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Simply Unique Market – October 12, 2025
Shelby Farmers Market at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United StatesShelby Twp Fall Market October 12, 2025 – Shelby Twp, Michigan 49965 Van Dyke Ave – Packard Proving Grounds From 11a-4p • Indoor/Outdoor Market • Rain or Shine Vendors can apply here simplyuniquemarket.com For more info about this market, check out the event details here

Red Cross Blood Drive
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United StatesStreamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.

Annual Fall Open House – Sunday, October 19, 2025
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United StatesJoin us for the Packard Proving Grounds Annual Open House! Event includes: Cruise-In Car Show, Packard Taxi Rides, Bake Sale, Food Trucks & Vendors, Live Music: Belgian American Association Band and Gift Shop!

Historical Speaker Series – Rough Seas: The Edmund Fitzgerald
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United States“The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” is not just a song written by Gordon Lightfoot.

Harvest Holiday Market
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United StatesKick-off this holiday season by shopping local small businesses!

Historical Speaker Series – Henry B. Joy and the Selfridge Connection
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United StatesMuch is known about the mastermind behind the Packard Motor Car Company, Henry Bourne Joy, but during his tenure as president of the company...

November Wedding Garage Sale
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United StatesPPG Wedding Couples contact Liz@PackardProvingGrounds.org to reserve your free space For people interested in selling at the garage sale, they can visit https://forms.gle/UBSQyQ3Rc46tLUR79

Historical Speaker Series – How The Packard Proving Grounds Was Saved
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United StatesHear the story of how John MacArthur and his committee negotiated for 2 1/2 years to successfully reach an agreement to save the historic Packard Proving Grounds.

Model Train Show
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United States
Historical Speaker Series – Ocean to Ocean in a Model T
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United StatesSteve is the proud owner of his grandfather’s 1916 Model T. He and his wife, Jan, are frequently found driving their Model T just about everywhere.

Historical Speaker Series – C Harold Wills and the Wills Sainte Claire Story
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, United StatesSteve is the proud owner of his grandfather’s 1916 Model T. He and his wife, Jan, are frequently found driving their Model T just about everywhere.