Free events in Downriver, MI

Explore 250,000 square feet of industrial equipment, see what is actively moving, and discover equipment not available online. Exclusive deals are available on the floor, and lunch is provided. The showcase is open to people sourcing equipment, browsing for a project, or curious to see a large collection of machinery in action.

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Celebrate four years with a weekend of festivities, including the Grand Opening of the Pawliday Market, Christmas photos with Rachel Craft Pet Photography on Saturday, free cake for people and pups, discounts, and a cookie decorating party. More information about the cookie decorating party will be shared soon.

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Visit the center for a picture book read aloud by a park ranger, with the possibility of singing a few nursery rhymes. This free activity welcomes all ages.

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Fish & Loaves in Taylor is a Mahican District drop-off location for the 2026 Scouting for Food drive. For more information or to register, visit the Michigan Scouting website.

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Held in collaboration with the National Society for Arab and Arab American Genealogy, this free workshop supports anyone researching and preserving Palestinian American family history. Whether you have family stories and names to explore or are still identifying your family’s origins in Palestine, you can receive guided support at interactive stations focused on online archives, translation resources, immigration records, and media digitization. The workshop is designed for all research levels. Please bring a laptop. Registration is required, and seating is limited.

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Discover audio upgrade options for Harley-Davidson motorcycles in this free workshop. Learn about the latest Rockford Fosgate audio systems, hear expert insights, and get answers to your audio upgrade questions. Lunch and drinks, including wings, chips, and cookies, are provided.

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Concert of Colors Neighborhood Programs and the Arab American National Museum present the Michigan premiere of Omar Offendum’s Little Syria, a fully staged performance set in New York City’s historic Little Syria neighborhood from 1880 to 1940. Hip-hop, live Arabic instrumentation, and traditional Levantine storytelling come together to explore Arab American experiences and themes of immigration, identity, and belonging. The performance features rapper and poet Omar Offendum, Palestinian oud musician Ronnie Malley, producer Thanks Joey, Syrian soprano Lubana Al-Quntar, and Detroit-based artist Layan Srour. Admission is free, and tickets are required for all attendees.

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This free public mental health conversation series offers a supportive setting for connection, reflection, and honest dialogue. Round-table discussions explore a range of mental health topics, giving participants space to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. People are welcome to listen, speak, or simply be present.

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In honor of National Adoption Month, this free screening features Sound of Hope: The Foxtrot Story.

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Enjoy a free hour of bingo and good company. Bring friends, take a seat, and play for prizes awarded to winners each round, with plenty of chances to win and share some laughs. No cost to play.

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Enjoy a complimentary lunch and learn about the importance of funeral planning through a presentation.

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Detroit Pet People is a welcoming monthly gathering for pet owners, future pet parents, and animal lovers to ask questions, share experiences, and learn together. Each session features a new topic, community discussion, and helpful resources in a relaxed, supportive setting, facilitated by Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control. Free dog and cat food is available while supplies last. Everyone is welcome, including people who do not live in Detroit. Free spay and neuter sign-up is available to Detroit residents only. Please leave pets at home so everyone can participate comfortably.

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Enjoy an underseen Australian goop-fest screening, along with giveaways and silliness. The event encourages everyone to stay healthy over the holiday season and take their vitamins.

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Pick up free groceries through a drive-thru food distribution. Bring your Gleaners card, or complete a form with general household information while in line to receive a card and a box of food. No ID is needed. Walk-ups can be helped only at the end of the distribution.

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The Accounting Aid Society offers free tax preparation for individuals who qualify as lower income. Appointments are preferred. Walk-in clients are welcome, but immediate service is not guaranteed. The service takes place in room M-30.

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