13 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Weekend event guide for June 30-July 2

DETROIT – Looking for something to do this weekend in Metro Detroit?

Check out our Metro Detroit weekend guide below.

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ALSO SEE: 2017 fireworks shows throughout Metro Detroit and southeastern Michigan

Friday, June 30:

Electric Forest 2017 (Second Weekend) in Rothbury, Michigan. (29-2)

Michigan Rib Fest 2017 (30-2 in Royal Oak): There will be plenty to see, do and hear – multiple stages of music, a kid zone, BBQ and other foods galore – providing entertainment, food and beverages for all ages!

Corktown STRUT 2017: Corktown STRUT 2017! Detroit’s Music, Art and Food Festival - June 26-July 3.

Detroit Hustles Harder 10-Year Anniversary: Detroit Hustles Harder 10-Year Anniversary at Marble Bar.

The Secret Life of Pets at New Center Park: Movies begin at dark. Doors at 8:00pm. Movies at 9:00pm or later.

Mike Bonner's Uptown Friday Night at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle

Saturday, July 1:

Stars & Stripes Festival (Novi): The 11th Annual Stars & Stripes Festival features Live Music, a huge Carnival Midway, Arts & Crafts Village, Novelty Vendors, Great Food, and Attractions such as a BMX Stunt Show, Monster Truck Rides, and a Car Crush Demolition Demonstration.

Asteroid Day at Cranbrook: Cranbrook Institute of Science is hosting a series of activities, displays and lectures in observance of Asteroid Day, a global movement established to heighten awareness of the potential threat to humanity posed by asteroid impacts.

Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton at Freedom Hill: Get tickets for Steve Miller Band & Peter Frampton concert in Sterling Heights, 1 Jul 2017.

Bat Zone Grand Opening (Pontiac): After 15 wonderful years here at the Cranbrook Institute for Science (CIS), the Organization for Bat Conservation is preparing to expand to a larger headquarters in Pontiac! CIS has been an invaluable partner and ally over the years, and has been tremendously supportive of our mission to save bats and educate young audiences across the nation. 

Eastern Market Bike Tour: Riders will head out from the RiverWalk to the can’t-be-missed Dequindre Cut. Our Saturday visit to Eastern Market will include information on the area’s history and current development plans.

Sunday, July 2:

Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie at Fox Theatre: Longtime members of Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie have joined together to record their first-ever album as a duo. 

Cars Under the Stars Fireworks Show (Pontiac): On Sunday July 2nd, M1 Concourse will be hosting an evening car show and fireworks display called Cars under the Stars.


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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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