Special Events and Programs

Upcoming Events

Saturday in the Park

20 Jun 2026 Six miles of Hines Drive is closed each Saturday, May through September, for people to run, walk, skate and cycle safely!

Hines Drive, 33275 Edward Hines Drive, Westland, MI 48185

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Trucks and Tunes

24 Jun 2026 Come out to Elizabeth Park to enjoy the live music of Atomic Radio and purchase your dinner from one of our various food trucks!

Elizabeth Park, 4461 Elizabeth Dr., Trenton, MI 48183

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27 Jun 2026 Hines Drive closes when there seems to be just drop of rain, we are in the floodplain. Learn what this means to nature and you in this interactive program. Afterwards, ask the naturalist where to hike nearby.

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center, 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, MI 48185

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Sensory Scavenger Hunt

14 Jul 2026 Search for objects in nature to complete a sensory scavenger hunt. Take your time finding as many objects as you can or choose one specific item for each section as we go. Take in the sights, sounds, and smells of nature as we walk the trails and dive into nature.

Crosswinds Marsh, 27600 Haggerty Rd., New Boston, MI 48164

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Party in the Park

15 Jul 2026 Free Event!! Bring the kids to get outside and have fun with a variety of outdoor activities:

Inflatable Slide and Obstacle Course
Inflatable Games
Foam Party, Putt-Putt golf
Mobile Gaming Truck
Nerf Battle Zone,
Mechanical Bull
Nature Hikes
DJ Music Party
Food Trucks

Nankin Mills Park, 33275 Edward Hines Dr., Westland, MI 48185

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Bugtopia

25 Jul 2026 A Celebration of our tiny but important six-legged friends. Inflatables, live insects, catching insects, crafts and more at this free event!

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center, 33275 Edward Hines Dr., Westland, MI 48185

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Jazz on the River

01 Aug 2026 Join us for two days of smooth jazz at Elizabeth Park at Jazz on the River on August 1-2, 2026!

Elizabeth Park, 4461 Elizabeth Drive, Trenton, MI 48183

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Sensory Meet the Marsh

11 Aug 2026 Learn more about the inhabitants of the marsh through hands-on interactions. Feel mammal pelts, take an up-close look at a bird mount, feel the hard shell of a turtle, and much more! You will also meet a few live reptiles. We will finish the program with short half (.5) mile hike to see if we can spot any inhabitants out and about.

Crosswinds Marsh, 27600 Haggerty Rd., New Boston, MI 48164

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Wilcox Lake Binocular Hike

13 Aug 2026 Experience Wilcox Lake’s recent renovations as you get a tour of the shore! Use the naked eye and provided binoculars as we examine the new plant and fish habitats all while keeping a look out for birds. Osprey, bald eagles, and egrets (OH MY!) all serve as potential guests.

Wilcox Lake Recreation Area, 14157 Edward N Hines Dr, Plymouth, MI 48170

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