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Do you have a community event coming up?  If you want your event added to our calendar, submit your request here*.

* Events must be pre-approved and meet criteria to post.  Events pertaining to businesses and for-profit business events are allowed for sponsors only.

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Mar
29
Fri
2024
Marshmallow Drop at Elizabeth Park
Mar 29 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Marshmallow Drop at Elizabeth Park @ Trenton | Michigan | United States

Wayne County Parks and Trenton Parks and Recreation are thrilled to bring back the Marshmallow Drop!

Thousands of marshmallows will be dropped from a helicopter to be turned in for a prize.

The event is not competitive and only one marshmallow is needed for a prize. There will be three separate age groups for children:

4 and younger
5 – 7 years old
8 and older

 

Mar
30
Sat
2024
Gibraltar Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Marshmallow Drop @ Gil Talbert Community Center
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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Easter Egg Hunt – Trenton @ Westfield Activity Center
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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GI Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ Centennial Farm
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Taylor Bunny Bash @ Heritage Park
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Taylor Bunny Bash @ Heritage Park | Taylor | Michigan | United States

Join us at the Heritage Park Petting Farm for a fun egg hunt and visit with the Spring Bunny! There will be ten eggs available for each child.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.universe.com/events/bunny-bash-2024-tickets-7JQT58?ref=universe-discover for admission to the farm and must be purchased for adults and children. Children one-year-old and younger are free.

This event is best suited for kids ages 2 – 8 years old, but all are welcome.

Flat Rock Easter Egg Hunt @ Community Park
Mar 30 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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“Black Ice” Film Screening
Mar 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
"Black Ice" Film Screening @ Trenton | Michigan | United States

Join us for a special screening of the powerful documentary film, “Black Ice” Even without the ice here in Michigan, we can watch and follow a crew of aspiring ice climbers of color from Memphis all the way out to Montana.

Featuring Manoah Ainuu, Conrad Anker, and Fred Campbell, the film shares stories of young people getting outside and getting inspired.

Bring your own snacks, a comfy blanket, and come on out to the refuge for this super special watch!
This event is FREE and no tickets are required. Please register to attend on facebook or eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-ice-film-screening-tickets-825764753607?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid

PLEASE NOTE: Eventbrite will say the event is sold out. IT IS NOT! Please join us no matter what eventbrite says.

River Rouge Easter Egg Scramble & Marshmallow Drop @ Memorial Park
Mar 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Apr
4
Thu
2024
Fish with a Ranger
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fish with a Ranger @ Trenton | Michigan | United States
Sign up for an AM or PM session to go fishing alongside a Park Ranger for FREE! All materials are provided. Please dress for the weather and meet at the Visitor Center lobby by 9:45am! All ages welcome and no experience required.
Limit to 25 participants.
Eventbrite registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/detroit-river…
  • AM Session: 10am-12pm
  • PM Session: 2pm-4pm
Questions? Email DetroitRiver@fws.gov

 

Apr
5
Fri
2024
Annual Hoppy Hour Egg Hunt @ Southwinds Golf Course
Apr 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Click on the picture for details…. This is a ticketed 21+ event. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the Southgate Parks and Recreation office. A limited number of tickets will be sold.
– Every egg will have candy but some will also contain tickets to win excellent prizes donated by local businesses! Some eggs will even have mini shots.
– Come hungry! Fun Food Express will be serving up dinner.
– The golf course bar will be open. DJ Sam will be playing everyone’s favorite tunes. You don’t want to miss this fun night out!
Don’t forget your Easter Basket and a Flashlight!

Apr
13
Sat
2024
Lions Club Flea Market @ Yack Arena
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Taylor Free Shred Day @ City Hall
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

 

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Family Carnival @ Lincoln Park Bandshell
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Flat Rock Model Train Depot & Museum @ FR Train Depot & Museum
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Apr
14
Sun
2024
Lions Club Flea Market @ Yack Arena
Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Apr
17
Wed
2024
Flat Rock Business Expo @ Flat Rock Community Center
Apr 17 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Flat Rock Business Expo @ Flat Rock Community Center | Flat Rock | Michigan | United States

Flat Rock Our Hometown and DDA will host a Business Expo – Local food and retail business will be presenting their products including food and retail giveaways and free prizes at the Expo.

