Sweetheart Skate
2024-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Campus Martius
Love will be in the air at Campus Martius Park this Valentine’s Day. Treat your special someone to a night under the lights during the Sweetheart Skate on Feb. 14 at The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit. Starting at 6 p.m. and lasting until 9 p.m., The Rink will dial up the romance and fun with themed lighting as well as feel-good ballads and classic love songs playing overhead. All are welcome to join this unique celebration of love in the heart of downtown Detroit.
Skaters will also have a chance to win tickets to upcoming shows courtesy of Broadway in Detroit! So, grab a significant other, grab your gal pals, or come by yourself! We will see you at Campus Martius Park on Feb. 14th.

RINK PRICING:
ADULT ADMISSION………………………..$12
CHILD ADMISSION………………………….$9
ACTIVE MILITARY…………………………..$8
FIRST RESPONDER…………………………$8
59+ SENIORS………………………………….$9
SKATE RENTAL………………………………$6
Pre-purchase tickets at: downtowndetroit.org/experience-downtown/things-to-do/the-rink/
FOR QUESTIONS OR GROUP RATES CALL 313.963.9393

Detroit Grand Prix In The Parks
2024-06-01 11:00 - 23:00, 2024-06-02 11:00 - 16:30 | Campus Martius Park
The Downtown Detroit Partnership and the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear are revved up to welcome visitors from around the world to enjoy racing and a multitude of festivities happening in and around Downtown Detroit Parks, including those that support Detroit’s small businesses.
Free Saturday Night Detroit Grand Prix Concert – June 1
Get ready for an electrifying night in the heart of the city! Right next to Campus Martius Park, the entertainment stage will come alive at 8 p.m. with a thrilling performance by the sensational ILLENIUM. This American musician, DJ, music producer and songwriter is set to deliver an unforgettable dance/electronic music experience that’s sure to light up the night and keep you dancing until the last beat. Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist JVNA, will get the party started at 6:15 p.m.
Small Business Straightaway – June 1 & 2
Support local small businesses and experience the best of Detroit’s creativity and craftsmanship at the Detroit Grand Prix Small Business Straightaway. This event is more than just a pit stop – it’s a vibrant celebration of Detroit’s entrepreneurial spirit. From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., local talent featuring 13 artisans and vendors will have their goods on display. Whether exploring innovative startups or beloved established companies, visitors will find a treasure trove of unique products and services.
Downtown Street Eats – June 1 & 2
Don’t worry about fueling up – While soaking in the high-octane fun, racing fans and foodies alike can rev up their taste buds at the popular Downtown Street Eats, offering an irresistible lineup of the area’s best food trucks during Grand Prix weekend, with a variety of mouthwatering offerings available from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2.
June 1

Tacobachis Detroit
Cynt-sational Eats
Curbside Eatery
Smoke Ring BBQ
Corn King

June 2

NuSol Food Buggy
Max Chicago Italian Beef
Curt Got Crabs
Wing Snob

Grand Prix Viewing at Campus Martius Park
For the ultimate race day experience outside of Grandstand seating, Campus Martius Park is where the action comes to life on the big screen. Racing enthusiasts and families alike are invited to join the excitement and watch select races for free at the park starting on Saturday June 2, 12pm-6pm and Sunday June 3, 11am-4pm. Surrounded by fellow fans in the heart of the city, it’s the perfect spot to catch high-speed thrills, cheer for the drivers and be a part of an unforgettable race day atmosphere! Campus Martius will also be home to several exciting sponsor activations including free giveaways, prizes and fun courtesy of 5-Hour Energy, Wana Brands, Capital One Cafe and Diversified Members Credit Union.

