Metro Events Guide: African World Festival, historic baseball and more
Festivals and family friendly activities planned across metro Detroit this weekend.
African World Festival
Whether your looking to experience culture and cuisine from around the world, turn back the clock with an immersive historical activity, or just enjoy the outdoors – this week’s Metro Events Guide has you covered.
Upcoming events (July 9-12)
Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation
Henry Ford Museum
ย July 9- July 26
Free
The Freedom Plane National Tour gives visitors the opportunity to view original documents that played a key role in the founding of America. The Henry Ford is one of eight institutions in the country hosting the traveling exhibit in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The exhibit is free and museum admission is not required.ย
Historic Base Ball
Greenfield Village – Walnut Grove
July 11 | 1:30 p.m.
$39
Turn back the clock and experience the origins of America’s pastime from a time when the rules were different and the game was known as “base ball.” Cheer on the action as players take the field with uniforms, equipment and rules from 1867.
Movie Nights in the D – Cars
Campus Martius Park
July 10 | 6 p.m.
Free
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy Cars on the big screen at Campus Martius Park.ย Arrive early by 6pm for activities and a chance to win prizes before the movie begins at 7pm. This event is free and is part of an ongoing summer movie seriesย at Campus Martius Park.
Detroit Kite Festival
Belle Isle State Park
July 10 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free (with paid entry to the island)
The Detroit Kite Festival returns to Belle Isle State Park for its eighth year. Attend for a day of kite flying, kite making, bubble therapy, food and drinks available for purchase on-site and more. This event is free after paying for entry to the island.
African World Festival
Hart Plaza
July 10-12
$17.85
Each year, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates African Diaspora culture with three days of music, food and more. At the event guests can enjoy over 100 food and retail vendors from around the world, all in a family-friendly environment.
