Events - Shop Downtown Howell
SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET (May thru October)
A traditional Sunday destination for those in search of locally grown produce, plants and flowers. Local craftsmen, as well as live entertainment round out the downtown ambience.
The market is hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Howell Downtown Development Authority.
HOWELL HISTORY DAYS (Third Weekend in May)
This weekend is filled with education and fun for the whole family celebrating local Howell history. Howell History Days is held in conjunction with National Historic Preservation Month.
Activities include, guided walking tours of our downtown National Registered historic district, tours of historic buildings, train rides, arts projects, and live entertainment.
MICHIGAN CHALLENGE BALLOONFEST (June)
The state championship of hot-air ballooning! This event attracts over 100,000 spectators. A weekend of uplifting adventure includes stunt kites, K-9 dog show, family fun tent, custom car show, carnival, skydivers, arts and crafts show, plus more then 50 hot air balloons in five scheduled launches and an evening balloon glow.
Downtown activities include Kids Day on Saturday and Music Day on Sunday. The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce and also includes the 5K Chase. For more information visit michiganchallenge.com.
CONCERTS AT THE COURTHOUSE
(Fridays, July thru August)
Organized by the Livingston Arts Council, a variety of entertainers perform live at the Courthouse amphitheater every Friday evening throughout the summer. Bring your family, a blanket or chair and enjoy!
HOWELL MELON FESTIVAL (August)
This four day event includes the 5K Melon Run, Melon Tent, arts and crafts show, live entertainment, crowning of a prince and princess, and fun activities for kids.
The jewel of the event is the Melon Festival parade, featuring floats, bands, and community groups.
Don't forget to purchase a Howell melon and enjoy some Howell melon ice cream. For more information visit howellmelonfestival.com.
LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOWELL (October)
The legend continues in downtown Howell every year on the last Saturday before Halloween.
Trick-or-Treat through the streets at 20 sweet and treat stations, enter the costume contest, walk in the costume parade, enjoy live entertainment and much more.
Don't forget to bring a carved pumpkin with you to the Courthouse lawn for a pumpkin glow at dusk. The Legend of Sleepy Howell is Livingston County's premier Halloween event.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES (November)
This is the official kick-off of the holiday shopping season. Howell merchants invite customers to their stores for a special weekend of live entertainment and refreshments while they showcase their holiday wares.
FANTASY OF LIGHTS PARADE (November)
The tradition of the Fantasy of Lights Parade takes place each year the day after Thanksgiving.
Up to 60 floats and marching bands dazzle and delight the crowded streets of downtown Howell. Each float has a minimum of 5,000 lights used to provide a breath taking display.
The parade ends with the arrival of Santa. The parade is organized by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce and also includes a 5K run. For more information about the Fantasy of Lights Parade visit www.howell.org