The sounds and sights of music and film are set to be seen in parks across Oakland County this summer. Whether you want to dance the night away or watch your favorite movie under the stars, pack up a blanket, a pillow or two, a picnic basket, and use our list of outdoor summer concerts and movies to plan an evening of outdoor entertainment.
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Summer brings many festivals and fairs to Oakland County that showcase the vibrancy that each city, township and village offer for the entire family to enjoy. You won’t want to miss SummerFest in Auburn Hills, Arts, Beats, and Eats in Royal Oak, Milford Memories or the Oakland County Fair to name a few.
Use our list below to find festivals and fairs that are happening June through September.
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On Labor Day weekend, Americans across the country will be enjoying a break from work to celebrate America’s workforce and the American Labor Movement. Whether you celebrate with a backyard barbecue, or at the annual Michigan State Fair, Oakland County is full of Labor Day activities.
Looking to get outside and enjoy the fresh air? Try the 15th Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk and Run in Rochester. In the mood to pursue some fine art, sample tasty treats, and rock out? Arts, Beats, and Eats festival in Royal Oak will host their annual Juried Fine Art show, while offering food from local restaurants and have over 200 musical performances across nine stages. The Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly will take you back to the time of knights, castles, and more. There are activities for everyone this Labor Day weekend!
Be sure to check out our list for Labor Day weekend events below:
Bloomfield Hills
Treasure! Exhibit – open every day until Sept. 4
Cranbrook Institute of Science
Franklin
Art in the Village – Sept. 5
Downtown Franklin
Holly
Michigan Renaissance Festival – weekends Aug. 20 – Oct. 2
12600 Dixie Highway, 48442
Madison Heights
Morning Munchkins – Sept. 2
Red Oaks Nature Center
Novi
Michigan State Fair – Sept. 1-5
46100 Grand River Avenue, 48374
Rochester
Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk and Run – Sept. 5
Paint Creek Trail
Royal Oak
Arts, Beats & Eats – Sept. 2-5
Downtown Royal Oak
Dinosauria – Daily through Sept. 5
Detroit Zoo
South Lyon
Labor Day Bridge Walk – Sept. 5
McHattie Park
Waterford
Corn Roast – Sept. 3
Oakland County Farmers Market
White Lake
Harvest Fairy Houses – Sept. 4
Indian Springs Metropark
Do you know of any other Labor Day events in the Oakland County area? Let us know via Facebook or Twitter, contact us at socialmedia@oakgov.com, or leave a comment below.
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Despite the heat waves that swept across Oakland County, it’s hard not to think about the chillier nights that will soon turn into even chillier days. Early August was sizzling hot with the temperature soaring into the upper 90s. Some of us hunkered down in air-conditioned worlds. But for those of us that wandered the woods, meadows, and lakeshores of our county, the world of nature’s way was very much alive. What was there to see? Here’s just a small sampling from a few short treks on the wilder side of Oakland County.
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Pickleball. Have you heard of it? This trending sport takes inspiration from other racket sports such as tennis, badminton, and ping pong and has become one of America’s fastest-growing sports according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA).
As the popularity of this paddleball game rises, Oakland County communities are now offering many pickleball court locations for residents of all ages to enjoy. Take a swing at pickleball and check out our list to find a court near you! Ready, set, pickle!
Master the basics and learn more from USA Pickleball:
City of Auburn Hills Community Center
1827 N. Squirrel Road, 48326
248-370-9353
Birmingham Next
2121 Midvale Street, 48009
248-203-5276
Crestview Park
North of Southlawn between Southfield and Shipman Roads
248-530-1800
Deer Lake Athletic Club
6167 White Lake Road, 48346
248-625-8686
Costick Activities Center
28600 Eleven Mile Road, 48336
248-473-1800
Farmington Hills Community Center
29995 W. 12 Mile Road, 48334
248-699-6700
Clintonwood Park
6000 Clarkston Road, 48348
248-625-8223
Carls Family YMCA – membership needed
300 Family Drive, 48381
248-685-3020
Friendship Park – pickleball courts coming soon
3380 Clarkston Road, 48362
248-391-0304 x 3500
Jesse Decker Park
4080 N. Squirrel Road, 48359
248-391-0304 x 3500
Wessen Indoor Tennis Club – membership needed
121 Branch Street, 48341
248-253-9300
Oakland Fieldhouse
2139 Austin Avenue, 48309
248-807-7650
Jack & Patti Salter Community Center
1545 E Lincoln Avenue
248-246-3180
Upton Park
Nakota Road & Mandalay Avenue, 48073
248-246-3000
Whittier Park
Farnum Avenue & Alexander Avenue, 48067
248-246-3000
Waterford Recreation Center
5640 Williams Lake Road, 48329
248-674-3111
Drake Sports Park
6801 Drake Road, 48322
248-451-1900
Do you know of any additional pickleball courts in Oakland County? Send us an email and let us know at socialmedia@oakgov.com.
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