Last weekend, I celebrated National Get Outdoors Day at Greenfield Village. Get Outdoors Day offers activities for every age and comfort level, from campouts to hiking and everything in between. This day I enjoyed perfectly clear skies, a warm, shining sun and plenty of cooling shade when I needed to get out of the sun. I had never …
Oakland County Fair Opening Day is July 4th
Oakland County Fair Opening Day is July 4, 2014 Where: 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg MI 48350 When: July 4 – July 13 Cost: $10 parking fee, armbands for rides run $15-20 (less for toddlers) depending on the day – check the website for details. What: Ton’s of fun including the birthing …
Michigan ElvisFest Returns
Riverside Park, Ypsilanti, MI will be transported back in time to pay tribute to one of America’s most recognized figures –Elvis® Presley®. The 15th Anniversary of the Michigan Elvis®Fest is one of a handful of events that is sanctioned by Elvis® Presley Enterprises, Inc. The local charities that we are supporting this year are Ypsilanti …
Van Hoosen Museum Summer Programs
Little House by the Creek Day Camp $35 Per Session | $30 Museum Members Ages 7-11: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm June 26, July 17, July 31This day camp is repeated 3 times during the summer. Each session ends with campers exploring the “shimmering” creek of Bertha Van Hoosen’s childhood after a day of doing some of her favorite …
Festival of the Hills
The annual Festival of the Hills fireworks show at Borden Park takes place on June 25, 2014. This event has become a huge tradition in our community – the summer’s best “stay-cation”. ScheduleThis year’s family friendly event begins at 6:00 pm with family games and live entertainment. The star of the show is Michigan’s 2nd largest …
4 Gardening Smart Phone Apps
I am clueless when it comes to gardening and love my roses because they are very low maintenance. I do not know what to plant, when to plant, how much to water, etc, etc, etc. I love plants and gardens and long for a beautiful, lush garden that I can spend the evening summer …