Let`s Unplug.

1 Hear Live Music. Howell Concerts at the Courthouse
Free concerts at the courthouse, Friday nights at 7 p.m. from
July 1 through August 19. 200 E. Grand River Ave, Howell 48843
www.cityofhowell.org
2 Walk in the Gardens. Matthaei Botanical Gardens and
Nichols Arboretum Outdoor Gardens and Trails
Stroll among 700 acres of gardens and natural preserves.
Open seven days a week, sunrise to sunset. Admission to
gardens is free. Admission to conservatory is $5 for adults,
$2 for children ages 5 to 18. 1800 N. Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor 48105
(734) 647-7600. www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg
3 Shop Artfully. Ann Arbor Street Art Fair
Don’t miss this nationally renowned, top-quality juried
street art fair, July 20 through 23. It’s behind the
Michigan League on N. University between Fletcher
and S. Thayer. www.artfair.org
4 Catch a Race. The Milan Dragway
Roaring engines, racing excitement. Races held every
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. Women and children 12 and under: free. Parking is free for spectators. 10860 Plank Rd, Milan 48160 (734) 439-7368 www.milandragway.com
5 Go Camping. Camp Dearborn in Milford
Plan a camping retreat or picnic among 626 acres of rolling hills, trees and beaches. Camp Dearborn offers a wide range of amenities for outdoor
activities. 1700 General Motors Rd, Milford 48380 (248) 684-6000
www.campdearborn.com
6 Go to the Fair. Oakland County Fair
An amazing midway plus food, animals, horse shows,
petting zoo, racing pigs, circus shows and nightly events
including rodeo, July 12 through 17. Oakland County
Fairgrounds, Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Rd, Davisburg 48350 (248) 634-8830 www.oakfair.org
7 Watch the Air Show. Thunder Over Michigan Air Show
See the Blue Angels in action! July 23 & 24. Adults: $25, Kids 15 and under free. Willow Run Airport in Belleville
47884 D Street, Belleville 48112
(734) 483-4030
www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow
8 Go Horseback Riding. Maybury Riding Stable
Enjoy a horseback ride. Come for riding lessons or evening
rides along miles of wooded, wildlife-filled trails. Tuesday
through Friday noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. 20303 Beck Rd, Northville 48167
(248) 347-1088
www.mayburyridingstable.com
9 Watch a Hydroplane Race. “Quake on the Lake” Hydroplane National Championships
Enjoy a day along the water – take in a carnival and
watch more than 150 race teams from across North
America compete. July 14 through 17. Free concert day
on Friday. Races begin Saturday. Saturday and Sunday
admission: Adults: $10, Kids 5 to12: $5. 2201 N. Williams Lake Rd, Waterford
48327 www.quakeonthelake.org
10 Go Biking. Hines Park, Wayne County
Hines Park spans 15 miles from Dearborn to Northville.
You’ll find soccer fields, baseball diamonds, playscapes,
scenic picnic areas, open fields, paved and dirt bike trails
and barbecue grills along the river, lakes and quiet fields
adorned with wild flowers and shade trees.
www.waynecounty.com/dps/dps_parks_
resources_hines.htm
11 Attend a Festival.
Downtown Farmington Founders Festival
Enjoy music, food, crafts and activities geared for all
ages. Visit the Main Stage for great music and catch
a Movie under the Stars. July 15 through
17. At the intersection of Grand River and
Farmington Rd., Farmington 48335
www.foundersfestival.com
12 Play Bocce. Palazzo di Bocce
Try your hand at this ancient game of skill and luck. Wear flat, soft-soled shoes. Reservations recommended.
4291 S. Lapeer Rd, Orion Twp 48359
(248) 371-9987 www.palazzodibocce.com
13 Catch a Concert.
Wednesday evenings in Shain Park, Birmingham
Free outdoor concerts begin at 7 p.m. Bring
a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic spread.
Merrill Street in Birmingham (248) 530-1650
14 Get Art in the Park. Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair
This unassuming but high-quality event provides a quiet place to shop and make some great
discoveries. July 9 & 10. Royal Oak Memorial
Park, 13 Mile and Woodward Ave
15 Hear Concerts at the Zoo. Detroit Zoo
Go to the Zoo on Wednesday nights for the annual Wild
Summer Nights concert series. In the Main Picnic Grove
from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 6 through August
31. Free with the purchase of Zoo admission.
8450 W. 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak 48067 (248) 541-5717 www.detroitzoo.org
16 Venture through Time. Henry Ford Museum,
Greenfield Village or the Ford Rouge Factory
Stroll through wonders from our nation’s past. Take in a historic baseball game at Greenfield Village
(free with admission) every Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. through August 7. The Henry Ford,
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn 48124 (313) 982-6001 www.thehenryford.com
17 Take a Walking History Tour.
Battle of the River Raisin (War of 1812) Walking Tour
Enjoy a long walk and a great lesson. Monroe County
historian recounts the history behind the War of 1812
and our region’s role in America’s second fight for
independence. July 31, August 21 & September 25.
