This week kicked off Detroit Month of Design, Beetle Juice Beetle Juice hits theaters and there’s a few festivals going on this weekend you must check out!
What to do this weekend!
Detroit Month of Design
September 1st - September 31st
All Over Detroit
This Sunday is the start of the 14th annual Detroit Month of Design to celebrate Detroit being the only UNESCO City of Design in the entire country. Over 100 events will activate spaces all over the city throughout the whole month of September. There will be immersive design experiences including exhibitions, installations, studio visits, product launches, artist talks, tours, workshops, Eastern Market After Dark, and parties nearly every day of the month. Detroit Month of Design Calendar
The ReVamp Clothing Swap Festival
Saturday, September 7th from 12pm-5pm
Detroit Shipping Company
The best way to describe the ReVamp Clothing Swap Festival is you’ll find everything you need that others don’t want! Attendees will get the opportunity to pick through other’s gently used items in the effort to up-cycle clothing, rather than discarding clothes that maybe have only been worn once and to promote sustainability. Everything left over will then be donated to local non-profits too! In addition to finding new digs, attendees can also enjoy a packed lineup of local musicians from Detroit and have the opportunity to network with other attendees who have a passion for fashion as well.
Art + Apples Festival
September 6th - September 8th
Rochester Municipal Park
In the heart of downtown Rochester, one of the nation’s top art fairs returns for a weekend filled with art, food, entertainment, art activities and apple treats for everyone! Since 1965, the Art and Apples Festival has been showcasing over 200 + fine art exhibitors at Rochester Municipal Park with approximately 200,000 attendees each year.
Learn more about Art + Apples!
Dally in the Alley
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Cass Corridor
The annual street festival that has been a part of the Cass Corridor’s history for decades returns for another year of dallying in alleys. The event is always free and goes pretty much all day. Head on down to the Cass Corridor, bring some walking shoes and get ready to drink, eat, listen to fantastic music and look at some fabulous art. I’ve been going to Dally in the Alley for years now, and it’s truly one of the most authentically Detroit events. From local music, food and artists, it’s always a great time.
Learn more about Dally in the Alley!
Old Car Festival
Saturday, September 7th + September 8th from 9:30am-9pm
Greenfield Village -The Henry Ford Museum
When you think about “old cars,” you’re probably thinking about the cars that drive up and down Woodward Avenue during the Woodward Dream Cruise. Sure, those are old cars, but at the Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village, we are talking REALLY old cars. Like. cars from the 1890s through 1932. You will be able to see all these cars on display, plus spend an afternoon at Greenfield Village. What could be better, right?
Learn more about the Old Car Festival!
Avril Lavigne Greatest Hits Tour
Saturday, September 7th at 7pm
Pine Knob Music Theatre
The princess of pop-punk is making her way to Pine Knob Music Theatre this weekend for her Greatest Hits Tour. Back in the early 2000s at just the age of 17, Avril Lavigne was America’s bad girl sweetheart with popular hits like “Sk8ter Boi”, “Complicated”, and “I’m with you” from her debut album Let Go which sold 16 million copies.
Learn more about Avril Lavigne Greatest Hits Tour!
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Release Date: September 6th
Theaters everywhere
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Your favorite mischievous demon returns for a long-awaited sequel that we’ve all been waiting for! Movie-goers! Order yourself a giant popcorn because you are not going to want to get out of your seats for this. The original cast all return to be haunted by the one and only Beetlejuice.
Learn more about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!
Michigan Renaissance Festival
August through September
Holly, Michigan
Dragons! Mermaids! and new rides! Oh my! There are new attractions at the Michigan Renaissance Festival to check out this year, amongst all the regular 16th century magic to behold! From drinks to old timey faire, live performances, a fairy forest and artisan square, there’s a lot of fun attraction at the Michigan Renaissance Festival this year.
Learn more about the Ren Fest!
Dinosauria
Now until September 8th
Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak
Planning a visit to the Detroit Zoo or just a big a fan of Dinosaurs? Check out Dinosauria, an immersive walk-through experience with incredibly lifelike, animatronic dinosaurs that’ll give you a thrill around every corner, twist and turn. Tickets to this experience are an additional $6 when you purchase zoo admission.
Sobriety Rising - Detroit Sober Fest
Saturday, September 7th from 7pm-11:30pm
Planet Ant Theatre - Hamtramck
This is one of those events that I (Jack) am so thankful is around and is happening. My sobriety journey began at the end of last year, so I’m still very new to all of it, but it really warms my heart knowing there is an event like this catered to people who live sober lives. Hosted at the Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck, this party will feature live music tasty food and mocktails galore. As someone who doesn’t have a lot of options when it comes to drinks when I go out to the bar with my friends, this is so cool that this event is happening.
Learn more about Sobriety Rising - Detroit Sober Fest!
Check out the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant!
Ever been to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant?
Well, it’s about time you go check out this amazing Detroit gem. In fact, the very first model T was built here by Henry Ford and it’s also a National Historic Landmark.
Model T Birthday Party
Sunday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrating the day in 1908 when the first Model T was first produced at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, visitors can enjoy free Model T rides, vintage vehicles on display, live music, food and beverages for sale, unique vendors, and fun and games for the kids. There is no cost for outdoor activities or amenities in the Piquette Assembly Room. The line for T rides will form near the historic front entrance and are first-come, first-serve until 3pm. Free birthday cake is served at 12 p.m. while supplies last
Learn more about events at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant!
About your Go Guider
Hello!
My name is Laura and I’m Local 4s newish Special Event Producer! As someone who is usually behind the scenes creating unique and thrilling experiences, quite honestly, it’s hard to talk about myself. I really love being everyone else’s cheerleader. It’s also amazing to be recommending and supporting events in my community to people like you...or not like you at all. I used to strive to have my own events listed on this type of thing back in the day...and well now I’m here...putting things on the list (Go Guide).
Anyways I’m excited to take over the Go Guide in addition to my regular tasks of producing marvelous events for Local 4! Some weeks my coworker Jack Roskopp will be guest writing the Go Guide with me. I thought this would be a great idea to help bring some variety to the list.
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