OMG OMG IT’S ALMOST HERE, and we are excited! Summer in southeast Michigan is truly special, and we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite things to do. Come stay at The Newton of Ypsilanti and let us help you make the most of summer! Whether you’re local to the area or just passing through, The Newton is downright idyllic in the summer. The breezes waft through the open windows, the front porch is a great spot to read and have a coffee, and the courtyard is a secret garden - perfect for an afternoon hammock nap! 

Summer brings festivals, fairs, and outdoor concerts. Fresh fruit and vegetables await picking - at a u-pick farm or a local farmers’ market. At The Newton, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of crisp rosé. We can join you at one of the fabulous local farmers’ markets and design a cooking class just for you! Or Chef Allison can prepare a phenomenal seasonal meal using produce from nearby farms.  Michigan’s freshwater resources are an embarrassment of riches - the Great Lakes, the many inland lakes, and the scenic rivers. Ford Lake has so many lovely parks for picnicking or fishing, and the Huron River flows right through Ypsilanti. There are countless ways to enjoy this incredible resource - by kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or inflatable tube! Ypsilanti is celebrating its bicentennial this year, and there is a great lineup of events in the works! 

Festivals • Fairs • Outdoor Performances

• Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra closes its 2022-23 season with a free concert at Riverside Park on Saturday 5/27.

• Ypsi Jazz Fest puts on Saturday evening performances at Riverside and Montibeller Parks beginning July 1, while the John Lawrence Summer Jazz Concert Series begins its Friday concerts on June 30 at Ford Lake Park.

• The Ypsi Pride celebration is June 2, 4-10pm.

• The Ann Arbor Summer Festival has events most evenings from June 9 through June 25.

• The renowned Ann Arbor Art Fair runs from July 20 to July 22.

• Shakespeare in the Arb is presenting Much Ado About Nothing during the month of June for an incomparable outdoor theater experience.

• There’s nothing like the Thunder Over Michigan Airshow happening on August 12 and 13 this year.

• Check out the incredible lineup of events included in Ypsilanti’s Bicentennial Celebration!

• Visit YpsiReal to see more event listings!

U-Pick Farms • Farmers’ Markets • Cooking Classes

• Asparagus, strawberries, peas, blackberries, raspberries, tomatoes, herbs, flowers - you name it, and there is probably a u-pick farm nearby! We’ll help you find the right one!

• The Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays 9am-1pm.

• The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is open on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

• Chef Allison can design a cooking class (right here at The Newton!) for you to make a delectable meal or treat using your fresh produce!

Outdoor Adventuring

• Let us pack you a picnic and enjoy it at one of the beautiful Ypsilanti parks!

• Fish the Huron River right at Riverside Park! Head over to Schultz Outfitters to gather supplies and find out where the fish are biting (and if you want a guide, they can HOOK you up!).

• Paddle the beautiful Huron River. The Huron River Water Trail spans 104 miles, and there are so many ways to enjoy it! 

• There are two distinct approaches to tubing the Huron River: long and lazy, or fast and furious! We think they’re both amazing, and we’ll help you with the logistics!

This is just a small sample of the fantastic activities and events happening this summer - give us a call, or book online to plan your adventure!