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π± Patch AM: See why Birmingham is a featured fall destination for local families
Spotted on the Birmingham calendar: Annual Pet Parade & Blessing

Hello Birmingham! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See why Birmingham is a featured fall destination for local families
Also on today's calendar: Annual Pet Parade & Blessing and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 63.
- Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Top Things to do with KIDS in Metro Detroit this Week (September 14-20) (littleguidedetroit.com) — Families in Birmingham and across Metro Detroit get a handy roundup of kid-friendly outings and special events for the week of September 14–20, plus evergreen ideas for fall. One featured guide spotlights reasons to visit Birmingham with kids this season, alongside new playgrounds, Halloween planning, and free riverfront fun.
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📸 Around Birmingham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Birmingham
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★ Featured events ★
- Annual Pet Parade & Blessing →
St. Anne's Mead, 16106 W 12 Mile Rd, Southfield
1:30 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Cross Country vs North Hills MS (Away)
North Hills Middle School
4:15 pm - ESS NEC Birmingham →
Birmingham - Girls Tennis vs South Hills (Home)
Birmingham Racquet Club
4:00 pm - Birmingham Art Walk returns, Thursday September 17 →
151 Martin St, Birmingham
5:00 pm - Visit the Caribbean with "Once On This Island" Opening Sept 18 at Birminghham Village Players →
Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham
7:30 pm - Greenwood Cemetery Star Spangled Tour →
Oak Ave, Birmingham, MI, 48009
1:00 pm - Meet the Gods of "Once On This Island" at Birmingham Village Players →
34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham
7:30 pm - What Would You Do For Love? See "Once On This Island" at Birmingham Village Players →
Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham
7:30 pm - Papa Ge is Looking for Trouble! "Once On This Island" Now Playing at Birmingham Village Players →
Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham
7:30 pm - An Impossible Choice? "Once On This Island" at Birmingham Village Players →
Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham
2:00 pm - Agwe, God of Water, from "Once On This Island" at Birmingham Village Players →
Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham
7:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Thursday October 1
📣 Birmingham Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- At Home Decor Superstore posted a job opening for Team Member in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Early Morning Processor in Bloomfield Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Birmingham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bloomfield Hills
- 12 Best Petting Farms in Metro Detroit to Visit with Kids (2026) (littleguidedetroit.com)
- Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (wearegrandrapids.com)
- Which high school alumni from Southeast Oakland County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 14? (seoaklandnews.com)
Royal Oak
- $7K in tattoo equipment stolen from local business at Royal Oak's Arts, Beats and Eats festival (clickondetroit.com)
- Missing Isle Royale hiker, 70, rescued after being found injured and hypothermic (upnorthlive.com)
Ok Birmingham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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