Saline – Major Events
4-H Youth Show
5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds) • (734) 429–3145
2025 dates TBA. Weeklong fair with dog, horse, and pony trials; livestock judging; a llama leaping contest; and more. washtenawfarmcouncil.org
Art Around Saline
Public arts initiative promotes local artists by reproducing their artwork for display downtown. Pieces are displayed for two years. Submissions on hiatus for 2025. cityofsaline.org (search for Art Around Saline)
Boo Bash Halloween
1866 Woodland Dr. E. (Saline Rec Center) • (734) 429–3502
Oct. 18, 2024; Oct. 2025 date TBA. Pumpkin hunt, DJ, dancing, games, snacks, crafts, and a balloon drop finish. Preregistration required. salinerec.com (click Community Events)
Family Campout
Mill Pond Park (565 W. Bennett) • (734) 429–3502
June 2025; exact date TBA. Campout after the June Movie in the Park. Continental breakfast served the next morning. salinerec.com (click Community Events)
Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Michigan Ave.
Dec. 7, 2024, 5:30–9 p.m. 49th Annual Holiday Parade featuring more than 100 participants—animals, dancers, musicians, a hot air balloon, and a visit from Santa. salinechamber.org/events/details/sacc-holiday-parade
Jazz in the Park
Mill Pond Park (565 W. Bennett)
July 19, 2025. Jazz, food trucks, and giveaways. cityofsaline.org (search for Jazz in the Park)
Michigan Celtic
5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds)
July 11 & 12, 2025. Saline celebrates its sister city of Brecon, Wales, with traditional food, music, dance, and Highland athletics. mi-celtic.org
Movie in the Park
Mill Pond Park (565 W. Bennett) & Henne Field (114 E. Bennett) • (734) 429–3502
June & Aug. 2025, dates TBA. A family-friendly movie shown on a giant inflatable screen starting at dusk. Come as early as 6:30 p.m. for activities, music, concessions, and more. Free. cityofsaline.org/parks
PJs and Stories with Santa
1866 Woodland Dr. E. (Saline Rec Center) • (734) 429–3502
Dec. 3 & 5, 2024. Wear pajamas, listen to stories, have hot chocolate and cookies, do a craft, and meet Santa. Preregistration required. salinerec.com (click Community Events)
Saline Community Fair
5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds) • (734) 429–1131 during fair week
Aug. 27–31, 2025. Old-fashioned community fair featuring agricultural, food, and craft exhibits, livestock judging, adventures in agriculture barn, talent contest, children’s activities, horse events, tractor and truck pulls, carnival rides, demolition derby, Saline Schools Day, car and tractor show, and more. mysalinefair@yahoo.com, salinefair.org
