10 Things To Do in Detroit This Weekend

As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, The Henry Ford offers 250 acres of special programming, new exhibitions, exciting events and more to highlight the history of American innovation. The yearlong series explores how creativity and ingenuity have sparked change across centuries of American life and how they continue to shape the future we all share.

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Discover the story of American craftsmanship in Handmade: The Crafting of America. From practical beginnings to bold, modern expressions, this exhibition traces the evolution of craft and celebrates human creativity. Each artifact — some shown publicly for the first time — reveals a narrative of resilience, resourcefulness and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Drawing exclusively from The Henry Ford's collections, Fabric of America: Our Fashions, Textiles, and Technologies explores the deep connections between textiles and our shared history. Through five enduring American values — liberty, practicality, inventiveness, abundance and individualism — this exhibition reveals how fabric shapes who we are as a people and a nation, presented as part of The Henry Ford's America: 250 Years in the Making commemoration.

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Where We Belong: The Architecture of Home is an immersive art, design, and community exhibition exploring home as memory, identity, architecture, inheritance, and belonging.

Presented by Abayomi CDC as part of Detroit Month of Design, the exhibition brings together work by local artists, community stories, interactive installations, recorded testimony, live portraiture, design ephemera, and opportunities for visitors to contribute their own memories of home.

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Paint Creek Center for the Arts (PCCA) announces the annual Art & Apples Festival®, the nonprofit community arts organization’s signature event, will take place September 11–13 at the sprawling Rochester Municipal Park, near downtown Rochester. Celebrating its 60th year in 2026, the juried festival is both a treasured local tradition and a nationally recognized show. It is the only Michigan-based art fair to appear in the top 15 of Sunshine Artist magazine’s listing of the 2025 Top 200 Fine Art & Design Shows as judged by artist profitability.

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Join family, friends, and community members at The War Memorial as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. As our nation also marks America’s 250th birthday, this solemn observance offers an opportunity to reflect on the values of unity, resilience, and freedom that have endured through both our greatest triumphs and our most difficult challenges.

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Join your hometown boys the Detroit Tigers as they host the Colorado Rockies at Comerica Park! First Pitch at 6:40pm ET.

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There are so many amazing businesses in Greektown, and each one has a story behind it. The magic happens when you can taste that story and feel the passion of the owner when you step inside. This tour will highlight some of the most interesting historic facts and great small businesses throughout Greektown. Some places have been around for decades while others are just launching their dreams. You will not only have a great time supporting this historic neighborhood but you’ll discover new favorites you'll want to return to again and again.

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Get ready to welcome the Ethiopian New Year with joy and vibrant traditions! This lively in-person event is the perfect chance to experience authentic music, dance, and delicious food. Bring your friends and family to celebrate Enkutatashe in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Don't miss out on this unique cultural festivity filled with laughter and community spirit. Let's make memories together and kick off the new year the Ethiopian way!

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Come and watch our hometown Gridiron Heroes the Detroit Lions as they host the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field in their fight for the playoffs and a Superbowl championship! GO LIONS!

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