City Glow Yoga
2024-06-10 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-06-24 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-07-08 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-07-22 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-05 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-19 17:30 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Where are all our yogis at? Get ready to light up your yoga practice with City Glow Yoga, returning with its signature glowing twist. Using 3-channel LED headphones, you’ll be guided through an extraordinary and uplifting yoga session at Campus Martius Park.
City Glow Yoga offers a city-inspired yoga experience, hosting immersive outdoor sessions with silent disco technology. Relief from the everyday hustle and bustle is just a session away, providing Detroiters with a unique, fun, and refreshing escape.
To join in, registration is required with a $5 donation fee. Remember to bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Registration is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-disco-yoga-at-campus-martius-park-by-city-glow-yogatm-tickets-913909697507?aff=oddtdtcreator
Event Schedule:
First Session
5:30 pm: Meet and Greet
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Yoga Practice
Second Session
7:30 pm: Meet and Greet
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Yoga Practice

Pride Beach Party presented by Wana Brands | Campus Martius Park | June 13
2024-06-13 16:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Looking for something to do this Thirsty Thursday? Kick off your weekend early at The Beach at Campus Martius Park, the No. 1 public square in the U.S., for our Pride-themed beach party presented by Wana Brands and supported by Ruth Ellis Center, Tito’s Homemade Vodka, Slay and Capital One Café. Enjoy live music from some of the best local and regional bands and DJs performing on the MGM Grand Detroit Stage for FREE.

Activities include:
–Live Music from DJ Myint
-Drag Queen Bingo with Host Kourtney Castro
-Giveaways and crafts courtesy of Tito’s Homemade Vodka, Wana Brands, Capital One Cafe
-Ticket Giveaways including The Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce 2024 Pride Awards COLOURS Gala: Purple Rain, Ruth Ellis Center Catfight for the Crown 2024, and Drag Queen Christmas
-Essential Items Donation Drive for the Ruth Ellis Center – Encouraged donation items include soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and other personal hygiene items.

Upcoming Beach Parties and Themes:
-Country Roots Beach Party presented by Wana Brands | July 11
-Yacht Rock Beach Party presented by Wana Brands | August 8
-Girls Night Out Beach Party presented by Wana Brands | Sept 12

Campus Kids Day presented by Corewell Health
2024-06-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Campus Martius Park
Introducing the NEW Campus Kids Day, presented by Corewell Health! Families can mark their calendars for an exciting series of events at Campus Martius Park, happening every third Sunday starting June 16 and also Oct. 6. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees can enjoy a fantastic array of themed entertainment and hands-on activities. They can dive into Sprout and Shout: A Go Green Gardening Adventure, bask in the Summer Fun, groove at the Back to School Bash, revel in the Pumpkin Spice Fest and then wrap up with Halloween thrills featuring Thriller (40th Anniversary) dance lessons and a spooktacular movie. Campus Kids Day promises hours of joy for folks of all ages.
Schedule of events:
-June 16: Sprout & Shout: A Go Green Gardening Adventure – the Downtown Detroit Partnership and Corewell Health have a day packed with fun, perfect for celebrating Father’s Day with the whole family. Kids and parents can enjoy hands-on activities like making flower bombs and crafting paper pots. They especially won’t want to miss the “make & take” projects that include decorating clay pots, planting sprouted herbs in them and creating heartfelt Father’s Day cards.
-July 21: Summer Fun Carnival with Faygo Floats – Activities include Candy Bingo, a dunk tank, Battle Light Beats (a top-tier “Battle of the Bands”) and Zap-A-Mole (a modern Whack-A-Mole), a make & take project, an inflatable water slide, lawn games and more.
-August 18: Back to School Bash – Entertainment includes youth performers and a DJ, plus make & take bracelets, a book giveaway, Heads Up! games, lawn games and more.
-September 15: Lil Pumpkin Patch – Offers make & take projects, including pumpkin decorating and a fall craft, corn patch inflatables, lawn games and more.
-October 6: Halloween Spooktacular and Costume Contest – Featuring Thriller (40th Anniversary) dance lessons, a costume contest, face painting, clowns, make & take sandwich cookie spiders and paper bag monster puppets, a pumpkin bounce house, lawn games and more.

