fun things to Do in the D this Weekend May June 20-22, 2025

[Lowell]

Kickoff list culled from Hour Detroit. Add your suggestions below.

Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival

Celebrate the stinky bugs that invade metro Detroit each summer with a parade, festival games, midway rides, a demolition derby, live entertainment, and more. June 18-22. Downtown New Baltimore; bay-rama.com


Outlaw Music Festival

The 10th anniversary edition of this annual country and folk tour features a lengthy lineup of heavy hitters, including Willie Nelson and Family, Bob Dylan, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, and Myron Elkins. June 20. $35+. Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston; 313presents.com


Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit Freedom Weekend

At this Juneteenth weekend celebration, networking opportunities and a grant competition will be available to uplift Black entrepreneurs at Hotel Saint Regis Detroit. There’s also a community fun run, a community and health vendor fair, interactive field games for kids and families, and a tour that explores the Detroit River’s role in Black liberation. June 20-21. Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St., Detroit; jubileeblockparty.wixsite.com


Downriver Pride

Celebrate diversity and love with a Pride festival near Bishop Park, located just off the Detroit River. Shop vendors, try delicious food, enjoy live entertainment, and potentially meet a queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race. June 20-21. Downtown Wyandotte, Parking Lot 1; downriverpride.com


Thunder over Michigan Air Show

While the aerial shows are the main attraction at this annual event, there’s plenty going on at ground level, too. Headlining the three-day show are the U.S. Navy Blue Angels; other performers include a C-130 “Fat Albert,” a U.S. Air Force Raptor, and more. Additional attractions include aircraft rides, ground displays, and a kids’ zone and exploration station. Proceeds from the event support the Michigan Flight Museum. June 20-22. Willow Run Airport, 801 Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti; thunderovermichigan.org


Opa! Fest

This 32nd annual festival celebrates all things Greek through authentic cuisine and folk dancing, cultural events, church tours, cooking demonstrations, a kids’ play area, and more. June 20-22. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 760 W. Wattles Road, Troy; opafest.org


Ypsilanti Juneteenth Celebration

The fifth annual Ypsilanti Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Ypsilanti will feature local vendors and community organizations alongside live entertainment, giveaways, and more. June 20-22. 301 Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti; ypsireal.com


Novi Fine Art Fair

Shop the work of more than 60 artists during this outdoor juried art fair. Music, food trucks, and kids’ activities, too. June 20-22. $5 at the door, free for kids 12 and under. Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44275 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi; artfairfun.com


Canterbury Taco Fest

The state’s original taco festival is back with live music and wrestling, lawn games, vendor booths, monster truck rides, a petting zoo, and plenty of food. June 20-22. $6 general admission. Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion; canterburyvillage.com


Grosse Pointe Pride

Grosse Pointe Pride is a family-friendly LGBTQ+ march in The Village of Grosse Pointe hosted by We GP. Last year’s event included a short march through town followed by drag performances, activities for kids, and more. June 21. The Village of Grosse Pointe, corner of St. Clair and Kercheval; wegp.org or facebook.com/gppride


Summer Solstice Celebration

Bring the entire family out to celebrate the official start of summer with hayrides, a campfire, and seasonal games and crafts. June 21. $8/general admission, advance registration required. Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills; fhgov.com


Killer Flamingos

Kickstart your summer with the Killer Flamingos. This premiere Midwest band covers Top 40 hits from the ‘80s to today. All ages. June 21. No cost for admission. The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills; thevorh.com


Motor City Cage Night XXI

Ages 21 and up are invited to an evening of MMA fights. June 21. $53+. Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com


Royal Oak Live!

This third annual music festival features jazz, funk, and R&B performances. This year’s lineup includes Ben Sharkey, Paul Taylor, Lady Sunshine, Alexander Zonjic, and more. June 21-22. No cost for admission. Centennial Commons Park, 221 E. 3rd St., Royal Oak; royaloakchamber.com


Save the Date: Ford Fireworks

Head downtown for the spectacular annual fireworks display — brought to you by the same people who produce America’s Thanksgiving Parade. June 23. On the Detroit River, Detroit; theparade.org


Shear Madness

This comedy-whodunit will have the audience looking for clues and questioning suspects as they work with the cast to solve a murder that happened inside a hair salon. Now-June 22. $55+. Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester; mbtheatre.com

[Kathleen]

Cranbrook Mid-Century Modern Exhibition & DOCOMOMO Member Tours/Meeting
Friday, June 20, 5pm at Cranbrook Art Museum

After-hours curator-led tour of the exhibit

Hosted by DOCOMOMO Michigan Chapter.
Free to members; $25 for nonmembers

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cranbro...-1335420481609