LABOR DAY WEEKEND LINEUP OF FUN FAMILY EVENTS

Counting down the last days of summer?  Instead, make your last summer weekend count by attending one of these fun-filled family events.

The Big Mitten State Fair and Festival is hosted at the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, MI from September 3rd until 7th. The midway is action-packed with amusement park rides; concerts; the Ride and Drive Event on the Fastest track in Nascar and much more!

The Kids Go Zone is loaded with activities such as hands-on educational experiences; recycling and environmental demonstrations; an animal oasis; face painting; and tons of entertainment and rides. The Teen Hub is offers training, workshops and career exploration; robotics demonstrations; photo booths; live on-stage entertainment and even a skate park with sports courts.

Labor Day weekend begins Friday, Sept. 5th. Photo by nuttakit.

​Sleep under the stars as both family and group accommodations are offered—all with water, electric, restrooms and showers. There are many picnic areas for mealtime, or choose from plenty of food booth options. The Big Mitten State Fair and Festival is one sizzling summer event you don’t want to miss.

The Michigan State Fair will be held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. Since the inaugural Fair in 2013, over 43 additional acres have been acquired to maintain the pace of the Fair’s growth and to ensure ample parking. Increasing the Showplace and Fairgrounds property by nearly 80% allows for more exterior space to add the Equestrian Show Rings debuting this year and expanded Detroit Shrine Circus performances. It also means that there is much more interior room for additional livestock breeds shows; Midway rides; competitions of all sorts; a Farmer’s Market; Tiny Totville; Home Arts; Live Music; Cooking Demonstrations; the Celebration Beer Garden and much more. Learn more.

The 37th annual Michigan Renaissance Festival at Hollygrove Grounds in Holly is an opportunity for the whole family to travel back to the 16th century. Inside the turreted gates, you will enjoy the sights and sounds of a 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a magnificent castle. Continuous entertainment is featured on the streets and on 17 themed stages; featuring full-contact armored jousting, comedy and theater shows, music, games, people-powered rides and much more! Fabulous food and more than 300 artisans displaying their gallery-quality works complete the experience! There are additional themes and events offered every weekend through Oct. 4th. Plan your 16th century adventure!

The Arts, Beats & Eats Festival is a Labor Day weekend favorite that takes place in Downtown Royal Oak. Enjoy more than 200 performances on nine stages; a highly ranked Juried Fine Arts Show; and local restaurants with some of the finest cuisine in Metro-Detroit. The festival’s Kids Zone attracts youngsters with fun, interactive programming including free interactive entertainment featuring hit music, games, and prizes for the entire family. View the Oakland County Kids Stage Line-Up.

Article by: Jennifer Elkow