Have you made it to a cider mill yet? Or maybe celebrated the season with a fall festival? If not, Michigan Public has you covered. We’ve gathered some of our favorite events, including some of the exciting fall festivities, happening around the state this weekend. Whether you want to celebrate or just need an idea for how to spend your weekend, you’re in the right place. Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events, handpicked from event calendars by Michigan Public.

Planning to go to any of these events this weekend? Let us know how much you enjoyed it by emailing digital@michiganpublic.org.

Across Michigan

Giants among the Trees
10/9 | 7 p.m.
Dow Gardens - 1809 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI
$15

Tawas Point Harvest Festival
10/9-10/10 | All Day
Tawas Point State Park - 686 Tawas Beach Road, East Tawas, MI
Free

Leaf Pile Pedal
10/9-10/11 | All Day
Camp Douglas Smith - 5706 Federal Forest Road, Free Soil, MI
Free to Watch

Charlevoix Apple Festival
10/9-10/11 | All Day
Downtown - Charlevoix, MI
Free

Ann Arbor & Ypsi

Sister Act
10/8-10/18 | Times Vary
Encore Theatre - 7714 Ann Arbor Street, Dexter, MI
Prices Vary

Harvest Festival Weekend 2
10/9-10/11 | All Day
Waterloo Recreation Area - 8200 Loveland Road, Chelsea, MI
Free

Maestro
10/9-10/18 | Times Vary
Theatre NOVA - 410 W. Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI
$33

A2 Artoberfest
10/10-10/11 | All Day
Downtown - Ann Arbor, MI
Free

Metro Detroit

The Wright Gala
10/10 | 6 p.m.
Charles Wright Museum of African History - 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI
Prices Vary

Davisburg Antique Festival
10/10-10/11 | All Day
12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, MI
$12

Glass Pumpkin Fest
10/10-10/11 | All Day
Glass Academy - 25331 Trowbridge St., Dearborn, MI
Free

Michigan Fashion Week
10/10-10/17 | All Day
Downtown - Detroit, MI
Prices Vary

Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Improv Festival
10/8-10/10 | All Day
Downtown - Grand Rapids, MI
Prices Vary

Autumn Weekends at Meijer Gardens
10/9-10/31 | All Day
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - 1000 E. Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI
$25

Cranberry Harvest Day
10/10 | All Day
DeGrandchamp Farms - 76241 14th Ave., South Haven, MI
$10

EGR Harvest & Beer Festival
10/10 | All Day
Gaslight Village - 2181 Wealthy St. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI
$30

Kalamazoo

Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein
10/9-10/11 | 7:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre - 405 W. Lovell St., Kalamazoo, MI
$35

Ghosts of Kalamazoo Walking Tour
10/9-10/10 | 6 p.m.
1015 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI
$10

Boos in the Zoo
10/10 | 12 p.m.
Downtown - Kalamazoo, MI
Free

Geek Fest
10/10 | 11 a.m.
Kalamazoo County Expo Center - 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI
Free

Lansing

East Main Music Fest
10/10 | 3 p.m.
Downtown - Mason, MI
Free

Haunted Pub Crawl
10/10 | 6:30 p.m.
Downtown - Charlotte, MI
$10

Hot Cider Hustle
10/10 | 7 a.m.
Downtown - Lansing, MI
Prices Vary by Race

Boo at the Zoo
10/10-10/11| All Day
Potter Park Zoo - 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI
$15

Upper Peninsula

Fall on the Island festival
10/9-10/10 | All Day
Drummond Island Ball Fields - 33800 S. Townline Road, Drummond Island, MI
$25

Macktoberfest
10/9-10/11 | All Day
Ice House BBQ - 6966 Main St., Mackinac Island, MI
$60

Leif Erikson Festival
10/10 | All Day
Downtown - Norway, MI
Free

Dryland Dash
10/10-10/11 | All Day
Negaunee Township Hall - 42 M-35, Negaunee, MI
Free to Watch

Issues & Ale: 2026 Election Preview
7 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026
Lansing Brewing Company

A free Michigan Public event - watch in person or online
Register here.

