This weekend you have a variety of events to choose from! Funk Night returns, the Model T is having a sweet 116th birthday party, Downtown Farmington has an amazing light show, and some puppets are even throwing a block party!
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The Model T’s Sweet 116
Sunday, September 29th from 10am-4pm
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum, Detroit
This weekend there’s a very special FREE event taking place at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. One hundred and sixteen years ago on September 29th the first Model T was produced at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. Sunday, September 29th from 10am-4pm the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant will be hosting a birthday party for the Model T. Visitors can enjoy free Model T rides, vintage vehicles displays, live music, unique vendors, fun games for the kids and BIRTHDAY CAKE!! There is no cost for outdoor activities or amenities in the Piquette Assembly Room. The line for Model T rides will form near the historic front entrance and will be first-come, first-serve until 3pm. Complimentary birthday cake will be served at 12 p.m.
Learn more about the Model T’s Sweet 116!
Farmington 200th Bicentennial Light Show
Friday, September 27th at 8:30pm
Downtown Farmington
Last week maybe you saw our Local 4 projection mapping activation at Eastern Market After Dark. Artist, Gabriel Hall is at it again this Friday and has created a magnificent display to celebrate Farmington’s 200th Bicentennial. The show recreates Farmington’s founding history through an incredible display of light and sound. Check it out if you’re in the area!
Learn more about Bicentennial Light Show!
Murals in Islandview 2024
September 23rd- 28th
Various locations in Islandview Neighborhood, Detroit
From the creators of Murals in the Market, there’s a new mural event right down the street in Detroit’s Islandview neighborhood. There will be 9 murals, and 2 installations added to the neighborhood amongst five days of community programming concluding with a block party in front of Spot Lite Detroit to celebrate Detroit’s Month of Design. The event is sponsored by Gilbert Family Foundation, Design Core, Michigan Glass Project, Michigan State University and Hospitality Included.
Learn more about Murals in Islandview!
Smoketoberfest III
September 27 & September 28th
Batch Brewing Co. Detroit
This Friday and Saturday, head over to Batch Brewing Co. for Smoketoberfest! BBQ, beer and great live music will be on tap! On Friday, Pajamas, Dirty Notion, Violet Soul and The Professor will perform and on Saturday, Chirp, Durieux, Instruments of Musick and Papa Joshua will bring the heat on stage!
Tickets for this event are only $10! Get’em while they’re hot!
Learn more about Smoketoberfest III!
Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
September 18 - October 6
Detroit Opera House
Hey sister, soul sister, want to see a new musical, sister? Well, you’re in luck, because Moulin Rouge! The Musical! will be playing at the Detroit Opera House from Sept. 18 - Oct. 6. The show is based off the hit movie that starred Nicole Kidman. It’s a jukebox musical, so all the music in the show is pop music that you already know, which of course makes it super fun. If you love theater, this Tony-winning show will not want to be missed!
Learn more about Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
Puppet Slam Block Party!
Saturday, September 28th from 11am-4pm
Arts & Scraps, Detroit
Arts & Scraps final block party of the year is this weekend! This Saturday they partnered with Detroit Puppet Company to bring you Puppet Slam Block Party to tribute the recent passing of Detroit puppeteer Nancy Henk. There will be free tacos from Tacos Hernandez and live music from DJ Auntie Chanel.
Learn more about Puppet Slam Block Party!
Festival of Darkness
Saturday, September 28th at 7pm
Redford Theatre, Detroit
The 3rd annual Festival of Darkness Film Festival returns to the Redford Theatre for an evening of 13 spooky independent short films by local and international film makers. The film festival will be greatly horrific for those looking to get into the Halloween spirit a little early this year. The film festival is 18+ and tickets are $10.
Learn more about the Festival of Darkness!
The Return of Funk Night
Saturday, September 28th from 9pm-3am
Marble Bar, Detroit
One of Detroit’s favorite underground music events returns! Put on your dancing shoes for an evening of funk & soul 45s and guest performances backed by a live a band! There will be live performance from Diamond D, DJ Dez, DJ Psycho, DJ Frank Raines and Detroit Sound Sessions.
Learn more about the Return of Funk Night!
Detroit Month of Design
September 1st - September 31st
All Over Detroit
All month you can check out 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. The calendar of events can be found on the Detroit Month of Design website below.
Learn more about Detroit Month of Design!
Cows and Coffee
Saturdays + Sundays from 9am-3pm
Asam Acres, Tecumseh
Love coffee? Coincidentally LOVE COWS too? Well, getty on up to the Asam Acres farm in Tecumseh Michigan every Saturday and Sunday from 9am-3pm to enjoy a cup of joe and some cow cuddling. Over the weekends, this small family-owned dairy farm is open to the public with an adorable cafe with offering fresh coffee and refreshments, baked goods and plenty of opportunities to snuggle up to some cows.
Learn more about Cows and Coffee!
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.