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Each week, WWJ discovers all the top events happening around Metro Detroit to help you make the most of your weekend with the Don't Miss List.
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All are welcome to join in the annual Marche du Nain Rouge, a parade for all Detroiters and their friends! Everyone is invited — young and old, from all walks of life — to come together and banish the dreaded Nain for another year. Wear a costume and be ready to celebrate as the procession moves down the Cass Corridor and ends at the Masonic Temple, where the Nain may appear, and the party will begin!
Sunday, March 24 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. in Midtown Detroit
2. Blake's Easter Eggstravaganza
Grab your family and get ready for a fun-filled, Easter-themed day at Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill's Easter Eggstravaganza in Armada! Hop through the orchard and fill your basket with bright colored eggs, snap a photo with the Easter Bunny, and fill up on Easter treats from the Cider Mill. Or sit down and enjoy a delicious meal inside Blake's Tasting Room. You won't want to miss this family-fun day at Blake's!
Sunday, March 24 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Blake's Cider Mill in Armada
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and maple syrup enthusiasts of all ages: you're invited to join the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center for a 5K fun run at Lumberjack Day this weekend! After running the Dequindre Cut, head inside for activities that include a maple syrup infusion at the Pancake Breakfast, a visit from the DNR Forest Resources Division, and chances to learn about Michigan lumbering history. All participants are encouraged to wear their favorite flannel apparel and sport their grizzliest lumberjack beard. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed!
Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 a.m. at the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit
Sneakerheads unite! Michigan Sneaker XChange — the largest sneaker and streetwear trade show in the state — returns this weekend to Huntington Place in Detroit. Buy, sell, trade and network with over 150 vendors and over 2,000 fellow sneaker enthusiasts. Enjoy a selection of over 20,000 items featuring sneakers, streetwear, vintage clothing, local clothing brands, accessories, home goods and more! Carry in up to four pairs of sneakers and one bag of apparel/accessories with general admission.
Saturday, March 23 from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Huntington Place in Detroit
5. The Backyard, Pool & Spa Show
Get ready to dive into summer at The Backyard, Pool & Spa Show this weekend at Suburban Collection Showplace! The show is the only event where you can meet with Michigan's leading experts in backyard living. Whether it's to swim, entertain, exercise, recharge, or just relax — this is the place to help revitalize your new or renovated outdoor living space, and create the perfect staycation spot for the summer!
Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi
SPECIAL EVENT:
The Wizard of Oz at the Boardwalk Theatre in St. Clair, Mich.
March 23 - April 28
We're off to see the wizard with this beloved classic that has entertained audiences for generations! L. Frank Baum's novel comes to life onstage at the Boardwalk Theatre in The Wizard of Oz featuring all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film. Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm traveling over the rainbow to the magical land of Oz. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there's no place like home! Ticket info here >>
