Things to do in Metro Detroit this summer

August Events

Habitat for Humanity Rock the Block

• August 5, 2021
• 8:30- 3:00 PM
• Pontiac, MI 

ARise Detroit 15th Annual Neighborhoods Day

• August 7, 2021
• Registration Link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=glr8cxbab&oeidk=a07ehpp9zehced79311
• Neighborhoods Day is a volunteer-based event where registered groups can clean up in communities around the city of Detroit.

MI SB Fam Burgers and Bikes With Fusion Medical

• August 8, 2021
• 11:00 AM
• https://misbfam.com/events
• The Michigan SB Fam is hosting a fun event for families. They will also have the opportunity for people with Spina Bifida to ride a selection of adaptive bikes with the help of Fusion Medical.

Arts and Scraps Reconnect and reuse days

• Saturday, August 14th,2021
• 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM
• https://www.facebook.com/
• A fun outdoor event that promotes sustainability with STEM-related activities using recycled materials. Food vendors and stores will also be available.

38th Annual African World Festival

• August 20-22, 2021
• Charles H. Wright Museum
• https://www.thewright.org/events/african-world-festival
• A fun weekend at the Charles H. Wright Museum with food, music, fashion, and workshops.

2021 Cass Golf Scramble*

• August 23, 2021
• https://casscommunity.org/golf/
• A golf charity event to raise proceeds for the Cass Community Social Services.

Michigan Humane Mutt March Weekend

• August 27-29, 2021
• https://www.michiganhumane.org/2021-michigan-humane-mutt-march/
• A weekend of fun events and fundraising activities where proceeds go to the Michigan Humane. A scavenger hunt with a grand prize of $1,500 will also occur.

Focus Hope: Kick 4 Hope

• August 28, 2021
• 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
• https://focushope.edu/fh-calendar/kick-4-hope-2021/
• A group kickball tournament to raise proceeds for Focus Hope. Teams can include between 10-14 members.

September

Arts and Scraps Reconnect and reuse days

• September 11, 2021
• 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM
• https://www.facebook.com/events
• A fun outdoor event that promotes sustainability with STEM-related activities using recycled materials.
• Food vendors and stores will also be available.

Michigan Parkinson Foundation Lansing Parkinson Walk

• September 18, 2021
• MSU Campus
• Registration at 9:00
• Walk begins at 10:30
• https://parkinsonsmi.akaraisin.com/ui/lansing2021

Mercy Education Side-by-Side Golf Outing

• September 21, 2021
• Fox Hills - Golden Fox Course Plymouth, MI
• Starts at 8:00 AM
• Registration: https://www.mercyed.net/golf
• Promoting the 30th anniversary of the Mercy Education Project with a golf outing.

Michigan Parkinson Foundation Grand Rapids Parkinson Walk

• September 25, 2021
• Grand Valley State University
• Registration at 9:00
• The walk begins at 10:30
• https://parkinsonsmi.akaraisin.com/ui/grandrapids2021

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit Mutt Strut

• September 25, 2021
• Ford Field Park, Dearborn, MI
• 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
• https://www.metrodetroitanimals.org/event/mutt-strut-2021/
• A walk and activity-based event where proceeds go to the Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit.

Lighthouse A Night of Inspiration with Your Generation

• September 30, 2021
• Royal Oak Farmers Market
• 6:00- 10:00 PM
• https://my.lighthousemi.org/ANightofInspiration/Static/Event-Info
• Lighthouse is hosting a concert with performances by Your Generation in Concert, a talented group that performs different songs from various generations.
• Proceeds will go towards supporting Lighthouse’s housing and food programs.

St. Jude Walk/Run

• September 25,2021
• AAM World Headquarters
• https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?fr_id=132475&pg=entry

October Events

2021 Komen Race for the Cure Detroit

• October 2, 2021
• 7:45 AM- 10:00 AM
• https://secure.info-komen.org/site/

Making Strides of Detroit

• October 9, 2021
• 10:00 AM
• Hart Plaza
• https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=100950
• An annual walk hosted by the American Cancer Society. Proceeds help to fight cancer.

Eleventh Annual Men’s Health Event

• October 9, 2021
• Ford Field
• https://www.miumenshealthfoundation.org/mens-health-event
• The Men’s Health Foundation annual event promotes and teaches health in men.

All About Animals Spay-tacular Party

• Friday, October 22, 2021
• 6:00 PM- 12:00 AM
• https://allaboutanimalsrescue.org/spay-tacular-party-2021/
• A fun event that includes costumes, music, and auctions to benefit animals.

November

Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan 11th Annual Comedy Night Presented By PNC Bank

• November 4, 2021
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle (Royal Oak, MI)
• Comedian Rocky LaPorte
• https://www.furniture-bank.org/events/comedy-night/
• A comedy show with dinner, auctions, and raffles.
• Proceeds go to the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan