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Go outside and play Outdoors or in, Livingston County welcomes you to our charming villages, legendary recreation and unforgettable experiences.

miles of tree-lined trails, majestic world-class golf courses and impressive lakes and waterways.

Plan your escape to our 50,000 acres of parks, 123 miles of trails, 184 lakes and 20 golf courses. Countless sports and recreation options call, and we have the answer.

Lose yourself amidst varied treasure in our specialty stores that stand out from what you ll find elsewhere, then refuel or unwind at any of our local wineries, craft breweries, coffee shops and

2 Go outside and play Outdoors or in, Livingston County welcomes you to our charming villages, legendary recreation and unforgettable experiences. Inviting communities, including Brighton, Howell, Pinckney, Fowlerville, Hartland, Lakeland, Hamburg, Whitmore Lake and the world-famous Hell, Michigan, are surrounded by acres of sprawling parks, miles of tree-lined trails, majestic world-class golf courses and impressive lakes and waterways. Known as an outdoor playground, the surrounding area overflows with sights and scenes that will leave you inspired. Plan your escape to our 50,000 acres of parks, 123 miles of trails, 184 lakes and 20 golf courses. Countless sports and recreation options call, and we have the answer. Historic downtown districts serve up an open invitation to explore destination dining, artisan and farmers markets, boutique shops and vibrant entertainment. Lose yourself amidst varied treasure in our specialty stores that stand out from what you ll find elsewhere, then refuel or unwind at any of our local wineries, craft breweries, coffee shops and eateries that draw a following from afar, yet make you feel right at home. Discover hotel packages, event calendars, art exhibits, shopping guides and more at lccvb.org. Come join us! Entertainment & Concerts APRIL 13&14, 21&22 Curtains, The Jane Tasch Theater, Pinckney, Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, , pinckneyplayers.com JUNE 1 Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30-10:30pm, , 2stonesevents.com MAY 11 Classic Hits (with a twist), Cleary University, Howell, 7:30-10pm, , 2stonesevents.com MAY 12 Livingston Symphony Orchestra and Livingston Youth Orchestra Joint Concert, Brighton Nazarene Church, Brighton, 7pm, , lso.org JUNE 16 Summer Reading Kick-off & Family Concert with Guy Louis, Hartland s Cromaine Library, 11am-1pm, , cromaine.org WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE & JULY & AUGUST 1 Summer Music Concert Series, Cromaine Library s South Lawn, Hartland, 7-8:30pm, , cromaine.org JULY 14 Michigan Philharmonic Concert, Kensington Metropark, Maple Beach, 7:30pm, , Arts & Culture ALL YEAR Brighton Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit, downtown Brighton, 365 days a year, all day, , downtownbrighton.com ALL YEAR Arthur Secunda Museum at Cleary University, Howell, Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm, , cleary.edu/secunda 1 2

Festivals APRIL 21&22 Spring Festival, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 12-4pm, no registration necessary, 810.227.

com JUNE 2-3 Pinckney Art in the Park, downtown Pinckney, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, 810.227.5086, brightoncoc.

