Thanksgiving is just days away, and then Christmas will be here before you know it! Here's a live countdown to track the days until Christmas, plus information on some of the holiday festivities you can partake in around Metro Detroit.

The Downtown Detroit Partnership hosted the final beach party of the summer in Campus Martius Park.

A controversial construction project draws a large crowd in Detroit.

So you want to attend the NFL Draft in Detroit! Luckily for you, it’s easy -- and free.

The first letter of the 10-foot-tall Detroit sign that will greet people along I-94 has been installed.

March 13 is a day to celebrate Detroit -- also known as, 313 Day. (3/13, you get it)

The Detroit Sports Commission, which is putting on the three-day extravaganza, is in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl, and the city, the draft, and the Lions are very much on everybody's lips.

Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Celebration Ice Show will be held Feb. 8th

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was in Detroit to talk about what it means to the league and the city.

The countdown is officially on, as we're 150 days from the NFL draft being held in downtown Detroit.

Thousands of families packed Campus Martius to see Detroit’s Christmas tree illuminated.

Lots to do for just about everyone this weekend

Hot spot serving up food, drinks and good vibes

Join the party in Downtown Detroit as we kick off Detroit Grand Prix weekend in the city.

March 13 is a day to celebrate Detroit -- also known as, 313 Day. (3/13, you get it)

The Detroit Institute of Arts has been named the best art museum in the United States.

It should come as no surprise that the Detroit Riverfront has once again been named the best riverwalk in America.

Grocery stores were quite busy with people stocking up for holiday dinners and preparing for this week’s winter snowstorm.

The weekend will be packed with holiday events throughout Metro Detroit.

The world’s largest Kwanzaa Kinara is set to be unveiled during the Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara Lighting at Campus Martius on Dec. 26.

A 15-year-old was shot near the Campus Martius tree lighting in Downtown Detroit.

If you love the holidays and all the festive events that come with them, get ready for a packed weekend! The weekend before Thanksgiving usually serves as the official kick-off to holiday festivities, and this weekend there’s something happening all over Metro Detroit.

The annual event to mark the lighting of the Christmas tree in Downtown Detroit returns this week.

The Motor City is one of the best travel destinations in the whole world, according to TravelLemming.com.

A winter wonderland is taking over at Cadillac Square and Monroe Street Midway. James Feagin, Director of Economic Mobility for the Gilbert Family Foundation, joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to talk about the exciting activities taking place.

You probably still have Halloween decorations up, but the physical switch to the end-of-the-year holiday season is already kicking off Thursday in Downtown Detroit.

It’s going to feel even more festive this winter in Downtown Detroit, with a new wintery experience launching near Campus Martius.

As the summer winds down, some fall activities are revving up! This weekend Campus Marius Park in Downtown Detroit transforms into a Bavarian Bierhaus for Parktoberfest. The event celebrates German culture and will feature food trucks, live music, a Biergarten pavilion with beers and games and kids activities. The Fest is happening Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11.

Imagine sitting in the sun with your toes in the sand, sipping on a refreshing drink...

The Detroit Grand Prix kicks off Friday and runs through the weekend on Belle Isle.

The party in Downtown Detroit gave everyone a small glimpse into what draft weekend will be like 24 months from now.

The 2024 NFL Draft may be two years away, but the city of Detroit celebrated early after being chosen to host the high-profile event.

We’ll talk about how this all came about, but we want you to first imagine from high above what Campus Martius will look like with a vast stage covering it, and down Woodward Avenue to Hart Plaza, imagine that filled with people.

March 13 is a day to celebrate Detroit -- also known as, 313 Day. (3/13, you get it)

As the rain turned to sleet and sleet turned to snow, it seemed to be a recipe for disaster, but even as the lines on freeways and surface streets disappeared under inches of snow, drivers seemed to be holding their own.

A popular eatery and “sweet” escape -- Sugar Factor American Brasserie -- is opening its first Michigan location in Downtown Detroit this spring.

Astronomers are saying that this is one case where you should absolutely look up. Face south in the night sky with some pretty strong binoculars or the telescope you got for Christmas.

Three events that will add a little spark to your weekend!

Detroit will be shimmering in bright lights this weekend as the holidays are in full swing. Check out the local traditions back in action this year.

Lighting the tree and holiday shopping will get the family in the yuletide spirit.

The drive-in movie theater on Monroe Street in Downtown Detroit is returning for a second year, starting Friday night near Campus Martius.

It's that time of the year again: The annual Christmas tree is coming back to Campus Martius Park!

Singles in the city tell us where they find a potential date, some answers were surprising!

The drive-in movie theatre on Monroe Street in Downtown Detroit is returning for a second year, starting in November.

“It was totally different when I was a little girl. It’s beautiful now and it’s great to see that Detroit has revived and rejuvenated,” said Sybil Edwards. “It’s a wonderful place to be.”

The entire weekend event is free except for Saturday night’s charity gala where Sheryl Crow will perform. The proceeds will go to eight different charities that help children in need.

Events are taking place at six different parks downtown -- Campus Martius, Cadillac Square, Beacon Park, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park and Spirit Plaza -- each with a specific kind of vehicle glistening in the bright sun.

The Motor City Car Crawl Presented by Huntington kicked off in Detroit on Thursday (Aug. 5).

Charles H. Wright Museum has a list of fun activities for the upcoming celebration

A man was shot and killed by Detroit police after he targeted officers as they investigated a scene where five people were shot, led police on a 100 mph chase and instigated multiple shootouts, according to the chief.

