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September
Michigan Renaissance Festival – Step back in time at the Michigan Renaissance Festival with jousting, costumed performers, live entertainment, artisan vendors, medieval-inspired food, games, and family-friendly fun. Each weekend through Oct. 4. 9am-7pm. HollyGrove, 12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI. michrenfest.com
THUR, Sep. 17 – SUN, Sep. 20
Frankenmuth Oktoberfest – Celebrate Oktoberfest in Frankenmuth with authentic German food, festive beer, live music, traditional dancing, and plenty of Bavarian-inspired fun. Thursday,3-10pm. Friday and Saturday, noon-midnight. Sunday, noon-4pm.
Heritage Park, 601 Weiss St., Frankenmuth, MI. frankenmuthfestivals.com/frankenmuth-oktoberfest
September 24
Detroit Red Wings – Head up to Little Caesars Arena to cheer on the Red Wings at their preseason home opener against the Buffalo Sabres. Tickets to the game can be purchased for less than $20 a seat. 7pm, Thursday, September 24. Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI. nhl.com/redwings/tickets/preseason-schedule
