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SUMMARY:An American Summer Sendoff | Celebrating 250 Years of Red\, White & Blue
DESCRIPTION:Honor our nation’s 250th anniversary and savor the final days of summer in Downtown Detroit with An American Summer Sendoff — a curated lineup of special events and experiences celebrating community\, creativity\, family\, entertainment and the spirit of Detroit. \nOne final celebration of summer.  All in the heart of Downtown Detroit. 🇺🇸✨ \n\nTake in the unveiling of Gallantly Streaming\, a new aerial public art installation\nEnjoy a special Movie Night in the D featuring National Treasure\n\nFriday\, September 4 | Movie Nights in the D |  6:00 – 10:00 p.m. \nCelebrate America under the stars with a special edition of Movie Nights in the D at Campus Martius Park. The evening begins with welcome remarks\, a Color Guard ceremony and live anthem performances\, followed by National Treasure at 7 PM. Experience Gallantly Streaming\, an aerial art installation overhead\, grab a complimentary glow necklace while supplies last\, and settle onto the lawn for a memorable late-summer movie night with family and friends in Downtown Detroit. \n\nColor Guard Ceremony and National Anthem performed by Chiara Clayton\nEnjoy a special edition of Movie Nights in the D featuring National Treasure at 7pm \nGlow necklace giveaways while supplies last\nJetta’s Popcorn onsite
URL:https://downtowndetroit.org/event/an-american-summer-sendoff-celebrating-250-years-of-red-white-blue/
LOCATION:Campus Martius Park
CATEGORIES:Campus Martius,Community Events,Free Event,Park Events
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SUMMARY:An American Summer Sendoff | Celebrating 250 Years of Red\, White & Blue
DESCRIPTION:Honor our nation’s 250th anniversary and savor the final days of summer in Downtown Detroit with An American Summer Sendoff — a curated lineup of special events and experiences celebrating community\, creativity\, family\, entertainment and the spirit of Detroit. \nOne final celebration of summer.  All in the heart of Downtown Detroit. 🇺🇸✨ \n\nTake in the unveiling of Gallantly Streaming\, a new aerial public art installation\nBring the family to Red\, White & Play an interactive family fun day\nGet up close at Touch-a-Truck\nPlus giveaways\, contests\, activities and more\n\nSaturday\, September 5 | Red\, White & Play  |  12:00 – 4:00 p.m. \nBring the whole family to Red\, White & Play\, a free afternoon celebrating classic summertime fun at Campus Martius Park. Enjoy Touch-a-Truck\, family entertainment\, games\, hands-on activities\, music\, treats\, and giveaways. With Gallantly Streaming\, an aerial art installation soaring overhead\, kids and families can play\, explore\, and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while sending summer off together in the heart of Downtown Detroit.  \n\nEnjoy Red\, White & Play\, an interactive family fun day\nExplore Touch-a-Truck up close\nDetroit Police Department’s NPOs and Squad Car\nA pie-eating contest supported by Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill\nA magic show\, face painting\, and balloon animals with Detroit Circus\nDJ Stacyé J\nExperience Y Arts with YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit\nInside Out Group Poem activity 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.\nMake and Take Red\, White\, and Blue popsicles\nField games including Potato Sack Races and Tug o’ War\nPlus giveaways\, contests\, activities and more
URL:https://downtowndetroit.org/event/an-american-summer-sendoff-celebrating-250-years-of-red-white-blue-2/
LOCATION:Campus Martius Park
CATEGORIES:Campus Martius,Community Events,Free Event,Park Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Komen Detroit Race for the Cure
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Detroit Race for the Cure comes to Campus Martius Park for the first time\, bringing the community together for a morning of hope\, support\, and action in the fight against breast cancer. Hosted by Susan G. Komen and proudly supported by the Downtown Detroit Partnership\, the event invites participants to walk\, run\, or join virtually while honoring survivors\, remembering loved ones and supporting critical breast cancer research\, patient care\, and advocacy. \nCristina Ancog\, DDP fund development coordinator\, pictured left in the below image with her mom\, loves supporting organizations and helping them make connections with other DDP members\, but it was DDP signing on as a Race for the Cure sponsor that made her especially proud. Read why she’s on board for the race as part of the DDP team participating this year: https://downtowndetroit.org/news-insights/cristinas-race-for-the-cure-story \n \nJoin DDP and the Detroit community for this inspiring event featuring a Survivor Parade\, opening ceremony\, race activities\, and a post-race celebration. For the full event schedule\, more details and to register visit: https://secure.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=11236&pg=entry
