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Jun28Sun2026 
Enjoy days of carnivals, concerts, fireworks and more!
- Concerts will be held on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27th
- Country artists Chase Rice and Zach John King have already committed to play the festival, with more talent to be announced as we get closer to the event.
- Free fireworks will be held at dusk on Saturday, June 27.
- Click on taylorfestival.com for details and a ticket information as the event nears.
The Trenton Summer Festival is the best way to kick off summertime in Michigan! The last full weekend of June, we play host to hundreds of crafters, vendors and musicians.
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Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: 6 p.m. Live Music, 10 p.m. Fireworks
Cost: Free! A Metroparks daily or annual pass is required to enter the park.
Location: Willow Metropark, Pool Activity Area
A Metro parks vehicle entry permit is required for these events. Vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today. If you have questions, please call 734-697-9181.
Jun29Mon2026 Melvindale Parks and Recreation is looking for vendors and crafters to join our POTENTIAL 2026 Farmers Market, running from May to September on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. We’re excited to collaborate with you and welcome you to our Little City with a Big Heart! The market will take place at 3696 Oakwood, Melvindale, MI 48122. We aim to finalize all vendors by early January and will be promoting the event extensively!Please complete the online form in the comments: Vendor Sign Up Sheet Jul1Wed2026 Trenton Green Trail Hike (2.25 miles) @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Green Trail Hike, Wednesday, July 1st, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Join a ranger for a hike on our 2.25-mile Green Trail. We will be observing wildlife and plants of the old growth forest habitat.
Our Green Trail is designated old growth forest habitat. Come along on a hike to see the plants and animals that make up this beautiful place.
The rustic trail is a mix of hard-packed dirt, gravel, boardwalk. We’ll walk nice and slow, the hike will last 2.5 hours.
This event is free and open to all.
Click on the picture below:
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Jun
28
Sun
2026
Enjoy days of carnivals, concerts, fireworks and more!
- Concerts will be held on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27th
- Country artists Chase Rice and Zach John King have already committed to play the festival, with more talent to be announced as we get closer to the event.
- Free fireworks will be held at dusk on Saturday, June 27.
- Click on taylorfestival.com for details and a ticket information as the event nears.
The Trenton Summer Festival is the best way to kick off summertime in Michigan! The last full weekend of June, we play host to hundreds of crafters, vendors and musicians.
Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: 6 p.m. Live Music, 10 p.m. Fireworks
Cost: Free! A Metroparks daily or annual pass is required to enter the park.
Location: Willow Metropark, Pool Activity Area
A Metro parks vehicle entry permit is required for these events. Vehicle permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today. If you have questions, please call 734-697-9181.
Jun
29
Mon
2026
Melvindale Parks and Recreation is looking for vendors and crafters to join our POTENTIAL 2026 Farmers Market, running from May to September on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. We’re excited to collaborate with you and welcome you to our Little City with a Big Heart! The market will take place at 3696 Oakwood, Melvindale, MI 48122. We aim to finalize all vendors by early January and will be promoting the event extensively!
Please complete the online form in the comments: Vendor Sign Up Sheet
Jul
1
Wed
2026
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Green Trail Hike, Wednesday, July 1st, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Join a ranger for a hike on our 2.25-mile Green Trail. We will be observing wildlife and plants of the old growth forest habitat.
Our Green Trail is designated old growth forest habitat. Come along on a hike to see the plants and animals that make up this beautiful place.
The rustic trail is a mix of hard-packed dirt, gravel, boardwalk. We’ll walk nice and slow, the hike will last 2.5 hours.
This event is free and open to all.
Click on the picture below:
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