Family Fun in Southeast Michigan August 2019

August…Such a bittersweet month here in Michigan! The calm before the storm of school begins and life returns to normal.

I hope you all do your best to wrap up summer memories by attending some of the 30+ ideas and events below. ENJOY!

Family Fun in Southeast Michigan August 2019

Through August 3 — Monroe County Fair {Monroe} — Food, family activities, entertainment, Grandstand concerts, midway rides, 4-H exhibits and more. Adults: $6; kids 6-12: $3; under 5 is free.

Through August 3 — Ingham County Fair {Mason} — This fair offers something for everyone including exhibits, grandstand events, a large midway, a petting zoo and more. Free parking. Adults: $6, kids 3-12 and seniors: $5, 3 and under: free.

August 2 — Big Rig Gig {Lake Orion} — Experience dozens of trucks, tractors, diggers, dozers, buckets and back-loaders first hand. 5-9 p.m. FREE.

August 2 — Free Admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science {Bloomfield Hills} — Visit after 5 p.m. the first Friday of every month, courtesy of the MASCO Corporation, for FREE.

August 2 — First Friday at the Farm {Ann Arbor} — Visit The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms from 5-8 p.m. for some delicious food trucks and fun activities throughout the farm. $6/per person; free for children 23 months and younger.

August 2 — Detroit Lions Family Fest {Detroit} — Join your 2019 Detroit Lions for Family Fest presented by Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers. There will be free giveaways, face painting, photos with Lions Legends and cheerleaders and games for all ages. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Grab a ticket in advance to attend. FREE.

August 2-3 — Bath Days Festival {Bath} — Home of the “International Bath Tub Races,” this family friendly fest includes crafts, a car show, rides, fireworks, a kids play area and of course – bath tub races. FREE entry.

August 2-4 — Buy Michigan Now Fest {Northville} — Michigan vendors, activities and music for the whole family. North Center Street is home to the Kids Zone with magic, games, mascots, and more. FREE entry.

August 2-4 — Dearborn’s Homecoming {Dearborn} — This hometown festival includes food, free family activities, stage performances, carnival rides, and fireworks displays. Admission is free, but likely will be parking fees.

August 3 — Home Depot Kids Workshop {Nationwide} — Visit Home Depot to build a pencil box. Kids get to keep their craft, receive a certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a pin. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. FREE.

August 3 — Pollinator Palooza at Ford House {Grosse Pointe Shores} —  The historic estate will be abuzz with hands-on family activities, live animal demonstrations and learning opportunities, celebrating the creatures that pollinate flowers, plants and crops—from butterflies and bees to ladybugs, bats and birds. The event is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are $15/adult, $10/ children, and free for children 2 and younger.

August 3 — Families at The Broad {East Lansing} — Visit this East Lansing modern art museum from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for hands-on activities. FREE.

August 3 — Tons of Trucks {Clarkson} — Visit Clintonwood Park for tons of trucks, big rigs, cement mixers, tractors, trailers and bulldozers and more. Also included: train rides, wagon rides, mobile recreation truck, Arts & Scraps truck and music all day. $3/advance; $5/onsite {adults free}.

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 — FREE Day at the Flint Institute of Art {Flint} — This museum is FREE to visit every Saturday thanks to Huntington.

August 4 — Summer Sundays at Upland Hills Farm {Oxford} — Enjoy farm animals, milking a cow, hayrides, and more. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food at the concession. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. $9/person.

August 5-10 — Wayne County Fair {Belleville} — A miracle of life barn, 4-H animals, a midway, fair food and more. Free entry; $5 for parking.

August 6 — FREE Root Beer Float Day at A&W {Nationwide} — Stop in from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. for a free small float!

August 7 & 8 — $2 Kids Movies at Emagine Theatres {Throughout Michigan} — Showing of The Land Before Time. Click here for the scoop!

August 8 — Iron Chef Benefit for Gleaners {Brighton} — Watch chefs and mixologists compete for the winning title. This event is the perfect excuse for a date night.

August 9-11 — Milford Memories {Milford} — Visit beautiful downtown Milford for this super fun annual fest, which features arts and crafts, plenty of food, live music, kids activities and more. FREE entry.

August 9-10 — Fall Fashion at Salvation Army {Metro Detroit} — Visit one of the 35 metro Detroit stores for half off men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing. A post with more details and a giveaway coming soon!

August 9-10 — Dexter Daze {Dexter} — The festival includes more than 100 art, business and food booths, multiple music stages, as well as dozens of activities and events for families. FREE entry.

August 9-11 — St. Johns Mint Festival {St. Johns} — Celebrate more than 100 years of mint farming in Clinton County with arts & crafts, a flea market, food concessions, a parade, mint farm tours, free entertainment and more.

August 10-11 — Shelby Township Art Fair {Shelby Township} — This event features a variety of art, fine crafts, plus a section designated for Michigan made products. Listen to music at the band shell, make a craft under the Kid’s Corner tent, play on a bouncer, visit with animals and more. Parking and entry is FREE.

August 12-17 — Back To The Bricks {Flint} — Visit Flint and be part of one of the biggest car events featuring a rolling cruise, kick-off party, live entertainment, automotive displays, vendors, food, antique fire trucks and dragster exhibits and more. FREE

August 12-18 — Armada Fair {Armada} — The fair includes a demolition derby, monster truck shootout, tractor and truck pull, children’s activities, 4-H entries and more. Adults – $10 {$8 in advance}, kids {9-12} – $2, under 8 are free. Parking is $5. 

August 14 & 15 — $2 Kids Movies at Emagine Theatres {Throughout Michigan} — Showing of An American Tale. Click here for the scoop!

August 16 — Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show {Ferndale} — This event is in its 19th year and is the perfect opportunity for kids young and old to get up-close to antique emergency vehicles. From 1-8 p.m. Be sure to go to the Lights & Sirens show at 5:30 p.m. too. FREE.

August 16-18 — Howell Melon Festival {Howell} — Visit Grand River in downtown Howell for festival staples like melons, melon-flavored ice cream and wine, and enjoy the Melon Run, live music, train rides, street vendors and more. FREE.

August 16-18 and 23-25 — Day Out With Thomas at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad {Flint} — This annual event is a blast for little ones! Tickets are $22. Learn more about what to expect here. 

August 17 – Woodward Dream Cruise {Ferndale through Pontiac} – Join spectators watching 40,000 cars cruise through the world’s largest one-day automotive event. Bring a lawn chair and take a seat along the route, which runs from Ferndale to Pontiac on Woodward Avenue. FREE.

August 18 — Robots in the Park {Plymouth} — Robots in the Park showcases Lightning Robotics and STEM activities in Kellogg Park. FREE.

August 18 — FREE Entry to The Henry Ford for National Aviation Day {Dearborn} — Check out this post to learn more.

August 17 – Sept. 29 — Michigan Renaissance Festival {Holly} — Visit Holly Grove for music, sword-swallowing, comedy, fire-juggling and of course, the costumes of a bygone era. Dress in costume for added fun and be sure to check out how the Festival celebrates with themed weekends. Free parking. Adult general admission: $23.95; child general admission: $14.95.

August 19-25 — Genesee County Fair {Mt. Morris} — Visit Mt. Morris for seven days of family fun including monster trucks and derby races, entertainment tent, 4-H horse show, Midway Carnival, Grandstand events, food and more. FREE gate admission.

I often add fun to my Facebook page and share about our adventures on Instagram, so make sure to check there, too.

What are you most looking forward to this month?