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NCAA Final Four coming to Detroit in 2026

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by farlane

Editor’s note: I don’t know if I’ve ever had 3 sports posts in a single week or started & ended the week with a photo from the same photographer. Guess it’s just one of those special weeks and one of those special photographers!

NCAA Fan Jam Mobile by Montez Miller

Although the NCAA National Basketball Champions haven’t even held their parade yet (Saturday, April 11 @ 10am in Ann Arbor), the NCAA is already beginning promotions for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four in Detroit that takes place April 3 & 5 at Ford Field (click for tickets & details).

Our friend Montez Miller was at the kickoff yesterday in Detroit for the NCAA Fan Jam Mobile tour that will travel to the 83 counties of Michigan through April of 2027 to build awareness and excitement for another huge event for the state of Michigan & our largest city.

Here are some more photos from the Detroit event below, and I snuck in a gorgeous shot of the new Hudson’s in downtown Detroit that she shared last night! Follow her on Facebook for the latest!

Detroit Tigers Opening Day 2026

Posted on April 3, 2026 by farlane

Detroit Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park

With sunny skies and temps near 70° at 1:10pm when fan favorite Brandon Inge throws out the first pitch, today looks like a fantastic day for Tiger baseball and Opening Day fun!

If you’re not lucky enough to have tickets to the sold out home opener, a highlight will be the Opening Day Block Party that takes over Witherell Street alongside Comerica Park with music, entertainment, and fan activations with appearances from PAWS and Rally Cats.

Other highlights for the day include Downton Detroit’s free Opening Day Tailgate Party in Grand Circus Park next to the ballpark with the food trucks & the game on the big screen, and of course my friends in the Honest 2 God Jug Band playing the opening day party right after the game at historic Cliff’s Bells.

Let’s go Tigers!!

Ann Arbor’s Fool Moon & Festifools is calling all fools of a feather

Posted on April 1, 2026 by farlane

Festifools by Destination Ann Arbor

Destination Ann Arbor shares that two classic April Fools events: FoolMoon & FestiFools return to Ann Arbor next weekend. Both events are all ages fun and take place in downtown Ann Arbor.

FoolMoon happens Friday, April 10th from 7:30pm to midnight. The theme this year is is Fools of a Feather, and they are inviting winged creatures of all kinds to dress in creative costumes and bring luminaries light up Ann Arbor’s streets! Festifools happens Sunday, April 12 from 4-5 on Main Street. The theme is Back to the FOOLture so somebody remember to pick up Marty!! Get all the details from Destination Ann Arbor.

PS: For sure check out FestiFools Studio where they make a lot of these awesome marionettes!

Groundhog Day is Game Day for Woody

Posted on February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 by farlane

Woody Getting Ready by Howell Nature Center

While most of the nation turns its eye towards Punxsutawney Phil, true Michiganders know there’s only one source for your winter woodchuck weathercast: Howell Nature Center’s own Woody the Woodchuck. Woody has been a fixture at the nature center since (at least) 2017 when I shared the photo from John Heinz Jr of lil Woody figuring out if something was or wasn’t food.

If you’re in the neighborhood, their free Groundhog Day Celebration is already underway, but you can also tune into their Facebook livestream that starts at 8:20 am!

UPDATE: They had a little trouble with the livestream but ultimately got it going. Sadly, Woody is in agreement with Phil that we have 6 more weeks of winter on the way!

Here are a couple more pics of Woody cause I love her, especially the little baby pic by John! More Groundhog Day, woodchuck & whistle-pig fun on Michigan in Pictures!

Detroit Photo Meetup: You Gotta Have Art

Posted on January 22, 2026 by farlane

Detroit Institute of Arts by Coretta Billy

A lot of the photographers I feature on Michigan in Pictures as well as many readers are from the Detroit area. If you are and are interested in growing your skills and/or your network of photographers, I encourage you to check out the “Click & Create: Detroit Photography Meetup” this Saturday, Jan 24th 10:00 AM at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

They write: “Join us for a photography meet-up designed to spark creativity across all ages and skill levels. We’ll explore the space together, work from shared shot lists, compare styles, and trade inspiration as we capture fresh perspectives in the heart of the city …. Meet inside the Woodward Entrance. Bring your camera or phone. No flash photography. No tripods or extra equipment. Just your eye, your curiosity, and your creative energy.”

Coretta Billy shared the event with me. She specializes in portraits & events, and is of the photographers who will be in attendance. You can follow her on Facebook and view & purchase her work at corettabillyiecphotography.com.

Get ready for the 2026 Detroit Auto Show!

Posted on January 14, 2026 by farlane

Detroit Auto Show by Montez Miller / Tell Us Detroit

The annual Detroit Auto Show kicks off today at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit. This annual celebration of automotive design & car culture runs January 14-25, 2026 & features new models, test tracks, and all kinds of auto related fun.

Montez Miller of Tell Us Detroit was there for an early look with Autot Show officials and new Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield. You can follow Tell Us Detroit’s coverage on Facebook, click to check out her video with some photo highlights of the preview, also also see highlights in the Detroit Auto Show’s hype video featuring GMac Cash. It’s really a great experience for car lovers!

See some Rare Birds at the 2025 Woodward Dream Cruise!

Posted on August 15, 2025 by farlane

RARE BIRD by pkHyperFocal

The Woodward Dream Cruise will be celebrating its 30th year tomorrow (August 16, 2025). It is the largest one-day automotive event in North America, drawing nearly one million people & 40,000 classic cars every year.

pk got this shot of a 1971 Superbird dressed in Sassy Grass at the 2023 Woodward Dream Cruise. Here’s a few they have shared – see more great shots in their Wheels gallery on Flickr!

2025 Grand Marais Splash-in this weekend!

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 by farlane

Grand Marais Splash-in 2024 by Gary McCormick

The 26th annual Grand Marais Splash-in on the Bay starts today (June 12) & runs through Sunday. If you get a chance to head up, highlights include a Seaplane Poker Run on Friday & Saturday competitions including a Balloon Target Drop and Take-off / Landing contests!

Even if you can’t make it, you can count on Michigan in Pictures’ Official Grand Marais photographer Gary McCormick to bring you some great pics. Check out some from last year below, view & purchase prints on his website & for sure follow Footsore Fotography on Facebook for his latest!

Start your engines for the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix!

Posted on May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by farlane

Randolph Rumble by Detroit Grand Prix (Photo by Joe Skibinski | IMS Photo)

The 2025 Detroit Grand Prix runs Friday May 30 – Sunday June 1 in downtown Detroit along the riverfront. On Friday they have a couple of grandstand sections free on a first come, first served basis. There are also free viewing platforms located along Jefferson Avenue that are wheelchair accessible & free all weekend. Hart Plaza and Woodward Avenue will be fully activated and free to the public all weekend with fun activations and merchandise vendors.

It’s a pretty cool experience if you’re able to check it out. I combed through the Detroit Grand Prix’s Facebook photos for a representative selection.

(almost) Tulip Time in Holland!

Posted on April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 by farlane

Tulip Time Photo Walk by Donna Henderson/Tulip Time Festival

Holland’s Tulip Time has been an annual celebration of Dutch culture & tulips since the founding of the festival in 1929. Tulip Time returns for the 96th year May 2-11, 2025. Here are some photos from recent years (and one throwback) via the Tulip Time Facebook.