3 Festivals APRIL 21&22 Spring Festival, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 12-4pm, no registration necessary, , MAY 5&6 May Day/Faerie Festival, Heavenly Scent Herb Farm, Fenton, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm, , heavenlyscentherbfarm.com JUNE 2-3 Pinckney Art in the Park, downtown Pinckney, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, , brightoncoc.org JUNE Hamburg Family Fun Fest, Manly Bennett Park, Hamburg, Wed 4-11pm, Thurs 12-11pm, Fri 3pm-midnight, Sat 12pm-midnight, , hamburgfunfest.com JUNE 16&17 Hell-O Summer Fest, Screams from Hell & Helloween, Hell, 10am-6pm, , gotohellmi.com JUNE Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, Howell High School Complex, Howell, Fri 4-11pm, Sat 6am-11pm, Sun 6am- 8pm, , michiganchallenge.com JUNE 30&JULY 1 Summer Festival, Kensington Metroparks, Farm Center, 12-4pm, no registration necessary, , JULY Fowlerville Family Fair, Fowlerville Fairgrounds, , fowlervillefamilyfair.com AUGUST 3-5 Brighton Fine Art & Acoustic Music Festival, downtown Brighton, Fri 5-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-4pm, , brightoncoc.org th Annual Howell Melon Festival, downtown Howell, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 9am-12am, Sun 9am-5pm, , howellrecreation.org 25&26 Summer Herb Fair, Heavenly Scent Herb Farm, Fenton, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm, , heavenlyscentherbfarm.com April SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Hayrides, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 12-4pm, , 7 No Frills All Thrills Trail Race, Huron Meadows Metropark, Sunset Ridge Picnic Area, 10am, , brightonarearoadstriders.org/trailrace 7 Zoo Enrichment, Howell Nature Center, 10am-12pm, , howellnaturecenter.org 12 Hartland SOUP, Hartland Middle School, 6:30-8:30pm, , cromaine.org The HeART of the Home Fine Art Show & Sale, Commons Area, Howell High School, Fri 5-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm, , livingstonfineartassociation.com Livingston County Home & Garden Show, Howell High School Field House, Fri 5-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-4 pm, , livingstoncountyhomeshow.com 14 Taste of Livingston County, Howell High School Cafeteria, Howell, 11:30am-3pm, livingstoncountyhomeshow.com, Little Critters Horus the Colorful Kestrel, Howell Nature Center, 10-11am & 11:30am-12:30pm, , howellnaturecenter.org 17&18 Summer Music Theater Camp Aladdin Jr, The Jane Tasch Theater, Pinckney, 6-8pm, , pinckneyplayers.com 21 Opera Art Live, Howell Opera House, 6-10pm, , howelloperahouse.com 21&22 Black Sheep Weavers Guild Spring Fibers & Flowers Sale, Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, , blacksheepweavers.com 21&22 Spring Festival, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 12-4pm, no registration necessary, , 22 Earth Day Clean-Up, Kensington Metropark, 9am, , 28 World Tai Chi Day, Bennett Recreation Center, Howell, 10am-12pm, , howellrecreation.org 3 4

May SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Hayrides, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 12-4pm, 810.227.8910, 1-31 TangerCares Teachers & Nurses Appreciation Month, Tanger Outlets, Howell, 517.545.0500, tangeroutlet.

com 3-5 Friends of the Cromaine Library Used Book Sale, Hartland s Cromaine Library, Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, 810.632.5200, cromaine.

9208, heavenlyscentherbfarm.com 6 Mother s Day Giftaganza, Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, 1pm, pre-registration required, 810.227.

4 May SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Hayrides, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 12-4pm, , 1-31 TangerCares Teachers & Nurses Appreciation Month, Tanger Outlets, Howell, , tangeroutlet.com 3 Ladies Night Out, downtown Brighton, 5-10pm, , brightonladiesnightout.com 3-5 Friends of the Cromaine Library Used Book Sale, Hartland s Cromaine Library, Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm, , cromaine.org 5 Owl Prowl, Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, 8pm, pre-registration required, , 5&6 May Day/Faerie Festival, Heavenly Scent Herb Farm, Fenton, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm, , heavenlyscentherbfarm.com 6 Mother s Day Giftaganza, Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, 1pm, pre-registration required, , 6 March of Dimes March for Babies, Kensington Metropark, North Martindale, , 6 Walk for Wildlife, Howell Nature Center, 10am event, 10:30am walk, , howellnaturecenter.org 7 Photography Workshop, Howell Nature Center, 9:45am-4pm, , howellnaturecenter.org 12 Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K, Kensington Metropark, North Martindale, , 13 Mom s Free Hayrides, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 12-4pm, , 15 Little Critters Garden Party, Howell Nature Center, 10-11am & 11:30am-12pm, , howellnaturecenter.org Grandma s Attic Sale, Fowlerville Fairgrounds Commercial Building, Thurs & Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-2pm, , fowlervillefamilyfair.com 19 Perennial Plant Exchange, Hartland s Cromaine Library, 10-11:30am, , cromaine.org 19 Foundation for Fighting Blindness Walk, Kensington Metropark, North Martindale, , 19 Hearing Loss Association of Michigan Walk, Kensington Metropark, West Boat Launch, , 19 6K for Water, Kensington Metropark, Playfield East, , 19 Food Truck Rally, Depot parking lot, downtown Howell, noon-3pm, , downtownhowell.org 19&20 Native Plant Sale, Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, 10am-4pm, , 19&20 Early American Skills Experience, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, Living History Village, 12-4pm, , chiefpontiacprograms.org 20 Great American 5K & American Mile, Kensington Metropark, Martindale Beach, , 20 Food Truck Event, Tanger Outlets, Howell, 11am-5pm, , tangeroutlet.com Memorial Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale, Tanger Outlets, Howell, , tangeroutlet.com/howell Kensington Art Fair, Kensington Metropark, Maple Beach, 10am-5pm, , 28 Memorial Day Parade, downtown Pinckney, 1pm, , villageofpinckney.org June WEDNESDAYS JUNE 13-AUGUST 8 Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series, Mt. Brighton, 4:30-6pm, , mtbrighton.com SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Hayrides, Kensington Metropark Farm Center, 12-4pm, , 1-3 US National Disc Golf Tournament, Kensington Metropark, Orchard, , 5 6

