2009 Major Events Schedule
Summer Discovery Cruises
Metro Beach Metropark, near Mt. Clemens - 1-800-477-3172 or 586-463-4332
Lake Erie Metropark, in Brownstown - 1-800-477-3189 or 734-379-5020
June – August scheduled dates
Take a two-hour cruise aboard the “Clinton” to explore the waters and islands of the lower Detroit River or Lake St. Clair. Co-Sponsored by Michigan Sea Grant Extension. Dates: Lake Erie - June 20-21, June 27-28, July 1-5, JULY 8-12, Metro Beach - July15-19, August 5-9. $
Fireworks
Friday, July 3, Lake Erie Metropark, in Brownstown - 1-800-477-3189 or
734-379-5020
Friday, July 3, Hudson Mills Metropark, northwest of Ann Arbor - 1-800-477-3191
or 734-426-8211
Saturday, July 4, Stony Creek Metropark, near Rochester/Washington Township - 1-800-477-7756 or 586-781-4242
Saturday, July 4, Willow Metropark, near New Boston - 1-800-477-3182 or
734-697-9181
Osprey Fest - CANCELLED
Sunday, July 12
Kensington Metropark Nature Center, near Milford/Brighton
1-800-477-3178 or 248-685-0603
Watch the ospreys at Kensington and celebrate their return to the area. $
Car Show 2009
Sunday, July 12
Willow Metropark, near New Boston
1-800-477-3182 or 734-697-9181
Check out classic and stock cars, street rods, and custom cars and trucks; live music.
Children’s Appreciation Day
Sunday, July 19
All Metroparks
Special programs or free use of selected facilities will be offered.
Stony Creek Distance Runs
Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9
Stony Creek Metropark, near Rochester/Washington Township
Course is rolling hills and traverses throughout the meadows, wooded trails, and part on paved bike path.
1-800-477-7756 or 586-781-4242
Bark in the Park - CANCELLED
Thursday, August 6
Stony Creek Metropark, near Rochester/Washington Township
1-800-477-7756 or 586-781-4242
Senior Appreciation Day
Wednesday, August 12
All Metroparks
Free park entry and boat launching at all Metroparks, plus special offers.
Wood Duck Dash
Saturday, August 15
Lake Erie Metropark, in Brownstown
1-800-477-3189 or 734-379-5020
Join in the 5K and 10K run through the park. Fee for entrants. Register and receive a T-shirt. $
Colonial Kensington
Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16
Kensington Metropark, near Milford/Brighton
1-800-477-3178 or 248-685-0603
British and French settlers, and Native American re-enactors bring Michigan’s history to life.
Cruzin’ the Park
Friday - Sunday, August 21 – 23
Lower Huron Metropark, near Belleville
1-800-477-3182 or 734-697-9181
This event features hundreds of classic cars and street rods on display, car competitions and a swap meet. www.cruzinthepark.com
Voyageur Encampment
Saturday & Sunday, August 29 & 30
Metro Beach Metropark, near Mt. Clemens
1-800-477-3172 or 586-463-4332
Explore Michigan’s rich history as Voyageurs, Great Lakes settlers and Native American re-enactors relive the lifestyles of the Great Lakes Fur Trade Era.
Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6
Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center, near Romeo
586-752-5932
Join a weekend of old-fashioned farm activities, including plowing demos, shearing demos, blacksmithing, corn-shucking contest, games, horse-drawn wagon rides and an evening barn dance.
Growing Connections Organic Festival
Saturday, September 12
Kensington Metropark Farm Center, near Milford/Brighton
1-800-477-3178 or 248-685-1561
Get on the journey to better health through better nutrition. www.htnetwork.org $
Fall Boat Show
Wednesday - Sunday, September 23 - 27
Metro Beach Metropark, near Mt. Clemens
1-800-477-3172 or 586-463-4581
See more than 1,000 new and used boats displayed on the shore and in the water. $
Kensington Challenge XXVI
Saturday, September 19
Kensington Metropark, near Milford/Brighton
1-800-477-3178 or 248-685-1561
Nearly one thousand runners will compete in a one-mile fun run, a 5K run or a 15K run. Fee for entrants.
Hawkfest
Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20
Lake Erie Metropark, in Brownstown
1-800-477-3189 or 734-379-5020
The annual fall migration of birds of prey - hawks, eagles, falcons, owls and vultures - is celebrated at this premier hawkwatching site. See live birds, demonstrations and exhibits.
Streak on the Creek Hydroplane Races - CANCELLED
Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20
Stony Creek Metropark, near Rochester/Washington Township
1-800-477-7756 or 586-781-4242
Hydroplanes will race around the one and one-quarter mile oval course at this American Power Boating Association (APBA)-sanctioned event.
Times to Remember Quilt Show
Antique Vehicle Show
Saturday & Sunday, Septembers 19 & 20
Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center,in Ray Township
1-800-477-3175 or 586-749-5997
See an extensive collection of quilts, including original design and antique quilts. Quilting programs and demonstrations will be given. Antique car show will be held on Sunday only, weather permitting. $
Astronomy on the Beach
Friday & Saturday, September 25 & 26
Kensington Metropark, near Milford/Brighton
View planets and stars through powerful telescopes, hear discussions on outer space and more.
Fall Festival
Saturday, September 26
Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, near Flat Rock
1-800-477-3182 or 734-782-3956
Enjoy a day of artistry, crafts, games, the Metropark rock climbing wall, a petting farm and more. $
Fall Farm Festival
Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4
Kensington Metropark Farm Center, near Milford/Brighton
Discover how apple cider and butter were made on the farm, then take a hayride down the lane. $
Applefest 10K Race
Sunday, October 4
Lower Huron Metropark, near Belleville
1-800-477-3182 or 734-697-9181
Join hundreds of runners tuning up for fall races in this 10K race through the park. Fee for entrants.
Fall Funforall
Saturday, October 10
Lake Erie Metropark, in Brownstown
1-800-477-3189 or 734-379-5020
Celebrate fall with a day of crafts, pumpkin hunts, wagon rides, a touch of Halloween, and more. $
Fall Family Fest
Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11
Kensington Metropark Nature Center, near Brighton
1-800-477-3178 or 248-685-0603
Celebrate fall with a hike through the woods and nature crafts. $
Civil War Skirmish
Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11
Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center, in Ray Township
1-800-477-3175 or 586-749-5997
Relive history at this Civil War re-enactment with crafts, cannon demonstrations, battles, camp life and other activities. $
Veterans Appreciation Day
Wednesday, November 11
All Metroparks
Free park entry and boat launching at all Metroparks.
Thanksgiving Holiday Appreciation Days
Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27
All Metroparks
Free park entry and boat launching at all Metroparks.
Heritage Holidays
Fridays & Saturdays, December 11, 12, 18 & 19
Wolcott Mill Metropark, in Ray Township
1-800-477-3175 or 586-749-5997
Visit Santa, make crafts and see historic holiday displays from the 1840s to the 1960s. $
Christmas Appreciation Day
Friday, December 25
All Metroparks
Free park entry and boat launching at all Metroparks.