The event is open and FREE to everyone.

 

Apr
19
Fri
2024
Allen Park Farmers Market @ Park Avenue and Harrison Avenue
Apr 19 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Allen Park Farmers Market @ Park Avenue and Harrison Avenue | Allen Park | Michigan | United States

The Downtown Allen Park Farmers Market delivers farm fresh produce every Friday, April through October. Stroll through stalls of seasonal fruits and vegetables and talk with the farmers who picked the produce that very morning. In this day of farm to table cuisine, the DDA market brings the farm right to Allen Park. But fresh fruits and veggies are only some of the market’s offerings. Each week the lot bursts with pierogi, honey, cheese, baked goods, plants and herbs, and much more.

The Makers Market, a showcase of handmade objects, artisans, and crafters. Come discover an ever-changing selection of locally crafted wares.

Come meet your neighbors, come meet your next meal, come shop the Downtown Allen Park Farmers and Makers Markets.

Apr
20
Sat
2024
Wyandotte Restaurant & Retail Week @ Restaurant Week
Apr 20 all-day
Wyandotte Restaurant & Retail Week @ Restaurant Week
Spring Time is Here and it’s Restaurant Week 
Downtown Wyandotte offers restaurants and retailers the opportunity to introduce the community and visitors to what they do best and encourage dining out and shopping. The event is a collaborative effort between the DDA and The City of Wyandotte to spread the word about the vast array of dining and shopping choices available in the City of Wyandotte.
Allen Park Shred Day
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Island Cleanup Stewardship Event @ John C. Jackson Resource Center
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Island Cleanup Stewardship Event @ John C. Jackson Resource Center | Grosse Ile Township | Michigan | United States

(April 27 – Rain date)

Take some action to help the planet on Earth Day. Please volunteer with GINLC in this Kiwanis-sponsored event as we clean up our GINLC preserves. GINLC.gi@gmail.com for more information.

Woodhaven-Brownstown Shred Day @ Brownstown Rec Campus - Ballfield parking lot
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Woodhaven-Brownstown Shred Day @ Brownstown Rec Campus - Ballfield parking lot | Brownstown Charter Township | Michigan | United States
  • Charity Shred Day – $5 donation per box
  • Limit 5 boxes per person

For information call Ed Smith (734) 934-4374
Money collected will be used to fund the Rotary’s Community Projects
Big thank you to CMAC Transportation for their generous donation that makes this possible!

Mother Daughter Tea Party @ Centennial Farms
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Apr
21
Sun
2024
Wyandotte Restaurant & Retail Week @ Restaurant Week
Apr 21 all-day
Wyandotte Restaurant & Retail Week @ Restaurant Week
Spring Time is Here and it’s Restaurant Week 
Downtown Wyandotte offers restaurants and retailers the opportunity to introduce the community and visitors to what they do best and encourage dining out and shopping. The event is a collaborative effort between the DDA and The City of Wyandotte to spread the word about the vast array of dining and shopping choices available in the City of Wyandotte.
Apr
22
Mon
2024
Wyandotte Restaurant & Retail Week @ Restaurant Week
Apr 22 all-day
Wyandotte Restaurant & Retail Week @ Restaurant Week
Spring Time is Here and it’s Restaurant Week 
Downtown Wyandotte offers restaurants and retailers the opportunity to introduce the community and visitors to what they do best and encourage dining out and shopping. The event is a collaborative effort between the DDA and The City of Wyandotte to spread the word about the vast array of dining and shopping choices available in the City of Wyandotte.
Apr
23
Tue
2024
Wyandotte Restaurant & Retail Week @ Restaurant Week
Apr 23 all-day
Wyandotte Restaurant & Retail Week @ Restaurant Week
Spring Time is Here and it’s Restaurant Week 
Downtown Wyandotte offers restaurants and retailers the opportunity to introduce the community and visitors to what they do best and encourage dining out and shopping. The event is a collaborative effort between the DDA and The City of Wyandotte to spread the word about the vast array of dining and shopping choices available in the City of Wyandotte.
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