1. Treat Dad to a United Shore Professional Baseball League game at the new stadium in Utica.
2. Take in a performance by "The Voice" finalist Laith Al-Saadi at the Greater Farmington Area Founders Festival.
3. Explore the innovations of local technology companies at the A2 Tech Trek.
4. Sport your favorite green attire at the Motor City Irish Fest.
5. Get lost in the tunes of Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band.
6. Drool over classic cars at Motor Muster.
7. Have a blast at the Roseville RoseFest.
8. Attend the state's largest amateur BBQ cookout at Michigan First Summer in the Village.
9. Check out more than 70 artists and entertainment at the Arts and Acts Festival.
10. Hop in your ride and cruise Gratiot.

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