Hibernation mode is over! We’re ready to enjoy spring and get ready for summer! Here are the top things to do in May.
A Day Out With Thomas
All aboard! Thomas and friends will be at Greenfield Village for the first three weekends in May. Take a ride on Thomas the train, play games throughout the Village and enjoy a Railroaders Breakfast with Sir Topham Hatt™.
If Thomas isn’t in the budget, enjoy complimentary mini train rides with Great Lake Steamers at a local playground near you!
Festivals & Fairs
- Water Circus @ Briarwood Mall (Ann Arbor): May 16th – 18th
- Founders Day Highland Township: May 17th
- Farm Fest @ Maybury Farm: May 17th
- Oak In The Hills (Rochester Hills): May 17th
- Art & Flower Fair (Lake Orion): May 17 & 18
- Livonia Rotary Carnival: May 19th – June 8th
- Madison Family Spring Carnival: May 23rd – 26th
- Balloons Over Bavarian Inn: May 23rd – 26th
- Hazel Park Homecoming Festival: May 23rd – 26th
- Milan Fair: May 29th – 31st (Fireworks)
- Highland Spring Fling: May 29th – June 1st
- Birmingham Village Fair: May 29th – June 1st
- Centerline Independence Festival: May 30th – June 1st
- Grosse Ile Islandfest: May 30th – June 1st
- Bark On Biddle (Wyandotte): May 30th – June 1st
- Water Lantern Festival (Ann Arbor): May 31st
Farmers Market Openings
The sun is out, trees are in bloom and local farmers markets are opening for the season! Don’t miss Birmingham Farmers Market Opening Day on May 4th or Eastern Market’s Flower Day on May 18th.
Find opening days for market’s near you – Guide to Metro Detroit Farmers Market 2025
Grand Rapids Lantern Festival
The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo is spectacular. There are hundreds of illuminated object and displays throughout the entire zoo and It’s most magical when it’s dark and with longer days, the earlier you make it out the earlier in the evening you’ll be able to enjoy it. It only runs thru June 16th and an easy 2 hour drive down 96. We highly recommend you check it out.
More fun special events:
- DeBuck’s Tulip Festival (Belleville)
- Motor City Comic Con (Novi)
- Big Bounce America @ Steffens Park (Fraser)
- Detroit Grand Prix
New Dragon Forest @ The Detroit Zoo!
Dragons, faeries and wyverns — oh my! Get ready for an enchanting summer adventure at the Detroit Zoo. Wander through a winding, 3-acre trail filled with fantastical sculptures, including animatronics, of dragons and mythical creatures starting May 24th. A total experience ticket upgrade will be available for this exhibit, train, carousel and 4D movie!
Memorial Day Parades
Spend time during the holiday weekend to honor the memory of those who served our country at a Memorial Day Parade:
- Trenton – Saturday, May 24th
- Dearborn – Monday, May 26th
- Belleville – Monday, May 26th
- Northville – Monday, May 26th
- Sterling Heights – Monday, May 26th
- Hartland – Monday, May 26th
Drive into May with a new Ford. If you need to upgrade to accomodate another car seat or more sports equipment, Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers have what you need, find a location near you.
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