July 10–12 & July 31–Aug. 2. Equine competition combining artistry and technical abilities highlighted by graceful freestyle routines set to music. No pets. Concessions. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., 11500 Glenn at Katz (west off Mount Hope Rd. from I-94 exit 150), Grass Lake. Free. [email protected]. 

Every Fri. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, to Dexter and beyond. Pack a lunch or stop in Dexter. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Delhi Metro Park parking lot (left of the tollbooth), E. Delhi off Huron River Dr. Free. [email protected].   

Every Fri. Slow/moderate-paced 18-mile gravel road ride with a rest stop at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 9 a.m. sharp, meet at Olson Park, 1515 Dhu Varren. Free. (412) 302–9960.  

July 31–Aug. 2. As many as 250 horses and riders enter this U.S. Equestrian Federation competition. Features dressage and stadium jumping, along with a cross-country phase that involves a mile-long gallop and jumping into water over barriers called “questions,” including logs, boulders, ditches, and banks. Refreshments. Pets must be on leash. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Revel Run, 555 S. Dancer, Chelsea. Free. (734) 395–2633.

https://revelrun.com/equestrian

Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. The newest program lets participants try out simulated snake senses to experience the world as if they were a snake. Also, models of snake brains available to examine, but no live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.  

Every Friday May 15–Sept. 25. Local food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and chairs to picnic in the park. 11 a.m.–7 p.m., County Farm Park, 2230 Platt. facebook.com/MLMRecCenter.

Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Free. [email protected].

All invited to create an image using glitter and adhesive foam. 3–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.  

Hour-long docent-led tour of the Clements’s early American history collection highlighted by the new exhibit Up, Up, and Away: A History of Ballooning in America. 4–5 p.m., 909 South University. Free; preregistration required at clements.umich.edu. (734) 649–3370.

Adults & teens invited to make various crafts inspired by Chuck Tingle’s Bury Your Gays. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

See 3 Friday. Tonight: Six-piece Detroit Steely Dan tribute band Major Dudes. 6:30–9 p.m.

Every Fri., July 31–Aug. 28. Formerly the Ypsilanti Frog Island Jazz Concert series, now in a larger venue at Ford Lake Park, with outdoor performances by national and area jazz standouts. Veteran local jazz guitarist Lawrence opens each night by playing a piece with the featured artist. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Tonight: An ensemble led by acclaimed gospel-flavored smooth jazz pianist Ben Tankard. 7 p.m., Ford Lake Park, 9075 S. Huron River Dr., Ypsi. Free (parking, $10 per vehicle). (734) 635–5446, [email protected].

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