1. Listen to music from around the world at the Concert of Colors.
2. Take a hot air balloon ride at the Greater Farmington Founders Festival.
3. See a film in Campus Martius Park at Faygo Movie Night in the D.
4. Join the street band community for Crash Detroit.
5. Explore the sights and smells of the Michigan Lavender Festival.
6.Watch the boat races at Roar on the River.
7. Support children in Southeast Michigan at the GCH Zoo Walk.
8. Find the Olympic spirit at the new "In the Paint: Art and the Spirit of the Games"exhibit.
9. Enjoy a food festival dedicated to pork and whiskey.
10. Check out the vintage car show, marketplace and tunes at the Detroit Paradise Valley Music Festival.

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