Weekend Events Metro Detroit 2026

Weekend Events Metro Detroit 2026 – Fun things to do in Metro Detroit & Oakland County this weekend. Family fun events & activities July 16, 17, 18, & 19, 2026

There are plenty of fun things to do in and around Metro Detroit this weekend. This list will try to highlight some of the weekend events Metro Detroit – big and small – for kids and families. We’re going to be using this Weekend Events Metro Detroit article ALL YEAR to post events and activities that are either FREE, or at least family affordable. Check back often for more Michigan SUMMER fun things to do this weekend

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Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 9a-noon
Rochester Hills Weekend Events – Tons of Trucks Rochester Hills 2026
Borden Park (1400 E Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309)
FREE event where spectators have a chance to check out service vehicles and meet & greet staff that operate these vehicles. Police, Fire and Rescue; Construction and Maintenance; along with many other vehicles will be there. Food and program vendors, lawn games, inflatables and a rock wall from Oakland County Parks for the kids to burn off their energy. This is a FREE event hosted by our friends at rararecreation.org.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 Weekend Family Fun

Daily through Sunday, July 19
Davisburg Weekend Events – 2026 Oakland County Fair
Springfield Oaks County Park (12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, MI)
Enjoy Opening Night fireworks, a huge carnival midway, concerts, races, farm exhibits, and arena events at the 2026 Oakland County Fair hosted by www.oakfair.org & Oakland County Parks and Recreation. MORE INFO / SCHEDULE…

Thursdays from 10a-8p / Fridays Saturdays & Sundays from 10a-5p
Bloomfield Hills Weekend Events – Cranbrook Mini Golf
Cranbrook Art Museum (39221 Woodward Ave Box 801, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303, 248-645-3323, cranbrookartmuseum.org)
10-hole mini golf fun at cranbrookartmuseum.org this summer. Each playable hole is a work of art – literally. $15 Adults / $8 Children Under 12. Pre-registration required at this LINK. Use THIS LINK and the Coupon Code OCMOMS for a 20% discount! CRANBROOK MINI GOLF REVIEW / COUPON / PICS / MORE INFO

Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 18 at 10a Daily
Downtown Rochester Weekend Events – Sidewalk Sales / Dancin’ In The Street 
Downtown Rochester
The annual Sidewalk Sales July tradition continues for 2026 starting Thursday July 16 and running through Saturday, July 18. Dancin’ in the Street, featuring live music and a taste fest, will happen from 6p-10p on Friday, July 17 AND Saturday, July 18. Find special deals for Downtown Rochester businesses and enjoy live strolling entertainment, kids events and more. Hosted by the Downtown Rochester DDA. MORE INFO…

Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 18 from 10a-9p each day
Ann Arbor Weekend Events – Ann Arbor Art Fair
Downtown Ann Arbor (721 E Huron St Ste 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
Ann Arbor Art Fair transforms 30 downtown blocks into the nation’s largest juried art celebration. With nearly 1,000 artists, the fair anticipates 400,000 visitors. The event features collaborative art spaces, a sensory-friendly zone, unique culinary demonstrations, and a robust lineup of live music. This beloved Midwest tradition offers interactive activities, talent showcases, and performances. Hosted by www.theannarborartfair.com.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 10:30a-11:30a
Clarkston Weekend Events – Early Childhood Hour Out (ECHO)
Wint Nature Center (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)
Parents, grandparents, nannies and caregivers: Bring your little ones to Wint Nature Center for a caregiver-guided hour of activities, fun and friendship with local families on Thursdays. Participate in a caregiver-led activity provided by nature center staff. Enjoy coffee, tea and conversation with other caregivers. Strengthen community connections –conversation for adults; social interaction for babies, toddlers and young children. Optional activities may take place outside, dress for the weather. This program is free and no preregistration is necessary, although park entry fee applies for those without a vehicle permit. Caregivers must supervise children at all times. Siblings are welcome. Call 248-625-6473 for more information. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Daily through Sunday, September 13, 2026
Flint Weekend Events – The Lost World of Dragons at the Sloan Museum of Discovery
Sloan Museum of Discovery (1221 E Kearsley St, Flint, Michigan 48503, 810-237-3450, sloanlongway.org/sloan)
The Lost World of Dragons includes multiple interactives, a scavenger hunt, a VR dragon flight experience, and animatronic dragons. It is designed to engage all ages. You can purchase tickets HERE. REVIEW / PICS / HOURS / INFO…