URL:https://downtowndetroit.org/event/2026-komen-detroit-race-for-the-cure/
LOCATION:Campus Martius Park
CATEGORIES:Campus Martius,Community Events,Park Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T170000
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SUMMARY:Campus Kids Day Presented By Corewell Health
DESCRIPTION:Campus Kids Days presented by Corewell Health returns to Campus Martius Park for summer 2026! Families are invited to enjoy this free series of fun-filled Sundays featuring themed entertainment\, interactive activities and engaging experiences for kids of all ages. It’s the perfect way to make the most of a Sunday in the heart of Downtown Detroit. Our Campus Kids Day event series is presented by Corewell Health and supported in part by The Detroit Zoo. Detroit CHEMpreneurist will also be in attendance at all Campus Kids Day events\, bringing fun in the sun with unique activations and stations.  \nEvents run from 1–5 p.m. on select Sundays\, through October 4.  \n2026 Schedule:  \nSeptember 13: Harvest Hangout \nJoin the Downtown Detroit Partnership and Corewell Health for Campus Kids Day: Harvest Hangout for an un-be-leaf-able afternoon of family fun! Celebrate the changing season with hands-on activities\, games and plenty of fall-inspired fun in the heart of Downtown Detroit. \nGet ready for a day packed with family-friendly activities\, including: \n\nA fall-themed craft station courtesy of Metro Parent\nGiveaways from Birdie’s Bookmobile\nDetroit CHEMpreneurist Innovation Station: Prototyping with a Purpose! Design and create your own fidget toy while exploring STEAM\, creativity and problem-solving through a hands-on make-and-take activity\nThe Boll Family YMCA is bringing the fun with Y on the Fly\, featuring sports sampling and free play led by experienced coaches and former collegiate athletes\nHarvest-themed bounce house fun\nLawn games\nFootball on the big screen!\nAnd plenty more family-friendly fun!\n\n  \nOctober 4: Lil’ Boo Bash \nJoin the Downtown Detroit Partnership and Corewell Health for Campus Kids Day: Lil’ Boo Bash and get ready for a spook-tacular afternoon of family fun! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy hands-on activities\, games\, giveaways and plenty of Halloween-themed fun in the heart of Downtown Detroit. \nGet ready for a day packed with family-friendly activities\, including: \n\nCostume Contest at 3 p.m.\, with categories including Too Cute to Spook\, Best Dressed Boo Crew\, Icon in the Making\, Crafty Costume Creator and Giggle Getter\nA Halloween-themed Make + Take presented by Metro Parent\nGiveaways from Birdie’s Bookmobile\nDetroit CHEMpreneurist: The Spooky Start-up Lab! Brew Your Own Brand\, where kids can create their own body scrub while exploring chemistry\, creativity and entrepreneurship\nLawn games\nGiant Pumpkin Bounce House\nAnd plenty more family-friendly fun!\n\nMark your calendars and join us for these exciting afternoons packed with creativity\, energy and family-friendly fun! Be sure to check in closer to the event for more details on each day’s events and themed fun.  
URL:https://downtowndetroit.org/event/campus-kids-days-3/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Campus Martius Park
CATEGORIES:Campus Martius,Community Events,Free Event,Park Events
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SUMMARY:Rise & Regenerate: Chair Yoga with The Boll Family YMCA
DESCRIPTION:We’re partnering with The Boll Family YMCA for Chair Yoga! \nJoin us in the early fall sunshine as we take a moment to rise and regenerate for the week ahead. \nAt our chair yoga session\, you can look to reduce stress and improve flexibility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, and mind-body awareness. It’s ideal for people with limited mobility\, active seniors\, or someone getting back into an exercise program. \nThis event is free and open to the community; no membership required! Register for one session or both. \nTo register\, create an active account\, select the dates you would like to enroll for\, and fill out the waiver to participate. Registration link below. \nhttps://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ymcadetroit/activity/search/detail/123376?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US
URL:https://downtowndetroit.org/event/senior-fitness-with-boll-family-ymca/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Campus Martius Park
CATEGORIES:Campus Martius,Community Events,Park Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T200000
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SUMMARY:Detroit Celebrates Coltrane 100!
