Holiday Cheer Spreads Throughout Metro Detroit
As the holiday season approaches, locals and visitors alike can get into the spirit by shopping, feasting, and celebrating in various neighborhoods across metro Detroit.
Eastern Market's Sunday Holiday Markets will take place on Sundays through December 21st. The market features local artisans, Michigan Christmas tree growers, and other seasonal treats. Businesses in the district are also extending their holiday hours to accommodate shoppers. No cover charge applies for this festive event.
In the heart of downtown, the Detroit Urban Craft Fair is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a weekend of shopping and live music. The fair will be held at the Masonic Temple on December 6th and 7th, featuring dozens of local vendors selling unique gifts and holiday items. A $5 cover charge applies, except for children under 12 after 1 pm.
A visit to Hudson's, Detroit's historic department store, brings back memories of past holiday shopping experiences. The site has been transformed with vendor kiosks, window displays, coffee, and pastries. To commemorate the building owner Dan Gilbert's late son Nick, a new teddy bear will be available in honor of his memory, benefiting organizations such as NFX and The Gilly Project.
Royal Oak is lighting up its downtown area with holiday cheer, including a Christmas tree, ice rink, carnival rides, and roasting marshmallows. Over a dozen vendors will be on hand to offer gifts and treats for all ages. Additionally, community drives benefiting the Metro Detroit Youth Club and The Bottomless Toy Chest are being held.
Another exciting event in Royal Oak is the Holiday Cookie Crawl, where attendees can explore downtown shops while collecting unique, handmade cookies from 18 local businesses. Registration costs $30.
In Midtown Detroit, Merry Midtown brings festive cheer with holiday shopping, community events, and live music. The event features over 40 local businesses offering deals and activities for visitors to enjoy. DJ sets, ornament decorating, gift wrapping, and a visit from Santa Claus are just a few of the fun activities planned.
GRiZMAS is back in Detroit this year, celebrating its tenth anniversary with an expanded GRiZMAS Workshop at 160 W. Fort Street. The event features exclusive merchandise, limited-edition coffee collaborations, donation opportunities, and charity events such as a coat drive and raffle. The celebration also includes performances by GRiZ at the Masonic Temple on December 19th and 20th.
Whether shopping for gifts or simply enjoying festive atmosphere, metro Detroit has plenty of options to get into the holiday spirit this season.
As the holiday season approaches, locals and visitors alike can get into the spirit by shopping, feasting, and celebrating in various neighborhoods across metro Detroit.
Eastern Market's Sunday Holiday Markets will take place on Sundays through December 21st. The market features local artisans, Michigan Christmas tree growers, and other seasonal treats. Businesses in the district are also extending their holiday hours to accommodate shoppers. No cover charge applies for this festive event.
In the heart of downtown, the Detroit Urban Craft Fair is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a weekend of shopping and live music. The fair will be held at the Masonic Temple on December 6th and 7th, featuring dozens of local vendors selling unique gifts and holiday items. A $5 cover charge applies, except for children under 12 after 1 pm.
A visit to Hudson's, Detroit's historic department store, brings back memories of past holiday shopping experiences. The site has been transformed with vendor kiosks, window displays, coffee, and pastries. To commemorate the building owner Dan Gilbert's late son Nick, a new teddy bear will be available in honor of his memory, benefiting organizations such as NFX and The Gilly Project.
Royal Oak is lighting up its downtown area with holiday cheer, including a Christmas tree, ice rink, carnival rides, and roasting marshmallows. Over a dozen vendors will be on hand to offer gifts and treats for all ages. Additionally, community drives benefiting the Metro Detroit Youth Club and The Bottomless Toy Chest are being held.
Another exciting event in Royal Oak is the Holiday Cookie Crawl, where attendees can explore downtown shops while collecting unique, handmade cookies from 18 local businesses. Registration costs $30.
In Midtown Detroit, Merry Midtown brings festive cheer with holiday shopping, community events, and live music. The event features over 40 local businesses offering deals and activities for visitors to enjoy. DJ sets, ornament decorating, gift wrapping, and a visit from Santa Claus are just a few of the fun activities planned.
GRiZMAS is back in Detroit this year, celebrating its tenth anniversary with an expanded GRiZMAS Workshop at 160 W. Fort Street. The event features exclusive merchandise, limited-edition coffee collaborations, donation opportunities, and charity events such as a coat drive and raffle. The celebration also includes performances by GRiZ at the Masonic Temple on December 19th and 20th.
Whether shopping for gifts or simply enjoying festive atmosphere, metro Detroit has plenty of options to get into the holiday spirit this season.
I'm low-key obsessed with Eastern Market's Sunday Holiday Markets - who wouldn't want to shop from local artisans & Michigan Christmas tree growers? 
And can we talk about Hudsons historic department store being all festive & cozy now? 
They even have a special teddy bear in honor of Dan Gilbert's late son Nick 
. And oh my gosh, Royal Oak is LIT 
with their holiday lights, ice rink, carnival rides, and cookie crawl?! 
And can we talk about how cool it is that Hudson's historic department store has been transformed with vendor kiosks and a new teddy bear in memory of Nick Gilbert? 
It's such a wonderful way to honor his legacy while still spreading holiday cheer. Plus, the fact that there are community drives benefiting local youth clubs and organizations like NFX and The Gilly Project is just the icing on the cake! 
i'm so down for some holiday shopping in metro detroit this year! eastern market's sunday holiday markets sound like a total game changer 
especially with local artisans and michigan christmas tree growers on display. and who doesn't love browsing through hudsons, it's like stepping back in time 
the new teddy bear kiosk is such a cool idea, too 
plus, that holiday cookie crawl sounds like an event not to be missed 
first off eastern market's sunday holiday markets sound like so much fun 
... like Eastern Market's Sunday Holiday Markets are just gonna be crowded and touristy. And who thought it was a good idea to charge $5 for the Detroit Urban Craft Fair? That's just gonna keep people from coming in 
. And what's up with Hudson's trying to make money off of their late son's memory? It feels like they're just using it as an excuse to sell some teddy bears 
. I mean, can't we just have a nice holiday season without all these extra fees and events?
its perfect for a fun night out w friends
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. but you know what would take it to the next level? some hot cocoa from those vendor kiosks in hudson's 
. can't wait for grimas back in detroit too! 
! and dont even get me started on hudsons historic department store, its like stepping back in time 
. not to mention the holiday cookie crawl where u get to collect handmade cookies from 18 local businesses - that sounds like a dream come true 
. GRiZMAS is back and its going to be EPIC 
cant wait to see griz perform at the masonic temple on dec 19th & 20th 