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**Updated May 05, 2026
Memorial Day Weekend Metro Detroit always feels like the unofficial start of summer, but 2026 is on another level. Movement Festival is celebrating its twentieth anniversary at Hart Plaza, the Detroit Zoo is opening a seven-acre interactive trail experience that's been in development for almost two decades, Kid Cudi is bringing M.I.A. and Big Boi to Pine Knob, and somewhere between Royal Oak and Howell there's a parade, a carnival, or a beach opening with your name on it.
This is the guide to spending May 23 through May 25 right. Everything is organized by county so you can plan around where you actually live (or where you're driving to). Some events run the full weekend, some are one-day affairs, and a few of the Memorial Day morning parades require an early alarm. All of it has been verified directly from the venues for 2026.
Memorial Day weekend events in Metro Detroit Michigan have always pulled together a mix of solemn remembrance, big festivals, and small-town energy. That hasn't changed. What has changed is the sheer volume of new openings hitting all at once, which we'll get to.
Memorial Day Weekend Metro Detroit 2026 is anchored by Movement Festival's twentieth anniversary at Hart Plaza, the grand opening of Detroit Zoo's Erb Discovery Trails, Kid Cudi at Pine Knob, Canterbury Village Medieval Faire, the Kensington Art Fair, the Novi BBQ Fest, and dozens of Memorial Day parades across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties.
Wayne County
Oakland County
Macomb County
Washtenaw County
Livingston County
Memorial Day Weekend Practical Tips
When Does Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Start in Metro Detroit?
Memorial Day Weekend 2026 officially runs Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25, with Memorial Day itself falling on Monday, May 25. Most parades step off Monday morning, while festivals like Movement and the Kensington Art Fair run all three days. Several venues, including the Detroit Zoo on Woodward and the new WhoaZone in Orion Township, schedule their grand openings for Saturday morning to kick off the long weekend.
What's Happening in Detroit and Wayne County?
Detroit owns Memorial Day Weekend. Always has. The combination of Hart Plaza on the riverfront, Comerica Park, the QLINE corridor running up Woodward, and the Detroit Zoo just minutes north on 10 Mile makes downtown the gravitational center of the entire weekend.
Movement Electronic Music Festival, Facebook
Movement Music Festival: 20th Anniversary
Date: May 23-25, 2026
Hart Plaza, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226
Ticket: Gen ad start at $377 | single-day passes start at $217 | VIP passes start at $522
Website: Movement Music Festival
Movement turns twenty in 2026, and that alone is reason enough to be at Hart Plaza. Detroit invented techno (this is not marketing, this is history) and Movement is the annual homecoming for that legacy. Saturday and Sunday run 2 PM to midnight. Monday closes things out 2 PM to 11 PM. Three-day general admission passes start at $377, single-day passes start at $217, and VIP passes start at $522.
The 2026 lineup features over 115 acts across six stages. Headliners include Carl Cox, Dom Dolla, Sara Landry, Richie Hawtin, Barry Can't Swim, Green Velvet, and Nia Archives. Detroit's own are all over the bill: Carl Craig, Kevin Saunderson and Dantiez performing as E-Dancer, DJ Minx, DJ Godfather, Stacey Pullen, and Kyle Hall back-to-back with Byron the Aquarius. The closing sets on Monday night, as the sun drops over the river, are something you carry with you.
Tip for first-timers: Hart Plaza sits just off Jefferson Avenue between the Renaissance Center and Cobo Hall, the People Mover stops at Renaissance Center and Millender Center are both walkable, parking downtown is limited, and free water refill stations are inside the gates.
Detroit Zoo: Erb Discovery Trails Grand Opening (NEW for 2026)
Date: May 23, 2026
Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Ticket: $14-$24 for ages 13-64 and $12-$21 for seniors/children
Website: Detroit Zoo
This is the headline new attraction of the entire summer in Royal Oak, and it opens Saturday, May 23. The Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails sits on the south side of the Zoo just off Woodward and 10 Mile, a seven-acre immersive experience that's been in development for nearly twenty years. Goats you can brush. Stingrays you can touch (and feed, with a separate ticket). A canopy trail with bridges and swaying walkways. Burrowing owls, bush dogs, prairie dogs, alpacas, miniature donkeys, giant anteaters, and bamboo sharks. There's also a Wild Explorer VR experience and an interactive Draw Alive digital coloring station.