Parks and public spaces in Downtown Detroit will soon have access to free high-speed internet.

DETROIT – Detroit’s Campus Martius was recognized in USA Today’s 10Best Top Public Squares for 2021. 5 out of 10 on the list, following behind the Santa Fe Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. According to the website, a panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees. The top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Last month, the Detroit Riverfront was named the best riverwalk in America in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest.

DETROIT – A new attraction in Downtown Detroit from Bedrock and Emagine is providing families entertainment during the coronavirus pandemic. Several families pulled up to the Monroe Street Drive-In Powered by Emagine on Friday in the Campus Martius area. READ: Bedrock, Emagine partner for drive-in movies in Downtown DetroitEmagine Entertainment CEO Anthony Laverde said the movie of the night was the 1993 film Jurassic Park. The drive-in movie attracted the Brooks family to come down. READ: Pop-up drive-in theater coming to Downtown Detroit“We’ve been cooped up for so long.

DETROIT – The outdoor ice skating rink at Campus Martius Park is reopening Wednesday, Dec. 9, according to Downtown Detroit Partnership. The rink was closed from Nov. 18 through Dec. 8 because of Michigan’s COVID-19 restrictions. The rink is open seven days a week and on holidays. Skaters are required to wear masks or face coverings as well as practice social distancing at all times. Capacity is also limited on the ice rink.

DETROIT – The outdoor ice skating rink at Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit will close for at least three weeks due to new coronavirus restrictions ordered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations climb throughout the state, the MDHHS enacted a “three-week pause” that ramps up restrictions for restaurants, bars, high schools, colleges and more. From Nov. 18 through Dec. 8, Michigan restaurants and bars cannot offer indoor dining services. Officials said an update to the order on Thursday extended restrictions to include both indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks. The Rink at Campus Martius Park is slated to reopen on Dec. 9, officials said Thursday.

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DETROIT – The ice skating rink at Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit opened to the public on Friday. This year, Campus Martius and Cadillac Square are going to look a whole lot different. Frankenmuth pulled their sponsorship from the downtown ice rink because of coronavirus. Instead, the Downtown Detroit partnership plans to support local small businesses in a different way. Detroit’s annual Christmas tree arrived at Campus Martius in Downtown Detroit last week.

DETROIT – Detroit’s annual Christmas tree arrived at Campus Martius in Downtown Detroit on Wednesday. With so much uncertainty happening in the United States, it’s important to take time to see that there are plenty of good things still happening all around us. Watch the video above and experience a minute and a half of joy during a stressful day. READ: More community coverageWatch the video above for the full story

DETROIT – A combination of heat and old infrastructure caused a Downtown Detroit road to buckle and a water main to break Saturday night. The water flooded the basement of the David Stott Building on Griswold Street, near Campus Martius, leaving dozens without power. It happened on Independence Day at about 10:30 p.m. A water main burst along Griswold Street between Michigan Avenue and State Street, flooding the intersection. Bedrock released the following statement:The Stott building is currently experiencing a power outage resulting from a water main break late Saturday evening. We are currently evaluating the extent of the damage and have reached out to all building residents as we assess necessary repairs.

When James Reynolds was around 10 years old he would watch an older man shine shoes at the barbershop. One day the man noticed Reynolds observing him and invited him to practice shining shoes. While it’s rare to find a place to shine shoes, you can find James showcasing his shoe shine skills at Campus Martius, located in Downtown Detroit. People from around the world come to have their shoes shined by the “Shoe Doctor” himself. To learn more about the Shoe Doctor click on the video above.

The Detroit Youth Choir received a huge surprise during their homecoming celebration on Friday. The fund, which will be established at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, will provide support to the Detroit Youth Choir in perpetuity. "The Detroit Youth Choir brought our entire region together to support Detroit's kids," said Wendy Lewis Jackson, Kresge Foundation, Detroit Program managing director. "Thanks to these generous funding partners, the Detroit Youth Choir and the rest of America can see just how Detroit shows its support for its young people." Full coverage: Detroit Youth Choir on AGTCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Local 4 caught up with the Detroit Youth Choir members at the airport. They looked happy to be home after an amazing experience at "America's Got Talent" in Los Angeles. DETAILS: Detroit Youth Choir homecoming celebration is today at Campus MartiusThe choir will perform with "AGT" winner Kodi Lee in Las Vegas in November (Nov. 7-10). Lee won the most votes to claim the title, while DYC came in second place. He will perform Nov. 7-10 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

The Detroit Youth Choir received a huge surprise during their homecoming celebration on Friday. The fund, which will be established at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, will provide support to the Detroit Youth Choir in perpetuity. "The Detroit Youth Choir brought our entire region together to support Detroit's kids," said Wendy Lewis Jackson, Kresge Foundation, Detroit Program managing director. "Thanks to these generous funding partners, the Detroit Youth Choir and the rest of America can see just how Detroit shows its support for its young people." Full coverage: Detroit Youth Choir on AGT

DETROIT - The 40th annual Detroit Jazz Festival is Aug. 30-Sept. 2 in Downtown Detroit. It's billed as the largest free world-class jazz festival. Stages will be set up at Campus Martius and Hart Plaza. Artists featured this year include:Stanley ClarkeMacy GrayRon CarterPat MethenyChucho ValdsUniversity of Michigan Jazz EnsembleMarialy PachecoELEWYellowjackets with Luciana SouzaConnie HanHere's the performance schedule for each stage (download here):Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.