THE SHOP AT CAMPUS MARTIUS REOPENS NOV. 11 WITH EXCLUSIVE DETROIT-INSPIRED GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Holiday collection features exclusive Carhartt and Pingree Detroit collaboration, limited-edition ornaments and locally made gifts; Veterans Day discount honors military service members
DETROIT – Just in time for the holiday shopping season, The Shop at Campus Martius reopens Wednesday, Nov. 11, with a fresh collection of exclusive Detroit-inspired merchandise, locally made gifts and seasonal favorites. From limited-edition ornaments celebrating Detroit landmarks to cozy winter apparel, handcrafted candles and unique stocking stuffers, The Shop offers something for everyone on the holiday shopping list.
Among this season’s highlights is an exclusive Campus Martius Carhartt beanie featuring a custom leather patch created by Pingree Detroit, a local, worker-owned design and manufacturing cooperative that transforms reclaimed automotive materials into handcrafted products while creating meaningful employment opportunities for Detroiters and veterans.
To celebrate its Veterans Day reopening, The Shop will offer veterans and active-duty military personnel a special 15% discount on purchases Nov. 11. The one-day promotion recognizes the contributions of military veterans to Detroit’s creative and manufacturing communities, including those supported through Pingree Detroit’s mission.
Additional holiday highlights include:
-Limited-edition ornaments: Detroit-themed designs from English Gardens’ exclusive “Merry Me” collection of heirloom glass ornaments, created in honor of co-founder Marie Vespa, feature Campus Martius Park, the Detroit skyline, the Spirit of Detroit and Woodward Avenue. Drawn to Detroit will also offer a Campus Martius Christmas tree ornament.
-Locally designed gifts: Custom holiday cards, tea towels, magnets and stickers from Scarlet Crane, plus exclusive items featuring illustrations of holiday scenes at Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square made to share a little Detroit charm from Swiss Cottage, founded by Courtney Jentzen, a Detroit-based illustrator, designer and teacher.
-Handcrafted candles: A limited-edition “Detroit’s Holiday Season” candle from Scent Science Candle Bar, made with 100% soy wax.
-Detroit-inspired apparel and keepsakes: Clothing and accessories from Ink Detroit, along with custom Campus Martius Christmas tree and ice skate keychains, mugs and other seasonal merchandise.
-Gifts for all ages: Holiday plush toys, children’s books, Detroit-themed games and activities, including Monopoly: Detroit Edition, a Detroit cross-stitching kit and the Detroit Adventure Bucket List.
-Holiday stationery: Seasonal greeting cards featuring designs for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
-Hot chocolate mix: Classic and peppermint varieties from Detroit Cocoa Bar, founded by Deirdre Johnson and inspired by childhood memories of her mother’s homemade cocoa.
Housed in a custom-built shipping container in Campus Martius Park, The Shop showcases local artists, makers and small businesses while giving visitors a way to take home a piece of Detroit. Proceeds from purchases support the programming, operations, maintenance and year-round activation of Downtown Detroit Partnership’s parks and public spaces.
As the holiday season unfolds downtown, The Shop offers visitors another reason to explore Campus Martius Park, discover unique gifts and enjoy the festive atmosphere surrounding The Rink at Campus Martius Park and other seasonal attractions.
The Shop at Campus Martius reopens Wednesday, Nov. 11. Winter operating hours are noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, with daily operations Dec. 13 through Dec. 23. For more information, visit downtowndetroit.org.
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About the Downtown Detroit Partnership
Since 1922, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) has worked to cultivate social and economic impact in Downtown Detroit. As a member-based nonprofit, the DDP convenes civic, corporate, community and philanthropic partners to create a vibrant and world-class urban core. As a leader in Downtown urban innovation, the organization also provides small business support and manages, programs and stewards 18 parks and public spaces throughout Downtown Detroit. Learn more at DowntownDetroit.org and engage on social media @DowntownDet.