General access to the trails is included with regular Zoo admission. Stingray Cove access and the VR experience cost extra. Opening weekend, the Zoo is extending hours until 8 PM.
Dinosauria at the Detroit Zoo
Date: May 23 - Sep 7, 2026
Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Ticket: tickets are $6 per guest
Website: Dinosauria at the Detroit Zoo
Returning May 23 through September 7, 2026 with a fully refreshed trail layout, new species, and a 16-foot climbable Parasaurolophus in Royal Oak. The new additions include the Omeisaurus (50 feet long, 25 feet high), the sharp-horned Carnotaurus, and the flying Tupandactylus. Tickets are $6 plus Zoo admission.
Kid Cudi: The Rebel Ragers Tour at Pine Knob
Date: May 23, 2026
Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348
Ticket: $30-$198+
Website: Kid Cudi: The Rebel Ragers Tour at Pine Knob
Saturday, May 23. Kid Cudi headlining with M.I.A., Big Boi from Outkast, and A-Trak on the decks in Clarkston. Pine Knob sits just off I-75 at exit 89 in northern Oakland County, and an outdoor amphitheater under a Saturday sky is exactly the right setting for this kind of bill. Cudi has been a genre-defining artist since Man on the Moon, and the supporting acts make this feel more like a one-night festival than a single concert.
8th Annual Detroit Diaspora Day Fest
Date: May 24, 2026
The Norwood, 6531 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
Ticket: $25-$60
Website: 8th Annual Detroit Diaspora Day Fest
Sunday, May 24, noon to midnight. The Norwood sits in New Center on Woodward, walkable to the QLINE Grand Boulevard stop. Twelve hours of house, soul, jazz, and global beats with a vibrant Diaspora Marketplace, food trucks, and a multi-stage music lineup in Detroit. Tickets start around $25.
14th Annual DRUNKBRUNCH
Date: May 24, 2026
MIX Bricktown and Sandbox Outdoor Lounge, Detroit
Ticket: $35 for entry + brunch only and $60 with bottomless drinks
Website: 14th Annual DRUNKBRUNCH
Sunday, May 24, 10 AM to 4 PM. Located in the historic Bricktown district just off Beaubien in Detroit, between Greektown and the riverfront. Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys, a brunch spread that includes shrimp and grits, fried chicken wings, and waffles, and a DJ lineup running indoor and outdoor. $35 for entry + brunch only and $60 with bottomless drinks. Twenty-one and up.
Plymouth Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Date: May 25, 2026
Downtown Plymouth, MI 48170
Ticket: Free
Website: Plymouth Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 25 at 9:00 AM. The parade steps off at the corner of Wing and Main and ends at Veterans Park (Church and Main) for a memorial ceremony with the laying of wreaths and the playing of Taps. Plymouth's downtown sits just off M-14, walkable to Kellogg Park, and is one of the most well-attended community parades in Wayne County.
Livonia AM Rotary Carnival
Date: May 21-31, 2026
Former Sears Parking Lot, 29500 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152
Ticket: Free
Website: Livonia AM Rotary Carnival
The annual carnival in Livonia runs through the full weekend at Seven Mile and Middlebelt, just off I-275. Free entry, ride wristbands run around $35. Easy stop for west-side families.
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What's Happening in Oakland County?
Oakland County brings the parades, the carnivals, the splash pads, and Pine Knob. This is where the family-friendly density is highest, with most events clustered along the Woodward corridor between 8 Mile and Big Beaver, or off I-75 north through Auburn Hills and Clarkston.
Kensington Metropark Art Fair, Facebook
Kensington Art Fair
Date: May 23-25, 2026
Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford, Michigan 48380
Ticket: Free to attend
Website: Kensington Art Fair
May 23-25. Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday 10 AM to 4 PM. Located off I-96 at exit 151, the fair brings juried artists from across the country, live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and food trucks. Free admission, but a Metroparks vehicle pass is required to enter the park.
Novi BBQ Fest
Date: May 22-25, 2026
Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44175 W. Twelve Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377
Ticket: DOOR: $10 each, PRESALE: $7 each
Website: Novi BBQ Fest
May 22-25. Friday 5 to 10 PM, Saturday and Sunday noon to 10 PM, Monday noon to 8 PM. Just off I-96 and Novi Road, walkable to the Twelve Oaks Mall area. Tickets are $7 presale or $10 at the door. Free for kids under 10, military, police, and fire. If barbecue is your love language, this is the call.
