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Weekend Planner: Balloonfest, Carnival, Concerts and More

Check out these events nearby on June 22-24.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Things will be pretty quiet in Hartland, but lucky for us, our neighboring communities have a weekend stocked full of events! Check out these things to do in our neighboring town this weekend:

  • is open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
  •  is held in the Municipal Parking Lot, 200 First St., near Millpond Lane and First Street.
  •  in downtown Howell is open every Sunday through October.
  •  takes place at White Lake Middle School.

  • The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest will be held June 22-24 at the Howell High School complex. Discounted weekend parking passes are available at any PNC bank office in Livingston County until June 21 for $15. Weekend passes at the event cost $20.

  • One of the most visible parts of the Arts & Acts weekend will be the an art market lining downtown Northville streets. Vendors will be on Main Street from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday night, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 
  • : On Firday night, starting at 7 p.m., share in local art, live music, good friends and the fine coffee of Mr. Gatsby at the Gatsby Grind in Fenton. Proceeds from the raffle, and all in-kind donations will benefit Jesse Hourigan who is battling Acute Leukemia.
  • : More than 20 locally made films of various lengths will be shown at the Northville Art House on June 23. Ticketing options vary from $5 to $20, see listing for more details.
  • : This classic play will be performed by Huron Valley Community Theater on Friday, June 22 at 7pm, Saturday, June 23 at 7pm and a Sunday matinee on Sunday, June 24 at 2pm at Lakeland High School’s Center for Performing Arts at 1630 Bogie Lake Road in White Lake.

After a years long hiatus, this weekend. It's open Friday from 4-11 p.m., Saturday from noon to 11 p.m., Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

Tickets to ride are $1 each and passes are $20. Some Northville businesses have coupons available for a $3 pass discount.

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Solstice Run

Online registration for the run has passed, according to the sponsoring organization's website. However, you can still register in person at Northville Square from 6:30-8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The first event, the 10K run, begins at 7:15 a.m. Other events include the 10 Mile, 5K Run/Walk and Maui Mile. Visit the event website for pricing information.

Northville is host to the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Inside|Out program this summer, which brings replicas of well-known art work to the outdoors. There are six pieces hanging outside of the Northville Art House, at the Northville Square mall, the wall of the , outside of , in Northville's town square and at Hutton Park.

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and other music

Musician Jill Jack, who plays a blend of folk and rock, will perform in Northville's town square on Friday at 7 p.m. Remember to bring a chair!

More concerts are planned for the weekend during the festival. Here's a look at the schedule:

Saturday

  • From 3-4 p.m, catch The Basement Band, which plays funky folk rock
  • From 5-6:30 p.m. the Steven Mullan Band will play R&B Pop/Rock Acoustic tunes
  • From 7-9 p.m. Tumbao Bravo will play Cuban-inspired jazz

Sunday

  • From 2:30-3:30 p.m. the Ensemble will perform


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