
One Detroit Weekend: June 21, 2024
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Explore upcoming events and summer festivals happening in and around Detroit this weekend.
It’s the first official weekend of summer. Kick it off by watching the sunset at the Detroit Zoo, checking out some handmade glass at the Michigan Glass Project Art, Glass and Music Festival in Detroit, or heading to Log Cabin Day at Palmer Park in Detroit. See what else is coming up around town on “One Detroit Weekend” with contributor Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ.
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One Detroit Weekend: June 21, 2024
Clip: Season 8 Episode 51 | 2m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
It’s the first official weekend of summer. Kick it off by watching the sunset at the Detroit Zoo, checking out some handmade glass at the Michigan Glass Project Art, Glass and Music Festival in Detroit, or heading to Log Cabin Day at Palmer Park in Detroit. See what else is coming up around town on “One Detroit Weekend” with contributor Peter Whorf of 90.9 WRCJ.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- Hi, I am Peter Whorf with 90.9 WRCJ here with some great events for you to head out to this weekend.
Let's start with Sunset at the Detroit Zoo Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. where you can enjoy food, drinks, live entertainment, and an auction.
Of course, you'll also be able to check out many of the beautiful animal habitats at night.
Starting Friday through the 23rd is the Michigan Glass Project, Glass Music and Arts Festival at the Russell Industrial Center.
Come join over 100 glass artists from around the U.S. who will wow you with their skills.
There are also other visual artists showing off their craft.
And of course you gotta have live music and there will be plenty of acts throughout the weekend at the main stage.
And delicious strawberries are in the spotlight Saturday, June 22nd during Blake's Strawberry Festival at Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill.
The fields will be brimming with a sweet fruit and they'll also be kids activities, line dancing for the adults and plenty of strawberry treats, plus a fireworks display to end the day.
Then it's Log Cabin Day at Palmer Park on June 23rd.
Head to the park's log cabin overlooking Lake Francis to see patrons dressed up in vintage outfits.
Take part in crafts like basket and flag making, learn history and more.
And can you believe it's already time for the annual Ford Fireworks?
The incredible annual show happens Monday, June 24th.
So get to your favorite viewing spot with your friends and family and enjoy the spectacle.
Of course, there's so much more happening than these events around Metro Detroit.
So stay tuned for a few more options.
Have a great weekend.
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