Canterbury Village Medieval Faire
Date: May 23-25, May 30-31, and June 6-7, 2026
Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Ct, Lake Orion, MI 48360
Ticket: Kids $6.99 | Adult $15.99
Website: Canterbury Village Medieval Faire
May 23-25 (plus May 30-31 and June 6-7). Daily 10 AM to 7 PM. Castle turrets, jousting, jesters, fire breathers, archery, blacksmith demonstrations, a Michigan Viking Alliance encampment, and food and mead in Lake Orion. Canterbury Village is just off Joslyn Road, minutes from M-24 and I-75. Early bird tickets start at $15.99 for adults and $6.99 for kids before May 18. Family-friendly, costumes encouraged.
Hazel Park Memorial Weekend Festival
Date: May 22-25, 2026
Green Acres Park, 75 W Woodward Heights Boulevard, Hazel Park, MI 48030
Ticket: Daily armband vouchers for only $18 | Mega band vouchers are available for $70
Website: Hazel Park Memorial Weekend Festival
May 22-25. Carnival rides, live entertainment, beer tent, food, and small-town community energy in Hazel Park. Green Acres sits just off John R Road, minutes from I-75 and the Royal Oak border. One of the longest-running suburban festivals in the county.
Madison Family Spring Carnival
Date: May 22-25, 2026
Madison Heights High School, 915 E 11 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Ticket: wristbands for approximately $32.75 to $35
Website: Madison Family Spring Carnival
May 22-25. Free entry, ride wristbands around $35. Located at 11 Mile and John R, just east of I-75. A staple Memorial Day weekend tradition for families on the east side of Oakland County.
Cranbrook On The Green Mini Golf
Date: May 2 - Sep 27, 2026
Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Ticket: $15 for adults and $8 for kids under 12
Website: Cranbrook On The Green Mini Golf
Open through Memorial Day weekend (and running May 2 through September 27). $15 adults, $10 ArtMembers and Detroit residents, $8 kids under 12. Cranbrook sits just off Woodward at Lone Pine Road, minutes from downtown Birmingham. Each hole is designed by an artist, and it's one of the most uniquely Metro Detroit afternoons you can have.
Splash Pad and Beach Openings
A wave of Oakland County splash pads and beaches fire up over the weekend:
- Lily Pad Springs Splash Pad, West Bloomfield. Opens Friday, May 22 at 11 AM. Located off Farmington Road just south of Maple, $4 residents, $7 non-residents.
- Heritage Park Splash Pad, Farmington Hills. Opens Friday, May 22 at 10 AM. Free, located off Farmington Road north of 10 Mile.
- Spencer Park Beach, Rochester Hills. Opens Saturday, May 23 (swimming starts 11 AM). Located off John R Road north of Hamlin, $8 residents, $15 non-residents weekend rates.
- Renee Przybylski Spray Park at Clintonwood Park, Clarkston. Opens Saturday, May 23 at 10 AM. Just off Clarkston Road near Sashabaw.
- WhoaZone Bald Mountain (NEW LOCATION). Opens Saturday, May 23 at 11 AM at Bald Mountain Recreation Area, 3361 S Lapeer Road, Orion Township. Off M-24 just south of Clarkston Road. The Holly location is closed for 2026 due to Heron Lake dam repairs. Single splash sessions start around $20.
- Splash N' Blast at Kensington Metropark, Milford. Opens Saturday, May 23 at 11 AM. Off I-96 at exit 151. Two 250-foot waterslides plus splash pad.
- Deer Lake Beach, Clarkston. Opens Saturday, May 23, 11 AM to 7 PM. Off White Lake Road minutes from I-75. $5 daily.
Beverly Hills Memorial Day Parade and Carnival
Date: May 25, 2026
Groves High School, 20500 W 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48073
Ticket: Free
Website: Beverly Hills Memorial Day Parade and Carnival
Monday, May 25 at 11 AM. The parade starts at Groves High School near Evergreen Road in Beverly Hills, travels north to Beverly Park, and ends with a ceremony at 1 PM. Carnival from noon to 2 PM. Free.
