There are tons of local metro Detroit communities that offer free family concert series in the summer.  These concerts are great family events that make a way to really enjoy our beautiful summer weather while maybe even meeting a new neighbor or running into an old friend!  The following concert series take place in local parks so you can bring your own snacks and drinks and all are FREE of charge!  So grab a blanket or lawn chairs, pack a picnic, some sunscreen and get out there Detroit Moms!

 

Oakland County

Auburn Hills

Free Summer Concert Series

{Dates}
Friday Evenings, June 5 –  August 21

{Times}
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

{Location}
Riverside Park

 *

Birmingham

In the Park Concert Series

{Dates}
Wednesday Evenings, June 17 – August 12

{Times}
Starting at 7:00 pm

{Location}
Shain Park

 *

Clarkston

Concerts in the Park

{Dates}
Friday Evenings, June 12 –  July 24

{Times}
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Depot Park

 *

Commerce

Concerts in the Park

{Dates}
Friday Evenings, June 19, July 10 & July 24

{Times}
Starting at 6:00 pm

{Location}
Dodge Park V

 *

Farmington

Stars in the Park Concert Series

{Dates}
Friday Evenings, June 12 –  August 28

{Times}
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

{Location}
Riley Park

 +

Rhythmz in Riley Park 

{Dates}
Wednesday Evenings, June 17, July 8 & 28, August 5 & 19

{Times}
Starting at 7:00 pm

{Location}
Riley Park

 *

Farmington Hills

Stars in the Park Concert Series

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings, June 18 –  August 27 (no concert 7/2 or 7/16)

{Times}
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

{Location}
Heritage Park

 *

Lake Orion

Free Summer Concerts

 {Dates}
Wednesday Evenings, July 8 –  August 26

{Times}
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Children’s Park

 *

Milford

Free Summer Concerts at Central Park

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings, June 9 –  August 4

{Times}
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Central Park

Novi

Wonderful Wednesdays Kids Concert Series

{Dates}
Wednesday Mornings, June 22 –  August 17

{Times}
Starting at 10:30 am

{Location}
Fuerst Park

 +

Family Fun Fridays

{Dates}
Friday Evenings, June 24, July 15 & August 19

{Times}
Starting at 8:00 pm

{Location}
Fuerst Park

 *

Oakland Township

Music in the Meadows Concert Series

{Dates}
Friday Evenings, June 17, July 22 & August 19

{Times}
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Cranberry Lake Farm (June) or Bear Creek Nature Park (July & August)

 *

Orion Township

Concerts in the Park at Wildwood

{Dates}
Tuesday Evenings, June 28 –  August 2

{Times}
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

{Location}
Wildwood Ampitheater

 *

Oxford

Concerts in the Park

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings, June 16 –  August 25

{Times}
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Oxford Open Air Market

 *

Rochester

Music in the Park Concert Series

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings, June 16 –  July 28

{Times}
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Municipal Park

 *

Royal Oak

Summer Concert Series

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings, July 14 –  August 25

{Times}
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Center Street Pop-Up Park

 *

Southfield

Eat to the Beat

{Dates}
Thursday Afternoons, June 9, July 14, August 11 & September 8

{Times}
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm

{Location}
City Center Plaza

 +

Gazebo Summer Concert Series

{Dates}
Tuesday Evenings, July 5 –  August 16

{Times}
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

{Location}
Burgh Historical Park

 *

South Lyon

Concerts in the Park

{Dates}
Friday Evenings, June 10 –  August 5

{Times}
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

{Location}
McHattie Park

 *

Waterford

Concerts in the Park

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings in June

{Times}
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Hess-Hathaway Park

 *

West Bloomfield

Kids Komotion Concert Series

{Dates}
Thursdays, June 23, July 21 & August 18

{Times}
7:00 pm (June & August), 11:00 am (July)