With the August primary behind us, we now have a clearer view of what the upcoming 2026 midterm election will look like here in Michigan.

Jocelyn Benson (D) and John James (R) emerged as their respective party’s gubernatorial candidates, and the two are set for an intense battle for Michigan Governor. And after a fiercely competitive primary, Abdul El-Sayed (D) advanced as the Democratic candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat; he will face former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) in a race with national implications.

The groundwork is set for the November election. Join Stateside’s April Baer and a panel of Michigan Public hosts and reporters to preview this heated election. They’ll dive into the key races, campaign promises, and stakes of this midterm cycle.
Register here.

This event is part of the popular series, Issues & Ale, from Michigan Public, the state’s largest public radio network. Issues and Ale is an event series from Michigan Public designed to engage people in conversations about important issues facing Michigan in an informal atmosphere. Your questions are always welcome.

It’s officially fall! In case you missed it, the first day of the season was on Tuesday (9/22). That means it’s time for apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and spending the remaining warm days outside. If you need some ideas to get you out of the house, Michigan Public has got you covered! We've gathered some of our favorite events from across Michigan this weekend. Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events, handpicked from event calendars by Michigan Public.

Planning to go to any of these events this weekend? Let us know how much you enjoyed it by emailing digital@michiganpublic.org.

Across Michigan

Northern Michigan Fiber Festival
9/26-9/27 | All Day
APlex Events Complex - 701 Woodward Avenue, Alpena, MI
Free

Frankenmuth Fine Arts Fair
9/25-9/26 | All Day
Heritage Park - 601 Weiss Street, Frankenmuth, MI
Free

Honeycrisp Festival
9/26 | All Day
Friske Farm Market - 10743 N US Highway 31, Ellsworth, MI
$12.95

Skeletonfest Kick-Off
9/26 | All Day
Downtown - Marshall, MI
Free

Ann Arbor & Ypsi

Summer Streets - Closing Weekend
9/24-9/27 | 4 p.m.
Downtown - Main Street Ann Arbor, MI
Free

Harvest Moon Festival
9/26 | All Day
Pinckney Rails-To-Trails Campground - 555 Pearl Street, Pinckney, MI
Free

Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet
9/25 | 7 p.m.
Blue Llama Jazz Club - 314 S Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI
$25

Webster Fall Festival
9/26 | All Day
Webster Village - 5583 Webster Church Road, Dexter, MI
Free

Metro Detroit

Funky Ferndale
9/25-9/27 | All Day
Downtown - Ferndale, MI
Free

Destination Stars Hollow
9/26-9/27 | All Day
Downtown - Brighton, MI
Free

Detroit Black Film Festival
9/23-9/27 | All Day
Various Locations - Detroit, MI
Prices Vary

Detroit Red Wings vs Columbus Blue Jackets
9/26 | 7 p.m.
Little Caesars Arena - 2645 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Prices vary

Grand Rapids

Oktoberfest 2026
9/25-9/26 | All Day
Riverside Park - 3061 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Free

Brickworld 2026
9/26-9/27 | All Day
DeVos Place - 303 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI
$20

Poutine Week
9/16-9/27 | All Day
Downtown - Grand Rapids, MI
Free

Bandstand
9/24-9/26 | 7:30 p.m.
East Grand Rapids Performing Arts Center - 2211 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI
$20

Kalamazoo

269Fest
9/18-9/27 | All Day
Downtown - Kalamazoo, MI
Free

Sounds of the Zoo
9/22-9/27 |4 p.m.
Bronson Park - 200 S Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI
Free

National Street Rod Nationals North
9/25-9/26 | All Day
Kalamazoo County Expo Center - 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI
$20

Oktoberfest
9/26 | 1 p.m.
South Westnedge Park - 9010 S Westnedge Avenue, Portage, MI
Free

Lansing

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
9/27 | 7 p.m.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts - 750 E Shae Lane, East Lansing, MI
Prices Vary

Movie Night in the Park
9/25 | 6 p.m.
Towner Road Park - 2055 Towner Road, Haslett, MI
Free

