April 19, 2025

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Articles for tag: fun things to do in Milan, outdoor events

Carleen Nelson-Nesvig

Milan’s Community Centered Events – Wine, Beer Walk and October Fest

Milan offers a rich variety of events for wine and beer enthusiasts wishing to celebrate beer and wine-making craftsmanship and community spirit. These events draw visitors from near and far, creating a lively atmosphere and showcasing our beverage culture. According to Jessica Meingasner, Director of Milan’s Downtown Development Authority, “These events typically bring in 500 ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Celebrates the Grand Opening of TimberTown Reimagined

The Chelsea community came together on Friday, August 23, 2024, to celebrate the grand reopening of TimberTown, a beloved playground that has been a cornerstone of the city since its original construction in 1996. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the culmination of the TimberTown Reimagined project, a community-driven effort that saw hundreds of volunteers and local ...

STN Staff

Dexter Township Hosts Free Outdoor Movie Night on August 17

Community News Dexter Township is excited to announce its second annual Outdoor Movie Night, taking place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the town hall parking lot. This year, families and community members are invited to enjoy a screening of the popular film Trolls: Band Together. The movie will begin at dusk, around ...

Dexter Summer Festival 2024 is Almost Here

Join the fun in downtown Dexter on August 9-10 for Music, Food, and Family-Friendly Activities The Dexter Summer Festival, formerly Dexter Daze, will take place in Monument Park on August 9th and 10th, 2024. This community event, celebrating its 50th year, continues to be a highlight of the summer season, bringing together residents and visitors ...

Doug Marrin

Tolan Square Remodel Project Completed in Milan

Milan’s new outdoor event venue is ready to host year-round events downtown. By Doug Marrin Milan is set to unveil its newly remodeled Tolan Square, marking a significant milestone in community development. The outdoor event venue, spearheaded by local nonprofit Moving Milan Forward in collaboration with the City of Milan, will be officially dedicated on ...

Doug Marrin

Historic Webster Village Celebrates Dexter’s Bicentennial

On July 13th, the Historic Webster Village will transport visitors two centuries into the past for a special Pioneer Day event celebrating the Dexter Bicentennial. Webster has an intimate connection to the area’s pioneering history and founder, Samuel Dexter, which makes this celebration particularly meaningful. “Step back into an earlier, simpler time with us as ...

STN Staff

two youth waiting to buy tickets to a carnival

Saline’s First Community Carnival a Hit

By Carleen Nelson-Nesvig Saline Parks and Recreation hosted its first outside entertainment event, the Saline Community Carnival, from May 31st through June 2nd. Sunshine Lambert, Deputy Director of Saline’s Recreation Center, observed, “It was great seeing all these families come together having food, games, and fun. This was a trial run for us. We needed ...