Thursday, July 16 / Thursdays through August 13
Troy Weekend Events – Theme Thursdays at T-FAC
Troy Family Aquatic Center (3425 Civic Center Drive, Troy MI 48084, 248-524-3514)
FREE themed-activities you can take part in every Thursday at T-FAC FREE with paid admission – June 11 – Outdoor Adventure Day, June 18 – Superhero Day, June 25- Water Safety Day, July 2 – Elements Day, July 9 – Shark Day, July 16 – Carnival Day, July 23 – Winter Wonderland Day, July 30 – Outer Space Day, August 6 – Rubber Duck Day, August 13 – Summer Luau. Hosted by Troy Recreation. TROY FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER INFO.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 11a-3p
Bloomfield Hills Weekend Events – Cranbrook Discovery Days
Cranbrook Institute of Science (39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304)
Build, tinker, launch, and explore. Discovery Days activities are included FREE with museum admission. Adults $17, Children (2-12), Seniors (65+) $14, Children (under 2) Free. Hosted by Cranbrook.edu.

Daily through August 30, 2026 Mondays through Thursdays from 3p-9p / Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays from 10a-9p
Troy Weekend Events – Royal Duck USA Troy 
Oakland Mall (412 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI 48083, www.royalduckusa.com)
The “World’s Largest & Tallest Bouncehouse” travelling pop-up bounce park offers big fun, giant bounce castles, fun music, awesome photo opps and excitement! Purchase tickets here. USE OCM COUPON CODE OCM10 TO RECEIVE 10% ADMISSION. MORE INFO / REVIEW / PICS

Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 6:30p-8:30p
Rochester Weekend Events – Bites & Beats by Paint Creek Summer Concerts
Rochester Lions Park NEAR Rochester Mills Beer Co (400 Water St, Rochester, MI 48307)
Live music, food, adult beverages, yard games, giveaways, and more. Bring your blankets & lawn chairs. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / CONCERT LISTINGS

Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 7p-9p (Thursdays through August 20)
Wixom Weekend Events – Wixom Summer Concert Series PLUS Wixom Summer Family Fun Days
Sibley Park (48900 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI)
Wixom Parks and Recreation will be hosting free summer concerts at Sibley Park in Downtown Wixom on Thursdays from 7p-9p that coincide with the Wixom Summer Family Fun Days events from 6p-7:30p. CONCERT SCHEDULE… SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAYS SCHEDULE…

Thursday, June 16, 2026 at 7p
Rochester Weekend Events – Royal Park Hotel Vertical Concert Series
Royal Park Hotel (600 E University Dr, Rochester, MI 48307, 248-652-2600, www.royalparkhotelmi.com)
Concerts on the banks of Paint Creek. There will be 3 total concerts running through the summer. You can browse ticket packages for Royal Park Hotel Concerts HERE. MORE INFO / CONCERT LINEUP

Friday, July 17, 2026 Weekend Family Fun

Friday, July 17, 2026 from 7:30a-8:30a
Village of Rochester Hills Weekend Events – Sunrise Yoga Class
The Village of Rochester Hills (104 S Adams Rd, Rochester, MI 48309)
Start the weekend off with an outdoor yoga class. Guests will gather outdoors in Festival Park for a morning filled with movement and fresh air. $20. Book by calling or texting 248-453-5255. Hosted by TheVofRH.

Friday, July 17, 2026 from 10:30a-1p
Royal Oak Weekend Events – Open Bounce at Inflatable Playspaces
Inflatable Playspaces (5160 Meijer Drive, Royal Oak, Michigan, 248-288-5888, www.inflatableplayspaces.com)
Inflatable Playspaces rents inflatables and backyard party games of every kind. They also have a great indoor bounce room & party room. On Fridays they open up their HUGE open bounce room for open jump for the low price of $9 per child (parents of children re FREE).

Friday, July 17, 2026 from 4p-8p
Rochester Hills Weekend Events – RARA MLB Pitch, Hit & Run
Borden Park (1400 E Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309)
The Pitch, Hit & Run event is a series for boys and girls, and consists of a series of movements that are important in baseball and softball. Adding to the festive atmosphere, local dignitaries including Mayor Bryan Barnett, will be in attendance to cheer on participants and join in the fun. Exciting bounce houses will be set up for kids to enjoy, while adults can partake in friendly games of cornhole. No Pre-Registration required. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation.

Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 5p-8p
Village of Rochester Hills Events – FREE Summer Concerts at the Village of Rochester Hills
The Village of Rochester Hills / Festival Park (104 S Adams Rd, Rochester, MI 48309)
Enjoy a Village of Rochester Hills Summer concerts for FREE this weekend. Grab a chair or a blanket and meet up at Festival Park at the VoRh each weekend all summer long. Some evenings have food trucks plus FREE family fun too. Hosted by TheVofRH. TIMES / SCHEDULE / ARTISTS

Friday, July 17 from 5p-8p, Saturday, July 18 from 5p-8p
Clinton Twp Weekend Events – Mall at Partridge Creek Summer Concerts
The Mall at Partridge Creek (17420 Hall Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038, shoppartridgecreek.com)
FREE Summer concerts at Partridge Creek on weekends all summer long. Enjoy a different act each concert – Rock, pop, blues, hip-hop, variety, tribute acts, jazz, and more! Subject to Change. Weather Permitting. Check their facebook page for updates. Hosted by shoppartridgecreek.com. MORE INFO / CONCERT LINEUP

Friday, July 17, 2026 from 7p-9p (Fridays through 7/31)
Milford Weekend Events – Milford Friday Nights @ The Fountain Concerts Series
Center Street Park Milford (Main Street in Downtown Milford)
Hosted by the Milford DDA. MORE INFO / CONCERT SCHEDULE.

Friday, July 17, 2026 and Saturday, July 18, 2026 7p
Northville Weekend Events – Northville Summer Concert Series
Northville Town Square / Downtown Northville
The Northville concerts will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings from June through September. Fridays are acoustic concerts, Saturdays are plugged in. Hosted by the Downtown Northville DDA. CONCERT SCHEDULE

Friday, July 17, 2026 from 7p-9p (Fridays through August 28)
Detroit Weekend Events – Movie Nights in the D
Campus Martius Park (800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226)
Enjoy award-winning films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during the DDP’s free outdoor movie series. Bring your own chair or blanket for a relaxing summer evening set in the heart of the city. Popcorn is available for purchase. For more info visit downtowndetroitparks.com. MORE INFO / MOVIE INFO

Friday, July 17 at 7p
Utica Weekend Events – USPBL Baseball at UWM Field
UWM Field (7171 Auburn Rd, Utica, MI 48317, 248-601-2400, uspbl.com)
Affordable family fun at the ballpark! Awesome ticket specials and FUN promotions ALL SUMMER LONG. This weekend’s events include – fireworks, live DJ, and more! Details… SAVE $4 PER TICKET BY USING OUR OCM DISCOUNT COUPON CODE – More info…

Friday, July 17, 2026 from 7:30p-11p
Rochester Weekend Events – RARA Movies in the Park
Oak Arbor New Church (495 Oak Arbor Cir W, Rochester, MI 48306)
RARA is bringing the big screen to your favorite local parks and schools. Movies in the Park, a series of free, family-friendly outdoor movie nights happening all summer long. Enjoy free popcorn, food trucks, bounce houses & more. Movies begin at 8:30p, with pre-show fun starting at 7:30p. This is a FREE event. Hosted by RARA Recreation. MORE INFO / MOVIE LISTINGS…

Friday, July 17, 2026 from 8:30p-10p
Madison Hts Weekend Events – Drawn to the Flame
Red Oaks Nature Center  (30300 Hales Street, Madison Hts, MI 48071, 248-585-0100)
Observe Michigan’s nocturnal insect species under UV light at the big trap. Discuss their roles in the food chain and importance as pollinators.. Ages 8+. $10 per person. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-585-0100 during nature center hours or register online. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Friday, July 17, 2026 at Dusk
Clarkston Weekend Events – Clarkston Movies in the Park / Dive-In Movie at the Beach
Bay Court Park (6970 Andersonville Road, Clarkson, Michigan 48346)
Deer Lake Movie night hosted by Independence Twp Parks & Rec. Gates at 8p, movie at dusk. Movie is The SpongeBob Movie: The Search for Squarepants. Enjoy family-friendly games and fun before the movie begins. REGISTRATION INFO / MOVIE INFO…

