Happy weekend, metro Detroit! In today’s happening-today edition: Waterfront venue reopening, a $3.5 million fire training building, and America 250 freebies + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Fresh start on the water: Macomb County’s popular waterfront event venue reopened Friday after a devastating fire shut it for months, canceling around 65 events. A grand reopening celebrated new paint, flooring, and lighting -- read the full reopening story.
Opportunity to serve veterans: Macomb County is accepting applications for a four-year seat on its Veterans Affairs Commission, open to those who served on active duty, which oversees Veterans' Services and supports local veterans -- see how to apply.
Upgraded training facility: Macomb Community College opened a $3.5 million fire apparatus building in Clinton Township on June 18, replacing a one-car garage to modernize gear, add bathrooms, and speed firefighter training -- see the training upgrade.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Prime night out: If your week needs a little celebration energy, Eddie Merlot's delivers prime-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and a legit wine list in plush vibes. Slide in for a grown-up date or a treat-yourself Tuesday, then let dessert talk you into staying a bit longer.
Up north vibes, right here: Skip the long drive and sneak a mini reset at Hawk Woods Park and Campground. Groomed trails and marsh boardwalks wind through quiet woods, and those simple camping cabins make it feel like a weekend away even if you’re back home before dinner.
Year-round fairways, inside: Skip the soggy range and dial in your game at Whole Golf, a local indoor setup with Foresight launch monitors, PGA coaching, and programs for adults and juniors. Tucked inside Bloomfield Tennis & Fitness, it’s a zero-wind, all-reps upgrade for anyone chasing sharper contact this week.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌲 Tree Farm Trailday @ Lakeshore Park Novi | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Grab your gloves and head to Lakeshore Park for a trail tune-up. We’ll refresh the kid-friendly Sapling Loop, sculpt Lost Loop, tame mud, add rock features, mow, trim, and show the Crater love, because ruts are not character. Tools, lunch, and refreshments included.
🎪 8th Farmington Area Festival @ Nardin Park United Methodist Church (Farmington Hills) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Farmington’s favorite hometown hangout is back for its 8th round, with activities, vendors, and plenty of neighborly banter. Think strolling, browsing, and finding that thing you didn’t know you needed, followed by a bench, a cold drink, and prime people-watching.
🖌 Pour & Paint Workshop @ AR Workshop Rochester (Rochester Hills) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Consider this your creative reset, with candles, watercolor, and none of the Pinterest panic. At AR Workshop, you pick the scents, pour the candles, then paint the labels. Beginner-friendly, gift-worthy, and it makes your house smell like you have your life together.
🎆 The 15th Annual Walled Lake Civic Fund Fireworks Show @ Mercer Beach | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Grab your lawn chair and claim a lakeside spot for Walled Lake’s fireworks, with live music, food trucks, and a social district stroll we pretend is exercise. Waterfront fun for kids, neighbor catch-ups for adults, and booms that remind you why the dog hates summer.
👨 Father's Day Sale @ Royal Oak Farmers Market | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 AM – Royal Oak Farmers Market is celebrating Father’s Day with 20% off and a free gift with purchase at Rock Your World Crystal, because dad deserves something older than his jokes. Fossils, minerals, raw rocks, jewelry, and more at the east doors, freebie available with registration.
⛳ Father’s Day Mini-Golf Weekend @ Cranbrook Art Museum (Bloomfield Hills) | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Swap the tie for a putter and take Dad to Cranbrook Art Museum’s art-inspired mini-golf this Father’s Day weekend, a playful tour of the historic campus that even counts as culture. Expect friendly trash talk, museum-quality scenery, and the inevitable "I taught you that" speech.
❤ 1st Annual Troy Community Love Family Event @ Boys & Girls Club of Troy | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Swing by for a Troy hang where donations to local non-profits score raffle tickets, prizes, and a shot at a signed Pistons basketball. First 300 snag swag bags. Expect Bleu, Troy FD’s retriever, and HotRod Cheri’s riding skills, and you must be present to win. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The North of Detroit report Weather forecastToday — High: 76°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 47%
A chance of rain showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West northwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 76°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 14%
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