2 Love INC Annual Golf Outing, Chemung Hills Golf Club, Howell, 8am-4pm, 517.552.3970, livingstonloveinc.org 2 Zoo Enrichment, Howell Nature Center, 10am-12pm, 517.546.0249, howellnaturecenter.

216.0647, gotohellmi.com 3 Zoo Enrichment Day, Howell Nature Center, 10am-12pm, 517.546.0249, howellnaturecenter.org 3 The Triple High Adventure Experience, Howell Nature Center, 12-4pm, 517.546.0249, howellnaturecenter.org 6 Rock the Block, downtown Howell, 6-9pm, 517.

org 9 Flip N Flop Fishing Tournament, Howell City Park, 7am breakfast, 9-9am fishing, 517.546.0693, howellrecreation.org 9 Camp Liberty Tip-Up for Troops, Kensington Metropark, 6am-4pm, 810.227.

5 2 Love INC Annual Golf Outing, Chemung Hills Golf Club, Howell, 8am-4pm, , livingstonloveinc.org 2 Zoo Enrichment, Howell Nature Center, 10am-12pm, , howellnaturecenter.org 2-3 Pinckney Art in the Park, downtown Pinckney, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, , brightoncoc.org 3 11th Annual Blessed in Hell Bike Blessing, Hell Creek Ranch, gates open 10:30am, , gotohellmi.com 3 Zoo Enrichment Day, Howell Nature Center, 10am-12pm, , howellnaturecenter.org 3 The Triple High Adventure Experience, Howell Nature Center, 12-4pm, , howellnaturecenter.org 6 Rock the Block, downtown Howell, 6-9pm, , rocktheblockhowell.org 9 Hartland Polo Classis, rain date: June 10, The Detroit Polo Club, Howell, 4-10pm, gates open 3pm, , hartlandchamber.org 9 Flip N Flop Fishing Tournament, Howell City Park, 7am breakfast, 9-9am fishing, , howellrecreation.org 9 Camp Liberty Tip-Up for Troops, Kensington Metropark, 6am-4pm, , 9 Firefly Glow Walk, Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, 6-8pm, pre-registration required, , 9&10 Food Truck Fun, Tanger Outlets, Howell, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm, , tangeroutlet.com/howell 12 Men s Mountain Bike Clinic, Mt. Brighton, , mtbrighton.com 12 Ladies Day Events, The Golf Club at Mt. Brighton, 10am-3pm, , mtbrightongolf.com Hamburg Family Fun Fest, Manly Bennett Park, Hamburg, Wed 4-11pm, Thurs 12-11pm, Fri 3pm-midnight, Sat 12pm-midnight, , hamburgfunfest.com 14 Women s Mountain Bike Clinic, Mt. Brighton, , mtbrighton.com 16 Hidden History Scavenger Hunt, Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, 10am, pre-registration required, , 16&17 Hell-O Summer Fest, Screams from Hell & Helloween, Hell, 10am-6pm, , gotohellmi.com 16&17 Early American Skills Experience, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, Living History Village, 12-4pm, , chiefpontiacprograms.org 17 Father s Free Hayrides, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 12-4pm, , Kid s Mountain Bike Camps, Mt. Brighton, 9am-4pm, , mtbrighton.com Junior Golf Academy, The Golf Club at Mt. Brighton, 9:30am-12pm, , mtbrightongolf.com Farm Camp, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 9am-3pm, ages 8-13, pre-registration required, , Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, Howell High School Complex, Howell, Fri 4-11pm, Sat 6am-11pm, Sun 6am-8pm, , michiganchallenge.com 24 Appreciation Sunday Where Dreams Blossom Celebration of 30 years in business, Heavenly Scent Herb Farm, Fenton, 11am-4pm, , heavenlyscentherbfarm.com 29 Fireworks over Kent Lake, Kensington Metropark, 10:10pm, , 30 Whitmore Lake 4th of July Fireworks, rain date July 1, Main Street in front of Post Office, 10pm, , whitmorelakefireworks.org 30&JULY 1 Summer Festival, Kensington Metroparks, Farm Center, 12-4pm, no registration necessary, , 30&JULY 1 Food Truck Fun, Tanger Outlets, Howell, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm, , tangeroutlet.com/howell 30-JULY 4 4th of July Weekend Sale, Tanger Outlets, Howell, , tangeroutlet.com/howell 7 8

July SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Hayrides, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 12-4pm, 810.227.

org 4 Independence Day in Brighton, Main Street, downtown Brighton, run, dash, parade and race 7-11:15am, 810.844.0180, brightonjuly4.

6 July SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Hayrides, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 12-4pm, , 1 16th Annual Howell Independence Aquathlon & Open Water Swim, Howell City Park, 9am swim, 10am aquathlon, , howellrecreation.org 4 Independence Day in Brighton, Main Street, downtown Brighton, run, dash, parade and race 7-11:15am, , brightonjuly4.com 6-8 US National Disc Golf Tournament, Kensington Metropark, , 11 Horse Camp, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 10am-3pm, ages 10-15, pre-registration required, , 11 Rock the Block, downtown Howell, 6-9pm , rocktheblockhowell.org 12 Stand-Up Paddleboard Camp, Kensington Metropark, Maple Beach, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm, ages 10-16, pre-registration required, , 13 Outdoor Adventure Club: Avian Adventure, Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, 10am-12pm, ages 7+, pre-registration required, , 13&14 A Taste of Brighton, Main Street, downtown Brighton, 10am-10pm, , tasteofbrighton.com 13-AUGUST 2 Michigan Scapes by Michigan Artists Exhibition, Arthur Secunda Museum at Cleary University, Howell, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12-5pm, , brightonartguild.com 14 One Helluva Ride, Chelsea Fairgrounds and Portage Lake State Park, , aabts.org/one_helluva_ride.php 16 The Triple High Adventure Experience, Howell Nature Center, 12-4pm, , howellnaturecenter.org Kid s Mountain Bike Camps, Mt. Brighton, 9am-4pm, , mtbrighton.com Junior Golf Academy, The Golf Club at Mt. Brighton, 9:30am-12pm, , mtbrightongolf.com 17 Ladies Day Events, The Golf Club at Mt. Brighton, 10am-3pm, , mtbrightongolf.com 18 Solar Science Camp, Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, 10am-1pm, ages 7+, pre-registration required, , 20-AUGUST 19 TangerStyle Back to School, Tanger Outlets, Howell, , tangeroutlet.com/tangerstyle Fowlerville Family Fair, Fowlerville Fairgrounds, , fowlervillefamilyfair.com 24 Nature Art Camp, Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, 10am-2pm, ages 6+, pre-registration required, , 28 Orienteering 101, Huron Meadows Metropark, Cedar Ridge Picnic Area, 10am-12pm, pre-registration required, , August SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Hayrides, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 12-4pm, , 1 Rock the Block, downtown Howell, 6-9pm , rocktheblockhowell.org 3-5 Brighton Fine Art & Acoustic Music Festival, downtown Brighton, Fri 5-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-4pm, , brightoncoc.org 5 Love INC Annual Le Concours de Livingston, Waldenwoods Resort and Conference Center, Hartland, 2-6pm, , livingstonloveinc.org 6-8 Kid s Mountain Bike Camps, Mt. Brighton, 9am-4pm, , mtbrighton.com 9 10

10-12 Colonial Kensington, Kensington Metropark, Martindale Beach, Fri Free Preview Night 3-6pm, 810.227.8910, 13-17 Junior Golf Academy, The Golf Club at Mt. Brighton, 9:30am-12pm, 810.229.

org 17 Pioneer Day, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 9am-4pm, ages 18+, pre-registration required, 248.684.

org 17-19 Art at the Opera House Fine Art Show & Sale, Howell Opera House, Fri 3-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-4pm, 517.540.0065, howelloperahouse.