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs MSU Spartans
9/26 | 5 p.m.
Spartan Stadium - 325 W Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI
Prices Vary

Dance by the River Pow Wow
9/26-9/27 | All Day
Adado Riverfront Park - 201 E Shiawassee Street, Lansing, MI
Free

Upper Peninsula

St. Ignace Fall Festival and Great Pumpkin Roll
9/26 | 1:30 p.m.
Little Bear East Arena - 275 Marquette Street, St Ignace, MI
Free

Flannel Fest
9/26 | All Day
West Side - Manistique, MI
Free

Keweenaw Brewfest
9/26 | 1 p.m.
Downtown Waterfront Pier - E Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI
$70

Tahquamenon Falls Harvest Fest
9/25-9/26 | All Day
Tahquamenon Falls State Park - 41382 W M 123, Paradise, MI
Free

1A Live in Michigan: Beyond the Bellwether
How political divisions shaping American politics show up in the Great Lakes State

The Ark - 316 S Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Monday, October 19 - 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
A free Michigan Public event - Attend in person or listen on Michigan Public
Register here.

What can Michigan voters tell us about the economic choices and political tensions facing the nation? On the next installment of the 1A series “If You Can Keep It,” Jenn White and Todd Zwillich will be live from Ann Arbor, Michigan, hearing directly from voters in one of the most consequential voting blocs in the country.

Join us at The Ark in downtown Ann Arbor for a behind-the-scenes look at radio broadcasting. Watch live as the 1A team examines what Michigan voters can tell us about the national electorate. From economic anxiety and cost of living, to immigration, the urban/rural divide, and turbulent political culture, they’ll confront some of the most important issues for voters this November.

In what ways is Michigan a bellwether, and in what ways is it not? What’s actually driving Michiganders' choices in November and what can it tell us about the country as a whole? 1A is asking YOU what you care about most, what change you most want to see in your state and country, and what you expect from your government now.

This is a free Michigan Public event, but registration is necessary. Register here.

There will not be a livestream available for this event.

Jenn White has worked in public radio since 1999. She began her career here at Michigan Public (then Michigan Radio) as the local host of All Things Considered. She then worked at WBEZ in Chicago, where she hosted the station’s midday show, Reset with Jenn White. She was also a familiar voice on several WBEZ podcasts, including Making Oprah, Making Obama, and 16 Shots. In 2020, White was selected as the permanent host of NPR’s 1A program, replacing the program’s inaugural host, Joshua Johnson.

1A can be heard on Michigan Public every weekday from 10 a.m. to noon.

The air is cool, the leaves are getting some color, and cider mills are open. The fall season is almost upon us! If you need some ideas to get you outside to enjoy it, Michigan Public has got you covered! We've gathered some of our favorite events from across Michigan this weekend. Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events, handpicked from event calendars by Michigan Public.

Planning to go to any of these events this weekend? Let us know how much you enjoyed it by emailing digital@michiganpublic.org.

Across Michigan

Allegan County Fair
9/11-9/19 | All Day
Allegan County Fairgrounds - 150 Allegan County Fair Drive, Allegan, MI
$10

Festival of the Pines
9/17-9/19 | All Day
Downtown - Lake City, MI
Free

Michigan Apple Fest
9/18-9/19 | All Day
Downtown - Sparta, MI
Free

Festival of the Forks
9/18-9/19 | All Day
Downtown - Albion, MI
Free

Ann Arbor & Ypsi

Oktoberfest at HOMES
9/18 | 4 p.m.
HOMES Campus - 112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI
Free

UTEP Miners vs Michigan Wolverines
9/19 | 3:30 p.m.
Michigan Stadium - 1201 S State Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Prices Vary

Dahlia Festival
9/19-9/20 | 3 p.m.
Chelsea Depot - 125 Jackson Street, Chelsea, MI
Free

Bubble Fest
9/20 | 10 a.m.
Broadway Park West - 841 Broadway Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Free

Metro Detroit

Glenlore Trails - CarnEvil 2
9/18-10/31 | Times Vary
Glenlore Trails - 3860 Newton Road, Commerce, MI
$25

