FERNDALE, MICHIGAN

City Calendar

Upcoming Community Events:

October 21 - December 02

Leaf Pickup Season Begins

Public Works Department

Get those rakes out for the curbside leaf pickup service—your tax dollars in action. Leaf pickup runs from the week of Monday, October 21, 2024, through the week of Monday, December 2, 2024. Pickup alternates each week for the East side, West side, and entire City.

October 26

Downtown Ferndale Trick or Treating

Get those costumes ready!

The Downtown Ferndale community of businesses and volunteers welcomes all children and pups of all ages to stop by for an afternoon filled with human treats and dog treats on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.

October 26

Wildflower Seed Giveaway

Ferndalian Wildflower Mix

Our friends and environmental leaders on the Ferndale Environmental Sustainability Commission (FESC) are so excited to provide free wildflower seed mixes to Ferndale residents. This wildflower mix was curated by the FESC to support ecosystems and pollinators, assist with stormwater runoff, and enhance biodiversity. Plus, this program is entirely grant-funded!

October 27

Wilson Park Ribbon Cutting: POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024

Original Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024

We're over the moon (literally, we have a tree that was in space!) at the revitalized Wilson Park. Please join us at the City of Ferndale Wilson Park Ribbon Cutting (postponed from Sunday, October 13, 2024, to Sunday, October 27, 2024) from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to check out the new and exciting playground system, walking path, trash and recycling bins, accessible water fountain, picnic tables with wheelchair access, parking lot, and beautiful landscaping. Light refreshments and activities will be available. 

November 05

Election Day

Go Vote!

The General Election is on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Voters will choose their candidate for President, US Senate, US House, and many other positions. There will also be two local proposals on the ballot regarding the Headlee millages.

To learn more about special events in Ferndale, or to bring your own event to Ferndale, contact Michael Lary, Director of Special Events, at 248-546-2525 Ext. 103 or mlary@ferndalemi.gov or check out the Special Events Policy for more information.

For an overview of all City meetings, please refer to the 2024 City Meeting calendar. Please note: dates and times are subject to change.

City Meetings and Events