Great Lakes National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
Date: May 24, 2026
4200 Belford Road, Holly, MI 48442
Ticket: Free | Registration Required
Website: Great Lakes National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
Sunday, May 24 at 1:00 PM. Located off Dixie Highway at the Holly exit on US-23. The most significant Memorial Day ceremony in the region, drawing several thousand veterans, families, and members of the public to honor those interred at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Free and open to all.
Memorial Day Parades Metro Detroit Drivers Should Know in Oakland County
The county runs parades back-to-back across Monday morning, May 25:
- Royal Oak: 9 AM, Main Street at Lincoln, north to Second Street
- South Lyon: 9 AM, Bartlett Elementary, down 10 Mile through downtown to South Lyon Cemetery
- Birmingham: 10 AM service at Shain Park (Old Woodward and Maple area)
- Farmington: 10 AM, Grand River and Orchard Lake Road, ends at Memorial Park
- Ferndale: 10 AM, Livernois at Maplehurst, ends at Veteran's Memorial Mall at 11 AM
- Hazel Park: 10 AM sharp, Hazel Park Jr High School to Green Acres Park
- Holly: 10 AM, downtown Holly to Lakeside Cemetery
- Northville: 10 AM, Main Street to Cady Street, ceremony at Rural Hill Cemetery at 11 AM
- Novi: 10 AM, Meadow Brook Commons to Novi Civic Center off Ten Mile and Meadowbrook
- Troy: 10 AM ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza, Troy City Hall on Big Beaver
- Waterford: 10 AM, Dixie Highway and Sashabaw to Williams Lake Road
- Berkley: 11 AM ceremony at City Hall Gazebo on Coolidge, noon at American Legion
- Milford: 11 AM, American Legion Post 216 down Main Street
- Sylvan Lake: 11 AM parade, noon ceremony at Memorial Park
- Franklin: 11 AM ceremony at Franklin Cemetery on Scenic Drive
- Walled Lake: 11 AM, 850 Ladd Road to 1499 E West Maple Road
- Highland Township: Three brief ceremonies at 8 AM, 8:45 AM, and 9:30 AM
- Lake Orion: 9 AM ceremony at Eastlawn Cemetery, 10 AM at Children's Park, 11 AM parade from Blanche Sims Elementary
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What's Happening in Macomb County?
Macomb County keeps Memorial Day Weekend simple and family-focused, with USPBL baseball at the Utica ballpark and nature programming along the Lake St. Clair shoreline.
USPBL Baseball at UWM Field
Date: May 22-23, 2026
7171 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317
Ticket: $22.66 - $38.11
Website: USPBL Baseball at UWM Field
The independent league formerly known as Jimmy John's Field rebranded to UWM Field in January 2026. The ballpark sits off Auburn Road just east of M-53 and Hall Road, minutes from the Stony Creek Metropark. Memorial Day weekend home games run Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. Tickets start at $6, and veterans get free tickets through the Fifth Third Bank Box Office.
Wild Michigan at Lake St. Clair Metropark
Date: May 24, 2026
Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center, 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI 48045
Ticket: $5 per child adult
Website: Wild Michigan at Lake St. Clair Metropark
Sunday, May 24 from 1 to 2:30 PM. Located off Metro Parkway just south of Jefferson on the Lake St. Clair shoreline, minutes from I-94 at exit 236. A monthly nature program for ages 5 and up that focuses on Michigan animals, plants, and ecosystems. $5 per child and $5 per adult, with a Metroparks vehicle pass required.
What's Happening in Washtenaw County?
Washtenaw County's Memorial Day Weekend leans heavily on Ypsilanti and Dexter, with the Pops in the Park concert and one of the more meaningful small-town parades in the region.
Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra, Facebook
Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra Pops in the Park
Date: May 23, 2026
Riverside Park, 5 E Cross Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Ticket: Free
Website: Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra Pops in the Park
Saturday, May 23 at 2:00 PM. Riverside Park sits along the Huron River in Depot Town, walkable to downtown Ypsi and just off I-94 at exit 183. The YSO's annual season finale: an all-ages outdoor concert of popular, patriotic, and family-friendly music conducted by Adam Riccinto. Free, donations accepted. Bring a chair or a blanket. Rain date is May 24.