Detroit 4Fest
9/18-9/19 | All Day
Holly Oaks ORV Park - 14551 Shields Road, Holly, MI
Prices Vary

Romulus Pumpkin Festival
9/18-9/20 | All Day
Romulus Historical Park - 11147 Hunt Street, Romulus, MI
Free

FrankenFest
9/19 | 11 a.m.
Historic Fort Wayne - 6325 W Jefferson, Detroit, MI
Free

Grand Rapids

Poutine Week
9/16-9/27 | All Day
Downtown - Grand Rapids, MI
Free

Sister Act at Circle Theatre - Closing Weekend
9/18-9/19 | 7:30 p.m.
Circle Theatre - 1703 Robinson Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Prices Vary

ArtPrize - Opening Weekend
9/18-10/3 | All Day
Downtown - Grand Rapids, MI
Free

Michigan Irish Music Festival
9/17-9/20 | All Day
Heritage Landing - 1071 Shoreline Drive, Muskegon, MI
Prices Vary by Day

Kalamazoo

Anything Goes - Opening Weekend
9/18-9/20 | Times Vary
Civic Auditorium - 329 S Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI
$35

269Fest
9/18-9/27 | All Day
Downtown - Kalamazoo, MI
Free

Canadiana Fest
9/19 | 1 p.m.
Water Street - Kalamazoo, MI
$12

My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War
9/17-10/4 | Times Vary
Farmers Alley Theatre - 221 Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo, MI
Prices Vary

Lansing

May the glow be with you 5K
9/19 | 7:30 p.m.
Downtown - Fowlerville, MI
Prices Vary by Race

Michigan Bluesfest
9/16-9/19 | All Day
Old Town - Lansing, MI
$11.37

Hearsefest
9/19 | All Day
Fowlerville Fairgrounds - 8800 W Grand River Avenue, Fowlerville, MI
$2

91st Annual Ox Roast
9/18-19 | Times Vary
Church of the Resurrection - 127 Rumsey Avenue, Lansing, MI
Free

Upper Peninsula

Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show
9/18-9/19 | All Day
Downtown - St. Ignace
Free

Munising Bay Car Cruise & Show
9/18-9/19 | All Day
Downtown - Munising, MI
Free

Mackinac Island Pride Festival
9/17-9/20 | All Day
Downtown - Mackinac Island, MI
Prices Vary by Event

Yooptoberfest
9/19 | All Day
Alpha Michigan Brewing Company - 303 E Center Street, Alpha, MI
Free

Michigan Public News Director Vincent Duffy is pleased to announce that Brian Manzullo has joined Michigan Public as the station’s inaugural Managing Editor of Multiplatform News Strategy.

Before joining Michigan Public, Manzullo spent more than 14 years at the Detroit Free Press. Most recently, he served as Digital Director, overseeing the newsroom’s digital strategy and operations. Prior to coming to Detroit, Manzullo worked as an online sports producer for The Arizona Republic in Phoenix. He is also a graduate of Central Michigan University.

In this new position, Manzullo will help lead efforts to strengthen Michigan Public’s digital journalism and elevate the quality, impact, and reach of the station’s work across platforms. This role will play an important part in ensuring that Michigan Public’s award-winning journalism continues to reach and serve Michiganders around the state.

“We’re thrilled to have Brian join the team,” said Duffy. “As Michigan Public continues to grow, it’s becoming clear that our digital offerings are a key area for expansion. This new role, and Brian’s experience in digital operations, allows us to continue evolving as an organization. We’re very excited.”

Manzullo will be based out of Michigan Public’s Ann Arbor office, working closely with both the newsroom and the digital team to direct the station’s digital storytelling. Manzullo will step into this role on Monday, Sept. 21.

It might not feel like fall quite yet, but football season is officially upon us! Whether you’re looking for a game to attend or looking for ways to completely avoid the sport, Michigan Public has you covered. We’ve gathered some of our favorite events from across Michigan this weekend. Check out these fun, interesting, and timely events, handpicked from event calendars by Michigan Public.

Planning to go to any of these events this weekend? Let us know how much you enjoyed it by emailing digital@michiganpublic.org.

