Dream Cruise {Cities from Ferndale to Pontiac}
August 2-8 — Monroe County Fair {Monroe}
August 3-8 — Wayne County Fair {Belleville}
August 3-8 — Ingham County Fair {Mason}
August 7-8 — Lansing JazzFest {Lansing}
August 7-9 — Milford Memories Summer Festival {Milford}
August 14-16 — Howell Melon Festival {Howell}
August 14-16 — St. Johns Mint Festival {St. Johns}
August 17-23 — Armada Fair {Armada}
August 21-23, 28-30 — Day Out With Thomas at Huckleberry Railroad {Flint}
August 22 – October 4 — Renaissance Festival {Holly}
A jousting event at the Michigan Renaissance Festival
August 25-29 — Chelsea Community Fair {Chelsea}
August 29-30 — Thunder Over Michigan Air Show {Ypsilanti}
What can’t miss events would you add to this list?
This is a pretty awesome list! I also compiled my own list but I think, there are events that I missed. Can I report/share this one at my blog too? I will surely give you all the credits you deserve for putting this one up.
Thank you!
The Flint Art Fair is misspelled, June 20-21.
Thanks so much for the heads up – wish I had an editor 🙂 Changed!