(WWJ) -- Working on your weekend plans? Let us be your guide!
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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1. North American International Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show kicks it into high-gear this weekend in Detroit! NAIAS features brand-defining vehicles, product ride-and-drives, dynamic experiential activations, a chance to preview emerging mobility technologies and more. Experience over 20 attractions, events, and shows all about vehicles and the ever-growing technology behind them. The public show happens Saturday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Sept. 24 at Huntington Place, Hart Plaza, and across Downtown Detroit.
Saturday, Sept. 16 - Sunday, Sept. 24 across Downtown Detroit
2. Pontiac Festival of the Arts
The City of Pontiac and the Pontiac Arts Commission is proud to present the Pontiac Festival of the Arts! This vibrant event will be an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and creativity, showcasing an incredible array of artistic disciplines, including visual, performing, and culinary arts. Festival goers can expect a kaleidoscope of colors, sights, and sounds as they immerse themselves in this diverse world of art. Talented local artists will be on-hand to showcase their pieces and provide a unique opportunity for attendees to witness the creative brilliance that Pontiac has to offer.
Saturday, Sept. 16 from 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. in Historic Downtown Pontiac
3. Farmington's Harvest Moon Celebration
Each fall brings a season of discovery in Downtown Farmington - the cooler temperatures, longer shadows, wisps of woodsmoke and the Harvest Moon rising. Find yourself in this small town celebration of Michigan's most glorious season during the Harvest Moon Celebration. Plan your weekend with friends or come and make new ones. Join in the fun outdoors at the Sundquist Pavilion in Riley Park and festively ring in the fall.
Thursday, Sept. 14 - Saturday, Sept. 16 at Sundquist Pavilion in Downtown Farmington
Party on the river as summer bids its final farewell at Flat Rock Riverfest this weekend! Grab the whole family for a free day of fun that will include a variety of food vendors, arts and crafts, free kiddie games, a car show, beer tent, boxing demo, wrestling, petting zoo, monster trucks, bounce inflatables, magician, music, carnival rides, midway games and a fireworks show!
Friday, Sept. 15 - Saturday, Sept. 16 at Huroc Park in Downtown Flat Rock
The Plymouth UNfair is an extraordinary gathering that celebrates the UNtapped talent of the community. This vibrant pop-up event is designed to help emerging local artisans, makers, and cottage industries show and grow their craft as a business. It’s a beacon of accessibility, breaking down the barriers that often hinder emerging creatives from exhibiting their work. The festival is dedicated to inspiring confidence, empowering makers of all types, and helping jumpstart those seeking to spread their wings within the local creative economy.
Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at 41525 & 41551 E. Ann Arbor Trail in Plymouth