The Metro Events Guide: Tacos, tunes and the Back-to-School JAM! this weekend
Enjoy a weekend of art, music, food, and family activities at festivals happening across metro Detroit.
Looking for something fun to do this week? Metro Detroit is packed with free festivals, family activities, and cultural events — from art fairs and workshops to live music and delicious food.
Drop-In Workshop: Doodle Art
📍Detroit Institute of Arts
🗓️ Wednesday 8/20 – Sunday 8/24
🎟️ Free with general admission
*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Many people doodle as a fun, spontaneous way to express ideas. Grab some drawing materials and see where your creativity takes you! Event time varies; check the website for details.
Novi Taco Fest
📍44275 W 12 Mile Rd d134, Novi, MI 48377
🗓️ Friday 8/22, Saturday 8/23 and Sunday 8/24
🎟️ Tickets start at $7 online. Military free with proper ID.
Get ready for a weekend of flavor and fun at the Novi Taco Fest! Enjoy authentic Mexican-American dishes, sip refreshing margaritas, and celebrate Hispanic culture with live music and entertainment all around.
Back-to-School JAM!
📍Motown Museum on Rocket Plaza
🗓️ Saturday 8/23
🎟️ Free
The Motown Museum and Enjoy Detroit are hosting a Back to School Jam with free school supplies, live performances by local artists and Lyric Project singer-songwriters, giveaways, and family fun. Supplies are limited, so come early to enjoy the music, treats, and positive vibes to kick off the school year.
SIP and Beyond: 2025 Summer Alumni Performance
📍Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
🗓️ Saturday 8/23 – Sunday 8/24
🎟️ Free with RSVP.
This weekend, celebrate the powerful work of Shakespeare in Prison at the Alumni Performance at Detroit Public Theatre. Experience stories of resilience, creativity, and community as former ensemble members share their voices on stage.
Hazel Park Art Fair
📍Green Acres Park – Hazel Park, MI
🗓️ Saturday 8/23 and Sunday 8/24
🎟️ Free
The Hazel Park Art Fair is back! Free and family-friendly in Green Acres Park with local art, live performances, tasty eats, and a craft beer tent. Don’t miss this celebration of creativity in Hazel Park!
