Victorian Festival
When: 9/21/12 through 9/23/12
Where: Downtown Northville
Northville's Victorian architecture provides the perfect backdrop for a festival that aims to transport you back to the 1800s. Of course, the costumed characters help to make the illusion complete. The 24th annual Victorian Festival begins with a parade and continues with storytellers, old-fashioned games, tethered hot air balloon rides, artists, stiltwalker, ventriloquists, family shows, food booths, magicians, musical entertainment, and a Victorian Saloon (adults only).
Detroit Fashion Week
When: 9/23/12 through 9/29/12
Where: Locations Throughout Royal Oak
Detroit Fashion Week is recognized as the most important fashion event in the Midwest.
Shows and Concerts
Photo by Steve McNicholas
When: Throughout the next couple of months
Where: Detroit-area theaters
At any given time, Detroit hosts a variety of shows and concerts, including music concerts, Broadway plays, comedians, rodeos and circuses.
Tigers Baseball
Photo by Spike, © 2008 Radiospike Photography
When: Throughout the summer
Where: Comerica Park, Detroit
The Tigers have some great talent this year and a great ballpark.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Photo © The Detroit Institute of Arts
When: Throughout the year
Where: Detroit Institute of Arts, downtown
Arts Alive!: After six and one-half years of renovations, the New Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) opened its doors in 2007 to show off its new design and galleries. The DIA is always brimming with events, including films, exhibits and music.
Beaches and Parks
Photo © Ri Pizza
When: Throughout the summer
Where: Parks throughout the Metro Detroit area
As might be expected, the Great "Lakes" State has plenty of swimming and beach opportunity. From small swimming holes to Great Lake beaches, the Metro Detroit area has it all. Your guide to Metro Detroit beaches and parks includes crowd information, boat rental availability, general descriptions and other amenity information.
Water Parks and Slides
Photo © Wally Spice Photography
When: Throughout the summer
Where: Throughout the Metro-Detroit area
If natural ponds and lakes don't provide enough excitement for you this summer, check out the many Detroit-area water parks and slides.