Movie Nights In The D Presented by Capital One Café – The Color Purple
2024-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Presented by Capital One Café and supported by Faygo, families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Arrive early to select movies to enjoy special onsite activations before the movie starts at 7 p.m. Popcorn is available from Poppin Top Hat.
June 19 – The Color Purple | PG-13
A woman faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Upcoming Movies:
June 26 – The Super Mario Bros | G
July 10 – The Fifth Element | PG-13
July 17 – Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie | PG
July 24 – Spanish Movie Night | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End | PG-13
July 31 – School of Rock | PG-13
August 7 – Some Like it Hot 65th Anniversary | PG-13
August 14 – Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | PG-13
August 21 – Kung Fu Panda | G
August 28 – Barbie | PG-13

Movie Nights In The D Presented by Capital One Café – The Super Mario Bros
2024-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Presented by Capital One Café and supported by Faygo, families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Join us at 6 pm before select movies to enjoy special onsite activations before the movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn is available from Poppin Top Hat.
June 26 – The Super Mario Bros | G

A plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother Luigi, trying to save a captured princess.

Upcoming Movies:
July 10 – The Fifth Element | PG-13
July 17 – Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie | PG
July 24 – Spanish Movie Night | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End | PG-13
July 31 – School of Rock | PG-13
August 7 – Some Like it Hot 65th Anniversary | PG-13
August 14 – Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes| PG-13
August 21 – Kung Fu Panda| G
August 28 – Barbie | PG-13

Movie Nights In The D Presented by Capital One Café – The Fifth Element
2024-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Presented by Capital One Café and supported by Faygo, families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Join us at 6 pm before select movies to enjoy special onsite activations before the movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn is available from Poppin Top Hat.
July 10 – The Fifth Element | PG-13
In the colorful future, a cab driver unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil and Mr. Zorg at bay.
Upcoming Movies:
July 17 – Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie | PG
July 24 – Spanish Movie Night | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End | PG-13
July 31 – School of Rock | PG-13
August 7 – Some Like it Hot 65th Anniversary | PG-13
August 14 – Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes| PG-13
August 21 – Kung Fu Panda| G
August 28 – Barbie | PG-13

Country Roots Beach Party presented by Wana Brands | Campus Martius Park | July 11
2024-07-11 16:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Looking for something to do this Thirsty Thursday? Kick off your weekend early at The Beach at Campus Martius Park, the No. 1 public square in the U.S., for our Country Roots Beach Party presented by Wana Brands and supported by Capital One Café. Enjoy live music from some of the best local and regional talent performing on the MGM Grand Detroit Stage for FREE. Grab your Stetson hat and favorite cowboy or cowgirl kicks and join us for a boot-stompin’ night of line dancin’ in the sand and country music fun in the heart of Downtown Detroit!

Activities include:
-Live DJ Performances
-Line Dancing Lessons
-$10 Mechanical Bull Rides with complimentary cowboy hats while supplies last.
-Giveaways
-and more

Upcoming Beach Parties and Themes:
-Yacht Rock Beach Party presented by Wana Brands | August 8
-Girls Night Out Beach Party presented by Wana Brands | September 12

Movie Nights In The D Presented by Capital One Café – Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
2024-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Presented by Capital One Café and supported by Faygo, families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Join us at 6 pm before select movies to enjoy special onsite activations before the movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn is available from Poppin Top Hat.
Come early at 6:30 p.m. to meet your favorite mighty pup in costume at the park before the movie starts at 7 p.m.
July 17 – Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie | PG

A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups.

