Brighton Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Brighton MI

05 August, 2021

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BRIGHTON, MI — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Your Brighton Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Brighton: Toastmasters - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 5 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMDo you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You'll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that al... Learn More Extra Night of Dueling Pianos - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Thursday and August 5 from 7:00 PM to 11:55 PMJameson's has added an extra day for our famous dueling pianos!  We also are going to be featuring ladies night with five dollar drinks and martinis!  this is a great w... Learn More First Chapter Fridays: Ages 6-8 - Brighton District Library When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Brighton District Library What: Event listing from Brighton District Library: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 10:15 AMAre you looking for a new read?  Tune in for sneak peeks at intriguing, mysterious, funny, and and adventurous books we love!  Join Youth Services staff as they share the first chapter of a boo... Learn More Yoga for Wellness - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 6th at 10:15 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM Learn More Tales about Tails - Brighton District Library When: Friday, August 6th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Brighton District Library What: Event listing from Brighton District Library: Friday, August 6 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMWildlife educators will share the stories of some of their wildlife friends.  Learn about why these animals call Howell Nature Center their home, and hear tales about their habitats, roles ... Learn More Summer Concert Series at Stony Creek Metropark When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, August 6 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMSpend your Friday evening with us enjoying music from different metro Detroit bands.  Each Friday evening, in the summer, Eastwood Beach becomes a concert venue.  From rock to country to oldies, there is... Learn More Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Ore Creek Cidery & Tap Room When: Friday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMOpen House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Ore Creek Cidery & Tap Room from 4:00 - 5:30 pm, with the actual ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 pm. Enjoy "Happy Hour" appet... Learn More Insects of the Night - Heron Rookery When: Friday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, August 6 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMThe sounds of summer are upon us here at Lake St. Clair Metropark! Join us for a evening guided nature hike as we listen to the katydids, crickets, search for lightning bugs and sugar for moths. Our hike... Learn More Friday Night Voyageur Canoe - Heron Rookery When: Friday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, August 6 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMJourney back in history 375 years to the time of the Fur Trade when tough Voyageurs spent months in the wilderness making their way from Montreal to the far reaches of the Northern Great Lakes, then back... Learn More Movies in the Parks: Kensington - Heron Rookery When: Friday, August 6th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, August 6 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMJoin us for drive-in style movies at your Metroparks. For 15 nights across five different Metroparks we will host movies for you and your family to enjoy. Enjoy some classic family movies or new releases... Learn More Dueling Pianos - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 6th at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM Our dueling pianos feature some of the worlds most famous players. The interaction between the piano players and the guest in absolutely amazing.  I highly recommend com... Learn More Crack O' Dawn Coffee Club - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 7th at 3:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 7 from 3:00 AM to 5:00 AMBegin your day in the perfect way! We'll start off indoors with some coffee and baked goods and then we'll hit the trail. During our one-mile stroll along our nature trails, we see what the world of Mo... Learn More Explorer's Club: Monarchs - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 7th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 7 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMStep away from the computer, put away the cell phone and head to Oakwoods for a scenic nature hike.   This month Explorer's Club we'll be talking about magnificent monarchs.  This program is entirely o... Learn More Lots of Lovely Lotus - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 7th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 7 from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AMThe American Lotus is one of the rarest flowers in the state of Michigan.  But don't worry – the viewing at Lake Erie Metropark is spectacular!  Join us as we make our way to the lotus beds.  During th... Learn More Tadpoles: Flowers - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 7th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 7 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMJoin us for a fun, interactive program for your two-to-five-year-old.  We will be walking along Splitlog Trail as we highlight the animals that live in our area. This program is entirely outdoors, so p... Learn More Family Farm Tours - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 7th at 6:30 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 7 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AMAre you curious about where your food and fiber come from? Are you interested in getting to experience agriculture up close? Join our us on a guided tour of our Farm Center. Visit the different animals... Learn More Paint Like Bob Ross - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 7th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 7 from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AMHave you always wanted to paint like a famous artist such as Bob Ross? Come and join Ted Simpson, CRI instructor from Natures Brush Studio (NaturesBrushStudio.com) and he will walk you through all the... Learn More Brighton Farmer's Market - Brighton District Library When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Brighton District Library What: Event listing from Brighton District Library: Saturday, August 7 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PMVisit us every second Saturday May 1 through September 4 at the Brighton Farmer's Market! Learn More Oakwoods Snake Hike - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMThis program focuses on one of the most feared animals around, find out why snakes get such a bad rap and how they can be helpful to you and your community. Give snakes a chance and learn to love (or... Learn More Brighton Area Women's Roll of Honor - Brighton District Library When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Brighton District Library What: Event listing from Brighton District Library: Saturday, August 7 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Movies in the Parks: Stony Creek - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 7th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 7 from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PMJoin us for drive-in style movies at your Metroparks. For 15 nights across five different Metroparks we will host movies for you and your family to enjoy. Enjoy some classic family movies or new releas... Learn More Genesis Community - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMGenesis is a community free from judgment and full of God's love.  