Saline – Major Events
Art Around Saline
Promotes local artists by displaying reproductions of their artwork downtown for 2 years. Submissions on hiatus. cityofsaline.org (search for Art Around Saline)
Family Campout
Mill Pond Park (565 W. Bennett) • (734) 429–3502
June 2026; date TBA. Campout after the June Movie in the Park. Continental breakfast served the next morning. salinemi.gov/parks (click Community Events)
Jazz in the Park
Mill Pond Park (565 W. Bennett)
July 18, 2026, 2–8 p.m. Jazz, food trucks, free shuttle bus to parking, and giveaways. cityofsaline.org (search for Jazz in the Park)
4-H Youth Show
5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds) • (734) 429–3145
2026 dates TBA; typically held in July. Weeklong fair with dog, horse, and pony trials; livestock judging; a llama leaping contest; and more. washtenawfarmcouncil.org
Saline Summerfest
Downtown Saline • (734) 368–1944
2026 dates TBA; typically held in early Aug. Music and dance, children’s activities, Miss Saline Scholarship Pageant, 5K run/walk, car show, electric car show, arts and crafts, soccer tournament, movie night, teen events, beer tent, and concessions. [email protected], facebook.com/salinesummerfest
Saline Community Fair
5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds) • (734) 429–1131 during fair week
Sept. 2–6, 2026. 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. [email protected], salinefair.org
Saline Oktoberfest
Downtown Saline • (734) 717–7406
Sept. 2026, 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. [email protected], salinemainstreet.org/events
Saline Trunk or Treat
106 W. Michigan Ave. • (734) 717–7406
Oct. 22, 2025, 6:30–8:30 p.m. A family-fun event including trick-or-treating with local businesses, DJ, and live entertainment. [email protected], salinemainstreet.org/calendar
Boo Bash
1866 Woodland Dr. E. (Saline Rec Center)
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:30–8:30 p.m. (734) 429–3502. Pumpkin hunt, DJ, dancing, games, snacks, crafts, and a balloon drop finish. Preregistration required. salinemi.gov/parks(click Community Events)
Saline Craft Shows
7190 N. Maple (Saline Middle School)
Nov. 8, 2025 & Mar. 8, 2026, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 250+ juried crafters from 14 states display and sell holiday decor, clothing, jewelry, wood crafts, photography, 3D paper art, concessions and more. Mar. show includes additional free kids activities. Admission $5 in Nov., $4 in Mar. Cash only. ADA accessible, free parking. No strollers please. Cheryl Hoeft, [email protected], facebook.com/saline.craftshow
PJs and Stories with Santa
1866 Woodland Dr. E. (Saline Rec Center) • (734) 429–3502
Dec. 2 & 4, 2025, 5–7:30 p.m. Wear pajamas, listen to stories, have hot chocolate and cookies, do a craft, and meet Santa. Preregistration required. salinemi.gov/parks (click Community Events)
Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Michigan Ave.
Dec. 6, 2025, 5:30–9 p.m. 50th Annual Holiday Parade featuring 100+ participants—bands, dancers, musicians, a hot-air balloon, and a visit from Santa. salinechamber.org/holiday-parade-tree-lighting
Spring Fest
1866 Woodland Dr. E. (Saline Rec Center) • (734) 429–3502
Apr. 4, 2026. Egg hunt in the woods behind the Rec Center and lunch with the Bunny. Preregistration required. salinemi.gov/parks (click Community Events)
Salty Summer Sounds
100 S. Ann Arbor St. (W. Henry St. parking lot) • (734) 717–7406
June–Aug. 2026, 7–9 p.m. A weekly outdoor concert every Thurs., with kids activities and surprises throughout the summer. salinemainstreet.org/events
Movie in the Park
Mill Pond Park (565 W. Bennett) & Henne Field (114 E. Bennett) • (734) 429–3502
June & Aug. 2026, 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. salinemi.gov/parks (click Community Events)
Michigan Celtic Festival
5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd.
July 2026; dates TBA. This celebration of Saline’s sister city, Brecon, Wales, features food, beer, clan tents, kids activities, and Celtic music and dance on several stages by visiting and local performers. mi-celtic.org