Dexter Memorial Day Parade (250th Anniversary of the United States)
Date: May 25, 2026
Downtown Dexter, MI 48130
Ticket: Free to public
Website: Dexter Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25 at 10:00 AM. The 2026 parade celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States. Due to construction on Main Street, the route changed this year. The procession travels down Dexter-Ann Arbor Road toward Monument Park, then turns onto Baker Road. Dexter sits just off I-94 west of Ann Arbor, minutes from the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. A ceremony at Monument Park follows at 11 AM. Free, hosted by the Rotary Club of Dexter.
What's Happening in Livingston County?
The Brighton-Howell area runs some of the most heartfelt small-town Memorial Day events in the region, anchored along the I-96 and US-23 corridors.
Brighton Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Date: May 25, 2026
Brighton High School to Mill Pond, 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Ticket: Free to attend
Website: Brighton Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 25 at 10:00 AM. The parade starts at the Brighton High School parking lot off 7th Street and runs east on Main Street to the Mill Pond. After the parade, a ceremony at the AMP and a wreath-laying at the Brighton Veterans Memorial. Brighton's downtown sits just off I-96 at exit 145 and has been transforming over the last several years.
Howell Memorial Day Parade
Date: May 25, 2026
Howell Carnegie District Library, downtown Howell
Ticket: Free
Website: Howell Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25 at 10:00 AM. The parade steps off at the Howell Carnegie District Library on Grand River and travels east, with stops at the library memorial and the historic Livingston County Courthouse, ending at Lakeview Cemetery. Howell sits at the intersection of I-96 and D-19. Co-sponsored by the City of Howell and American Legion Post 141.
Milford Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies
Date: May 25, 2026
American Legion Post 216, 510 W Commerce Road, Milford, MI 48381
Ticket: Free
Website: Milford Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies
Monday, May 25 at 11:00 AM. Military vehicles on display starting at 9:30 AM along Main Street. The procession begins at the American Legion Post 216, runs east on Commerce Road, then south on Main Street to Huron Street. Milford's downtown is just off M-59. Brief ceremony at the American Legion following the parade.
Pinckney Memorial Day in the Park and Parade
Date: May 25, 2026
Unity Park, S Howell St, Pinckney, MI 48169
Ticket: Free
Website: Pinckney Memorial Day in the Park and Parade
Monday, May 25. Festivities begin 11 AM at Unity Park with food, face painting, inflatables, and bounce houses. The parade kicks off at 1 PM with veterans, color guards, and classic cars, ending with a ceremony in the Pinckney Town Square that includes a rifle salute and the playing of Taps. Pinckney sits along M-36 between US-23 and Brighton, minutes from the Pinckney State Recreation Area. Free.
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Memorial Day Weekend Practical Tips
Plan parking before you leave the house. Hart Plaza and Pine Knob both fill up fast. Use SpotHero or the ParkDetroit app for downtown, and consider rideshare for Movement.
Check the weather forecast Saturday morning. Late May in Michigan can swing from 85 degrees and sunny to 55 and drizzly inside 24 hours. Layers help.
Get to parades 20 to 30 minutes early. Especially in Royal Oak, Plymouth, and Brighton, the prime parade routes fill up by step-off time.
Bring sunscreen and water bottles. Most of these events are outdoors, and the splash pads, beaches, and festivals run for hours.
Honor the day. Memorial Day is, at its core, about remembering the men and women who died serving the country. The parades and ceremonies are the heart of the weekend, and the festivals are the celebration of what they fought for. Both matter. According to data published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Michigan is home to more than 535,000 veterans, the eleventh-largest population in the country.
Key Takeaways
- Memorial Day Weekend Metro Detroit 2026 runs Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25.
- Movement Festival celebrates its twentieth anniversary at Hart Plaza with three days of music, six stages, and over 115 acts.
- The Detroit Zoo opens the brand-new Erb Discovery Trails on Saturday, May 23, the largest project in Zoo history.
- Kid Cudi headlines Pine Knob on Saturday, May 23 with M.I.A., Big Boi, and A-Trak.
- Memorial Day parades Metro Detroit families plan around fill the streets across all five counties on Monday morning, with Royal Oak, Plymouth, Brighton, and Howell drawing the biggest crowds.
- Splash pads, beaches, and waterparks open across Oakland County, including the new WhoaZone Bald Mountain location replacing the closed Holly site.
