Southeast Lower Peninsula

The Mitten Cafe & Bakeshop serves breakfast, lunch and is a full service bakery specializing custom cakes including weddings. We’re a family owned business that prides ourselves on our tasty recipes and friendly service.

A National Historic Landmark, Meadow Brook Hall is an historic house museum, cultural center and events and wedding venue. Built by Matilda Dodge and Alfred Wilson, Meadow Brook is located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester.

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Built in 1931 by Henry Ford as the first airport hotel in the United States, The Dearborn Inn is located on 23 acres of country gardens and is steps from The Henry Ford and Greenfield Village.

2022 Dates: TBA

It’s SANTA…and he’s at the farm! Visit with the real Santa Claus at Gull Meadow Farms this December. We’ve created a beautiful display of Christmas decor as you wait in line to see Santa. Pre-purchase your date/time to see Santa this year to help us keep guests spaced out and the wait for Santa much quicker.

Friday November 24, 2023

Family fun tradition since 1980! Kick off your holiday season with the Fantasy of Lights! Enjoy local dining and shopping, meet Santa and his reindeer and watch one of the longest running holiday parades in the area!

Ike’s Mobile Kayak Rentals offers a unique kayaking experience. Midland and the surrounding area have abundant nature, beautiful rivers, lakes and accessible launch sites to make your kayaking experience relaxing and enjoyable.

Established in 1813, Westview Orchards is still operated by the same family. We strive to grow high quality fruits and vegetables that you look for. You can pick our fruits, vegetables and sunflowers right from our orchards and fields or right from our Farm Market, Spring through Early Winter.

With a history that dates back to 1863, Yates Grist Mill opened its doors beside the rapidly flowing waters of the ‘then’ Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal. Amidst the beautiful countryside of Rochester, Michigan the memories began in full bloom.

Labor Day - First week of November

Since 1977, Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill has been the local cider mill for families to enjoy fresh-pressed apple cider, fresh-made donuts, crispy caramel apples, icy apple cider slushies, fresh organic apples, baked pies and a fun farm experience.

Fall activities in Fun Valley below: Fun Valley is open till 6:00pm.

Sept. 28 - Oct. 1, 2023

Family friendly outdoor festival. Activities include arts and crafts (Saturday and Sunday), Grande Parade, free entertainment, many contests, food, rides, concessions, firework and car show.

The walk begins at the Montague Trail Head, located at the east end of Spring Street, behind Whitehall Products and Montague Foods. City officials and area leaders will walk with the people of the community across the White River Bridge to the Chamber of Commerce located at 124 W. Hanson St. in Whitehall.

June 2024 Dates: TBA

The Red Cedar Jubilee features parades as well as craft shows, an enduro derby, lawn mower races, a duck drop and a food and beverage tent with live music.

August 6 - 12, 2023

There is so much to experience at the Jackson County Fair located at Keeley Park in Jackson, Michigan.

2024 Dates: TBA

The annual Michigan JazzFest will take in the streets of Old Town, surrounded by the best of the Capital City's art galleries as well as unique retail stores and grand architecture. Its stages will offer outstanding talent, from local favorites to regional and national acts.

August 6-12, 2023

Shiawassee County Fair provides a fun environment for the community and youth. Come enjoy the beautiful fairgrounds, with a carnival midway, livestock, and premiere grand stand events!

July 15-20, 2024

The St. Clair County 4-H Fair is held at the beautiful Goodells County Park. Covering 120 acres, this Fair showcases motocross, a rodeo, children's activities, midway, music, truck/tractor pulls, exotic animals, livestock shows, draft horse pull, and a bump & run/figure 8.

August 6-12, 2023

Sanilac County 4-H Fair is a family friendly event a full schedule including auto cross and derby's, horse shows, live entertainment and food and of course all the 4H events.

August 1st - 5th, 2023

Saginaw County Fair is a family friendly event a full schedule including racing and a rodeo, live entertainment and food and fireworks every night!

June 13- 15, 2024

The festival is packed full with many events including carnival rides, air dogs, disc golf, beer tent, games and tournaments, car show, kayaking, live music and more. Fireworks will be shot Saturday night at dusk.

Currently Closed For Ongoing Construction

Motown Museum is located on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit—east of Rosa Parks Boulevard and west of Woodward Ave. and the John C. Lodge Expressway (M-10).

Open Daily 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America’s traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future.

February 2024

Lansing Winterfest turns downtown Lansing into a fun outdoor winter celebration, consisting of over a dozen public art sculptures, crafted from ice. Four of these frozen installations will be carved live over the course of this frosty fiesta!

May - October

Our trails take visitors through 56 acres of natural surroundings to see exotic animals such as primates, zebras, lions, reptiles, and parrots. There is a petting area and parakeet encounter for an up close and personal adventure with our animals.

The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory is the oldest continually-running conservatory in the United States. It is divided into five distinct sections: Palm House, the Tropical House, the Cactus House, a sunken Fernery, and the Show House.

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