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Friday, January 11, 2013

Farmington Area Weekend Includes Spaghetti Dinner, Hockey, Winter Market

Saturday's events include a family-friendly concert at the Farmington Community Library.

Plenty of family-friendly activities are featured on the Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch weekend calendar.  Browse through the photos above to find out what's happening, then click on the links below for more information:  Check our calendar for more activities, classes and events happening this weekend. If your event isn't listed, feel free to add it.

In this Article:

Donate Shoes 4 BDF Cat Rescue Fundraiser, Old Winery Winter Market, Meet with State Rep. Vicki Barnett, and 5 more ›

Friday, January 4, 2013

Farmington Area Weekend Brings Old Winery Market, YMCA Winter Blast

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check the Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch calendar.

If you're already feeling a little "cabin fever", the Farmington Family YMCA offers a celebration this weekend that's sure to raise your spirits. Read more about the Y's Winter Blast and other Farmington area weekend activities by flipping through the photos above, then clicking on the links below for complete information.  Check our calendar for more activities, classes and events happening this weekend. If your event isn't listed, feel free to add it.

In this Article:

Donate Shoes 4 BDF Cat Rescue Fundraiser, Winter Blast, YMCA, and 2 more ›

Friday, September 28, 2012

Weekend Watch: Sept. 28-30, 2012

Harvest Moon activities, garage sales, concerts, a craft show and more are on tap in Farmington and Farmington Hills this weekend.

Celebrate the start of autumn this weekend with Harvest Moon events in downtown Farmington. "Need to Know: Downtown Farmington's Harvest Moon Celebration" shares information about those events.  Plenty of other activities and events are happening this weekend. Browse through the photo gallery above for basic information, then click on these links to learn more: Do you know about an event that's not on our calendar? You can add it at http://farmington-mi.patch.com/events/new.

In this Article:

Need to Know: Downtown Farmington's Harvest Moon Celebration, Garage Sale, MONSTER GARAGE SALE, and 10 more ›

Monday, September 10, 2012

First Thing Farmington-Farmington Hills: Sept. 10, 2012

Today's photos takes a look at downtown Farmington 80 years ago.

Farmington and Farmington Hills are communities rich in history, and we aim to share some of it first thing this morning.  Today's photo looks west on Grand River in 1930. On the right side, you can see the Cook building (home now to Salon Legato, Mike Greer Photography, the Farmington Downtown Development Authority and Basement Burger Bar), which is still a familiar landmark. Earlier this year, we profiled a sale to settle the estate of a member of the Cook family. One of today's most iconic buildings is missing from the picture; the Farmington Civic Theater was built a decade after this photo was taken. Below you'll find links to today's events, along with information about events happening later this week that require advance …

In this Article:

Salon Legato, Mike Greer Photography, Farmington Downtown Development Authority, and 12 more ›

Friday, September 7, 2012

Weekend Watch: Sept. 7-9, 2012

Give the gift of life, audition for a show, party at the dog park and more this weekend in Farmington and Farmington Hills.

From a blood drive to youth theater auditions and a dog park celebration, this weekend is packed with activities in Farmington and Farmington Hills. Flip through the gallery above for information about some of the big events on our calendar, then follow the links below to learn more:    Do you know about an event that's not on our calendar? You can add it at http://farmington-mi.patch.com/events/new Correction: The Bark in the Park event starts at 10 a.m. and goes through 2 p.m.

In this Article:

Red Cross Blood Drive at Botsford Hospital, Botsford General Hospital, Art Exhibit -- Robbie Best, and 16 more ›

Friday, August 31, 2012

Labor Day Weekend Watch: Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2012

We've extended our calendar to include events through Monday in Farmington and Farmington Hills.

If you're staying in town this long Labor Day weekend, we have a list of local activities you can add to your calendar.  Browse through our photo gallery above for basic information, then click on the links below to learn more: 

In this Article:

Great Lakes State Fair, Donate Shoes 4 BDF Cat Rescue Fundraiser, Downtown Farmington Farmers Market, and 1 more ›

Friday, August 24, 2012

Weekend Watch: Aug. 24-26, 2012

Summer winds down in Farmington and Farmington Hills, with the finales for two seasonal events this weekend.

It's official: Summer is on its way out.  This weekend brings the last Rhythmz in Riley Park concert and the last Family Campfire in Heritage Park for the season. You'll find details about those events and others by flipping through our photo gallery above, then clicking on the links below to learn more:  Do you know about an event that's not on our calendar? Add it! Just sign in with your e-mail address (or sign up, if you don't have a user account), then visit our Events home page and click on "Add an Event". Upload a photo to make your listing stand out. 

In this Article:

Moving/Garage Sale, End of the summer hoedown, Rhythmz in Riley Park Free Concert in Downtown Farmington, and 6 more ›

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

5 Things You Should Know Today - Aug. 1, 2012

Farmington Hills Fire Dept. offers a meeting tonight for anyone interested in becoming a paid, on-call firefighter.

Ever wanted to pour gallons of water onto a burning building? You can learn more today about joining the Farmington Hills Fire Dept. Here's what else you should know: The National Weather Service predicts a sunny summer day, with a high around 84 and a low tonight in the mid-60s.  The Farmington Hills Fire Dept. is looking for a few good firefighters. Learn more about these positions and requirements for applying today, 7 p.m., at the Costick Center. Can't be there? Call 248-871-2800. Today is the last day to donate new or gently worn shoes to benefit Backdoor Friends Cat Rescue. They accept men's, women's, and children's family footwear; no skates, heavy winter or ski boots, big furry slippers or shoes with holes. Drop off donations at …

In this Article:

Farmington Hills Fire Department, Informational Meeting for Paid On-Call Firefighter Candidates, William M. Costick Activities Center, and 6 more ›

Friday, July 27, 2012

Weekend Watch: July 27-29, 2012

The Holocaust Memorial Center launches a special week of programs in tribute to Raoul Wallenberg, a hero of the Holocaust.

Looking for interesting and entertaining activities this weekend in Farmington and Farmington Hills? Browse through the photos above for a look at what's happening, then click the links below for more information.

In this Article:

Bingo, Groves-Walker Post 346, American Legion, Rhythmz in Riley Park Free Concert in Downtown Farmington, and 10 more ›

Friday, July 20, 2012

Weekend Watch: July 20-22, 2012

In addition to Downtown Farmington Founders Festival activities, you can enjoy a family campfire, watch a rubber duck race and help a local cat rescue.

The Downtown Farmington Founders Festival swings into full gear today, and you can read all about the weekend's activities in our online guide. We've put together a list of other activities going on over the next few days. Browse through our photo gallery above, then click on the links below for more details: Farmington/Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth and Families Rubber Duck Race Do you know about an event that's not listed? Add it to our calendar! Simple instructions are here: VIDEO: How to Create an Event on Patch.

In this Article:

Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication, Free Family Campfires in Heritage Park, Bingo, and 8 more ›

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