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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Windsor International Black Film Festival (WIBFF) 2026 is a four-day celebration of Black stories, culture, and cinema that brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences from around the world. Hosted in Windsor, Ontario, the festival showcases films from across the African diaspora while fostering education, networking, and community engagement through workshops, panels, and discussions. WIBFF's mission is to amplify Black voices, promote cultural understanding, and create opportunities for emerging and established filmmakers.

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Experience the power of live symphonic music at the Outdoor Summer Concert: Michigan Philharmonic at Ford House on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. on the lakeside Terrace at the Main Residence. The award-winning Michigan Philharmonic, one of the state’s most innovative and dynamic orchestras, will bring a vibrant program of classical and contemporary works to the stunning setting of Ford Cove.

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Detroit Bass Day is back and feeling psychedelic!

Join us on Saturday, August 15, from 12–4 p.m. for Detroit Bass Day 2026 as we honor Motown bass icon James Jamerson, present the ICON Award to the legendary Paul Riser Sr, and celebrate the bass of Motor City Music.

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Get ready for the 31st annual Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday, August 15, 2026! Join over a million spectators along the iconic 16-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue, from Ferndale to Pontiac, as more than 40,000 classic cars, muscle cars, and hot rods roll through Metro Detroit. From free-flowing cruising to community car shows, live music, and roadside vendors, there's something for every gearhead and family alike. Don't miss the world's largest one-day automotive celebration — mark your calendar and get your motor running!

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The tour makes a stop with special guests La Roux and Jade LeMac at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m. Pine Knob Music Theatre is presented by Proud Partners United Wholesale Mortgage, Trinity Health and Ally.

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Hospitality Included, in partnership with The North End Main Street District, Vanguard Community Development, the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, and the Detroit People’s Food Co-op proudly presents a family-friendly event that will bring together more than 50 of Metro Detroit’s top restaurants and bars for a day-long celebration of food, culture, and community. Guests can expect music, family activities, local vendors, and experiences designed to showcase the people and stories shaping Detroit’s hospitality scene.

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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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