Blood drives
• Community Blood Drive is noon-6 p.m. June 1, at Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, www.cityofsouthfield.com/news/southfield-alphas-host-community-blood-drive-southfield-public-library, hosted by the Southfield Alphas fraternity.
Community activities
• City of Southfield to celebrate National Paper Airplane Day, 4-6 p.m. May 26, on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, free family-friendly community event to include unveiling of Southfield’s newest art installation, a large-scale paper plane sculpture, drone demonstrations and a drone raffle, bounce houses and family activities.
• The League of Women Voters Oakland Area presents “Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy”, at 1 p.m. June 4, at Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Twp. Carole Leigh Hutton, retired from newspaper business and nonprofit leadership, will present on the topic of disinformation in the age of AI. The event is free. For more information, contact Geri Rinschler at LWVOAMi@gmail.com.
Farmers markets/Flower and plant sales
• “Get Your Start on a Home Native Garden” stroll is 10:30 a.m.-noon May 30 at Wint Nature Center. Learn about native plants and take home a free plant to start your own wildflower garden, all ages, $15/person. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473 during nature center hours.
• Oakland County Farmers Market summer market hours are 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, May 2 through December, (open year-round on Saturdays), at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., email OCmarket@oakgov.com, 248-858-5495, www.facebook.com/OaklandCountyFarmersMarket. Spring Flower Days series is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, May 10, 17 and 24. Friday Night Flowers is 4:30-9 p.m. May 29.
• Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 2-Oct. 31, (closed July 4). The market is back at its original location at the corner of E. Third and Water St., just one block east of Main Street, downtown Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi.com/farmers-market.
• Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, year-round, and limited market is open 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, May through November, 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak, 248-246-3276, romi.gov/farmersmarket. Antiques and Collectibles show is 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays.
• Northville Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, May 7 to Oct. 29 at 550 W Seven Mile Road, Northville, 248-349-7640, northville.org/farmers-market-vendors.
• South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, May 2 through October, at the parking lots at Liberty and Lafayette, downtown South Lyon, 248-388-7404, www.facebook.com/SouthLyonFarmersandArtisansMarket.
• Walled Lake Market Place: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, May 6 to October, at 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake, 248-624-4847, walledlake.us, www.facebook.com/WalledLakeMarketPlace.
Festivals/Shows
• International Gem and Mineral Show is May 22-24, at Vibe Credit Union Showplace, (formerly Suburban Collection Showplace) 46100 Grand River Ave. Novi, www.vibeshowplace.com/upcoming-events, ticket prices vary, parking fees.
• Novi BBQ Fest-Ribs & Whiskey is noon-10 p.m. May 23-24 and noon-8 p.m. May 25, at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Mall, 44175 W. Twelve Mile Road, Novi, BBQ, live music, family-friendly activities, tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Ages 10 and under admitted without charge. Military, Police and Fire will be admitted at no charge with proper ID, www.novibbqfest.com.
• Ya’ssoo Greek Festival is May 22-24, (noon-9 p.m. Sunday) on the grounds of St. George Greek Orthodox Church 43816 Woodward Ave. (just north of Square Lake Road) Bloomfield Hills, Greek culture, Greek dancers, customs and cuisine, live music by the StiGma band all three days. The festival includes tours of the church, children’s games, crafts, bounce houses and magicians, www.yassoogreekfestival.com, $4 admission, free for ages 12 and younger, menu prices vary.
• Memorial Weekend Festival is May 22-25 (noon-10 p.m. Sunday and noon-9 p.m. Monday) in Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights, Hazel Park, carnival, live music, facebook.com/HazelParkRecreation, ticket prices vary. Memorial Day Service is at 9 a.m. May 25, at City Hall Memorial site, followed by parade at 10 a.m., starting at Hazel Park Junior High School, 22770 Highland Ave., www.hazelpark.org/i_want_to/annual_events.php.
• Kensington Art Fair is May 23-25, along the beach at Kensington Metropark, Maple Beach, 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford, Memorial Day Weekend (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday), Metropark entry pass required, KensingtonArtFair.com.
• Annual Birmingham Village Fair is May 28-31, on the streets surrounding Shain Park, downtown Birmingham. Hosted by the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber, the four-day event features carnival rides, games and food. Admission to the fair is free, food and game prices vary, ride vouchers and tickets are available for purchase at www.bbcc.com or in person at the fair. Find BirminghamBloomfieldChamber on Facebook.
• The Stoney Creek Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) In partnership with the Rochester Pollinators, will offer free interactive family activities celebrating America250 at Children’s Liberty Garden Tent during the Greater Rochester Heritage Festival, May 30-31, at Rochester Municipal Park, Rochester, www.facebook.com/stoneycreekchapter.Stoney Creek Chapter, NSDAR received a grant from the America250MI History Grant Program, www.america250mi.org..
