What’s happening around Southeast Michigan
There's no shortage of reasons to love living in Southeast Michigan, and summer makes that case better than any other time of year. From free Friday night concerts to world-class art fairs and Michigan only craft beer celebrations, the Ann Arbor and Plymouth area and the communities surrounding it come alive with events that bring neighbors together and showcase what makes this corner of the state so special. Whether you've lived here for decades or you're still getting to know the area, this summer's lineup has something worth getting out for.
What's Happening This Summer
Thunder Over Michigan Air Show (Van Buren Township) | July 17–19 | Willow Run Airport
One of the region's premier air shows returns for a historic weekend celebrating America's 250th birthday. Highlights include the Royal Air Force Red Arrows making their first North American appearance since 2019, the USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team flying in special red, white and blue paint, the USMC MV-22 Osprey, P-51 Mustangs, aircraft rides, a kids adventure zone, and pyrotechnics. A full weekend of family fun right in Southeast Michigan.
🔗 thunderovermichigan.org
Music in the Air (Plymouth) Every Friday Night All Summer | Kellogg Park, 7pm
Free concerts run for 14 summer Friday nights on the outdoor stage in Kellogg Park. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music right in the heart of downtown Plymouth. 🔗 downtownplymouth.org
Music in the Ville (Northville) Tuesdays–Saturdays All Summer | Northville Town Square
Northville's summer concert series features themed nights throughout the week. Kids' concerts on Tuesdays, dancing on Wednesdays, jazz on Thursdays, acoustic acts on Fridays, and big band performances on Saturdays. All shows are free and held on Main Street. 🔗 downtownnorthville.com
Plymouth Art in the Park (Plymouth) July 10–12 | Downtown Plymouth
Now in its 46th year, this event has grown into Michigan's second largest art fair, drawing nearly 300,000 visitors as more than 400 artists from 31 states and Canada transform downtown Plymouth into a vibrant outdoor gallery. Free admission. Fri 11am–8pm, Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–5pm. 🔗 artinthepark.com
Ann Arbor Art Fair (Ann Arbor) July 16–18 | Downtown Ann Arbor
The largest juried art fair in the nation, the Ann Arbor Art Fair spans 30 city blocks and features nearly 1,000 artists, drawing close to half a million attendees over three days. Free admission. Th–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat 10am–8pm. 🔗 theannarborartfair.com
Ann Arbor Taco Fest(Ann Arbor) | July 31–August 2 | Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road
A celebration of Mexican American cuisine with 30+ taco trucks, taco and hot pepper eating contests, and lucha libre wrestling. Fun for all ages. Fri 5pm–10pm, Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 12pm–7pm.
🔗 annarbortacofest.com