(WWJ) Working on your weekend plans? Let us be your guide for what's going on around town!
Each week, WWJ discovers all the top events happening in Metro Detroit to help you make the most of your weekend with the Don't Miss List!
1. Our War Too: Women in Service
Daily, now through Sep. 7, 2025
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
The Henry Ford in Dearborn
Making its Midwest traveling debut, Our War Too: Women in Service is a groundbreaking special exhibit honoring the nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II. Made up of unique and colorful artifacts from The National WWII Museum's collection, the exhibit explores the efforts, struggles and accomplishments of these servicewomen, the impacts of which extend into the present day.
Friday, June 6- Sunday, June 8
Hours vary by day/activity. Check the schedule.
Greenmead Historical Park in Livonia
It's celebration of Irish culture this weekend at Greenmead Historical Park — with music, dancing, artisans and food vendors, whiskey tasting, and a children's area — featuring crafts, storytelling and more!
Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8
10 AM - 7 PM Saturday & Sunday, 11 AM - 5 PM
Historic downtown Farmington
Several blocks of Grand River Ave. will be closed for this juried fine arts and crafts show, now in its 16th year. With fun art demos, workshops, live music, and more. The fair features free admission and an array of high-quality art in a variety of price ranges and disciplines including ceramics, jewelry, painting, photography, wood, wearable art, glass, leather and sculpture.
4. Chandler Park Sounds of Summer
Saturday, June 7
2 PM - 6 PM
Chandler Park in Detroit
This FREE, family-friendly performance will feature performances by musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Larry Lee and the Back in the Day Band, the Jauron Perry Quintet, and Testimony Sings. Join us for great music, fun activities, and free food. The concert will be located at the old tennis courts near the Northwest corner of Frankfort Street and Gray Street.
Thursday-Sunday, June 5-8
Thursday: 5 PM- 9 PM, Friday: 5 PM - 10 PM
Saturday: 1 PM - 10 PM, Sunday 1 PM - 11 PM
Melvindale Ice Arena
The annual Melvindale Days celebration returns with a packed schedule of entertainment through the weekend, including a carnival with rides, food and games, live music and a car show It all wraps up Sunday with a fireworks grand finale.