What to do in Detroit this weekend

• Michigan Book Hop is holding a contest with prizes for people who visit the most indie bookstores through May 14.

📽️ Freep Film Festival: Nearly 40 films, including local documentaries, are featured in the 10th annual festival.

• It runs through Sunday with a mix of in-person and virtual screenings.
• Tickets start at $12.

👟 Sneaker Con Detroit: The traveling shoe and streetwear show comes to Huntington Place Saturday from noon-7pm.

• The all-ages event hosts more than 300 vendors.
• Tickets: $30.

🌧️ Make a rain barrel: The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting a workshop to build and decorate rain barrels, which help protect rivers from stormwater pollution.

• Saturday at 9:30am at Gabriel Richard Park, 7130 E. Jefferson.
• Barrels can be purchased for $75 with pre-registration, and paint is provided. You can also pre-register to watch and learn for free.
• Barrel scholarships are available for Detroit residents. Call 313-475-7057 for more information.