Upcoming Movies:
July 24 – Spanish Movie Night | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End | PG-13
July 31 – School of Rock | PG-13
August 7 – Some Like it Hot 65th Anniversary | PG-13
August 14 – Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes| PG-13
August 21 – Kung Fu Panda| G
August 28 – Barbie | PG-13

Campus Kids Day presented by Corewell Health
2024-07-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Campus Martius Park
Introducing the NEW Campus Kids Day, presented by Corewell Health! Families can mark their calendars for an exciting series of events at Campus Martius Park, happening every third Sunday starting June 16 and also Oct. 6. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees can enjoy a fantastic array of themed entertainment and hands-on activities. They can dive into Sprout and Shout: A Go Green Gardening Adventure, bask in the Summer Fun Carnival, groove at the Back to School Bash, revel in the Pumpkin Spice Fest and then wrap up with Halloween thrills featuring Thriller (40th Anniversary) dance lessons and a spooktacular movie. Campus Kids Day promises hours of joy for folks of all ages.
Schedule of events:
-July 21: Summer Fun Carnival with Faygo Floats – Activities include Candy Bingo, Light Up Wack A Mole, Faygo Ring Toss, a make & take project, an inflatable slide, Face Painting, lawn games, Carnival Food from Fun Food Express, and more.
-August 18: Back to School Bash – Entertainment includes youth performers and a DJ, plus make & take bracelets, a book giveaway, Heads Up! games, lawn games and more.
-September 15: Lil Pumpkin Patch – Offers make & take projects, including pumpkin decorating and a fall craft, corn patch inflatables, lawn games and more.
-October 6: Halloween Spooktacular and Costume Contest – Featuring Thriller (40th Anniversary) dance lessons, a costume contest, face painting, clowns, make & take sandwich cookie spiders and paper bag monster puppets, a pumpkin bounce house, lawn games and more.

Movie Nights In The D Presented by Capital One Café – Spanish Movie Night | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
2024-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Presented by Capital One Café and supported by Faygo, families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Join us at 6 pm before select movies to enjoy special onsite activations before the movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn is available from Poppin Top Hat.
For our special Spanish Movie Night, we are proud to partner with The W Buchanan Group and Mi Ritmo: Latin Arts Council & Edutainment to bring special giveaways, guests and activations prior to the movies starting at 7 pm. Additional participants include the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. English Subtitles will be available for attendees who are non-Spanish speakers.
July 24 – Spanish Movie Night | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End | PG-13

Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann join forces with Capt. Barbossa to free Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones’ locker. Meanwhile, the crew of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship wreaks havoc on the Seven Seas. The friends must navigate dangerous waters to confront Chinese pirate Sao Feng and, ultimately, they must choose sides in a battle wherein the pirate life hangs in the balance.

Upcoming Movies:
July 31 – School of Rock | PG-13
August 7 – Some Like it Hot 65th Anniversary | PG-13
August 14 – Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes| PG-13
August 21 – Kung Fu Panda| G
August 28 – Barbie | PG-13

Movie Nights In The D Presented by Capital One Café – School of Rock
2024-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Presented by Capital One Café and supported by Faygo, families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Join us at 6 pm before select movies to enjoy special onsite activations before the movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn is available from Poppin Top Hat.
July 31 – School of Rock | PG-13

After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band

Upcoming Movies:
August 7 – Some Like it Hot 65th Anniversary | PG-13
August 14 – Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes| PG-13
August 21 – Kung Fu Panda| G
August 28 – Barbie | PG-13

Movie Nights In The D Presented by Capital One Café – Some Like it Hot 65th Anniversary
2024-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Presented by Capital One Café and supported by Faygo, families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Join us at 6 pm before select movies to enjoy special onsite activations before the movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn is available from Poppin Top Hat.
In honor of the film’s 65th Anniversary, we are proud to partner with Broadway in Detroit to do special ticket giveaways and more.
August 7 – Some Like it Hot 65th Anniversary | PG-13

After two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in.