• Greater Rochester Heritage Festival returns May 30-31, at Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester, event features Civil War reenactors, exhibits from local heritage organizations, Hands-on History Village, Children’s Liberty Garden Tent, fishing derby, petting farm, live music, and a hot dog eating contest at noon Saturday, May 30, downtownrochestermi.com.
Fundraisers
• Rochester Rotary Club presents “Hog Wild on the Keys” fundraiser, 5:30-9 p.m. May 29, at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave., Rochester, featuring a pig roast and entertainment by the Dueling Pianos, $45 per person, https://tinyurl.com/24kr8wn7
• 15th Annual Cipriano Classic 5K, held 7 p.m. June 5, at the Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, in honor of the Cipriano family of Farmington Hills, $40 before May 23, $45 after, www.ciprianoclassic.com.
Golf outings
• Crime Stoppers of Michigan Annual Charity Golf Outing is June 1, at Boulder Pointe Golf Club, Oxford, $200 per golfer, $50 for dinner only, register at www.1800speakup.org/golfouting, or call 313-922-5000, ext. 114, or email shirley@michiganalliance.org.
• Corewell Health’s Annual Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational is June 8, at Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills, sponsorships available, corewellhealth.org/celebrityinvitational.
• The Waterford Foundation for Public Education will hold its Annual Golf Outing on June 9, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Fountains Golf and Banquet Center in Clarkston. Register or donate at www.wsdmi.org/wfpe. The foundation honors an outstanding individual each year and this year will honor Dave Bennett, Waterford Kettering graduate and clarinet virtuoso.
Health activities
• “Supporting Independence-How to help your loved one with dementia” workshop is 5-6 p.m. May 27, via Zoom, learn how to best help the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, presented by Jewish Family Services, for information, contact Beth at 248-592-2655 or bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org, jfsdetroit.org.
Library events
• Troy Public Library to host Summer Library Program kick-off, 6-8 p.m. June 5, outdoors between the library at 510 W. Big Beaver Road, and Troy City Hall, featuring food trucks, petting zoo, reptiles, lawn games, and bounce house. Families of children ages 0-13 are invited, no registration required, weather permitting, https://troypl.org/SLP.
Museums/History events
• Oakland County Parks Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo presents “A River Runs Through it: A Look at the Clinton River Over Time,” 7-8 p.m. June 2, at Twin Chimneys Shelter at Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, free event, preregistration is requested at 248-221-8040.
• Oakland Township Time Capsule invitation to residents of Oakland Township and greater Rochester to participate in Oakland Township Time Capsule, to be opened in 2051. Residents are invited to submit 8.5×11 or smaller photos, letters, stories, news articles, poems, art or history to Oakland Township Historical Society, 384 E. Predmore Road, Oakland Twp. Share personal history or life in Oakland township, or write to children, lamination or gallon storage bags are suggested, small 3D artifacts will be considered. Due by June 1, 2026, with the sealing date in July. Presented by OTHS and a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester.
• Troy Historic Village summer exhibit, “Telling Troy’s Stories” celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, opens June 1, during regular hours in June, July and August. (Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursdays) exhibit is included with general admission, non-members-$7 per adult, $5 per senior, free for children under 18. People can pre-register at www.TroyHistoricVillage.org, 248-524-3570, walk-ins are also accepted and welcome for most programs. Free Summer Kick Off Open House is 5-8 p.m. June 2, to explore the Telling Troy’s Story exhibit, purchase dinner from local vendors, and listen to live music from the 1st Michigan Colonial Fife and Drum Corps.
Parks/Outdoor activities
• ECHO (Early Childhood Hour Out) program is 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, at Wint Nature Center, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp. The program is for parents and caregivers and children and includes a caregiver-led activity provided by nature center staff with coffee, tea and conversation with other caregivers, free and no preregistration is necessary. Caregivers must supervise children at all times. Siblings are welcome, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks. Optional activities may take place outside.
• Once in a Blue Moon portable planetarium is 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, May 30. Afterwards, trail hike to enjoy the moon’s glow during this rare lunar event, suitable for ages 6+, $10/person. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473 during nature center hours.
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free admission. General park entry fees and vehicle permits have been eliminated for all parks operated by Oakland County Parks, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply. Annual vehicle passes are $40 for residents or $45 for non-residents. Senior citizen pricing on annual passes are available in-person at toll booths or park offices with ID as proof of age.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Recycling events
• Free Public Battery Recycling Day is 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 4, Cirba Solutions, 4930 Holtz Drive, Wixom, household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, button cells), lithium-ion (phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power tools, etc.) e-mobility batteries (e-bike, e-scooter, etc.) and damaged, defective, or recalled batteries, small electronics, www.cirbasolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May_Wixom-Spring-Battery-Recycling-Collection-Event_2026.pdf, free event.
Support resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.