Community Calendar

Now through October 31, families are invited to enjoy the Story Walk Trail at Hidden Lake Gardens! This 0.4-mile trail, full of twists, turns, gentle hills, and scenic views, is located near the Picnic Area, just west of the conservatory. Along the way, little ones can follow signs that bring a delightful children’s story to life.
This year’s featured book is Sip, Pick, and Pack by Michigan author Polly Cheney. Through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this educational tale introduces children to seeds, plants, and pollinators in a fun and engaging way. Copies of the book are available for purchase in the Daffodil Gift Shop.

The Shelby Farmers Market returns to the Packard Proving Grounds from May 17 to October 18, 2025, running Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM. Shop fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and so much more while supporting local farmers, artisans, and small businesses.

This year, the Humane Society of Macomb will attend on the third Saturday of each month, bringing adoptable animals in search of loving homes. (weather permitting) As a high-save shelter, their mission is to find homes for 100% of adoptable animals in their care.

Join us each week at 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI to shop local, connect with the community, and make a difference. For more details or vendor inquiries, visit packardprovinggrounds.org/farmersmarket or contact Mary Anne Demo, Executive Director of the Packard Proving Grounds, at 586-739-4800.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from May 17, 2025 to Oct 18, 2025 and happens every:
Saturdays: 9:00am - 2:00pm Timezone: EDT

The Michigan Art Gallery at Schmidt's Antiques proudly announces the opening of a major retrospective exhibition featuring over fifty never-before-seen European and American landscape paintings as well as portraits by renowned Ann Arbor artist Leon Makielski (1885–1974).
The European works were painted during Makielski’s early years studying and traveling across the continent, primarily in Paris. The American works include atmospheric scenes from Vermont, painted during travels to New England around the time Makielski met poet Robert Frost, and landscapes from Virginia, drawn from visits to his family in Appalachia.
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6th, 2025 / 3PM-7PM
Public Exhibition & Sale: Open every Saturday until October 11th / 9AM-5PM
Works will be available for purchase in the gallery and online at www.michiganartgallery.com.
*Please note: This sale is on the third floor of our gallery, which is a converted 1910s barn without elevator access. Please email info@schmidtsantiques.com or call 734-434-2660 with any inquiries regarding access.
To learn more about The Michigan Art Gallery, please contact:
The Michigan Art Gallery at Schmidt's Antiques 5138 W. Michigan Avenue Ypsilanti, MI 48197 @michiganartgallery @schmidtsantiquesinc (T) 734-434-2660 (E) info@schmidtsantiques.com

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

Paws With A Cause is excited to announce our fifth annual Retriever Fever, a fun family and dog-friendly event, along with our first-ever Paws in the Park 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run!

On event day, guests will have the opportunity to join our tail-wagging race that is suitable for runners, walkers, and pups of all kinds. Then join in on the fun with our famous Retriever Fever event that is open to all community members where we will feature impactful PAWS mission moments, local vendors, and of course, the Labrador vs. Golden Retriever Race.

Event Schedule
9:30 AM: Race Check-in
10:25 AM: 5K begins
10:30 AM: 1-mile walk begins
10:30 AM: Retriever Fever Begins
11:30 AM: Lab vs Retriever Competition
2:00 PM: Event Complete- see you next year!

Retriever Fever is an event that is free to the public; no registration is required to attend. Dogs in attendance must be leashed and fully vaccinated. Please be sure to pick up after your dog.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact our Corporate Relations & Event Specialist, Zoey Goehring, at 616.877.7297 ext. 419 or zgoehring@pawswithacause.org.

Witness an extraordinary exhibition curated by renowned Detroit-based artist Tyree Guyton, whose work has transformed the art world and inspired communities for over 40 years. Tyree Guyton is best known for his iconic Heidelberg Project, which has turned discarded objects into powerful symbols of community, resilience, and hope.

“Armed with a paintbrush, a broom, and neighborhood children, Guyton and Grandpa began by cleaning up vacant lots on Heidelberg Street”.

Thank you to the Charles Aymond Foundation and Arlo Steel for sponsoring 40 Years in the Hood: Detroit’s Heidelberg Project. THANK YOU to The Heidelberg Project for making this exhibit accessible to Jackson’s youth, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities.

Ella Sharp Museum admission rates are WAIVED from May 10th to October 25th!

Lowell Arts invites you to the 57th annual, 2-day arts festival held in picturesque Fallasburg Park, located approximately 20 miles east of Grand Rapids in Lowell, MI. The event features 100 unique fine art and fine craft booths, food booths, children's craft area, craft demonstrations, and music performed on an outdoor stage. Fallasburg Park is located at 1124 Fallasburg Rd, Lowell, MI 49331. Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per car. For more information, visit LowellArts.org.

Painting with Paws is an exciting creative experience where pet owners bring their pet to the Art House to have an artist transform a print of their pet’s paw into a completed work of art. $25 pre-event registration or $30 at the event. Reserve your time slot at www.northvillearthouse.org/paintingwithpaws/ .