Upcoming Movies:
August 14 – Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes| PG-13
August 21 – Kung Fu Panda| G
August 28 – Barbie | PG-13

Yacht Rock Beach Party presented by Wana Brands | Campus Martius Park | August 8
2024-08-08 16:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Looking for something to do this Thirsty Thursday? Kick off your weekend early at The Beach at Campus Martius Park, the No. 1 public square in the U.S., for our Yacht Rock Beach Party presented by Wana Brands and supported by Tito’s Homemade Vodka and Capital One Café. Enjoy live music from some of the best local and regional bands and DJs performing on the MGM Grand Detroit Stage for FREE. Join us for a smooth sail through classic Yacht Rock hits, don your best Hawaiian shirts, and win prizes for the best beach-fit Yachties!

Activities include:
-Live Music Performances from The Leaky Tiki’s
-Custom airbrushed T-shirts for $15 each
-Hawaiian shirt/Beach themed outfit contest with prizes
-Giveaways courtesy of Tito’s Homemade Vodka
-and more

Upcoming Beach Parties and Themes:
-Girls Night Out Beach Party presented by Wana Brands | Sept 12

Movie Nights In The D Presented by Capital One Café – Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
2024-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Presented by Capital One Café and supported by Faygo, families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Join us at 6 pm before select movies to enjoy special onsite activations before the movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn is available from Poppin Top Hat.
August 14 – Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes| PG-13

The story of Coriolanus Snow, years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem. He is young, very determined and though the Snow family has fallen on hard times, Coriolanus sees a chance for a change in his fortunes when he is chosen to be a mentor for the 10th Hunger Games only to have his elation dashed when he is assigned to mentor a girl tribute named Lucy Gray Baird from the impoverished District 12.

Upcoming Movies:
August 21 – Kung Fu Panda| G
August 28 – Barbie | PG-13

Campus Kids Day presented by Corewell Health
2024-08-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Campus Martius Park
Introducing the NEW Campus Kids Day, presented by Corewell Health! Families can mark their calendars for an exciting series of events at Campus Martius Park, happening every third Sunday starting June 16 and also Oct. 6. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees can enjoy a fantastic array of themed entertainment and hands-on activities. They can dive into Sprout and Shout: A Go Green Gardening Adventure, bask in the Summer Fun Carnival, groove at the Back to School Bash, revel in the Pumpkin Spice Fest and then wrap up with Halloween thrills featuring Thriller (40th Anniversary) dance lessons and a spooktacular movie. Campus Kids Day promises hours of joy for folks of all ages.
Schedule of events:
-August 18: Back to School Bash – Entertainment includes music from DJ Invisible, plus make & take bracelets, a book giveaway, lawn games and youth performers including:

Sowande Keita Youth Drummers and Dancers
Ballet Folklorico Raices Mexicanas
The Chinese Music Youth Ensemble
Motor City Street Dance Academy

-September 15: Lil Pumpkin Patch – Offers make & take projects, including pumpkin decorating and a fall craft, corn patch inflatables, lawn games and more.
-October 6: Halloween Spooktacular and Costume Contest – Featuring Thriller (40th Anniversary) dance lessons, a costume contest, face painting, clowns, make & take sandwich cookie spiders and paper bag monster puppets, a pumpkin bounce house, lawn games and more.

Movie Nights In The D Presented by Capital One Café – Kung Fu Panda
2024-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Presented by Capital One Café and supported by Faygo, families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Join us at 6 pm before select movies to enjoy special onsite activations before the movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn is available from Poppin Top Hat.
August 21 – Kung Fu Panda| G

Po might just be the laziest, clumsiest panda in the Valley of Peace, but he secretly dreams of becoming a kung fu legend. When the villainous snow leopard Tai Lung threatens Po’s homeland, the hapless panda is chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy and defend the Valley from attack. Training under Master Shifu, Po embarks on an epic high-kicking adventure as he sets out to thwart Tai Lung’s evil plans

