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

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
This summer celebration of Saline’s sister city, Brecon, Wales, features food, beer, and clan tents, kids activities, and Celtic music and dance on several stages by visiting and local performers. July 2025; exact dates TBA. mi-celtic.org V

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

Saline Craft Shows

7190 N. Maple (Saline Middle School)
Nov. 9, 2024 & Mar. 8, 2025. More than 250 juried crafters from 14 states display and sell holiday decor, clothing, jewelry, wood crafts, photography, 3D paper art, concessions and more. Admission $5 in Nov., $4 in Mar. Cash only. ADA accessible, free parking. No strollers please. Cheryl Hoeft, cheryl.hoeft@gmail.com, facebook.com/saline.craftshow

Saline Oktoberfest

Downtown Saline • (734) 717–7406
2025 dates TBA. Two-day community festival celebrating German heritage with an old-fashioned Oktoberfest, including beer, live music, food, and drinks; also, Kinderplatz, wiener dog races, Hammerspiel, and tapping of the golden keg. director@salinemainstreet.org, salinemainstreet.org/events

Saline Summerfest

Downtown Saline • (734) 368–1944
2025 dates TBA; typically held in early Aug. Music and dance, children’s activities, Miss Saline competition, 5K run/walk, car show, electric car show, soccer tournament, movie night, and concessions. facebook.com/salinesummerfest