9th Annual Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest)! FREE! 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Eastern Market2934 Russell StreetDetroit, Michigan Entry is FREE! Our 9th Annual Detroit Bookfest will feature over 300+ vendors selling……you guessed it……BOOKS! Books of all sorts: used, rare, antiquarian, unusual, ephemera, authors, etc. Vendors will also be selling vinyl records, comic books,… Continue reading 9th Annual Detroit Festival of Books

Join us at our annual summer Sunday Market! Sunday Market runs from 10 am to 4 pm, June through September and features local craftsmen, artisans, clothing, and apparel with events in Shed 5. RSVP on Facebook here!

Happy Hour in the Market 5:30-7:00pm Happy Hour in the Market creates space to connect with the people who make up this food ecosystem: farmers, makers, entrepreneurs, food business owners, and the organizations supporting them. This year, we’re expanding beyond farms to popping up across businesses and community spaces in Eastern Market in collaboration with… Continue reading Happy Hour in the Market (July)

Weekly FREE wellness classes on the Detroit Riverfront focused on connecting body and mind to the natural world.

Join us for our second lecture, "A Family, a River and Freedom: Detroit's Underground Railroad Story" on July 20th.

Join us for our annual summer Tuesday Market! Tuesday Market runs from 9 am to 3 pm featuring our regular Saturday Market vendors with local products and produce, additional health and wellness resources, and free yoga and Zumba in Shed 3. Food trucks will also be onsite to grab lunch, with many of our district… Continue reading Tuesday Market 2026

Format: Hatha Yoga This is a traditional yoga class for all levels 
Membership & Cost: FREE!
 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Format: Hatha Yoga This is a traditional yoga class for all levels Membership & Cost: FREE!
 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Saturday Market is a staple market day at Eastern Market. You’ll find a vast assortment of local produce, flower and plant vendors, as well as packaged food items, and handcrafted items made by local entrepreneurs. Saturdays Market it open year round, with up to 45,000 people from all over southeastern Michigan and beyond stop by… Continue reading Saturday Market

Bake beautiful rustic galettes! Learn flaky pastry, seasonal fruit fillings, and simple techniques for stunning free-form summer tarts. Celebrate summer fruits in this hands-on baking class! Learn to make flaky galettes filled with juicy peaches and fragrant thyme, plus a vibrant mixed berry version. Perfect for home bakers looking to elevate their pastry skills. Class… Continue reading Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen – Summer Baking

Format: Chair Yoga This is an accessible yoga class for all levels 
Membership & Cost: FREE!
 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Join us at our annual summer Sunday Market! Sunday Market runs from 10 am to 4 pm, June through September and features local craftsmen, artisans, clothing, and apparel with events in Shed 5. RSVP on Facebook here!

The Taco Showdown is the ultimate gathering for taco lovers, bringing together all things tacos, margaritas, music, & culture!🌮🍹 Taco Showdown Detroit 2026 🌮🍹The ultimate gathering of tacos, margaritas, music, and culture is back! Taco Showdown Detroit brings together up to 12 of Michigan’s best taquerias and restaurants for one unforgettable day.📅 Event DetailsSunday, July… Continue reading Taco Showdown Detroit 2026

The Taco Showdown is the ultimate gathering for taco lovers, bringing together all things tacos, margaritas, music, & culture! 🌮🍹 Taco Showdown Detroit 2026 🌮🍹 The ultimate gathering of tacos, margaritas, music, and culture is back! Taco Showdown Detroit brings together up to 12 of Michigan’s best taquerias and restaurants for one unforgettable day. 📅 Event Details Sunday, July… Continue reading Taco Showdown Detroit 2026

Weekly FREE wellness classes on the Detroit Riverfront focused on connecting body and mind to the natural world.

Weekly FREE wellness classes on the Detroit Riverfront focused on connecting body and mind to the natural world.

Join us for our annual summer Tuesday Market! Tuesday Market runs from 9 am to 3 pm featuring our regular Saturday Market vendors with local products and produce, additional health and wellness resources, and free yoga and Zumba in Shed 3. Food trucks will also be onsite to grab lunch, with many of our district… Continue reading Tuesday Market 2026

Format: Hatha Yoga This is a traditional yoga class for all levels 
Membership & Cost: FREE!
 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Councilman Mary Waters 5th Annual Senior Summer Sizzler Live Music  Dancing Food Trucks and More Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Eastern Market, Shed 3 & 4 11 AM – 4 PM FREE ENTRY

Experience the best of Detroit’s small business community at The SHOP, TechTown Detroit’s monthly retail pop-up marketplace! Join us in person on the last Wednesday of every month to explore unique products, connect with local entrepreneurs and uncover your next favorite find. Mark your calendar and join us for a vibrant shopping experience celebrating Detroit’s… Continue reading The SHOP at TechTown

Shed 5 SkillsLab This series will be hybrid so both in-person and online via Zoom Event times: 5:30-7:00pm Location: Hybrid Shed 5 Commons Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95871053417 Instructions: please enter doors facing Russell St. Dinner will be provided All sessions are hybrid, available in-person at Shed 5 Commons or online via Zoom. The Shed 5 SkillsLab… Continue reading Shed 5 SkillsLab: Creating a Buyer-Ready Retail Sell Sheet

Join us for a Classic Maine Summer Lobster Boil! Celebrate the flavors of summer with this festive, hands-on cooking class featuring a classic Classic Maine Lobster Boil and the show-stopping dessert, Cherries Jubilee. Learn how to prepare a traditional seafood boil with lobster, corn, potatoes, and spices—perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Then, master the art of flambé as you… Continue reading Evelyn’s Midtown Kitchen – Maine Lobster Boil