Upcoming Movies:
August 28 – Barbie | PG-13

Movie Nights In The D Presented by Capital One Café – Barbie
2024-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Presented by Capital One Café and supported by Faygo, families and friends can enjoy a variety of beloved films on the big screen at Campus Martius Park during our free outdoor movie series. Bring a chair or blanket to join us on the lawn for a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Join us at 6 pm before select movies to enjoy special onsite activations before the movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn is available from Poppin Top Hat.
August 28 – Barbie | PG-13

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Girls Night Out Beach Party presented by Wana Brands | Campus Martius Park | Sept. 12
2024-09-12 16:00 - 21:00 | Campus Martius Park
Looking for something to do this Thirsty Thursday? Kick off your weekend early at The Beach at Campus Martius Park, the No. 1 public square in the U.S., for a Girl’s Night Out Beach Party presented by Wana Brands and supported by Capital One Café. Enjoy live music from some of the best local and regional bands and DJs performing on the MGM Grand Detroit Stage for FREE. Grab your friends, throw on your cutest beachwear (or night-out attire), and get ready for an evening of fun in the sun at Detroit’s Gathering Place!
Activities include:
-Supporting small businesses with fabulous items from H Cubed Candles or Halie and Co.
-FREE Make-and-Take Makeup Bags to decorate while supplies last
-Raffles to win a goodie basket at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 p.m.
-Live performances from DJ Skeez on the MGM Grand Detroit Stage
-And more!

Campus Kids Day presented by Corewell Health
2024-09-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Campus Martius Park
Introducing the NEW Campus Kids Day, presented by Corewell Health! Families can mark their calendars for an exciting series of events at Campus Martius Park, happening every third Sunday starting June 16 and also Oct. 6. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees can enjoy a fantastic array of themed entertainment and hands-on activities. They can dive into Sprout and Shout: A Go Green Gardening Adventure, bask in the Summer Fun Carnival, groove at the Back to School Bash, revel in the Pumpkin Spice Fest and then wrap up with Halloween thrills featuring Thriller (40th Anniversary) dance lessons and a spooktacular movie. Campus Kids Day promises hours of joy for folks of all ages.
Schedule of events:
-September 15: Lil Pumpkin Patch – Offers make & take projects, including mini pumpkin decorating, corn maze inflatables, lawn games, Sunday football on the big screen and more.
-October 6: Halloween Spooktacular and Costume Contest – Featuring Thriller (40th Anniversary) dance lessons, a costume contest, face painting, clowns, make & take sandwich cookie spiders and paper bag monster puppets, a pumpkin bounce house, lawn games and more.

2024 Better Cities Film Festival
2024-09-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-21 13:00 - 22:00 | Campus Martius Park
The Better Cities Film Festival returns to Detroit for its 11th annual showcase, featuring films that explore how to make cities, towns, and neighborhoods better places to live, work, and play. The festival kicks off on Thursday at 5:00 PM with “Let’s Roll,” a block of short films about bicycling, followed by a group ride to the Detroit Month of Design’s “Eastern Market After Dark” event.
Over three days, screenings will take place at Campus Martius, co-hosted by the Downtown Detroit Partnership, with a special Sunday screening at Christ Church Detroit. Highlights include Friday’s “Let’s Get Going” showcase on mobility and transit, and the feature presentation “Freak Bikes,” a film by Ryan Mekenian that delves into sustainable transportation, climate change, and mobility justice.
Saturday night features “Directed by Detroit,” a screening dedicated to films by Detroit directors or about the city itself, with notable titles like “Natural Light: The Remarkable Transformation of a School on East Eight Mile” and “The Land Bank: 20 Years from Crisis to Opportunity.”
The festival, originally founded in Los Angeles in 2013 and now in Detroit since 2020, runs from September 19-22. It includes walking tours, panel discussions, and networking events for filmmakers.
All screenings are free, and tickets can be reserved at filmfreeway.com/bettercitiesfilmfestival/tickets. View the full schedule at bettercitiesfilmfestival.com/2024.
