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1. Pizza Palooza
July 20 • St. Clair Shores
Fundraiser supports treatments for local boy with Level 3 autism, buy tickets for pizza slices and vote for favorite restaurant in various categories, also “Just Joe Magic Show” by St. Clair Shores native Joe Chasney and live DJ, noon-6 p.m., Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave., hosted by Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores, (586) 291-1271, Facebook
Read more: Optimists to host Pizza Palooza to raise money for treatments
2. Festival of Chariots
July 20 • Novi
40th annual event starts with speeches at 11 a.m. at Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, then procession with Hindu deities in 40-foot chariot pulled by worshippers and other attendees, 3-mile route ends at Fuerst Park, 45325 W. 10 Mile Road, hear Grammy Award-nominated singer Gaura Mani during parade and on stage after, also other live music, short plays and dances, plus around 20 marketplace vendors, food, yoga, kids activities and free sanctified meal, thefestivalofchariots.com
Read more: Grammy-nominated artist to perform at 40th annual Festival of Chariots in Novi
3. Ferndale Market Days
July 19-20 • Ferndale
Inaugural event includes 30-plus marketplace vendors, sidewalk sales, food, kids play area, DJ and drinks on patio, free admission, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 19 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 20, parking lot of Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, ferndalemi.gov/event/ferndale-market-days
Read more: Ferndale introduces new Market Days event for vendors, patrons
4. Festa Italiana
July 18-20 • Sterling Heights
Celebrate sights, sounds and tastes of Italy with national and local entertainers, family fun zone featuring bounce houses, zip lines, bocce courts, rock climbing wall and more, 30-plus food vendors, wines, beers and cocktails, meatball- and cannoli-eating contests, Italian American Idol and Columbus Day Queen contests, cutest baby contest, Friday night fireworks and Sunday morning Mass, 6-11:30 p.m. July 18, noon-11 p.m. July 19 and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 20, Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, iaccm.net/festa-italiana
Read more: Italian heritage festival returning to Sterling Heights
5. Farmington Founders Festival
July 17-19 • Farmington
Find activities in multiple locations, including beer tent with live bands, talent showcase, bingo, cornhole tournament and nearby food court July 17-19 at Grand River Avenue and Farmington Road, kids area with bounce houses, foam party, Lego exhibit, stage shows and more July 18-19 in CVS Pharmacy parking lot on Farmington Road, Fido Fest with Ultimate Air Dogs, contests and shows July 18-19 at Riley Park, crafters market July 18-19 on Farmington Road and in Fresh Thyme parking lot, 5K color run through Shiawassee Park and downtown Farmington July 19, and parade along Grand River Avenue July 19, see times and full schedule at foundersfestival.com and facebook.com/farmingtonfoundersfestival
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