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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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Dally in the Alley is back for another year of fun! Head down to Midtown Detroit on Saturday for food, art, music and more at the 45th installment of the festival, which celebrates the historic Cass Corridor community. Dally in the Alley is free-of-charge, and will feature dozens of live performances across three music stages, plus two beer gardens and a variety of fantastic food options, local vendors and more!
Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. in Midtown Detroit
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure like no other! Dino Dayze at Blake's features the latest and greatest dinosaurs brought to life with advanced animatronics and sound technology. Encounter colossal dinosaurs ranging from adorable babies to the gigantic Brachiosaurus. Be awed by the massive Mamenchisaurus, the mammoth Spinosaurus, the show-stopping T-Rex, and the gigantic Apatosaurus! Plus, enjoy free activities for the kids, Dino-themed drinks and treats for purchase, tons of photo opportunities and more.
Saturday, Sept. 7 - Sunday, Sept. 8 at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill in Armada
The 58th annual Art & Apples Festival returns to Rochester Municipal Park this weekend, and once again welcomes thousands of guests for three days of award-winning art, food, and live entertainment! The festival will include over 250 artists, more than 14 live performance groups, 20 food vendors from across the continent, and free kids’ art activities throughout the weekend.
Friday, Sept. 6 - Sunday, Sept. 8 at Rochester Municipal Park in Rochester
The Plymouth Fall Festival is a world-class event in beautiful Downtown Plymouth that is exciting and fun for the whole family. The event is committed to providing an opportunity for non-profit community organizations to fundraise and continue the great work they do! Bingo, Craft Show, Car Show, Carnival Rides, Rotary BBQ Chicken Dinner, Live Music, Pancake Breakfast, Pet Show and more!
Friday, Sept. 6 - Sunday, Sept. 8 at Kellogg Park in Downtown Plymouth
5. Canterbury Village Donut & Cider Fest
Set your taste buds for fall with the annual Donut & Cider Fest in Canterbury Village! It's a weekend filled with fall vendors, family entertainment, and of course lots of Donuts & Cider straight from Yates! Festivities will include donut eating contests, free bounce houses and yard games, the return of the Donut-On-a-String game, a cider mill themed scavenger hunt, a petting zoo, shopping with our small boutiques and outdoor vendors, and more!
Saturday, Sept. 7 - Sunday, Sept. 8 at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion