Tour the riverfront in a 1929 Ford: 5 things to do this weekend in metro Detroit
The Detroit Tigers' opening weekend isn't the only attraction in town this weekend. There are antique car tours along the Detroit River, a strange and colorful festival in Ann Arbor, holiday fun at the Detroit Zoo, comedy and more.
Here are a few things to do across the region for the weekend of April 7.
Antique Car Tours along riverfront
Antique Touring Company is rolling out a three-hour hop-on-hop-off tour of Detroit’s Riverfront between Hart Plaza and Mt. Elliot Park in a 1929 Ford Model A Station Wagon. Tour guides will share highlights of Detroit’s riverfront history, information about attractions and establishments along the river and baseball’s current events.
The Riverfront Loop’s tour schedule will coincide with the Detroit Tigers' home games throughout the season, operating before evening games and after early afternoon games.
Some of the highlights along the Riverfront include the Detroit Riverwalk and Riverwalk Park, Cullen Carousel, Milliken State Park, Diamond Jack (boat) Tours, Outdoor Adventure Center, Aretha Franklin Amphitheater, Robert C. Valade Park, the historic Lighthouse Depot, Mount Elliott Park and the Gilbert Family Splash Pad.
To book the Riverfront Loop before or after a Tigers home game and for dates beyond the baseball schedule, call 313-333-5833 or go to antiquetouring.com/loop. $72.
Bunnyville at the Detroit Zoo
Hop over to the zoo to celebrate springtime and the holiday weekend. This event will have a golden egg hunt, “Ed-zoo-cation” stations, habitat chats, complimentary bunny ears, live entertainment, photos with the Easter Bunny and more.
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile in Royal Oak. Free with zoo admission; free for members.
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FoolMoon
The streets of Ann Arbor will be filled with handmade luminaries, interactive installations, laser shows and more as dance groups, bands and artists and partner to light up the community and make Ann Arbor shine at this annual event presented by Assembli. This year’s theme is UFO (unidentified foolish objects).
Everyone is invited to grab their luminaries, dress up and mask up for the FoolMoon stroll. The luminary procession steps off from the Ann Arbor District Library's downtown branch at sundown - about 8:15 p.m. and strolls through downtown Ann Arbor, landing at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market.
7-10 p.m. Friday at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit Street in Ann Arbor. Free.
Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle – Jay Jurden
Comedian, actor and Emmy-nominated writer Jay Jurden has been featured on "The Tonight Show," "The Late Late Show with James Corden," "The Drew Barrymore Show" and Comedy Central. He is currently a staff writer for "The Problem With Jon Stewart" on Apple TV+.
Jurden will be at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle at 310 S. Troy in Royal Oak through Saturday. Ages 18 and up. $15-$20.
Gardner White Family Spring Fling
Celebrate spring at Gardner White locations in Auburn Hills and Novi with a petting zoo, face painting, balloon twisters, fairy tale characters, make-a-bear experiences and snacks.
The petting zoo will include ducks, chickens, sheep, goats and rabbits inside the stores.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at Gardner White, 4445 N. Atlantic Blvd. in Auburn Hills and, 43825 West Oaks Drive in Novi. Free.
Brendel Hightower is an assistant editor at the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at bhightower@freepress.com. To subscribe, go to freep.com/specialoffer.
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