Across Michigan

International Fireworks Championship
9/11-9/12 | 6 p.m.
Turtle Creek Stadium - 333 Stadium Drive, Traverse City, MI
Prices Vary

Silver Lake Apple & BBQ Festival
9/11-9/12 | All Day
Golden Township Park - 8501 Silver Lake Road, MI
Free

Frankenmuth Auto Fest
9/11-9/13 | All Day
Heritage Park - 601 Weiss Street, Frankenmuth, MI
Free

Wheatland Music Festival
9/11-9/13 | All Day
7251 50th Ave., Remus, MI
$50

Ann Arbor & Ypsi

Street Art Encounter
9/11 | 12 p.m.
Downtown - Ann Arbor, MI
Free

Queen Tribute
9/11-9/13 | Times Vary
Encore Theatre - 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter, MI
Prices Vary

Oklahoma Sooners vs Michigan Wolverines
9/12 | 12 p.m.
Michigan Stadium - 1201 S State St., Ann Arbor, MI
Prices Vary

Mitten Vintage Flea Market
9/13 | 11 a.m.
HOMES Campus - 112 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI
Free

Metro Detroit

Smokin’ Rock-N-Blues Festival
9/11-9/12 | Times Vary
Downtown - Brighton, MI
Free

Rochester Art & Apples Festival
9/11-9/13 | All Day
Downtown - Rochester, MI
$10 suggested donation

Donut & Cider Fest
9/12-9/13 | All Day
Canterbury Villager - 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion, MI
$5

Old Car Festival
9/12-9/13 | All Day
Greenfield Village - 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI
$39

Grand Rapids

Fork Fest
9/11 | 4 p.m.
Vivant Brewery & Spirits - 925 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Free

Fiesta Mexicana
9/11-9/13 | All Day
Calder Plaza - 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Free

John Mulaney
9/12 | 7:30 p.m.
Acrisure Amphitheater - 201 Market Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Prices Vary

ArtPrize Preview Week
9/12-9/17 | All Day
Downtown - Grand Rapids, MI
Free

Kalamazoo

An Evening of Magic with Joe Bennett
9/11 | 8 p.m.
Henderson Castle - 100 Monroe St., Kalamazoo, MI
$85

Dogs in the Zoo
9/12 | All Day
South Kalamazoo Mall - S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI
Free

Kalamazoo Scottish Festival
9/12 | All Day
Kindleberger Park - 122 N Riverview Drive, Parchment, MI
Free

Kalamazoo Indoor Flea Market
9/12 | All Day
Kalamazoo County Expo Center - 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI
Free

Lansing

Lansing Oktoberfest
9/11-9/12 | All Day
Adado Riverfront Park - 201 E Shiawassee St., Lansing, MI
$5

Fowlerville Fall Fest
9/12 | All Day
Fowlerville Fairgrounds - 8800 W Grand River Avenue, Fowlerville, MI
$7

Dogs & Coffee
9/12 | 9 a.m.
Harris Nature Center - 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos, MI
$5

Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. MSU Spartans
9/12 | 3:30 p.m.
Spartan Stadium - 325 W Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI
Prices Vary

Upper Peninsula

Stalwart Agricultural Fair
9/10-9/12 | All Day
Stalwart Agricultural Fairgrounds - 8081 E M48, Stalwart, MI
$5

Lake Superior Shore Run
9/11-9/12 | All Day
Little Presque Isle Recreation Area - County Road 550, Marquette, MI
Prices Vary by Race

Van Riper State Park Harvest Fest
9/11-9/13 | All Day
Van Riper State Park - 851 County Road AKE, Champion, MI
Free

U.P. Fall Beer Fest
9/12 | 1 p.m.
Mattson Lower Harbor Park - 200 Lakeshore Blvd., Marquette, MI
$55

It’s Labor Day weekend! If you need some ideas on how to celebrate, or if you just want some ideas for how to spend your long weekend, Michigan Public has got you covered! We've gathered some of our favorite events from across Michigan this weekend. Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events, handpicked from event calendars by Michigan Public.

Planning to go to any of these events this weekend? Let us know how much you enjoyed it by emailing digital@michiganpublic.org.

