Michigan Festivals & Events
Celebrate Michigan All Year Long
From cherry festivals up north to holiday markets in the city, find the events, traditions, and seasonal celebrations that make Michigan unforgettable.
Featured This Season
Three Michigan events worth putting on your calendar this season.
SEPTEMBER
Balloons Over Bay Harbor
Bay Harbor, MI — Bay Harbor Marina
Colorful hot air balloons rise above Little Traverse Bay during this spectacular September weekend, complete with balloon launches, a glowing nighttime display, local makers, family activities, and plenty of reasons to turn the festival into a northern Michigan getaway.
OCTOBER
Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village
Dearborn, MI — Greenfield Village
Glowing jack-o’-lantern paths, costumed characters, classic Halloween stories, and historic buildings transformed after dark make this longtime tradition one of Michigan’s most memorable family Halloween experiences.
NOVEMBER
America’s Thanksgiving Parade
Detroit, MI — Woodward Avenue
Giant balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands, and generations of Detroit tradition fill Woodward Avenue every Thanksgiving morning. One of Michigan’s biggest holiday celebrations, the beloved parade is an especially memorable way for families to kick off the holiday season.
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This Month in Michigan
Our picks for festivals, celebrations, and family events worth putting on the calendar this season.
SEPTEMBER
5 Michigan Events Worth the Drive This September
Fairs, apples and peaches, jousting and art fill Michigan’s crisp September calendar.
OCTOBER
5 Michigan Events Worth the Drive This October
Pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and scarecrows fill Michigan’s cool October calendar.
NOVEMBER
5 Michigan Events Worth the Drive This November
Holiday markets and Thanksgiving traditions mark the start of Michigan’s holiday season.
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Worth the Road Trip
Sometimes it is worth crossing the state line.
PLANNING GUIDE
Is Hersheypark Halloween Worth the Drive From Michigan?
Roller coasters, trick-or-treating, Hershey characters and Dark Nights make this more than a day at the park. Give Hershey a long weekend and turn Halloween into a fall family road trip.
Don’t Just Go to the Festival
Turn the event into a family getaway. Find places to eat, explore, and stay in Michigan’s cities and towns.
Festival Ready
A little planning makes a long festival day much easier.
PLANNING GUIDE
What Families Actually Need for a Festival Day
A long festival day is easier when the car and day bag are packed for weather changes, hungry kids, tired feet and everything parents end up carrying.