Family Fun Things To Do This Labor Day Weekend Near Metro Detroit

August 23rd, 2024 by

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Labor Day Weekend Events & Activities For The Whole Family Near Metro Detroit

As summer winds down, Labor Day offers the perfect opportunity to savor the remaining warm days with some of the most exciting activities and events Metro Detroit has to offer. From vibrant fairs and festivals to family activities, there’s no shortage of fun-filled things this Labor Day weekend.

This guide, presented by Bill Brown Ford, the nation’s top Ford dealer based in Livonia, Michigan, highlights the best Labor Day events happening across the Metro Detroit area from August 30 to September 2, 2024.

5 Family Labor Day Events, Fairs, & Festivals Near Metro Detroit

1. Arts, Beats & Eats

Get ready for a weekend packed with art, music, and food at the annual Arts, Beats & Eats festival in downtown Royal Oak. Families can enjoy the Detroit News Kids Zone with fun and educational performances. The festival also offers free arts and crafts, activities sponsored by the Michigan Science Center, and a kiddie carnival with rides for kids and adults. Carnival tickets are $1 each, with rides costing 3 to 6 tickets.

  • Location: Downtown Royal Oak, MI
  • Date & Time: August 30 – September 2, 2024. Starts at 11 AM
  • Tickets: General admission starts at $8.45, children under 3 are free
  • More Info: Visit artsbeatseats.com

2. Michigan State Fair

Celebrate Michigan’s agricultural heritage at the Michigan State Fair in Novi. Enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock shows, and plenty of fair food. Don’t miss the Shrine Circus and the indoor marketplace showcasing Michigan-made products.

  • Location: Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI
  • Date & Time: August 29 – September 2, 2024.
  • Tickets: General Admission starts at $10, children under 2 are free
  • More Info: Visit michiganstatefairllc.com

3. 92nd Romeo Peach Festival 2024

Celebrate the end of summer at the Romeo Peach Festival, the second-oldest festival in Michigan. Enjoy parades, a classic car show, carnival rides, and plenty of peach-themed treats.

  • Location: 269 E Washington St, Romeo, MI
  • Date & Time: August 30 – September 2, 2024
  • Tickets: $5 Admission, children under 12 are free
  • More Info: Visit discoveringromeo.org

4. 2024 Hamtramck Labor Day Festival

Experience a blend of cultures at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival. Enjoy live music, a variety of ethnic foods, a parade, and the famous Hamtramck Yacht Club Canoe Races.

  • Location: Jos. Campau St, Hamtramck, MI
  • Date & Time: August 31 – September 2, 2024
  • Tickets: Free entry
  • More Info: Visit hamtramckfestiva

5. Franklin Labor Day Round Up

Experience a fun-filled day at the 79th Annual Franklin Community Association Labor Day Round Up family fair! Highlights of the event include a festive parade starting at noon, exciting giant inflatables, delightful pony rides, a hands-on petting farm, captivating magic shows, entertaining jugglers, classic midway games, opportunities to adopt rescue dogs, a showcase of classic cars, and much more. Bring the whole family for a memorable Labor Day celebration!

7 Labor Day Activities For The Family Near Metro Detroit

1. Comerica Park Fireworks

Catch the Detroit Tigers game against the Boston Red Sox and stick around for the fireworks display that lights up the sky over Comerica Park.

  • Location: Comerica Park, 2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
  • Date & Time: August 30, 2024, after the game
  • Tickets: Ticket prices vary
  • More Info: Visit mlb.com

2. Michigan Renaissance Festival

Step back in time at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Enjoy medieval entertainment, from jousting matches to costumed performers, and explore a marketplace with handcrafted goods.

  • Location: 12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI
  • Date & Time: Weekends through September 29, 2024
  • Tickets: Adult tickets start at $23.95, Children 5-12 start at $13.95
  • More Info: Visit michrenfest.com

3. Historic “Base Ball at Greenfield Village

Catch a game of old-fashioned baseball at Greenfield Village, where players use rules from the 19th century. It’s a great way to experience history in action and enjoy a day out with the family.

  • Location: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI
  • Date & Time: Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2024 (including Labor Day) 
  • Tickets: Included with admission to Greenfield Village
  • More Info: Visit thehenryford.org

4. Michigan Science Center – Above and Beyond Exhibit

Explore the wonders of science and technology at the Michigan Science Center’s Above and Beyond Exhibit. This interactive experience takes visitors on a journey through aviation and space exploration.

  • Location: 5020 John R St, Detroit, MI
  • Date & Time: Through September 3, 2024
  • Tickets: Starting at $18, 2 and under free
  • More Info: Visit mi-sci.org

5. Dinosauria at the Detroit Zoo

Don’t miss your chance to walk among the giants at Dinosauria. This immersive exhibit features life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that roar and move, providing a thrilling experience for all ages.

  • Location: Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
  • Date & Time: Through September 3, 2024
  • Tickets: $6/person after Zoo admission
  • More Info: Visit detroitzoo.org

6. Dino Dayze at Blake Farms

Enjoy a day of family fun at Blake Farms, where you can explore Dino Dayze. Activities include a dino dig, a fossil scavenger hunt, and a chance to meet their resident dinosaurs. New this year, make sure to take advantage of the Dino Drop on September 1 and September 7! Watch in awe as a helicopter soars above and drops colorful, dino-themed eggs for kids to collect, adding extra excitement to your adventure.

  • Location: 17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, MI
  • Date & Time: September 2-3, 2024
  • Tickets: Pricing ranges by date
  • More Info: Visit blakefarms.com

7. Mini Golf Course at Cranbrook Art Museum

Challenge your friends and family to a round of mini golf at the Cranbrook Art Museum’s artist-designed mini golf course. Each hole is a work of art, providing a unique and fun experience.

  • Location: 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Date & Time: Through September 2, 2024
  • Tickets: Adults $15, children $8
  • More Info: Visit cranbrookartmuseum.org

Fun In The Water- 5 Splash Pads Near Metro Detroit

Enjoy the water for one last weekend with these splash pad locations open until Labor Day near Metro Detroit.

1. Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center

  • Location: 40151 E Huron River Dr, Belleville, MI
  • More Info: Visit metroparks.com

2. Renee Przybylski Memorial Spray Park

  • Location: 6483 Waldon Center Dr, Clarkston, MI
  • More Info: Visit indtwp.com

3. Heritage Park Splash Pad

  • Location: 24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
  • More Info: Visit fhgov.com

Dodge Park Splash Pad

4. The Sprayscape

5. Lily Pad Springs

 

 

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