We meet every Saturday night from 5 - 7pm at Shepherd of the Lakes Church in Brighton. A meal and chil... Learn More Butterfly Walk - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, August 8th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 8 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AMJoin us as we journey through the prairie to learn about butterflies and the incredible role they play as pollinators. We'll search for the variety of native plants important to the butterflies that make... Learn More Worship (traditional) - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Sunday, August 8th at 8:30 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Sunday, August 8 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMJoin us for in person worship (please register at www.sotlchurch.com/register) or online via live streaming. Learn More Worship (contemporary) - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Sunday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Sunday, August 8 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us for in person worship (please register at www.sotlchurch.com/register) or online via live streaming. Learn More Prelude to a Prairie: Part 1 - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 8 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMPrairies in southeast Michigan were once plentiful, but most are now gone.  Wouldn't it be neat to establish some prairie again? Now you can!  Join us for a two-part program series in cooperation with ... Learn More Summer Concert Series at Lake St. Clair Metropark When: Sunday, August 8th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 8 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PMSpend your Sunday evening with us enjoying music from different metro Detroit bands.  The perfect way to extend your weekend and enjoy a concert is at the Lake St. Clair Metropark Activity Center.  From ... Learn More Sunset Kayak Tour - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, August 8th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 8 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMTake part in an evening kayak tour through the beautiful wetlands of Lake St. Clair Metropark! Kayakers will go on a guided hour and a half tour, through a cattail marsh to experience the "night life" fo... Learn More Take and Make Mondays - Brighton District Library When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Brighton District Library What: Event listing from Brighton District Library: Monday, August 9 (all day)Every Monday, a new Make and Take Activity bag will be available. All bags are available while supplies last! June 7: Ages 10 & up and ages 3-5 June 14: Ages 6-9  June 21: STEM Kit  June 28: Age... Learn More Referral Network Group Meeting - Referral Group 1 When: Monday, August 9th at 7:30 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 9 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM Referral Network Group 1 This referral group meets every other Monday morning at the GBACOC.  If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Michael Eato... Learn More Chamber Golf Classic - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 9 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PMChamber Golf Classic! This outing was unfortunately cancelled by Oak Pointe management, due to flooding on the courses! It was unfortunate, but we are coming up in just ne... Learn More intenSati - Movement Mantras Meditation Music When: Monday, August 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 9 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM High Energy Low Impact movement to elevate your energy and clear your mind.  intenSati means mindful intention  inten = intention Sati = mindfulness After class y... Learn More Teen Take & Make: Sharpie Mug - Brighton District Library When: Monday, August 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Brighton District Library What: Event listing from Brighton District Library: Monday, August 9 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Feeling craftY? We'll have take home crafts throughout the Summer just for grades 7-12. Registration for kits starts 2 weeks prior to each craft pick up date. June 14 LED Cloud Lanter... Learn More History of the Yankee Air Museum - Brighton District Library When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Brighton District Library What: Event listing from Brighton District Library: Monday, August 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Referral Network Group Meeting - Senior Leaders Network of Livingston County When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Senior Leaders Network of Livingston County This group meets every other Tuesday morning at the GBACOC.  It is open to businesses that service the needs of senior ... Learn More Brunch Bunch Book Discussion - Harry's Trees When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Brighton District Library What: Event listing from Brighton District Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM In the Tent or Via Zoom Give our Brunch Bunch a try! Our discussion groups are led by library staff, and welcome everyone. We hope to hold the meetings in person this summer. Br... Learn More Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Springfield Urgent Care When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:30 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMPlease join us as we celebrate the all new Springfield Urgent Care. At Springfield Urgent Care, they provide a timely and professional alternative to traditional emerge... Learn More Virtual Adult Writer's Workshop - Brighton District Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Brighton District Library What: Event listing from Brighton District Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Virtual Meeting through Zoom Whether you want to be the next Margaret Atwood, or you simply want to write a family history for your kids (and their kids), the Brighton District Librar... Learn More Trivia - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PMJameson's Trivia night is a blast!  Come join all the fun its free to play and the winning team receives a gift card for Jameson's! Learn More Wetland Adventure Camp - Heron Rookery When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AMJoin us for two exciting days of discovery in the marshes around Lake Erie Metropark. Get up close with cattails, frogs, dragonflies and more! This camp is designed to introduce kids to the wonders ... Learn More Day of Caring - Livingston County United Way When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Livingston County United Way What: Event listing from Livingston County United Way: Wednesday, August 11 at 6:00 AMDetails Get involved in the largest one-day community service event in Livingston County on Wednesday, August 11th! The Livingston County United… More https://www.facebook.com/events/3600844683359... Learn More The Sunflower House - Heron Rookery When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Wednesday, August 11 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AMSunflowers bring us and nature together in some of the most imaginative ways. Join us in the garden as we enjoy a whimsical, fairy tale experience, by reading a book in our very own Sunflower House. ... Learn More New Member Orientation - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMIf you are a new member of the Chamber, please plan on attending this networking event! It is a great time to socialize with other members of the Chamber, while learn... Learn More Exploring Nature through the Seasons When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMNo matter what time of year it is there is always something to see out on the trails! Join us on a guided hike along our nature trails to discuss the seasonal changes in our park's plant and animal ... Learn More Grrrr Let's Go On a Bear Hunt! - Brighton District Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Brighton District Library What: Event listing from Brighton District Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMLet's go on a bear hunt -- we're going to catch a big one!  Stories, rhymes, songs, and a little adventure in our Garden.  All ages with a parent or caregiver.  Registration begins Wedn... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Brighton Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.