This Weekend's Events In Brighton Area

Brighton MI

12 August, 2021

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BRIGHTON, MI — Want to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week in and around Brighton. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it 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 in the Brighton area: Movies in the Parks: Lake St. Clair - Heron Rookery When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Thursday, August 12 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 relea... Learn More Woodland Village's 20 Year Anniversary Celebration When: Thursday, August 12th at 3:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 12 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PMWe are excited to celebrate Woodland Village's 20 years of serving seniors! We will be having our celebration on Thursday, and August 12th from 3pm-6pm. The ceremony will b... Learn More Teen Virtual Drawing Session - Brighton District Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Brighton District Library What: Event listing from Brighton District Library: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLove to draw? In these workshops, follow along with live drawing tutorials, and and share your own art. Grades 7-12. Registration begins 2 weeks prior to each session. A Zoom link will be s... Learn More Sisters and BFFs Day Camp - Heron Rookery When: Friday, August 13th at 5:30 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, August 13 from 5:30 AM to 8:00 AMImagine the fun you will have exploring Indian Springs Metropark with your sister or BFF! Sign up together to spend the morning hiking, pond dipping with nets, playing games and creating a unique photo ... Learn More Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal College Day When: Friday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 13 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMHere is the perfect chance to hear about our student support services, learn about our academic programs, and meet some of the students, faculty, and staff who make SVSU... Learn More Minerva's Salon & Wellness Spa Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration When: Friday, August 13th 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 13 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMJoin us as we celebrate Minerva's Salon & Wellness Spa's grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration. There will be light appetizers, a champagne toast, giveaways an... Learn More Movies in the Parks: Hudson Mills - Heron Rookery When: Friday, August 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, August 13 from 5:00 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 release... Learn More Parents/Caregivers Night Out! - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 13 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMPARENTS NIGHT OUT! Behavior Consultants is excited to host PARENTS NIGHT OUT for those with special needs and their siblings. Everybody needs an evening to relax and enj... Learn More Sunflower Days - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 14 from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AMSunflowers are known for being "happy flowers", making them perfect to bring joy to someone's day. Join us in our field full of beautiful blooming sunflowers. Come experience a wagon ride out to our ... Learn More Birds in Your Binoculars - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 14 from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AMWhile it may be summer, the birding is never done!  Join us as we trek out into Lake Erie Metropark looking for our feathered friends. Plenty of birds are in the area and many have had a second set of... Learn More Colonial Kensington - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 14 from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PMTravel back in time at Colonial Kensington!  At this annual living history event, visit with historically dressed reenactors, craft and trades persons, as well as merchants where you may purchase hand... Learn More Oakwoods Woodpeckers - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 14th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 14 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMSeven different species of Woodpeckers have been recorded in Oakwoods, let's hit the trail in search of these woodpeckers while learning some fun facts along the way. Fun for all ages! Time: 10 a.m. –... Learn More Pond Dipping - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 14 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AMWhat lives beneath the surface of the pond? We'll use dip nets and tubs to carefully catch and release some of the smallest pond creatures. We'll look to see what they can tell us about how healthy th... Learn More Monarchs and More - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 14 from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AMNot all insects give people the creeps! Butterflies are a favorite insect of nearly everyone. These colorful insects grace summer fields and gardens. The Monarch butterfly is famed for its life story ... Learn More Motor Engagement Study When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Public Park Near You What: Hello families! I am recruiting kids between 8 and 17 and their parent for a research study about motor engagement. It includes surveys for the parent and child and a 20-30 minute motor assessment for the child held at the public park of the parent's choosing. Participants get... Learn More Paint & Punch - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 14 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMFind your inner artist! Join us to create your own unique painting. We will be using acrylic paints, so be sure to wear old clothes or wear an apron if you wish. You will be guided step-by-step as yo... Learn More ComForCare Homecare Ribbon Cutting Ceremony When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMComForCare Homecare does everything non-medical. It is the in-home care organization that lets you be you! According to AARP, 80% of people prefer to stay at home as ... Learn More Brighton Airport fly in and car show When: Saturday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More Evening Marsh Hike - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us for an evening walk through the marshes of Lake Erie! On the trails we'll discover the importance of this type of habitat and be on the lookout for marshland plants and animals. Ages 8 – up. T... Learn More Movies in the Parks: Willow - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 14 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 relea... Learn More Bats in the Night Hike - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 14th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 14 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMDiscover the nighttime world of Michigan's native bats. We will dispel some myths and learn how important bats are to our ecosystem. Then we will hike about a mile on our nature trails to look for our... Learn More Prelude to a Prairie: Part 2 - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 15 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 Buddies and Bros Day Camp - Heron Rookery When: Monday, August 16th at 5:30 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Monday, August 16 from 5:30 AM to 8:00 AMExplore Indian Springs Metropark with your favorite dude! Sign up together to spend the morning hiking, pond dipping with nets, playing games and creating a "trading card" photo to take home. Campers sh... Learn More Let's Go Outside Pre-K - Heron Rookery When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AMYou and your little ones are invited every third Monday of the month to participate in an outdoor nature adventure! Each month we'll explore outside with our senses and imagination. We'll walk along Ref... Learn More Cabinets Express Ribbon Cutting Ceremony When: Monday, August 16th at 11:30 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 16 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMCabinets Express offers one of metro Detroit's most extensive selections of in-stock, ready-to-assemble and fully assembled kitchen cabinets. Their experienced designers... Learn More Foster Parent Informational Meeting - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Monday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 16 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMThinking of becoming a foster parent?  Livingston County Catholic Charities (LCCC) is holding an informational meeting for persons interested in learning more about foste... Learn More Arc of Livingston Parent Support Group When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMParents Supporting Parents of Children and Adults with Disabilities Join us for our monthly Arc of Livingston Parent Support Group. A chance to get together with other p... Learn More Birding for Kids Camp - Heron Rookery When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AMThis kids camp is for the birds! Want to know more about the birds we see every day and how to identify them for yourself? Being a "Birder" can be very rewarding, not only is it a fun hobby, it can al... Learn More Little Critters - Heron Rookery When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMWe welcome our youngest learners to an hour of nature study just for them! Enjoy parent and child activities with music, movement and sensory play. Classes will take place outdoors be prepared to get o... Learn More Referral Network Group Meeting - Livingston Business Alliance When: Tuesday, August 17th 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 17 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Livingston Business Alliance This group meets every other Tuesday during the lunch hour at the GBACoC.  If you are interested in joining, contact Nadine Weed nbwee... Learn More Elder Abuse Recovery Support Group - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe group where seniors see they are not alone; a safe haven where seniors can talk about their abuse and know they are not going to be judged or ridiculed – they will f... Learn More Naturalist for a Day Camp - Heron Rookery When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AMDesigned to be educational and fun, this program allows campers the chance to work alongside our Nature Center Interpreters. Campers will get to help care for and feed the Nature Center animals and c... Learn More Check out more local events, 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.