{Location}
Marshbank Park

 +

Marshbank Music Series

{Dates}
Wednesday Evenings, July 13 –  August 10

{Times}
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

{Location}
Marshbank Park

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Wayne County

Belleville

Music Lakeside Concert Series

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings, June 23 – August 25

{Times}
Starting at 7:00 pm

{Location}
  Horizon Park

*

Brownstown Township

Free Concert in the Park Series

{Dates}
Tuesday Evenings, June 14, July 12 & August 16

{Times}
Starting at 7:00 pm

{Location}
Event Lawn adjacent to the new Event Center

*

Canton

School House Rocks Concert Series

{Dates}
Wednesday Evenings, June 29, July 13, July 27 & August 10

{Times}
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

{Location}
Various local schools, check website

+

Thursday Night Concert Series

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings, June 30 –  August 11

{Times}
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
  Heritage Park Ampitheater

+

Canton Color Tour Jazz Concert Series

{Dates}
Friday Evenings, July 8 –  August 12

{Times}
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Various Shopping Centers, see shopcanton.org

*

Dearborn

Jazz on the Ave Concert Series

{Dates}
Wednesday Evenings, July 13 – August 17

{Times}
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
City Hall Park

+

Friday Nites in the Park Concert Series

{Dates}
Friday Evenings, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, August 12 & 26

{Times}
   5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Bryant Library’s Muirhead Plaza

*

Detroit

Rockin on the Riverfront Concert Series

{Dates}
Friday Evenings, July 8 – August 12

{Times}
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

{Location}
GM Riverfront Plaza (outside the RenCen)

+

Summer in the Parks Series

Multiple concert series across multiple parks in the city including:  Kidz Show

{Dates}
Saturday Afternoons, June 25, July 23 & August 27

{Times}
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

{Location}
  Campus Martius Park

*

Grosse Ile

Concert on the Commons

{Dates}
Sunday Evenings, June 26 –  August 28

{Times}
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

{Location}
Gazebo on Macomb & Meridian

+

Riverfront Concert Series

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings, June 23 –  July 28

{Times}
Starting at 7:00 pm

{Location}
Waters Edge Recreation Complex

*

Grosse Pointe

Music on the Plaza

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings, June 16 – August 4

{Times}
Starting at 7:00 pm

{Location}
The Village Festival Plaza

*

Grosse Pointe Farms

Summer Concerts

{Dates}
 Saturdays, July 2 & July 16

{Times}
7:00 pm (July 2), 4:00 pm (July 16)

{Location}
 Pier Park

*

Livonia

Music From the Heart Concert Series

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings, July 7 – September 1

{Times}
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Livonia Civic Center Grounds

+

Summer Kid Concerts

{Dates}

Wednesdays, June 29, July 20 & August 17

{Times}

11:00 am (June & August), 6:30 pm (July)

{Location}

Rotary Park

*

Northville

Tunes on Tuesday

{Dates}

Tuesday Mornings, June 21 – August 30

{Times}

10:30am – 11:30 am

{Location}

Northville Town Square

+ 

Summer Friday Night Concert Series

{Dates}

June 3 – August 26

{Times}

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}

Northville Town Square

*

Plymouth

Music in the Park – Kids Concert Series

{Dates}
Wednesday Afternoons, June 22 –  August 24

{Times}
Starting at 12:00 noon

{Location}
Kellogg Park

+

Music in the Air Concert Series 

{Dates}
Friday Evenings, May 27 – September 2

{Times}
Starting at 7:00 pm

{Location}
  Kellogg Park

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Macomb County

Eastpointe

Music in the Plaza Concert Series

{Dates}
Wednesday Evenings, May 25, June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20 & August 3

{Times}
  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

{Location}
Plaza behind City Hall

*

St. Clair Shores

Music on the Lake Concerts

{Dates}
Wednesday Evenings, June 8 – August 10

{Times}
  7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

{Location}
Veterans Memorial Park

*

Sterling Heights

Music in the Park Concert Series

{Dates}
Thursday Evenings, June 2 – August 25

{Times}
 Starting at 7:00 pm

{Location}
Dodge Park Ampitheater 

*

***Please note that days and hours of events are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Always check the location’s website before heading out.***

Do you know of a local free concert series not listed? Let us know in the comments we would love to hear from you!