Saturday, July 18, 2026 Weekend Events

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 9a-noon
Rochester Hills Events – Tons of Trucks Rochester Hills 2026
Borden Park (1400 E Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309)
FREE event where spectators have a chance to check out service vehicles and meet & greet staff that operate these vehicles. Police, Fire and Rescue; Construction and Maintenance; along with many other vehicles will be there. Food and program vendors, lawn games, inflatables and a rock wall from Oakland County Parks for the kids to burn off their energy. This is a FREE event hosted by our friends at rararecreation.org.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 10:30a-12:30p
Clarkston Weekend Events – Plush Pal Picnic
Wint Nature Center (9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI, 248-625-6473)
Enjoy an outdoor picnic with your favorite stuffed animal. Play games to demonstrate where your pals fit into their habitats, then go on a hike to see some of them along the trail. $10. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473 during nature center hours or register online. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 10:30a-2p
Troy Weekend Events – Annual Buy Nothing / Give Event
Troy Community Center (3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48083, 248-524-3484)
Troy Buy Nothing communities join forces for the 3rd annual City-wide giving event. Bring items you wish to give or come help items find their new home. Everything is free. Please email TroyBuyNothing@gmail.com to volunteer or to request a list of accepted items. This is a FREE event to attend. Hosted by Troy Recreation.

Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19 from 11a-5p
Canterbury Village Weekend Events – Dragon & Dino Days
Canterbury Village (2359 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, 248-391-5700, canterburyvillage.com)
Enjoy sidewalk art, yard games, DIY Dragon or Dino necklace, photo ops, and more. This immersive scavenger hunt experience invites you follow clues, participate in fun activities, and collect a prize at every stop – complete the scavenger hunt to collect a SURPRISE LOOT BAG* at the end. $8 pre-sale $10 at the door. Some aspects of this event are FREE and some have additional charges associated. PLEASE NOTE: this is NOT the Dino & Dragon Stroll of years past. There are NO life-size animatronics at this event. Hosted by www.canterburyvillage.com.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 6p-8:30p /
Birmingham Weekend Events – Robot Garage Kids’ Night Out – Minecraft Night
Robot Garage (637 S Eton Road, Birmingham, MI 48009, 248-723-9100, website)
Drop your kids grades 1-9 off for a fun filled night of pizza & Minecraft at Robot Garage in Birmingham. Pre registration required.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 Weekend Events

Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 9a-10a (registration at 8:40a) (Also July 26)
Meadow Brook Hall Weekend Events – Yoga in the Rock Garden / Meadow Brook Hall
Meadow Brook Hall and Gardens (350 Estate Drive, Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401, 248-364-6200, meadowbrookhall.org)
Experience the calming afterglow of the grounds at The Great Estate – Yoga in the Garden: After Hours. All levels are welcome to join these sessions, which will focus on stretching and strengthening the body to release stress and rejuvenate. The goal of yoga is simple: breathe and enjoy the moment, then the rest will follow. In cases of inclement weather, participants will be notified of any cancellations by 4p on event date. Ticket holders for sessions cancelled by Meadow Brook Hall in the case of inclement weather will receive a full refund. $15. Hosted by meadowbrookhall.org. More Info / Book tickets.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 1p-2p (Every Sunday in July)
Shelby Twp Weekend Events – Feeding Time in the Nature Center
Stony Creek Metropark – (4300 Main Park Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48316, 586-781-4242, metroparks.com)
It’s feeding time for nature center animals. Talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. Enjoy a relaxed time in the center, learning about the animals, visiting the exhibits, and hiking the trails. All ages. Free Event. No pre-registration required. For more info, call 586-781-9113. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 1p-4p
Rochester Hills Weekend Events – 4th Annual Peace, Love & Me Event
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farms (1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306)
Rock climbing tower, face painting, therapy dogs, DIY tie-dye shirts, live entertainment, and more. This is a FREE event. Hosted by the Rochester Auburn Hills Community Coalition.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 6:30p-9p
Lake St Clair Weekend Events – Metroparks Free Summer Concerts
Lake St Clair Metropark – (31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Twp, MI 48045, 586-463-4581, metroparks.com)
Spend your Sunday evening at Lake St. Clair Metropark enjoying music from different metro Detroit bands. Each Sunday evening, in the summer, the Thomas Welsh Activity Center becomes a concert venue. From rock to country to R&B and oldies, there is a concert for everyone. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE. More Info / Concert Schedule…

This Weekend Events / Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not endorse these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or being altered without notice or cancellations.