9:45 AM at River Raisin Battlefield Visitor’s Center $15
(includes any admission fees). Advance registration
required. 1403 E. Elm St, Monroe 48161 (734) 642-5712
http://hometownhistorytours.com
18 Go Kayaking. Stony Creek Metropark
Navigate through open lake water in a canoe or kayak.
Rentals are available. A $20 deposit and driver’s license is
required for rentals. Canoe or 1-person kayak: $5/hour,
2-person kayak: $7/hour. 4300 Main Park Rd, Shelby Twp 48316
www.metroparks.com
19 Walk in the Woods. Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center
Stroll through a 100-acre nature sanctuary, with an
abundance of deer, streams, fields and forests. Free
parking and free admission. 6685 Coolidge
Hwy, Troy 48098 (248) 524-3567
www.crwc.org/recreation/
naturecenters.html
20 Get Wet. Red Oaks Waterpark
Children’s water playgrounds, a River Ride along a 990-foot long moving river, a triple-flume waterslide and wave action pool. Open weekdays: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Over 43” tall: $16, Youth 30” to 43” tall: $9. 1455 E. 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights 48071 toll-free (888) OCPARKS
www.destinationoakland.com/
parksandtrails/waterparks/redoaks/
Pages/default.aspx
21 Go to the Museum. Detroit Institute of Arts
Get inspired while you get your daily walk. This beacon
of Detroit culture encompasses 658,000 square feet with
more than 100 galleries of master works of art.
Closed Monday and Tuesday. Adults: $8, Ages 6 to 17: $4. 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit 48202 (313) 833-7900 www.dia.org
22 Celebrate Jazz. 32nd Annual Detroit Jazz Fest
It’s been called the best jazz festival on the planet. Don’t miss this waterfront Detroit Labor Day
tradition. September 2 through 5. Hart Plaza, Detroit www.detroitjazzfest.com
23 Take a Cruise. The Detroit Princess
Watch the sun set over Detroit and Windsor on a Motown cruise
on the Detroit River. Every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening
throughout July. Boarding at 6:30 pm. Cruises include a buffet
meal and live music. Adults: $49.95, Children: $25. 1
Atwater St, Detroit 48226 Toll-free (877) 338-2628
www.detroitprincess.com
24 Go International. Odette Sculpture Park
Cross the Detroit River into Windsor, and enjoy a walk
or bike ride along the riverfront. In the Odette Sculpture
Park, showcasing more than 31 large-scale, internationally
recognized works of contemporary sculpture. Within
Ambassador and Centennial Parks, between the Ambassador Bridge (Huron Church Road) and The Art Gallery of Windsor (Church Street). www.citywindsor.ca/000354.asp
Let’s Unplug.
Significant other. Children. Career. House. Parents. Add it all up – women are on call 24/7. And email, mobile and
social media doesn’t make matters
any easier. Your friends at HAP
Wise Woman invite you to walk
away from technology – even just
for an afternoon.
25 Head for the Island. Belle Isle Beach and Water Slide
As the summer heats up, stay cool at the Belle Isle
Water Slide. All day for only $3. Jefferson Ave at E. Grand Boulevard (313) 628-2081
26 Walk the Dog. Clinton Township Dog Park
Passes are available for a nominal fee.
40700 Romeo Plank Road Park
(586) 286-9336. Find the dog park nearest you at www.detroitdogparks.com
27 Attend a Beach Party. Marine City Arts & Music Festival
In Marine City, along the St. Clair River at the south end of
Water Street just south of the Ferry crossing. A music and art
event including a Caribbean Beach Party, concerts, quilt and
fiber show and more. July 14 through 17. Adults: $4, Teens: $2, Kids 13 and under: free. (810) 794-7331 www.marinecitymusicfestival.com
28 Pick Berries. Blake Farms
Pick your own strawberries, raspberries, cherries … even
peaches, tomatoes, peppers, beans and pea pods.
17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada 48005
(586) 784-5343 www.blakefarms.com
29 Cruisin. Back to the Bricks Cruise Weekend
Join hundreds of auto enthusiasts as cool cars roam the streets
of Flint. Several events are planned including a tune-up party
week prior to the cruise and Bricks-Flix (a drive-in movie). Downtown Flint, August 16 through 20. (810) 232-8903 www.backtothebricks.org
Unplug and enjoy some focused
“real time” with your family, with
your friends, or by simply getting
reacquainted with yourself.
Four Key Reasons
to Unplug Now
1. According to a 2011 study recently published
in the Journal of the American College of
Cardiology, people who spend more than four
hours with screen-based entertainment like
TV, computer or video games are more than
twice as likely to have a major cardiac event
that involves hospitalization or death.
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4. A University of Michigan study shows people
learn better after a walk in the woods than
after a walk down a busy street.
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2. If the world’s one billion personal computers
were shut off for a single night, the energy
saved could light the Empire State Building
for more than 30 years.
3. A technology research firm estimates that
information overload causes workplace
economic losses of $900 billion a year.
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PLEASE NOTE: Event locations are approximate.
Visit the event website or call the phone number
listed for the exact location and directions.
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