Friends of Wayne County Parks Special Events
MARSHMALLOW DROP
March 29, 2024
A blizzard of 20,000 marshmallows will fill the sky as they tumble from the Easter Bunny’s helicopter.
JAZZ ON THE RIVER
August 3-4, 2024
Bring your blankets and chairs and get ready to tap your feet to the beat of cool jazz for the Jazz on the River.
HEROES ON HINES 5K RUN
September 28, 2024
Help us commemorate the annual Heroes on Hines 5k run with a traffic free run along Hines Drive! For registration information, please visit www.heroesonhines.com.
BIKE THROUGH THE LIGHTS
November 19, 2024
Due to popular demand, Wayne County Parks is now offering bike riders a chance to bike through the lights before it opens to the public.
LIGHTFEST 8K FUN RUN/WALK
November 20, 2024
Enjoy a breathtaking run/walk through Midwest’s longest drive through holiday light display.
LIGHTFEST GRAND OPENING
November 21, 2024
Help us kick off the start of the Wayne County Lightfest by attending a sneak preview with music, refreshments and a fireworks display.
WAYNE COUNTY LIGHTFEST
Wednesday – Sunday, November 21 – December 24, 2024
Visit the Midwest’s longest drive-through holiday light display for an expanded five miles of colorful lights. The entrance is on Merriman Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Warren Avenue.