Across Michigan

55th Annual DALMAC Bicycle Tour
9/2-9/6 | All Day
Lansing to Mackinaw
Prices Vary by Route

Blake’s Sunflower Festival
9/5-9/7 | All Day
Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill - 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada, MI
$14

Thumbfest 2026 
9/5 | All Day
Tierney Village Park - 7411 Huron Avenue, Lexington, MI
Free

Algonac Art Fair
9/5-9/6 | All Day
Algonac City Riverfront Park - 1130 St Clair River Drive, Algonac, MI
Free

Ann Arbor & Ypsi

Saline Community Fair
9/2-9/6 | All Day
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds - 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI
$12

Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan Wolverines
9/5 | 7:30 p.m.
Michigan Stadium - 1201 S State Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Prices Vary

Kelley Kozloff Exhibition: Come Away With Me
9/2-9/13 | All Day
U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens - 1800 N Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI
Free

Fiction at Literati: Ayendy Bonifacio
9/4 | 6:30 p.m.
Literati Bookstore - 124 E Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI
Free

Metro Detroit

Detroit Jazz Festival
9/4-9/7 | All Day
Hart Plaza - 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI
Prices Vary

Detroit Sandwich Party
9/6 | All Day
Eastern Market Shed 5 - 2810 Russell Street, Detroit, MI
Free

Michigan State Fair
9/3-9/7 | All Day
Vibe Credit Union Showplace - 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI
$11

Romeo Peach Festival
9/3-9/7 | All Day
Downtown - Romeo, MI
$5

Grand Rapids

Muskegon Polish Festival
9/4-9/5 | All Day
Hackley Park - 350 W Webster Avenue, Muskegon, MI
$10

Belding Labor Day Celebration
9/4-9/7 | All Day
100 E Main Street, Belding, MI
Free

Candelight Orchestra - Best of Hans Zimmer
9/5 | 6:30 p.m.
Wealthy Theatre - 1130 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Prices Vary

GrandCon 2026
9/4-9/6 | All Day
DeVos Place Convention Center - 303 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Prices Vary by Day

Kalamazoo

September Art Hop
8/4 | 5 p.m.
359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 203, Kalamazoo, MI
Free

Kalamashoegazer
9/4-9/5 | All Day
Bell’s Brewery - 355 E Kalamazoo Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI
$46

Raptor Pinata Making
9/5 | 10 a.m.
Kalamazoo Nature Center - 7000 N Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI
$8

Vine Street Vintage Market
9/5 | All Day
Vine Street Vintage - 806 S Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI
Free

Lansing

Michigan Chicken Wing Festival
9/5-9/6 | 2 p.m.
Adado Riverfront Park - 300 N Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI
$12.50

Toledo Rockets vs MSU Spartans
9/4 | 8 p.m.
Spartan Stadium - 325 W Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI
Prices Vary

Fort Wayne TinCaps vs Lansing Lugnuts
9/2-9/6 | Times Vary
Jackson Field - 5050 E Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI
Prices Vary

A Festival of Oddities
9/5-9/6 | All Day
Eaton County’s Museum at Courthouse Square - 100 W Lawrence Avenue, Charlotte, MI
$5

Upper Peninsula

Copper Harbor Trails Fest
9/5-9/6 | All Day
Downtown - Copper Harbor, MI
Prices Vary by Route

Chippewa County Fair
9/1-9/6 | All Day
Chippewa County Fairgrounds - 6430 W State Highway M-80, Kinross, MI
Prices Vary by Event

Boogie Fest Too
9/4-9/6 | All Day
14069 County Line G Road, Rock, MI
$55

Dickinson County Fair
9/3-9/7 | All Day
Dickinson County Fairgrounds - N1476 US-8, Norway, MI
$10

Join Michigan Public for an unforgettable garden lover’s journey to England, where the beauty of nature and history come alive. Explore the lush, renowned gardens of Sissinghurst and Great Dixter, immerse yourself in the beauty of Oxford, and journey through the enchanting Cotswolds. This annual garden tour is a dream come true for horticulture enthusiasts and lovers of history.

