DEARBORN, Michigan - The 2012 Homecoming festival at Ford Field Park in Dearborn August 3-5 promises a weekend full of fun for the 33rd year. Homecoming is a project of the City of Dearborn and the nonprofit Dearborn Community Fund, and it is made possible because of generous sponsors that cover a significant amount of the cost of the festival. A … [Read more...]
Free and Low-Cost Activities at Homecoming Aug. 3-5
DEARBORN, MI – Families looking to have a great time without breaking the bank can find plenty to do at Dearborn’s Homecoming festival Aug. 3-5, including carnival rides, children’s games, wacky contests, inflatable rides and live entertainment all weekend long. A tradition for 33 years, Homecoming is an event coordinated by the City of Dearborn and … [Read more...]
Dearborn Area Chamber Promotes Safe Family Fun
DEARBORN, Mich. - As part of National Night Out, the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce and Dearborn Heights Police have teamed up to offer local families an alternative to crime and drugs wrapped up in a nice summer event, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 10 am – 8 pm. Oakwood Healthcare sponsors the annual Family Fun Day this year. Families have the … [Read more...]
Summer Camp Comes “Alive” for Children at Montessori
DEARBORN, Mich. – Would you pet a lizard and other reptiles? Children attending summer camp at Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) recently learned that “Reptiles Are Cool” during a special presentation by Jon Oliver of Mobile Ed Productions. This is one of several educational and fun activities planned during the school’s nine-week summer camp program … [Read more...]
WAR to Headline Dearborn’s 2012 Homecoming
DEARBORN, Mich. – “WAR,” the longtime feel-good funk and rock band, is in the spotlight on the Main Stage at this year’s 33rd Annual Homecoming festival in Dearborn August 3-5. The band members, favorites at festivals across the country, will engage the audience as they join in singing and dancing to “The World is a Ghetto,” “All Day Music,” “Spill … [Read more...]
Music Under the Stars Free Concerts in July and August Add to Dearborn’s Outdoor Entertainment
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department is offering three Music Under the Starts Concerts in July and August. Music Under the Stars is a long-standing tradition in the city, and adds another three options to the many free outdoor concerts in Dearborn this summer. Music Under the Stars concerts began on Thursday, July 12, … [Read more...]
Food Truck Rally Coming to Dearborn Friday, July 20
DEARBORN, Mich. - The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Dearborn and the West Dearborn Downtown Authority will host the first of three food truck rallies planned for this summer. The first event, sponsored by Westborn Market, will take place Friday, July 20 from 5 – 9 p.m. in Lot C, just north of Pizza Papalis west of Monroe … [Read more...]
Tickets on Sale for Detroit Symphony at Greenfield Village
DEARBORN, Michigan - Tickets are now on sale for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s (DSO) summer season, headlined by the 20th anniversary of the “Salute to America” concerts at Greenfield Village. 20th Annual 'Salute to America' Concert The 20th Annual Salute to America concerts will take place on June 30, July 1 and July 3-4. Bring the family and a picnic … [Read more...]
Dearborn Police Will Still React to Illegal Fireworks Use
DEARBORN, Michigan – The State of Michigan has removed the ban on the sale and use of many types of powerful or airborne fireworks, such as bottle rockets and Roman candles. To be in compliance with state law, the City of Dearborn revised its fireworks ordinance as well. However, despite the change in state law, important restrictions still apply. … [Read more...]
Camp Dearborn Opens Modern Resort Cabins
DEARBORN, Mich. – City of Dearborn and Milford Township officials on June 16 celebrated along side Camp Dearborn guests during the grand opening of eight modern cabins at the recreational facility. Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. and City Council members were joined by Milford Township Supervisor Donald Green to mark the completion of the cabins, … [Read more...]