DESCRIPTION:For 40 years\, “The Temple of John Coltrane” has become an annual presentation that includes Detroit’s jazz masters\, the city’s emerging “young lions”\, and rising talent developing in our local high schools and colleges. The program also features screenings of vintage performance videos and non-fiction documentaries\, and an exhibition of Coltrane’s discography\, Leni Sinclair photographs and donated memorabilia. \nJoin NKSK Events and us on Sept. 23 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. as we close out the festivities with “The Temple of John Coltrane” Centennial Concert Experience. \nRegister for free here: https://nkskevents.com/coltrane-registration \n  \nFULL SCHEDULE BELOW
URL:https://downtowndetroit.org/event/detroit-celebrates-coltrane-100/
LOCATION:Campus Martius Park
CATEGORIES:Campus Martius,Community Events,Free Event,Park Events
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SUMMARY:Windsor International Film Festival Screening
DESCRIPTION:Film lovers\, get ready to laugh! The Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) and Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) reunite for a free outdoor screening of the beloved comedy Best in Show. Join us Friday\, September 25\, at Campus Martius Park for an evening celebrating storytelling\, community\, and the cross-border connection between Detroit and Windsor. \nBring a blanket or lawn chair\, settle in under the downtown lights and enjoy the show. The movie begins at 7 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndetroit.org/event/windsor-international-film-festival-screening/
LOCATION:Campus Martius Park
CATEGORIES:Campus Martius,Community Events,Free Event,Park Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T140000
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SUMMARY:Fetch + Flannels Presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fetch + Flannels on Saturday\, September 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.\, an autumn-themed afternoon in the heart of downtown where crisp fall vibes meet cozy flannel season energy\, featuring lawn games\, pet info booths with Pet-icured\, giveaways\, live music from DJ Stacyé J\, seasonal treats for furry friends from Doggie Social Cafe\, fall-inspired bites for guests\, plus a photo op station and more surprises throughout the event designed for friends and their pups to gather\, unwind\, and celebrate sweater weather together. \nGrand Circus Dog Park events are presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions and supported in part by Premier Pet Supply and Michigan Humane\, who will be on site with treats\, giveaways\, and prizes for contest winners. \n  \nOther dog park events coming up include:   \nOctober 24 – Howl-o-ween 
URL:https://downtowndetroit.org/event/fetch-flannels-presented-by-strategic-staffing-solutions/
LOCATION:Grand Circus Park\, 101-157 Witherell St\, Detroit\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free Event,Grand Circus Park,Park Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260911T194743Z
CREATED:20260826T191652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T194743Z
UID:10007994-1790505000-1790508600@downtowndetroit.org
SUMMARY:Rise & Regenerate: Chair Yoga with The Boll Family YMCA
DESCRIPTION:We’re partnering with The Boll Family YMCA for Chair Yoga! \nJoin us in the early fall sunshine as we take a moment to rise and regenerate for the week ahead. \nAt our chair yoga session\, you can look to reduce stress and improve flexibility\, balance\, posture\, strength\, and mind-body awareness. It’s ideal for people with limited mobility\, active seniors\, or someone getting back into an exercise program. \nThis event is free and open to the community; no membership required! Register for one session or both. \nTo register\, create an active account\, select the dates you would like to enroll for\, and fill out the waiver to participate. Registration link below. \nhttps://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ymcadetroit/activity/search/detail/123376?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US
URL:https://downtowndetroit.org/event/senior-fitness-with-boll-family-ymca/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Campus Martius Park
CATEGORIES:Campus Martius,Community Events,Park Events
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