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The Michigan Firehouse Museum is located adjacent to Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. The Firehouse Museum has a nice collection of historic fire trucks and a replica firehouse. The museum is perfect for preschoolers who love fire trucks (be prepared, there is no climbing on the trucks). My daughter and her friend had a blast when I took
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The University of Michigan Museum of Art offers permanent and rotating displays of art. Come wander through their galleries or explore the large sculpture installations outside the museum.
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The Saline Fair is an annual event that brings together agricultural displays, activities and a carnival. Beyond the rides, take a walk through the barns to see the animals from baby birds to large cows. Check out the buildings for collections. Check out some of the grandstand shows like tractor pulls, Ag Olympics, auto cross
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Celebrate with the Hamburg Fun Fest. Head for the carnival rides, but stick around for some of their other activities. 2026 is their 20th year! This year the event is Wednesday-Saturday (no Sunday) Buy your carnival wristbands now! On sale until Tuesday, June 16, Saturday they will be attempting to break the world record of
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Head to the Chelsea Community Fair for a fun time at the carnival rides or visiting the animal exhibition barns. The 2026 schedule is not out yet beyond the dates, but we will update closer to the fair.
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Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is holding their 41st annual event in 2026. The event features hot air balloons that you can see on the ground, as they fly in, or during the Balloon Glow on Saturday night. The Festival also includes a full carnival, market place shopping, and live entertainment. Plus fireworks on Friday night. Thursday
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Canton LibertyFest is a 3 day carnival. 2026 is the 33rd Canton LibertyFest. For 2026, fireworks will no longer be part of the festival. They have also moved the start time of the festival earlier and close the festival earlier each night. The first 2 hours of the carnival each day (10a-noon) are Sensory Sensitive!
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The Milan Fair is one of the first Washtenaw County fairs each year an offers a full fair experience. Opening day Thursday includes a parade at 6p. Friday’s fair day concludes with fireworks over the lake. Pull up a blanket or chairs on Wabash St for a great view. Saturday starts with a magic show
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The Dexter Farmers Market returns for their 20th season in 2026!. Stop by for fresh fruits & vegetables, then enjoy the surrounding area. The Saturday Market opens May-October. The Dexter Farmers Market is right next to the Dexter District Library and up the stairs from Mill Creek North Playground. Or, wander down the block to
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White Lotus Farms offers two Farmers Markets a week. Shop the fresh grown produce, but also their bakery, creamery, and take home meals. They also feature products from other local farms and businesses.
For 2022, they added a new pavilion to provide shelter from the sun and rain while shopping at the market.
While at the Farmers Market, make time to visit their animals including baby goats.
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