Special Events and Programs

Saturdays in the Park

21 Jun 2025 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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Sensory Painting

24 Jun 2025 All five senses will be engaged during this painting activity! We will see, hear, and feel non-toxic paint, and we will make paint that is safe to smell and even taste!

Crosswinds Marsh, 27600 Haggerty Rd, Huron Charter Township, MI 48164

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Home School Thursdays: Sustainability

26 Jun 2025 Learn all the interesting ways people can better live in harmony with nature. Discover our local history of alternative energy dating back over 100 years! Learn about native plants and the animals they can bring to your yard and the benefits of home grown produce.

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

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Thursday Nights at Nankin: Frogs

26 Jun 2025 Learn all the species of frogs and toads in our area as well as their calls in an informative presentation. HOP over to our local wetland for a hike to look and listen for frogs and try your hand at catching some tadpoles!

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

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Jazz on the River

02 Aug 2025 Join us for two days of smooth jazz at Elizabeth Park at Jazz on the River on August 2-3, 2025!

Elizabeth Park, 4461 Elizabeth Drive, Trenton, MI 48183

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Fishing Derby

28 Sep 2025 All anglers need to bring their own equipment and bait. There will be prizes for longest, shortest, heaviest and lightest fish in different age groups.

Waterford Bend Park, 17387 Northville Road, Northville, MI 

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