Warmer weather means it’s time to enjoy the many outdoor festivals, classes, carnivals and fairs that showcase the vibrancy of Oakland County. You won’t want to miss the Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly, Arts, Beats, and Eats in Royal Oak, or Milford Memories. Check out our full list of summer events throughout the county below.
Dates and times are weather-dependent and subject to change. Verify registration, hours and locations before attending. Updated 7/7/2026 – check back often!
Addison Twp./ Leonard
July 16: Trailside Chats: Growing Great Parks: Celebrating 60 years of Oakland County Parks at the Buhl Estate at Addison Oaks County Park & Campground
Auburn Hills
June 6: Pig Roast at the German-American Marksmanship Club
June 7: Paddlepalooza
June 13: Beach Bash
June 14: Fishing Derby
June 18: Auburn Hills Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
June 20-21: Summerfest
July 26: Schützenfest
Berkley
June 13: Berkley Art Bash
July 23: Bacon Jamboree
July 25: Berkley Street Fest
Aug. 15: Woodward Dream Cruise
Birmingham
May 9-10: Art Birmingham
May 17: Celebrate Birmingham Parade & Party
May 28-31: Birmingham Village Fair
July 8: Public reading of the Declaration of Independence at Birmingham City Hall
July 25: Day on the Town
Aug. 15: Woodward Dream Cruise
Sept. 17: Birmingham Art Walk
Bloomfield
June 13 & 21 | July 11 & 19 | Aug. 16: Family Friendly Fishing Event at Johnson Nature Center
Brandon Twp./ Ortonville
May 16: Road to Independence at the Old Mill Museum
June 11: Brandon Township’s Summer Kickoff: Food, Flix & Fun!
July 3: Brandon Community Fireworks
Aug. 12: Touch-A-Truck Event
Aug. 29: Pet Day at the Ortonville Farmers Market
Clarkston/ Independence Twp.
May 14, 21, & 28 | July 9 & 30 | Aug. 27: Adaptive Cycling at Independence Oaks
June 2: Trailside Chats: A River Runs Through it: A Look at the Clinton River Over Time at Independence Oaks
June 5: Splash into Summer
June 6: Fishing Derby at Independence Oaks
June 11: Teddy Bear Picnic
June 13: Powerful Plants: Teas and Trees at Independence Oaks
June 15: Archery Adventure Camp at Independence Oaks
June 17 | July 29: Adaptive Fishing at Independence Oaks
June 20: Pathways, Petunias, Piglets & Pancakes
June 21: Drum in the Sun at Independence Oaks
June 27: Independence Fest
June 27: Fluorescent Fun
July 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Aug. 3 & 10 (Monday-Friday): Outdoor Discovery Camp at Independence Oaks
July 11: Archery 101 at Independence Oaks
July 11 | Sept. 12: Adults Only Archery Shoot at Independence Oaks
July 17: Plush Pal Picnic at Independence Oaks
July 22: Grandma, Tea, and Me! Fairy Party!
July 24: Oakie’s 60th Birthday Bash at Independence Oaks
July 25: Women’s Only Archery Shoot at Independence Oaks
Aug. 4, 11, 18 & 25 | Sept. 1 & 8: Archery Class Series at Independence Oaks
Aug. 8: Kids Day in the Park
Aug. 13: DiversAbility Day at Independence Oaks
Aug. 16: Tails & Trails 5K at Independence Oaks
Aug. 17: Adaptive Archery at Independence Oaks
Sept. 19-20: Art in the Village
Clawson
June 24, 27 & 28 | July 3-4: Fourth of July Celebration
July 14: Bounce Back Block Party
Aug. 22: Clawson Fest
Davisburg/Springfield Twp.
June 14: Fishing Derby
July 10-19: Oakland County Fair at Springfield Oaks
July 16: Individuals with Disabilities Day at the Fair
Aug. 4: Trailside Chats: Digging into the Past: Archaeology and Oakland County Parks at Springfield Oaks
Farmington/ Farmington Hills
June 6-7: Art on the Grand
July 25: Color Fest 2026
Ferndale
June 20-21: Ferndale Market Days
Aug. 14-15: Ferndale Dream Cruise
Aug. 15: Woodward Dream Cruise
Sept. 25-27: Funky Ferndale Art Fair
Sept. 25-27 DIY Street Fair
Hazel Park
May 22-25: Hazel Park Homecoming Festival
June 28: Oakie’s Bounce About
July 17: Pirates in the Park at Scout Park
Aug. 22-23: Hazel Park Art Fair
Highland Twp.
May 16: “Will Run for Pickles!” 5K Run/Walk
May 17: Founders Day Parade & Festivities
May 28-31: Spring Carnival
June 27: Red, White & Blues
July 16: Refresh and Renew Forest Therapy Walk at Highland Oaks
Holly
May 30: Art in the Alley!
June 7-8 | Aug. 16-17: Free ORV Weekend
June 26: Summer Sunset Forest Therapy Walk
July 3: Holly Fireworks
July 18: Battle Alley Swing
July 24-26: Downtown Holly Summer Sidewalk Sales
Aug. 1: Blues, Brews & BBQ
Aug. 22-Oct. 4: Michigan Renaissance Festival
Aug. 23: Disability Dirt Day at Holly Oaks ORV Park
Keego Harbor
June 19 | July 17 | Aug. 21: Keego Block Party
June 19 | July 17 | Aug. 21: Storytime in the Park
Lathrup Village
Sept. 12: Lathrup Village Music Festival
Lake Orion/ Orion Twp.
