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 August 20, 21, 22, & 23, 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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Friday, August 21 4p-9p, Saturday, August 22 11a-9p, & Sunday, August 23 11a-8p
Canterbury Village Weekend Events – Canterbury BBQ & Bacon
Canterbury Village (2359 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, 248-391-5700, canterburyvillage.com)
Live music, wrestling shows, eating contests, yard games, a free Kids Zone, and an endless amount of delicious food and fun. Tickets are $4 in advance / $6 at the gate. Free Parking. Hosted by www.canterburyvillage.com.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 Weekend Family Fun

Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23, 2026
Dearborn Weekend Events – Just Between Friends Dearborn & Downriver SUMMER Resale Event
U of M Dearborn Fieldhouse (4901 Evergreen, Dearborn, MI 48128)
Shop thousands of gently loved kids’ clothes, toys, baby gear, books, shoes, and more all in one organized pop up sale at amazing prices. It’s a fun, affordable way to stock up for the next season while supporting local families and keeping great items in use. Sign up to shop or to sell. Tickets and event details are available at dearborndownriver.jbfsale.com. Hosted by Just Between Friends.

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, August 20, 2026 at 10a
West Bloomfield Weekend Events – Kids Komotion FREE Summer Concerts
Marshbank Park (2805 Hiller Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48324 wbparks.org)
FREE family fun. Enjoy live entertainment, FREE inflatables (socks required), and snacks and refreshments for purchase. Bring your blanket and/or lawn chairs. This is a FREE event. If an event is cancelled due to weather, WB Parks will post that info on their facebook page. Hosted by WB Parks. MORE INFO / CONCERT SCHEDULE…

Thursday, August 20, 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.

August 17 through August 23
Armada Weekend Events – Armada Fair 2026
Armada Agricultural Fairgrounds (74280 Fair St, Armada, MI 48005)
The annual Armada Fair (and its GIANT carnival midway) returns. Enjoy a full week of live entertainment, food, awesome beer tent, and more. Hosted by www.armadafair.org. MORE INFO / CARNIVAL INFO…

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…

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, August 20, 2026 at 5p
Farmington Hills Weekend Events – Megan Keller Day Celebration
Athlete Lab (239555 Freeway Park Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48335)
The first 750 guests to check in for the Megan Keller Day Celebration at the Athlete Lab will receive a pre-signed autographed photo. Please do not bring personal items for autographs. Each guest will have the opportunity to take one quick photo with Megan and one quick photo with Kirsten Simms. Photo moments will be brief to ensure everyone has a chance to participate. Hosted by ???. For more info email Courtney at cwelch@suburbanice.com

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6p
Berkley Weekend Events – Berkley SummerFest Movie Night
Oxford Park (2100 Bacon, Berkley, MI 48072)
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy! Ice Cream Social at 5p, movie starts at 6p. Hosted by www.berkleymi.gov. MORE INFO / MOVIE LISTINGS

Thursday, August 20, 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, August 20 at 6:30p / Movie at Dusk
Northville Weekend Events – Movie at Ford Field / Northville FREE Outdoor Movie Nights / Movie in the Parks
The Recreation Center Hillside (775 N Center St Suite B, Northville, MI 48167)
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and enjoy movies under the stars. 7p for pre-movie kids entertainment and food trucks. Movie follows at DUSK. Northville Movies in the Park is hosted by Northville Parks and Rec. MORE INFO / MOVIE INFO. MORE INFO / MOVIE INFO

Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 7p-9p
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…

Friday, August 21, 2026 Weekend Family Fun

Friday, August 21, 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, August 21 4p-9p, Saturday, August 22 11a-9p, & Sunday, August 23 11a-8p
Canterbury Village Weekend Events – Canterbury BBQ & Bacon
Canterbury Village (2359 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, 248-391-5700, canterburyvillage.com)
Live music, wrestling shows, eating contests, yard games, a free Kids Zone, and an endless amount of delicious food and fun. Tickets are $4 in advance / $6 at the gate. Free Parking. Hosted by www.canterburyvillage.com.

Friday, August 21 & Saturday, August 22, 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, August 21 from 5p-8p, Saturday, August 22 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, August 21, 2026 and Saturday, August 15, 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, August 21, 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, August 21 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, August 21, 2026 from 7:30p-11p
RARA Recreation Events – RARA Movies in the Park
Spencer Park Rochester Hills (3701 John R Rd, Rochester Hills, MI, 248-656-4657)
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, August 21, 2026 from 6p-10p
Waterford Weekend Events – Adults Only Movie Night – Happy Gilmore
Waterford Oaks BMX Track (1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328)
Step into a night of nostalgia as we present the original movie Happy Gilmore during a special Adults Only Movie Night. Before the movie, enjoy themed activities. Then, grab some snacks and get ready for an evening filled with chills, screams and unforgettable scares. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. For your comfort, please bring chairs or a blanket and insect repellent. Adults 18+. This is a FREE event. No pre-registration required. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11p through Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 6a
RARA Events / Rochester Weekend Events – RARA Middle School Lock-In
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Ages – 11-14 or Grades 6th-8th If you are going into 6th Grade, you can still register. Join RARA for an epic Middle School Lock-In Summer Send-Off Party. With bounce houses, NERF wars, an ice cream bar, snacks galore, and more. $40 per student. Visit www.rararecreation.org to register.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 Weekend Events

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 9a-2p
Roseville Weekend Events  – Cancer Clinic Mom2Mom Sale
Masonic Lodge (27151 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, MI 48066)
Roseville M2M Sale which benefits a cancer clinic charity. Free admission for shoppers and strollers welcome. Sellers can reserve 8ft tables for $10 each or a 10′ x 10′ space for $20 to sell gently used baby, children and maternity items. For more info, email tntalaska@yahoo.com

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 11a-? and 1:45p-?
Rochester Weekend Events – LEGO Speed Building Competition 2026
RARA Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (500 E 2nd Street, Rochester MI 48307, 248-656-8308)
Ages 6-8 at 11a, Ages 9-12 at 1:45p. An exciting LEGO Speed Building Competition designed just for youth builders. Single contestants will race against the clock to complete surprise LEGO challenges that test creativity, focus, and quick thinking. Whether you’re a master builder or just love a good challenge, this event is all about fun. Participants compete for awesome prizes, ultimate bragging rights, and the title of Speed Build Champion!” $40 Residents / $50 Non-Residents. To register. Hosted by RARA Recreation.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 from noon-8p
Clawson Weekend Events – ClawsonFest 2026
Downtown Clawson (Main Street between 14 Mile Rd & Tacoma Ave)
Celebration of everything Clawson with live music, vendors, food trucks, kids’ zone, and fun. Hosted by the Downtown Clawson DDA. MORE INFO…

Saturday, August 22, 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, August 23, 2026 Weekend Events

Sunday, August 23 2026 from 1p-2p (Every Sunday in August)
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, August 23, 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…

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.