Bourbon Fest, Easter fun, ghost hunting, and more things to do this weekend in Southeast Michigan
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This weekend has plenty for both the kids and adults to do!
Sip beer or bourbon, celebrate Easter with the little ones, and more.
Here's what's going on:
Unite: Celebrate Women in Beer
- Friday, March 31 from 6-9 p.m.
- HOMES Campus in Ann Arbor
Celebrate women in the brewing industry with food, music, warehouse tours, networking, and of course beer.
Aggregate, a west coast IPA, will be released at Unite. The beer was brewed by female staff at HOMES for International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day.
Royal Oak Bourbon Fest
- Saturday, April 1 from 6-10 p.m.
- Royal Oak Farmers Market
Hundreds of bourbons will be available for you to try, along with food trucks to keep you fed during bourbon fest.
A $50 general admission ticket includes entry at 7 p.m., a souvenir glass, and 10 tasting tickets. A $100 VIP ticket includes 6 p.m. entry, a dated bourbon glass, 20 tasting tickets, and access to a VIP bottle section.
Taylor Bunny Trail
- Saturday, April 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Heritage Park in Taylor
This event geared toward children 12 and younger includes a treat bag, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more.
Tickets are $5 for children from Taylor and $10 for non-residents.
Canterbury Eggstravaganza
- Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2
- Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
Celebrate Easter with an egg drop, lawn games, a petting zoo, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more fun.
Tickets are $7 and must be purchased in advance. Can't make it this weekend? Check it out next weekend on Friday and Saturday.
Ghost Hunting Speaker and Haunted Tour
- Saturday, April 1 at 8 p.m.
- Straight Farmhouse in Garden City
Learn about the paranormal with Grimstone Inc., including some of the basic tools used in paranormal investigation, and then go on a ghost tour of the Straight Farmhouse.
Tickets are $40. A second event is planned for April 15.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza
- Sunday, April 2 from 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill in Armada
Enjoy crafts, train rides, face paints, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more.
Tickets are $24.95 per child. Two adults are free per child.
All Things Detroit Day
- Sunday, April from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Eastern Market in Detroit
Shop local vendors as you stroll Eastern Market. Find art, food, and more.
There will also be a food truck rally and live entertainment.
General admission tickets are $5 at the door for entry at 11 a.m. Early admission tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 and include entry at 9:30 a.m., a tote bag, and giveaways and special coupons and giveaways.