May 23-June 7: Canterbury Village Medieval Faire
June 12-14: Canterbury Taco & Tequila Fest
June 25: Summer Sizzle
June 25-28: Lake Orion Jubilee
June 26-28: 250th Year Celebration at Canterbury Village
July 11-12: Hippie Fest in the Village
July 22 & Aug. 26: Paws and Play at Orion Oaks Dog Park
Aug. 8-9: Michigan Made Fest
Aug. 21-23: Canterbury BBQ & Bacon Festival
Aug. 27-30: Dragon on the Lake
Aug. 29-30: Canterbury Pickle Fest
Sept. 13: Dragon Trails Triathlon
Sept. 19: LO Palooza Music Festival
Lyon Twp./ South Lyon
June 6-7: International Kite Festival
Madison Heights
May 22-25: Madison Family Spring Carnival
May 30: The Paradise Eve at the Civic Center Park
June 9, 16 & 23: Try 9 Golf Program at Red Oaks Golf Course
June 29 | July 21 | Aug. 11: After Hours 50+ Swim Party at Red Oaks Waterpark
July 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Aug. 3 & 10 (Monday-Friday): Outdoor Discovery Camp at Red Oaks
July 17: Drawn to the Flame at Red Oaks Nature Center
July 24: 37th Annual Golf Scramble
July 25: Magical Moss Terrarium at Red Oaks Nature Center
Aug. 18: Adaptive Golf League at Red Oaks Golf Course
Milford
May 23-25: Kensington Metropark Art Fair
May 30: Village Arts Festival
Aug. 7-9: Milford Memories
Novi
June 11-14 & 17-21: The Venardos Circus
June 25: Magic Bus in Novi at Paradise Park
July 19: 41st Festival of Chariots
Sept. 3-7: Michigan State Fair at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace
Oak Park
May 20: Beer + Candle-Making Workshop
May 28: Brushes & Brews: Daisies & Dragonflies
June 19: Oak Fest
July 3: Independence Day Parade Festivities
July 9: Par-Tee at the Oak Park Water Tower District
July 19: Dog Day Afternoon
Aug. 28: Dusk to Dark Forest Therapy Walk at Oak Park Woods
Sept. 12: Oak Park Film Festival
Sept. 12: Oak Park CIA 9 Mile Family Fun Fest
Orchard Lake
June 13-14: Apple Island Tours
Oxford
May 31 | June 28 | July 26 | Aug. 30: Summer Sundays
June- August (Tuesdays-Thursdays): Summer Family Flicks presented by GQT Movies
June 4-7: Seymour Celebration – Northern Oakland Carnival
June 15, 22 & 29 | July 13, 20 & 27: Summer Line Dancing at Washington Square
June 18 | July 16 | Aug. 13: Downtown Oxford Open Air Market
July 9: Independence Celebration: America 250 in the Village
July 12: Open Barn at Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary-PEAS
Pontiac
June 13: Art Fish Fun Festival
June 26: Pontiac 100th Anniversary Parade
July 18: Elam Family & Friends Block Party
July 25-26: Oakland County’s America 250 Celebration at Oakland History Center
Aug. 8: Summer Slam at Micah 6 Community
Aug. 21: Family Appreciation Day with E-Community Outreach Services
Sept. 10: The Pontiac Heritage Ball at Meadow Brook Hall
Rochester/ Rochester Hills
June 7: Bark & Brew 5K
June 7: The Ultimate Kids Rave at the Roxy
June 24: Festival of the Hills
Sept. 10: The Pontiac Heritage Ball at Meadow Brook Hall
Sept. 11-13: Art & Apples Festival
Royal Oak/ Royal Oak Twp.
June 18: Sunset at the Zoo
June 26: Red, White, and Read: A Community Picnic at Centennial Commons
June 27-28: Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair
July 3-5: Taco Fest
July 23-Aug. 2: Shakespeare Royal Oak – “As You Like It”
Aug. 8: Margarita Fest
Sept. 4-7: Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats
Southfield
June 24: City of Southfield America 250 Ceremony
Troy
May 21: Just One Linda Concert
June 12-14: Opa! Fest
June 13: FREE Family Safety Day
July 11: Annual Midsummer Bash
Aug. 2: Troy Traffic Jam 2026 — Classic Car Show
Sept. 17-20: Troy Family Daze Festival
Walled Lake
June 20: Walled Lake Summer Festival
Aug. 22: Walled Lake Palooza
Waterford
May 15, 22 & 29: Hooves & Hikes-with a farmer
June 5: Native Plant Event at the Oakland County Farmers Market
June 6: Peacefest 2026 at L.A. Cafe
June 15: BMX Summer Camp at Waterford Oaks
June 25: Wheels and Squeals – Touch-a-Truck event
July 4: 4th of July at the Oakland County Farmers Market
July 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Aug. 3 & 10 (Monday-Friday): Outdoor Discovery Camp at Waterford Oaks
July 17: Equine Evening at Hess-Hathaway Park
Aug. 1: Meet The Fleet
Aug. 15: Annual Summer Slasher at The Hatchery co LLC
Aug. 22: Teddy Bear Picnic
West Bloomfield
June 11: | Aug. 20: Kids Komotion Concert Series
June 14: Go Fish! at Marshbank Park
Aug. 22: Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Festival for Pollinators
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