Wayne County Parks Special Events 2009
May 2 – September 26
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Six miles of Hines Park (Hines Drive) will be closed to traffic every Saturday for the public of all ages to run, walk, skate, or cycle safely. Hines Drive will be closed from the Warrendale Picnic Area (west of Outer Drive) to the Nankin Mills Area (near Ann Arbor Trail). Parking is available at Warrendale and Nankin Mills picnic areas.
To celebrate Wayne County Parks 90th birthday, we will have at least 90 kids lead off Saturday in the Park on May 2 with a bike parade at 9:00 a.m. Bring your bike and join us in the parade!
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Saturday, September 12
1:00 – 5:00 pm at Nankin Mills Interpretive Center, Westland.
The native people of the Great Lakes, the Anishnabeg, (including the Ojibwa, Odawa and Potawatomi people) will host a special Social Gathering at Nankin Mills to share their culture and their heritage. A drumming circle will lead the dancers in their beautiful regalia through the ceremony. These dedicated drummers, singers, dancers and artisans follow the Pow Wow trail all over North America. It is poignant that they will gather at Nankin Mills, a historic gathering site for Anishnabeg. Native artisans will display, demonstrate and sell their crafts, and authentic Native American food will be available for purchase. Bring the whole family to share in this celebration of Michigan’s first people. All ages welcome.
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Sunday, September 20
11:00 am - 5:00 pm at Elizabeth Park, Trenton.
This fun-filled family event is designed to recreate Elizabeth Park in the late 1920’s. Antique auto displays, riverboat rides, musical entertainment and refreshments. The children’s games and entertainment area is a sure hit for all ages! Come and enjoy one of Wayne County Parks’ most popular events. Sponsored in cooperation with Trenton Parks and Recreation.
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Saturday, September 26
1:00 – 5:00 pm at Nankin Mills Interpretive Center, Westland
Free Event! Tickets $4 per person for Craft Tent
Enjoy an afternoon visiting yesteryear with activities, music and re-enactors from the 1800s. Period demonstrations may feature black smithing, butter making, wool spinning, cider pressing, flour grinding, quilting, lumberjacking, outdoor cooking and more! The air will be filled with the sounds of old-time musical entertainment, and visitors will have a chance to take a leisurely hayride on Hines Drive. The “historic”craft tent and old-fashioned games can be enjoyed by all. Concession snacks are available. Make sure you visit our Gristmill Era history exhibits while you’re here! Co-sponsored by the Friends of Nankin Mills. All ages welcome.
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Saturday, October 10
1:00 – 3:00 pm at Elizabeth Park, Trenton
Help Wayne County Parks celebrate its 90th birthday in the first Wayne County Park, Elizabeth Park. We will have a bike parade (decorate your bikes!), moonwalks, carnival style games, live music and more. Of course, it would not be a birthday celebration without birthday cake and balloons!
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Saturday, October 17
1:00 –3:00 pm at Hines Park - Nankin Mills Area, Westland.
Games, entertainment, hayrides, candy and fun await the children at this free special event. Join the spook-free fun!
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Tuesday, November 17
7:00 pm at Hines Park – Merriman Hollow Area, Westland
Enjoy a breathtaking run/walk through Midwest’s longest drive through holiday light display. Call the park office for registration fees and information in September. Co-sponsored by Total Runner.
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Wednesday, November 18
7:00 p.m. at Hines Park – Merriman Hollow Area, Westland
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. Call the park office for registration fees and information in September. Co-sponsored by Michigan Mountain Biking Association, Trails Edge store and
www.beatthetrain.com
.
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Thursday, November 19
6:00 pm at Hines Park – Merriman Hollow Area, Westland
Help us kick off the start of the Wayne County Lightfest by attending a sneak preview with music, refreshments and a fireworks display. It’s a night your whole family will remember!
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November 19, 2008 - December 31, 2009 (Closed December 25)
7:00 -10:00 pm at Hines Drive
Visit the Midwest’s longest drive-through holiday light display. Four miles of colorful lights for a $5/car donation. Enter off Merriman Road, between Ann Arbor Trail and Warren Avenue in Westland. For more information on this holiday spectacular or to register a bus/limo, call the parks office.
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Saturday, December 12
4:00 – 6:00 pm at the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center, Westland
$4 per participant for crafts and games (4:00-5:15 pm). No charge for Santa visit and tree lighting (5:15 – 6:00 pm).
The Friends of Nankin Mills and Wayne County Parks are pleased to invite the community to join us during this special time of year for an old-fashioned celebration at historic Nankin Mills. The first portion of the program features seasonal crafts you can make and take home to decorate your tree. Unique seasonal games, such as “fruitcake bowling”, “pin the nose on Rudolph” and “reindeer antler wreath toss” are also featured. The second part of the program includes a short outdoor community Tree Lighting and Sing-a-long with an indoor visit from St. Nick, sponsored by the Friends of Nankin Mills. Refreshments provided. This is the 22nd year the Friends have held this event! All ages welcome.
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