Register here to learn more about this trip and its itinerary at our free information session.

Here are some exciting details about this trip:

Begin your trip in London, with a free day to relax, meet your Michigan Public host, and spend an evening with your fellow travelers for an orientation and welcome dinner.

Then, you’ll spend a full day at the renowned Chelsea Flower Show. It’s Europe’s premier gardening event, showcasing stunning garden designs by some of the world’s top horticultural artists.

Adventure to Winston Churchill’s Chartwell Estate. Enjoy a guided tour of the exquisite gardens, including the walled garden, Golden Rose Walk, and lakes. Explore two of England’s most celebrated gardens. See Great Dixter, the former home of plantsman and garden writer Christopher Lloyd and one of the world’s most influential gardens, and the iconic Sissinghurst Castle Garden.

Visit Penshurst Place and Gardens. The medieval Baron’s Hall was completed in 1341 as a country retreat for the lord mayor of London. Explore this grand estate and its lovely gardens. Then, explore Hever Castle. Its history spans more than 600 years, but it’s most well known as the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.

Your journey continues with a departure to historic Oxford. En route, we’ll visit the Royal Horticultural Society Garden Wisley. Enjoy a student-led tour of the historic colleges of the University of Oxford, including the University of Oxford Botanic Garden–the oldest botanical garden in Britain.

Discover Winston Churchill’s life at Blenheim Palace and explore Rousham Gardens. Then, take a trek to the Cotswolds. Visit the charming town of Chipping Campden and journey through Hidcote Manor Garden, one of the most influential and famous of all English gardens.

See the full tour itinerary here.

Trip at a glance:

• 2 Nights London: Attend the Chelsea Flower Show! 
• 3 Nights Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent 
• 4 Nights Oxford, England’s oldest university town 

Highlights:

• A day at the celebrated Chelsea Flower Show 
• The charming Cotswolds 
• Great Dixter Gardens and Sissinghurst Gardens (both consistently ranked among the world's top gardens) 
• Blenheim Palace, birthplace and former home of Winston Churchill 
• Oxford Botanic Gardens and colleges 
• The charming English countryside 
• A wonderful group of kindred spirits who share your passion for gardens, history, and public radio! 

Includes:

• Michigan Public host and an experienced Earthbound Expeditions Tour Director 
• Reserved admission to the world-renowned Chelsea Flower Show 
• Nine nights in hand-selected, centrally located four-star hotels 
• Daily breakfast, 10 additional meals and memorable dining experiences in historic English pubs and charming country restaurants 
• Private deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach throughout the journey 
• Expert-guided visits to England's finest gardens, grand estates and historic homes 
• Admission to all gardens, estates and museums featured in the itinerary 
• Engaging local garden experts and knowledgeable guides throughout the tour 
• All driver and guide gratuities 
• Pre-departure reading list and travel information to enrich your journey 
• Airport transfers in England for travelers arriving and departing with the group
  

Not Included:

• Travel Insurance
• Anything not listed on the itinerary
• Round-trip air from the USA to England

Group Travel options coming soon.

If you are not interested in waiting for a group travel option, suggested flights for this trip are:

May 18: Delta #16 from DTW direct to LHR.
Departs at 6:45pm and arrives May 19 at 7:10am

May 28: Delta 17 from LHR to DTW.
Departs at 10:45am and arrives at 2:15pm 

Trip facts:

• 10 days/9 nights (land) 
• $7,395 per person, double occupancy 
• $1,950 single supplement (waived if you are willing to share and a roommate is found) 
• Tour begins in London on May 19, 2027, at 6 p.m. 
• Tour ends in Oxford on May 28, 2027, after breakfast 

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For more information, questions, or reservations, visit Earthbound Expeditions or reach a travel agent at (206) 842-9775 or info@earthboundexpeditions.com

Why travel with Michigan Public?

When you travel to England with Michigan Public, you’ll enjoy a personalized experience led by a carefully selected guide that offers a unique perspective on the places you’ll visit. You’ll also join a fun group of travelers who are full of curiosity, are interested in life-long learning and share a love of public radio.