Free things to do this weekend in the Ann Arbor / Detroit Metro area

Ann Arbor / Detroit Metro's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026

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City of Oak Park Independence Day Parade Festivities - City of Oak Park - 14000 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237, United States, Friday, July 3, 2026, 9:00AM

Rhythms in Riley Park - City of Farmington - Riley Park, Grand River Avenue, Farmington, MI, USA, Friday, July 3, 2026, 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Free Cake Pop or S'mores Pop Day - MilkShake Factory - MilkShake Factory Ann Arbor, 326 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, United States, Friday, July 3, 2026, 12:00PM - 4:00PM

The Village of Rochester Hills Summer Concert Series - The Village of Rochester Hills - The Village Of Rochester Hills, North Adams Road, Rochester Hills, MI, USA, Friday, July 3, 2026, 5:00PM - 8:00PM

Canton Farmers Market - Canton Farmers Market - Canton Farmers Market, Ridge Road North, Canton, MI 48187, United States, Sunday, July 5, 2026, 9:00AM - 1:00PM

2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks - National Park Service - National Park Service, 1849 C St NW, Washington D.C., DC 20240, United States, Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, See website for details.