DDP Events

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Each season, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) hosts hundreds of events centered around cultural celebrations, healthy initiatives, and exciting performances. Learn more about these upcoming events by clicking through the calendar below.

Signature Events

Through DDP Signature events and meetings, DDP brings together Downtown’s businesses, organizations, and institutions to tell the story of Downtown Detroit.

Event Series Cider in the City at Beacon Park

Cider in the City at Beacon Park

Beacon Park 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, United States

Autumn’s calling and Beacon Park is answering with the return of Cider in the City! On select Saturdays and Sundays in October, enjoy seasonal festivities, themed décor and exciting activities for adults, families, metro-area residents and visitors—all for free. Event features include pumpkin picking and painting, make-and-take crafts, seasonal beer selections, craft cocktails and mocktails, […]

Event Series Cider in the City at Beacon Park

Cider in the City at Beacon Park

Beacon Park 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, United States

Autumn’s calling and Beacon Park is answering with the return of Cider in the City! On select Saturdays and Sundays in October, enjoy seasonal festivities, themed décor and exciting activities for adults, families, metro-area residents and visitors—all for free. Event features include pumpkin picking and painting, make-and-take crafts, seasonal beer selections, craft cocktails and mocktails, […]

Event Series Grand Circus Dog Park Events

Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest Presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions

Grand Circus Park 101-157 Witherell St, Detroit, MI, United States

From silly to scary, the 11th annual Grand Circus Dog Park Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest is certain to be a howling good time. Join us on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Grand Circus Park from 2 – 4 p.m. You and your costume-clad canine can participate in a pooch parade and costume contest for a chance to […]

I-75 Cap Community Visioning Session #3

MSU Detroit Center 3408 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, United States

The third I-75 Cap Visioning Session takes place on Tuesday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the MSU Detroit Center as we continue efforts to review and develop plans to cap a section of I-75 between Downtown and Midtown. The Downtown Detroit Partnership leads these critical engagement sessions in collaboration with the City of Detroit and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). this final […]

21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting

Campus Martius Park

Mark your calendars for the 21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Foundation on Friday, Nov. 22, from 4-9 p.m. at Campus Martius Park. 🌟 Enjoy star-studded entertainment featuring: -Local and national talent on the main stage -Skating performances from some of the best skaters in metro Detroit and beyond -A special appearance from […]

Detroit Aglow Presented by Amazon

MGM Grand Detroit 1777 3rd Ave., Detroit, MI, United States

The Downtown Detroit Partnership's (DDP) 40th Detroit Aglow Presented by Amazon is just around the corner, and this year promises to be unforgettable. Join us Monday, November 25 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at MGM Grand Detroit. The celebration will be extraordinary as we bring together and honor Detroit's vibrant spirit and DDP's efforts to […]

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