Show Your Love for Detroit — Why Valentine’s Day Matters for Downtown Detroit Businesses

by Isaac Douglas, Planning + Business Engagement Manager

Thank goodness for Valentine’s Day – a weekend of love and light during a slower season that drives foot traffic, increases visibility, and encourages spending during a period where businesses are experiencing less engagement.  

Since its launch last year, the Downtown Detroit Partnership Small Business team has been on a mission to promote Downtown as a destination to “shop, dine, and discover.” Our team is not shy about rolling up our sleeves to not only elevate the heartbeat of Downtown Detroit – its businesses – but also help guide experiences for visitors and residents alike!   

That’s why we have curated this unique list to celebrate with your sweetheart or gather with your friends to try someplace new. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to think outside the box and show your love for Detroit at the same time.  

Pre- and Post-Valentine’s Day Experiences 

• Painting with a Twist
  Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. 
  Galentine’s Day Event
  
  
• Cliff Bells – Various musical experience 
  Click here to learn more
  
  
• Atheneum Hotel 
  Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m.
  Champagne chocolates pop-up in the lobby.
  
  
• GW Home Free Galentine’s Event 
  Thursday, Feb. 12 from 5-7 p.m. 
  Sip, Sparkle & Shop will offer champagne and chocolates, music, and more. 
  
  
• Wright & Co. Galentine’s Girl Dinner 
  Thursday, Feb. 12 and Friday, Feb. 13  
  Prix fixe dinner meant to be shared with friends. 
  
  
• Specials at Baru 
  Friday, Feb. 13 Special Galentine’s Dinner 
  Saturday, Feb. 14 Special Valentine’s Dinner 
  Sunday, Feb. 15 Special Valentine’s Brunch
  
  
• Room 1904 
  Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14  
  Live Magician, Kyle Hudson | Special cocktails | Shareable bites
  
  
• Experience ZuZu 
  Saturday, Feb. 14  
  Special menu for two
  
  
• ORA Detroit 
  Saturday, Feb. 14 
  Feature DJ Lola
  
  
• Dime Store
  Saturday, Feb. 14 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
  Brunch and bouquets featuring blooms from Bea True Flower Farm
  
  
• Lumen Detroit 
  Saturday, Feb. 14  
  Not-to-be-missed menu featuring Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake
  
  
• Olin 
  Sunday, Feb. 15 
  Sparkling Valentine’s Brunch featuring a $35 two-course meal with $15 bottomless mimosas.  

To sweeten your weekend, Downtown has transportation covered too.  

• Saturday, Feb 14 from 3-7 p.m.  
  SMART After Dark offers free shuttle service from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties straight to Grand Circus Park between 3-7 p.m. and return rides from 9 p.m. – Midnight – PLUS, giveaways and other surprises onboard.  
   
• Saturday, Feb. 14 extended hours from 6:30 a.m. to Midnight 
  The Detroit People Mover (always free to ride)