Community Events

The Big Green Gym
7 - 8 p.m
Coming to a Park Near You!

Join us as we visit our township parks to give residents a FREE awesome boot camp workout!

We will be visiting parks through June, July and August, and also during the week of Summit shutdown (August 30 - September 3).

• August 10 - Heritage Park
• August 30 - Freedom Park
• August 31- Flodin Park
• September 1 - Griffin Park
• September 2 - Barchester Park
• September 3 - Heritage Park

Brew, Brats and Bands at the Barn
Saturday, September 18, 6 - 9 p.m.
Preservation Park in the Cady Boyer Barn

A Fundraiser for the Canton Historical Society

Live Entertainment:

• All Directions
• Ralph Welton
• The Tabasco Cats

Tickets (21 and over please)

• $30 advance purchase before Sept. 11
• $35 on site day of event
• Additional beer tasting tickets are available for purchase, 4 tickets for $5

Ticket contribution will include:

• Complimentary craft and speciality beers, over 30 to sample
• Tasting mug
• all you can eat brats with fixings
• 5 - 4 oz. beer tasting tickets
• Pretzels

All proceeds go to the Historical Society Barn.

Advance tickets available for purchase at: Summit on the Park, Canton Treasurers Office, Canton Farmers Market and the Canton Parks Office.

For more information, please call 734-394-5314.

Chinese Moon Fest
Saturday, September 18, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Heritage Park Amphitheater

Experience a Chinese cultural festival event for the full moon in picturesque Heritage Park. Traditional & contemporary Chinese entertainment will be featured in the amphitheater, so bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy. Sample world-renowned moon cakes and stroll along the pond with those you love.

Canton's Public Art Walk
Saturday, September 25, 9:30 a.m.

Come explore the latest sculpture installation along Ford Road with a refreshing Fall walking tour. The walk will be narrated by docent & artist, Ken Thompson, from the Midwest Sculpture Initiative who will provide interesting insight into the various pieces that are currently on display in Canton's "downtown".

Register for this event online or at Summit on the Park.

Light refreshments will be served following the tour. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. All walk participants will also receive a free t-shirt courtesy of Midwest Sculpture Initiative.

Cherry Hill Harvest Fest
Saturday, October 2, 1 - 5 p.m.

Enjoy this homey harvest celebration with good-natured competition, kid-happy fun and tradition-making activities present the perfect way to ease the spirit into the delights of the new season.

• Experience the Scarecrow Invasion, a decorating contest for families, groups, and businesses
• Demonstrate your skills in Canton's own Jack o' lantern Blaze
• Climb your way through our Maze
• Family Square Dancing with our live caller
• Hay rides, a petting farm, and family entertainment

Admission to the event is free. Pre-registration is not required.

Chainsaw Art & Fall Food Fest
Saturday, October 9, 12 - 4 p.m.
Lower Rouge River Recreation Trail

Indulge in an afternoon of arts & eats at the Lower Rouge River Recreation Trail while it's dressed in the brilliant colors of autumn!

• Chainsaw artists will show off their skills during live demos.
• Finished pieces will be for sale to the public.
• Visit local restaurant vendors for a delicious taste of Fall!

NEW this year ... Raku artists

A unique pottery firing process that results in extraordinary one-of-a-kind art pieces. Artists will provide live demonstrations and will have finished pieces for sale.

Trick or Treat Parade
Friday, October 29, 4 - 7 p.m.
Summit on the Park

• Resident Donation (Suggested): $5/family – proof of residency required
• Non-Resident Fee: $10/family

Show off those great Halloween costumes while you follow our path through the Summit from room to room collecting goodies & surprises! Due to the success of last year's changes, two "path" options will return to offer trick-or-treaters more age-appropriate themed stations to choose from. Parents are responsible for the direct supervision of their children during this special event.

32nd Annual Tree Lighting
Wednesday, December 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Summit on the Park

Kick off the holiday season with the annual Township Tree Lighting Event. The "official" tree will be lit in front of the Summit on the Park at 6:30pm & special festivities will take place both indoors & outside.

Join us for seasonal entertainment & activities, refreshments, and visits with Santa!

No registration necessary. All ages.

Santa Brunch
Sunday, December 5
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Summit on the Park
Ballrooms

Online Registration is not available.

Registration Monday, November 1 - Monday, November 29

Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Summit Front Desk during normal business hours. Seating is reserved by table location only. This will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Bring the entire family to enjoy a wonderful brunch with Mr. Claus. This year we will again have "kid friendly" foods as well as traditional family favorites. Following the brunch, the kids can share their Christmas wish list with Santa. All children will receive a holiday souvenir, crayons, and a placemat to color.

New Year's Eve Event
Friday, December 31, 3 - 6 p.m.

Send out 2010 with an afternoon of family fun at the Summit!

Enjoy carnival games in the gym, open-swim, a countdown & balloon drop (no need to try to stay up until Midnight!)

All activities are included in the event fee, but concessions will be available for additional purchase for those who work up an appetite.

Welcome 2011 with family, friends & fun!