Happening This Week: Living History, Pig Roast, Pirates and Princesses

Where/When: Clinton-Macomb Public Library-Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank, 10 a.m. on Aug. 23.
Why Go: Kids ages 4-8 are invited for a morning of games and crafts.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: , 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25.
Why Go: Head to Sherwood for a "Homebrewer Huddle." Tonight's topic will be Belgian strong ales and guests will enjoy a prerelease of Sherwood's Abbeyversary Ale.
Pricing: $5 includes a pint and samples.

Where/When: Metro Beach Metropark, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Aug. 27-28.
Why Go: Discover a chapter in Michigan's rich history as the Voyageurs bring the Great Lakes fur trade era to life at the 15th Annual Voyageur Encampment at Metro Beach Metropark this weekend. Visitors will get a living history lesson as reenactors in period clothing set up camp for the weekend surrounded by traditional canoes and a trading post. Visitors will see demonstrations in blacksmithing, rope making, finger weaving, silversmithing, paddle carving and campfire cooking. Plus everyone can observe and take part in colonial games, art and craft projects, storytelling, music, song and dance, first-person history presentations, history talks, muzzle loading and cannon demonstrations and period fashion shows.
Pricing: Free with park admission, which is normally $5 for a day pass.

Where/When: Mount Clemens Farmers Market, 141 N. River Road, 9 a.m. on Aug. 27.
Why Go: Enjoy freshly roasted pork and corn, part of the market's customer appreciation day, and shop for the freshest in locally grown produce and other goods.

Where/When: Downtown Mount Clemens, Macomb Place & N. Walnut, 11 a.m. on Aug. 27.
Why Go: Enjoy some family fun this Saturday in the Clem. The theme is Pirate & Princess Renaissance Day, with a pirate magician and princesses on site.
Pricing: Free.