Looking for something fun to do this summer? Hang out with your friends and family at a music in the park events that will have you movin’ and groovin’ — or gather under the stars at a local movie in the park event.
Music in the Park
Northville Summer Concerts
Head to Town Square in Downtown Northville Saturdays, June 1-Sept. 28, from 7-9 p.m. for live musical performances. Some artists and bands booked include Rude Dogs, Atomic Radio, Ava James, The Further Adventures of Fatboy & Jive Turkey, and many others. There is no cost for the events. Northville Town Square, 150 E Main St., Northville; downtownnorthville.com.
Troy Summer Sensation
Boulan Park will be hosting concerts on select Thursdays this June through August from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy performances by Weekend Comeback, Air Margaritaville, The Social Bandits, and TNT Big Band while strolling around and getting food from the food trucks that will be on site. There is no cost to listen to the music but be sure to check out their website to stay updated on events that are still to be determined. Boulan Park, 3671 Crooks Road, Troy; troymi.gov.
Ann Arbor Civic Band
Switch up the tunes by listening to the Ann Arbor Civic Band perform this June and July. Grab the family chairs or blankets for six performances select Wednesday evenings and one Saturday. Burns Park, 1300 Baldwin Ave., Ann Arbor; annarborcivicband.wixsite.com.
Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series
Royal Oak’s Summer Concert Series brings the heat by hosting concerts at Centennial Commons Park each week! The performances run Thursdays from July 11-Aug. 15. The shows begin at 7 p.m. with headliners starting at 8:30 p.m. From bluegrass and classic rock to female soul and pop, one can find a night that’s just right for them. Centennial Commons Park, 221 E 3rd St., Royal Oak; royaloakchamber.com.
Rhythms in Riley Park
Head out to Downtown Farmington with friends and family to dance to the rhythm at Riley Park. Joyriders will be kicking off summer on June 7 by performing ’70s rock. There will be a range of music from Pop and Rock to Country, Blues, and Rockabilly. Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills; downtownfarmington.org.
Movies in the Park
McHattie Park
Enjoy a family outing this summer by taking a trip to McHattie Park for a night of movie fun. The films will begin at dusk with entertainment and activities starting at 6 p.m. The movies being shown this summer will be Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG) on July 19, Trolls – Band Together (PG) on August 16, and Hocus Pocus (PG) on Sept. 20. Be sure to check online for the latest details. McHattie Park, S Lafayette St., South Lyon; southlyonmi.org.
Booth Park
Nothing sounds better than a free outdoor movie night in the shopping district of Birmingham. Spend the afternoon strolling the streets, maybe get in some shopping, and then wind down for a movie night at Booth Park. Pre-show entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will start at 7:30 p.m. Movies include Migration on June 7, The Muppets Christmas Carol on July 19, and People’s Choice on Aug. 9 and Sept. 6. Booth Park, Booth Trail, Birmingham; allinbirmingham.com.
Northville’s Ford Field
Not only does Northville host concerts but movie nights as well! Enjoy a screening of The Sandlot on Aug. 8 and Diary of a Wimpy Kid on Sept. 6. The movies will begin at dusk so there is plenty of time to take a peek at the local businesses and restaurants that line the streets of Downtown Northville. Ford Field Park, 151 Griswold St., Northville; downtownnorthville.com.
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This post has been updated for 2024.
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