Upcoming Events Near Sterling Heights, Michigan

11:00 AM Orchestra Hall Detroit, MI

Sensory-Friendly Concert: Joe Reilly

A sensory-friendly performance by Joe Reilly, designed to be inclusive for individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities.

11:00 AM MacKenzie House Detroit, MI

Concert of Colors Festival

A free, multi-day music festival celebrating global cultures with performances from around the world.

11:00 AM – 7:15 PM DSO Sosnick Courtyard Detroit, MI

U-M Wolverine Outdoor Stage

The University of Michigan takes over the stage for a day of curated programming featuring R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Folk artists in conjunction with the Concert of Colors.

1:00 PM – 8:00 PM Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI

Arts

Concert of Colors: We Hold These Truths Storytelling

Part of the 35th annual Concert of Colors, featuring storytelling and community programs at the DIA front entrance.

8:00 PM Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI

Concert of Colors: Don Was Detroit All Star Revue

A salute to 'The Scene' featuring Don Was and a lineup of Detroit music icons.

8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI

Concert of Colors: Sheila E.

The 'Queen of Percussion' Sheila E. headlines the final day of the Concert of Colors festival.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Heritage Park Farmington Hills, MI

Splash Pad Storytime

Free outdoor storytime for children ages 3-6 featuring stories, rhymes, and movement on the Discovery Trail near the splash pad.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Lily Pad Springs West Bloomfield Township, MI

Sensory Sensitive Mondays at Lily Pad Springs

Sensory friendly sessions with limited capacity and reduced water features for individuals with adaptive needs.

7:00 PM Pine Knob Music Theatre Village of Clarkston, MI

Mötley Crüe: The Return of the Carnival of Sins

Iconic rock band Mötley Crüe brings 'THE RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL OF SINS' to Pine Knob Music Theatre.

7:30 PM Little Caesars Arena Detroit, MI

Sports

WWE: RAW

WWE Monday Night RAW returns to Detroit for a night of high-energy wrestling action.

Tue21Jul

Food & Drink

Food Truck Tuesday

Weekly food truck event featuring a rotating selection of local vendors.

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission West Bloomfield Township, MI

Wed22Jul

7:30 PM The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Detroit, MI

Wednesday Night Jazz: Jonathan Butler & Keiko Matsui

Part of the Wednesday Night Jazzy Nights Music Series featuring Jonathan Butler and Keiko Matsui.

Thu23Jul

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Wildwood Amphitheater Orion Township, MI

Free Concerts at Wildwood

Free summer concert series at the Wildwood Amphitheater. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Thu23Jul

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Meadow Brook Hall Rochester, MI

Summer Concert Series: Ben Sharkey

Live performance by Ben Sharkey in the climate-controlled Garden Tent. Includes dessert and self-guided touring during the break.

Fri24Jul

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Riley Park Farmington, MI

Rhythms in Riley Park

Free outdoor concert series held on Friday nights in downtown Farmington.

9:00 AM Downtown Birmingham Birmingham, MI

Shopping

Day on the Town

Birmingham's biggest retail event of the year, where merchants offer their best deals of the season on the streets and sidewalks of downtown.

9:00 AM Downtown Farmington Center Farmington, MI

Community

Farmington Color Fest 2026

A vibrant community celebration featuring a color run and local festivities.

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Founders Sports Park Farmington Hills, MI

Family

Kid's Fishing Day

Fishing equipment and practice for pre-registered families at the Founder's Fishing Pier.

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Orchard Mall West Bloomfield Township, MI

Arts

Orchard Lake Fine Art Show

A juried fine art and craft event featuring top-notch artists, food trucks, and a Youth Art Competition.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ISKCON Farmington Hills - Sri Sri Radha Gopijana Vallabha Temple Farmington Hills, MI

Color Fest - Michigan's Happiest Festival

A celebration of dance, colors, music, food, yoga, and meditation. Registration includes free packs of color.

Sun26Jul

Arts

Orchard Lake Fine Art Show

A juried fine art and craft event featuring original handmade art, food trucks, and a Youth Art Competition. Voted one of the top 100 art shows in America.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 6925 Daly Rd West Bloomfield Township, MI

Mon27Jul

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Heritage Park Farmington Hills, MI

Storytime by the Splash Pad

A free event for children ages three to six. Participants meet on the Discovery Trail near the Splash Pad for stories, rhymes, and movement.

Mon27Jul

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Lily Pad Springs West Bloomfield Township, MI

Sensory Sensitive Mondays at Lily Pad Springs

Sensory Friendly Mondays offer limited capacity visits where the Big Splash Bucket and other overhead spray features are limited.

Tue28Jul

Food & Drink

Food Truck Tuesday

A different food truck every week on Tuesdays through September. Check out wbparks.org to see which truck will be available.

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM West Bloomfield Civic Center West Bloomfield Township, MI

Wed29Jul