Pontiac, Michigan

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Sat5Sep

Outdoors

Moovin' thru the Midway 5K

A unique 5K race through the Michigan State Fairgrounds, including the circus tent and carnival midway.

8:00 AM Suburban Collection Showplace Novi, MI

Sat5Sep

Outdoors

Photo Walk

A guided photo walk through the nature trails of Stage Nature Center.

8:00 AM Stage Nature Center Troy, MI

Sat5Sep

Outdoors

Ford's Garage Novi Cars & Coffee

Enjoy a Cars & Coffee gathering featuring a display of classic and custom vehicles.

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Novi, MI

Sat5Sep

Outdoors

Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market

The market features fresh produce, flowers, specialty foods, and more from local Michigan farmers and vendors.

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Farmers Market Rochester, MI

Sat5Sep

Arts

Art in the Elements

A floral art tour featuring unique installations throughout the grounds of Meadow Brook Hall.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Meadow Brook Hall Rochester, MI

Sat5Sep

Family

Michigan State Fair

The annual Michigan State Fair featuring a huge carnival midway, livestock exhibits, live music, and family entertainment.

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Suburban Collection Showplace Novi, MI

Sat5Sep

Outdoors

Michigan Renaissance Festival

Step back in time to a 16th-century village with jousting, music, and themed entertainment.

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Michigan Renaissance Festival Holly, MI

Sat5Sep

Outdoors

Romeo Peach Festival

A Labor Day weekend tradition since 1931. Features a carnival, craft shows, car shows, floral parade, and everything peach-related.

10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Romeo Lions Club Romeo, MI

Sat5Sep

Outdoors

Mill Dam Fun Run

Monthly community fun run held at Beaudette Park on the first Saturday of the month.

10:00 AM Beaudette Park Pontiac, MI

Sat5Sep

Arts

Arts, Beats & Eats

Oakland County's favorite summer festival celebrating art, music, food, and community over Labor Day weekend.

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Downtown Royal Oak Royal Oak, MI

Sat5Sep

Community

International Friend Welcome Gathering

A community gathering to welcome international friends and residents.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Municipal Park Rochester, MI

Sat5Sep

Arts

NPHC 2026 Yardshow

A showcase of the history and culture of each Divine Nine organization at Oakland University.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Oakland Center Rochester, MI