The Detroit Lions open the season at Ford Field this Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. We’re hoping for an even better season than last year. Of course, college football is happening and the Tigers are still battling for a playoff berth.

Get out there and enjoy Detroit!

Weekend Roundup

1. Detroit Navy Week - Celebrate the bicentennial of the War of 1812 when the Navy comes to town! Meet sailors (hubba hubba) and learn about the Navy, free tours of ships, Navy Band performances and a tribute concert. Through September 8th.

2. Rochester Arts & Apples Festival - Michigan's second largest juried fine art fair plus live entertainment, food, kids activities and more. September 7—9.

3. Michigan Renaissance Festival - Meat on a stick, need I say more? Step back in time to the 16th century and enjoy sword fighting, jousting, juggling, crafts and FOOD. Weekends through September 30th.

4. Fairy House and Terrarium Workshop - Visit the fairy tale exhibit at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, sit down for a story at Josephine's playhouse and craft your own fairy out of natural materials. September 8th.

5. Dally in the Alley - Head down to the Cass Corridor for this annual music and art street fair that is uniquely Detroit. September 8th.

Bonus: The Dennis Coffey Group at the DIA

Double Bonus: Old Car Festival

Do you know of a great event going on in Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!