- Canterbury Village Medieval Faire, the Kensington Art Fair, and the Novi BBQ Fest run all three days for families looking for steady weekend entertainment.
People Also Ask
When is Memorial Day Weekend 2026 in Metro Detroit?
Memorial Day Weekend Metro Detroit 2026 runs Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25, with Memorial Day itself falling on Monday, May 25. The weekend kicks off Friday evening for some events and concludes with the bulk of community parades held Monday morning across all five Metro Detroit counties.
What is the biggest Memorial Day event in Metro Detroit?
Movement Music Festival at Hart Plaza is the biggest Memorial Day event in Metro Detroit. The 2026 edition celebrates the festival's twentieth anniversary with over 115 acts across six stages, drawing tens of thousands of fans from around the world for three days of electronic music, art installations, and Detroit techno history.
What new attractions open Memorial Day Weekend 2026 at the Detroit Zoo?
The Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails opens Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Detroit Zoo on Woodward in Royal Oak. The seven-acre interactive experience includes goats you can brush, a stingray touch pool, an aerial canopy trail, prairie dogs, bush dogs, and a Wild Explorer VR experience. General access is included with regular Zoo admission.
Are there Memorial Day parades in Metro Detroit on May 25, 2026?
There are dozens of Memorial Day parades across Metro Detroit on Monday, May 25, 2026. Major parades include Royal Oak (9 AM), Plymouth (9 AM), Birmingham (10 AM), Brighton (10 AM), Howell (10 AM), Dexter (10 AM), Ferndale (10 AM), Holly (10 AM), Novi (10 AM), and Northville (10 AM-noon).
What time does Movement Festival 2026 start?
Movement Festival 2026 runs Saturday and Sunday from 2 PM to midnight, and Monday from 2 PM to 11 PM at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit. The festival features six stages, with three-day general admission passes starting at $377 and single-day passes starting at $217.
Is the Detroit Tigers playing on Memorial Day 2026?
The Detroit Tigers are not home for Memorial Day Weekend 2026. The next home game at Comerica Park is Tuesday, May 26 against the Los Angeles Angels. There are no Memorial Day fireworks at Comerica Park this year.
Where is WhoaZone in 2026?
WhoaZone has moved to Bald Mountain Recreation Area at 3361 S Lapeer Road in Orion Township for the 2026 season. The Holly location is closed due to dam repairs at Heron Lake. The new Bald Mountain location opens Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11 AM with the same inflatable waterpark, watercraft rentals, and shaded beach setup.
What is the Kensington Art Fair?
The Kensington Art Fair is a juried boutique art fair held at Kensington Metropark in Milford during Memorial Day Weekend. The 2026 fair runs May 23 through 25, with artists from across the country showing ceramics, glasswork, painting, jewelry, and wearable art. Admission is free, but a Metroparks vehicle pass is required.
Are there family-friendly Memorial Day events in Metro Detroit?
There are many family-friendly Memorial Day events in Metro Detroit. Top family options include the Detroit Zoo's Erb Discovery Trails grand opening, Canterbury Village Medieval Faire in Lake Orion, the Madison Family Spring Carnival, the Hazel Park Memorial Weekend Festival, the Novi BBQ Fest, and splash pad and beach openings across Oakland County.
What is the Erb Discovery Trails at the Detroit Zoo?
The Erb Discovery Trails is a seven-acre interactive experience opening Memorial Day Weekend 2026 at the Detroit Zoo. The space includes a Goat Encounter Yard, Stingray Cove, an aerial canopy trail, a Wild Explorer VR experience, and animal encounters with bush dogs, anteaters, prairie dogs, alpacas, donkeys, owls, and bamboo sharks.
Is Movement Festival sold out for 2026?
Movement Festival VIP three-day passes are limited and selling fast for 2026 according to the official Movement website. General admission three-day passes starting at $377 are still available, along with single-day passes starting at $217. Kids 12 and under are admitted free with a paying parent or guardian.
What's happening in Brighton Michigan Memorial Day Weekend 2026?
Brighton Michigan hosts a Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25 at 10:00 AM, starting at Brighton High School and ending at the Mill Pond. After the parade, a ceremony at the AMP includes a wreath-laying at the Brighton Veterans Memorial. Downtown Brighton sits just off I-96 at exit 145.
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