7 10-12 Colonial Kensington, Kensington Metropark, Martindale Beach, Fri Free Preview Night 3-6pm, , Junior Golf Academy, The Golf Club at Mt. Brighton, 9:30am-12pm, , mtbrightongolf.com 17 41st Annual Howell Melon Run, corner of State & Clinton Streets, downtown Howell, 7pm, , howellrecreation.org 17 Pioneer Day, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 9am-4pm, ages 18+, pre-registration required, , th Annual Howell Melon Festival, downtown Howell, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 9am-12am, Sun 9am-5pm, , howellrecreation.org Art at the Opera House Fine Art Show & Sale, Howell Opera House, Fri 3-9pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-4pm, , howelloperahouse.com Farmers Markets BRIGHTON FARMERS MARKET 200 N First Street, Parking Lot/City Hall, Saturdays, 8am-1pm, May-Oct Opening Day May 5 Flower Day May 12, Harvest Fest Sept 22 on Main Street and Last Day Oct 27 HARTLAND FARMERS MARKET Rural King Parking Lot, Hartland, Saturdays, 9am-2pm, May-Oct SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET HOWELL State Street & Clinton, next to the Courthouse, downtown Howell, Sundays, 9am-2pm, May-Oct 18 10th Annual Doc May Memorial Melon Ride, Howell Courthouse lawn, 9am, , howellrecreation.org 19 Paddle to the Lotus, Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, 10am, pre-registration required, , 21 Senior s Free Hayrides, Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 10am-3pm, , 21 Ladies Day Events, The Golf Club at Mt. Brighton, 10am-3pm, , mtbrightongolf.com The Healing Wall (Vietnam Memorial Replica Wall 80% size), Livingston County Spencer J Hardy Airport, Howell, viewing open 24 hrs a day till 3pm Aug 26, &26 Summer Herb Fair, Heavenly Scent Herb Farm, Fenton, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm, , heavenlyscentherbfarm.com 11 12

Seasonal Activities KENSINGTON METROPARK 810.227.

4913 ISLAND LAKE RECREATION AREA 810.229.

Village Place HOWELL CONFERENCE & NATURE CENTER 517.546.0249 Zipline Hiking Trails Rock Wall Climbing Wildlife Observation OUTBACK RIDING STABLES 517.468.3645 WILDWOOD RANCH 517.548.

8 Seasonal Activities KENSINGTON METROPARK Water Playground Golf Swimming Boating / Watersports Bike / Hike Trails Kayak / Canoe Rentals Picnicing Nature Center / Farm Center PINCKNEY RECREATION AREA ISLAND LAKE RECREATION AREA Boat Rental Bike / Hike Trails Swimming / Beach Picnicing Shopping Areas Brighton Mall Downtown Fowlerville Downtown Brighton Historic Downtown Howell Tanger Outlet Center Green Oak Village Place HOWELL CONFERENCE & NATURE CENTER Zipline Hiking Trails Rock Wall Climbing Wildlife Observation OUTBACK RIDING STABLES WILDWOOD RANCH Horseback Riding BRIGHTON RECREATION AREA Horseback Riding Bike / Hike Trails Boat Rental Swimming / Beach Picnicing HURON MEADOWS METROPARK Boat Rental Golf Bike / Hike Trails Geocaching Picnicing HOWELL CITY PARK Hometown Heroes & Military Personnel Discounts Tanger Outlets, Howell shows appreciation of hometown heroes, service men and women by providing a free Tanger coupon book each visit. Police, Fire and Rescue Services personnel show that their badge at Shopper Services are eligible for a free coupon book. Any United States or Canadian military personnel show current military I.D. are also eligible

9 Although the Livingston County Convention & Visitors Bureau has made every effort to assure the accuracy of this information, we cannot be responsible for omissions or errors in information provided by respective organizations. We recommend you call to verify information prior to your visit. Copy writing and editing: Cheryl Tangney 123 E Washington St Howell, MI lccvb.org #LoveLivCo MDOT Commodity Code No

Fall & Winter ACTIVITIES & EVENTS GUIDE

2018 Fall & Winter ACTIVITIES & EVENTS GUIDE Welcome Livingston County is made up of an eclectic blend of unique communities including Brighton, Howell, Pinckney, Fowlerville, Hartland, Lakeland, Hamburg,