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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Nintendo is bringing an aquarium experience inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game to Auburn Hills at SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium this month! From May 7 – July 23, visitors and fans can experience the variety of aquatic life and enjoy themed activities.

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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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The Whitney is pleased to announce the return of its popular Garden Parties for the summer season, along with the debut of a new Sunday afternoon event series featuring themed dining experiences and live music.A long-standing warm-weather tradition in Detroit, the Whitney Garden Parties invite guests to enjoy an evening of live entertainment in a historic outdoor setting. This year’s series promises an expanded lineup and a fresh addition of Sunday programming designed to enhance the summer experience.

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Join us on the Doyles Patio for our USA-themed party of the summer, Red, White & Brew. Enjoy live DJ, putting, food, Shorts Brewery Tasting, games, sponsorship, and giveaways! Plus, 100% of food and beverage sales from this event will support Building Homes for Heroes! Family-friendly and open to all.

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The Guess Who "Takin' It Back Tour" with special guest Don Felder Formerly of The Eagles

Beloved Canadian sons and classic rock legends Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman have announced an extensive U.S. headline tour, performing as The Guess Who for the first time in 23 years.

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Step into a 19th-century summer — when the game was known as “base ball” — as one of the early official rule books comes to life in Greenfield Village. Join in as players parade down Main Street each Saturday before they take the field with the uniforms, equipment and umpiring used in 1867.

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Detroit has tons of amazing assets but also faces many challenges. One thing is for sure there is so much more to the city than the headlines and stereotypes portray. On this walking tour, our expert guide will provide insights and put things in context as they take you around the downtown and throughout the decades in order to help locals and visitors understand how Detroit’s history shaped where we are today, what’s happening now and how we can become a model for what a 21st century equitable city should look like.

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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren announced US & Canada dates for his tour, Little Orphan Alex Live. The new tour dates, produced by Live Nation, kicking off in May 2026 will see Alex headline arenas in the US for the first time including a stop at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. The Little Orphan Alex Live tour follows Alex’s sold-out Cheaper Than Therapy Tour over the past year across the globe.

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