On Oct. 5, Better Cities Film Festival and PlacemakingX will kick off a joint 10th-anniversary celebration with a FREE screening of the feature documentary “The Place Man” at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit. The event is co-hosted by the Downtown Detroit Partnership. “The Place Man” (2023), directed by Guillermo Bernal, explores the roots of the placemaking movement, which is… Continue reading Better Cities Film Festival and PlacemakingX 10th-Anniversary Celebration

YOUR HOLIDAY STARTS HERE! Mark your calendars for the Detroit Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 17, at the award-winning Campus Martius Park presented by Downtown Detroit Partnership and DTE Energy Foundation. “Merry & Bright: 20 Years of Holiday Lights” — the 20th-anniversary special edition of this free annual Detroit event to kick off the holiday season… Continue reading 20th Annual Detroit Tree Lighting

Kick off the season at our opening Skating with Santa Party, DJ Invisible will be playing your favorite holiday tunes and the big guy himself will be making an appearance. Grab your Santa hat, lace up your skates, and get ready to pen your letter to the North Pole.    ADMISSION:  Adult: $12.00  Child (12… Continue reading Skating With Santa

Don your favorite Ugly Holiday Sweater and get ready to join us for a night of festive fun under Detroit’s Christmas Tree, featuring Joey Namou and DJ Chris Hesano to keep you grooving on the ice.    ADMISSION:  Adult: $12.00  Child (12 and under): $9.00  Military / First Responder: $8.00  Senior (59 and older): $9.00 … Continue reading Ugly Holiday Sweater Party

Get ready to let it go at the Rink in Campus Martius Park! Join us for a spectacular afternoon featuring appearances by Elsa and Olaf.    ADMISSION:  Adult: $12.00  Child (12 and under): $9.00  Military / First Responder: $8.00  Senior (59 and older): $9.00    SKATE RENTAL: $6.00   

The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit is the place to be for an evening of free ice skating, holiday cheer and ice-cold beer. In partnership with the Downtown Detroit Partnership, Labatt is hosting a special ‘Labatt On Ice’ skate party on Dec. 14, to thank local beer drinkers for making Michigan… Continue reading Labatt On Ice Skate Party

For the second year, in partnership with Alkebu-lan Village, Councilman Scott Benson and the City of Detroit, the Downtown Detroit Partnership is excited to host the Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara. The 30-foot-tall monument brings a celebration of African American life, community and culture to Campus Martius Park.   On Dec. 26, in observance of the first… Continue reading Motor City Kwanzaa Celebration and Kinara Lighting

Save The Date: The Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer™ fundraiser and ice show returns to The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit for the 6th consecutive year on Feb. 8 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The free, outdoor event and returning show features world-class and local skaters in an effort to raise funds… Continue reading Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer™ – Detroit

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… Continue reading Sweetheart Skate