Things to Do in Pontiac, Michigan This Month

8:00 AM Suburban Collection Showplace Novi, MI

Moovin' thru the Midway 5K

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

8:00 AM Stage Nature Center Troy, MI

Photo Walk

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

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

Ford's Garage Novi Cars & Coffee

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

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

Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market

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

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

Art in the Elements

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

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

Family

Michigan State Fair

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

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

Michigan Renaissance Festival

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

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

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 Beaudette Park Pontiac, MI

Mill Dam Fun Run

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

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

Arts, Beats & Eats

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

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

Community

International Friend Welcome Gathering

A community gathering to welcome international friends and residents.

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

NPHC 2026 Yardshow

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

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Wildwood Amphitheater Orion Township, MI

Music

Motley Crue Tribute wsg AC/DC Tribute

Mötley Crüe tribute Wreking Crüe with AC/DC tribute Powerage—an explosive rock double-header.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 150 E Main St Northville, MI

Music

Big Band Concert: Power Play Detroit

Part of the Northville Summer Concert series, featuring Power Play Detroit performing in the historic Town Square.

7:00 PM Garth Pleasant Arena Rochester Hills, MI

Sports

PBR Challenger Series

Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Challenger Series event featuring top-tier bull riding competition.

7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Romeo Middle School Romeo, MI

Patrick L. Rinke Memorial Peach Festival Classic Car Show

Annual classic car show featuring hundreds of vehicles, part of the Romeo Peach Festival.

9:00 AM Municipal Park Rochester, MI

Art & Apples Festival

One of the nation's top fine art fairs, featuring over 200 artists, live entertainment, food trucks, and apple-themed treats in the heart of Rochester.

9:00 AM Meadow Brook Hall Rochester, MI

Art in the Elements

An annual outdoor floral art exhibition featuring large-scale floral sculptures and installations throughout the gardens and grounds of Meadow Brook Hall.

9:00 AM Rochester Downtown Development Rochester, MI

Downtown Rochester Magical Mural Tour

Explore the beauty of art in downtown Rochester, featuring locally painted murals on display throughout the city.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Novi Public Library Novi, MI

Charity

Community Blood Drive

Give back to the community by participating in the local blood drive.

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

Michigan State Fair 2026

A long-standing tradition of family fun featuring a carnival midway, livestock, and entertainment.

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

Michigan Renaissance Festival

Step back in time for a 16th-century village experience with jousting, comedy, and artisan crafts.

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

Romeo Peach Festival

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

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

Music

Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats

Oakland County's favorite summer festival celebrating art, music, food, and community with over 200 musical acts on 11 stages.