Spring has sprung here in Detroit! We endured yet another winter. This one was a doozy, so let’s get up off the couch, dust off the winter blues, and do what Detroit does best - bounce back into action. All things bloom in April and beyond, so let’s get to it!
Attend a Detroit sporting event
Tiger's Opening Day is a massive celebration for Detroit as the Tigers kick off their season at Comerica Park. The Detroit Tigers' 2026 home opener at Comerica Park is scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026, against the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Tigers start their season as the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings wind down with their final few events. Check out our guide to everything you need to know about Detroit sports here.
Visit the Detroit Zoo
Hop on over to the Detroit Zoo on April 3-4 for their annual Bunnyville event. This “egg-stravaganza” for the whole family features live entertainment, photos with the Easter bunny, and a golden egg hunt. More fun to be had April 11-12 at the Zoo’s annual Greenfest, a celebration of environmental action for southeast Michigan.
Fridays at The Station
Michigan Central is the place to be with Detroit’s new night out. The weekly ritual continues on April 10 with Room 131, featuring Jon Dixon and Marquis Johnson, joined by special guest Marcus Elliot on sax for an evening of jazz, techno, and improvisation at Michigan Central. See you at The Station.
Car Show in the Motor City
The Motor City’s Modded Detroit season opener car show will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 1 to 7 p.m. With more than 2,000 cars on display throughout the day, Modded Detroit is the fastest-growing car community in the Midwest.
Featured Supercars on display will include Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, and McLaren, alongside American Muscle, JDM/KDM Tuners, European Imports, Trucks, Bikes, Classic Cars, Off-Road vehicles, and more things that go vroom vroom. Everyone is welcome at this family-friendly event.
Greenfield Village reopens
April is also the reopening of Greenfield Village in Dearborn, right next to The Henry Ford. With seven historic districts spread out over 80 acres, the historic village officials reopen for the season on Saturday, April 11. Enjoy the Village’s special dining events, such as A Taste of History, Eagle Tavern, and Stand 44, all scheduled to reopen in April.
When visiting Greenfield Village, you can ride a Model T, see historic buildings like Thomas Edison’s lab, and more. See our guide to Greenfield Village here.
April Showers, Live Show Powers
We all know April showers play a role in Spring. Stay dry with plenty of shows to enjoy all month long. From the beloved classic, The Lion King at Detroit Opera House through April 5, to concerts like Our Lady Peace at The Fillmore on April 2 and Bob Dylan at The Masonic Temple on April 4, the month is packed and stacked with solid offerings from music to theatre, comedy, and more. Rain, rain, we don’t care - enjoy a show while it pours outdoors. That’s how that goes here in Detroit. Some more live events worth mentioning in April include:
Little Caesars Arena:
● B2K, Bow Wow, & Friends on April 3
● Florence + the Machine on April 13
Fox Theatre:
● Trey Songz & Friends on April 19
● Mel Robbins Live on April 20
● Jeff Dunham on April 24-25
● For the Love of Hip Hop on April 25
Visit All Things Detroit Day
Eastern Market is home to All Things Detroit on Sunday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is Detroit’s biggest day to shop small, support local business, and show out for the city’s premier marketplace celebrating art, fashion, food, culture, and community all powered by Detroit with more than 200 local, small business vendors.
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