Brighton Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Brighton MI

19 August, 2021

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BRIGHTON, MI — Wondering what there is to do in the Brighton area this weekend? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in and around Brighton. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a comedy night, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Brighton: EXPLORE: Preparing for Going PRO Talent Fund with Michigan Works! (Free) When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 20 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMIn partnership with Michigan Works!, join the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center for an interactive webinar to review the upcoming Going PRO Talent Fund and the st... Learn More Food Truck Fridays - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 20 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PMFood Truck Fridays are an exciting event offering cuisine from local food trucks, and live music and art vendors! This event is hosted by the Pinckney-Putnam-Hamburg-[censor... Learn More Sturgeon Full Moon Hike - Heron Rookery When: Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday and August 20 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMJoin us for nighttime marsh walk under the moonlight! We'll learn all about the moon and the significance behind the name "Sturgeon Moon" as it relates to the Great Lake Region. This program is subject ... Learn More Movies in the Parks: Kensington - Heron Rookery When: Friday, August 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Friday, August 20 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 release... Learn More Early American Skills Demonstrations When: Saturday, August 21st at 4:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 4:00 AM to 1:00 PMJourney back in time with us and see early American skills like blacksmithing, hand tool carpentry, pioneer cooking and more! Reenactors from Chief Pontiac Programs will be at the Kensington Metropark... Learn More Talking About Toads - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMWe'll get out on the trail and learn about these warty amphibians and maybe see some too. Let's dig into some fun facts and interesting tidbits about the remarkable toad! This program is entirely outd... Learn More Wildflowers of Summer - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 7:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AMLate summer sees the final act of blooming wildflowers, and it is spectacular! Purple Coneflower, Gray Coneflower, Rudbeckia, Asters and many more beauties grow wild in your park. Join us for a leisur... Learn More Youth Gone Wild - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AMGet wild at Lake Erie Metropark! This youth focused program provides participants the opportunity to explore different areas of Lake Erie Metropark and get up close with nature through hands on activi... Learn More Wild Child - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AMThe "little sibling" to Youth Gone Wild is here! This monthly program provides young children the opportunity to explore different areas of Lake Erie Metropark and get up-close with nature through han... Learn More Movies in the Parks: Stony Creek - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 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 Full Moon Hike - Heron Rookery When: Saturday, August 21st at 4:30 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Saturday, August 21 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMWarm summer nights are a perfect opportunity to observe and listen to insects such as moths, katydids and fireflies! Take a walk under the light of the moon to explore what's happening this time of ye... Learn More Michigan's Cool Canines - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, August 22nd at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 22 from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AMMichigan's canines aren't like the family dog. These canines are wild hunters and we share our park with some of them. Join us to learn about the canines we find in Michigan and the history of their com... Learn More Morning Kayak Tour - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, August 22nd at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 22 from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AMTake part in a leisurely morning kayak tour through the beautiful wetland of Lake St. Clair Metropark! Kayakers will enjoy a guided, hour and a half tour, through a cattail marsh habitat. Observe animal... Learn More Birding for Beginners - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, August 22nd at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 22 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AMBirding is a worldwide recreational activity enjoyed by millions. Start a new hobby or hone your current birding skills. This program will begin at our outdoor amphitheater with a focus on binocular use... Learn More Blue Moon Hike - Heron Rookery When: Sunday, August 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Sunday, August 22 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMThis fun, evening hike only comes around once in a…. well, you know! We will discuss some moon facts, myths, lore, and legends as we walk the trails. We will also talk about some of the nighttime creatu... Learn More Nutrition Workshop - The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 23 (all day) Join us for a free hands on workshop! Learn about food, how it affects you and how you can make healthy choices for your life! Learn how to: decipher food labels, portion sizes and... Learn More Trail Adventure - Heron Rookery When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AMSearch for clues as you explore the nature study area at Indian Springs Metropark. This self-guided hike is created as a choose your own adventure-style storyline, with QR codes to scan on your phone a... Learn More Referral Network Group Meeting - Referral Group 1 When: Monday, August 23rd 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 23 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 Eat... Learn More Referral Network Group Meeting - Senior Leaders Network of Livingston County When: Tuesday, August 24th 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 24 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 Invert Investigators: On Land - Heron Rookery When: Wednesday, August 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Heron Rookery What: Event listing from Heron Rookery: Wednesday, August 25 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMIn the summer our fields are full of buzzing, hopping, and singing "bugs"! Scientists use the word "invertebrate" to talk about animals like insects and spiders that do not have a skeleton. Families... Learn More See 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.