Pretty soon, your kids will be going back to school, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get in one more summertime celebration before the school year gets too busy.
This Labor Day weekend, metro Detroit offers tons of festivals, fairs, parades, concerts and carnivals that will really end your summer with a bang.
Don’t forget to check our roundups of fall festivals to find family fun through the end of the month, as well.
Labor Day Events in Metro Detroit
Michigan Renaissance Festival
Aug. 16-Sept. 28, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day, Sept. 1, and Festival Friday, Sept. 26)
- Address: 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly
- Cost: $18-$26.95/adults, $11-$17.95/ages 5-12, free/4 and under
Fair maids and merry men take a step back to the 16th century for jousting tournaments, comedy and theater shows, music, games and “real” mythological creatures. Each weekend is themed so check on it before you head out.
Blake’s Sunflower Festival at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
Aug. 22-24, 30-31; Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost: $10/early bird discount ticket, $12/Friday ticket, $14/Saturday or Sunday ticket, free/ages 2 and under; free/parking
Shop from over 100 artisans, u-pick sunflowers, a children’s tent with lots of activities, DIY make and take workshops and more. The children’s activity tent offers crafts, face painting, animal shows and more.
2025 Saline Community Fair at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2024
- Address: 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Saline
- Cost: $10/admission ages 11 and up, free/ages 10 and under
Visit the annual fair to enjoy live music, rides, livestock, contests, live shows and more. Activities for all ages.
Michigan State Fair at Suburban Collection Showplace
Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
- Cost: $10/fair admission, $42/ultimate admission
Walk the midway, see the circus, ride carnival rides, see demonstrations and more at the state fair that dates back to 1849. Other attractions include livestock shows, live entertainment, carnival eats and more.
Romeo Peach Festival
Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: Downtown Romeo area
- Cost: Free/admission, fees/vary by attraction
This annual summertime fest offers a ride midway, carnival games, crafts, a car show, a parade and plenty of sweet peach treats.
Arts, Beats and Eats in Downtown Royal Oak
Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: Downtown Royal Oak area
- Cost: Free admission on Friday, $7-12/admission
Enjoy art at the juried fair, eat from food trucks and beats that include live music and more. The kid’s zone will have arts and craft, bounce houses and interactive, educational and fun performances all weekend.
Detroit Jazz Festival at Hart Plaza
Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit
- Cost: Free
Listen to the greats and up-and-coming Jazz artists at the ultimate Jazz show happening at different locations in Detroit. Hours vary by performance.
Summer Sounds at The Mall at Partridge Creek
Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: 17420 Hall Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: Free
These weekend shows feature nearly 50 local artists. Make sure to bring a folding camp chair or low-to-the-ground chair, since seating is limited. Aug. 29 is Sonic Freeway; Aug. 30 is D-Street; Aug. 31 is Phil May Duo; and Sept. 1 is The Pulse.
Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: Downtown Hamtramck area
- Cost: Free
This annual Labor Day Festival features carnival rides, live music, food, vendors, canoe races and a parade.
Historic Base Ball at Greenfield Village
Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Cost: Free with museum admission
Enjoy a game of baseball played with the 1867 rules on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer.
New Baltimore Art on the Bay at Walter & Mary Burke Park
Aug. 30-31, 2025
- Address: 36300 Front St., New Baltimore
- Cost: Free
This annual art show features paintings, drawings, sculptures, candles and other crafts on display and for sale along with food vendors, music and more.
Annual Labor Day Round Up in Downtown Franklin
Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: 32325 Franklin Road, Franklin
- Cost: Free
The 80th Franklin Community Association Labor Day Round Up family fair will feature a parade at noon, inflatables, pony rides, petting farm, a magician, jugglers, midway games, classic car show and more.
Art in the Village in Downtown Franklin
Sept. 1, 2025
- Address: 32325 Franklin Road, Franklin
- Cost: Free admission
“Art in the Village,” Franklin’s fine art fair, in its 44th year, features exceptional works in glass, pottery, fiber, furniture, jewelry, photography, painting, watercolor, wood, sculpture, metal and more.
Dragon Forest at the Detroit Zoo
Through Sept. 7, 2025
- Address: 8450 W. Ten Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Cost: $6/dragon forest admission; along with zoo admission
Families can wander through a winding, 3-acre trail filled with fantastical sculptures, including animatronics, of dragons and mythical creatures. See 30-plus fantastical sculptures, enjoy interactive, climbable structures, unique photo opportunities, education stations, themed souvenirs and gifts and more.
This article was recently updated on July 29, 2025, by Metro Parent’s Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding Labor Day events to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best Labor Day events for families to check out in metro Detroit. Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
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