Things To Do in Detroit in August
Story By: Amelia Ritter
August is the perfect month to visit Detroit and its surrounding metro area, with tons of exciting events and attractions waiting to be explored.
Mark your calendar with a few of these events as you plan your next visit.
Woodward Dream Cruise – August 19
The Woodward Dream Cruise spans much of the avenue: classic vehicle drivers cruise through nine participating communities (Pontiac, Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Royal Oak, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, and Ferndale) in Oakland County, Michigan. Spectators and cruisers travel to Metro Detroit, the birthplace of the American automobile, to participate in an event that celebrates all things automotive.
USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience at Belle Isle - August 12
Taste foods from acclaimed local chefs, emerging talent, and culinary leaders. Sip premier wine, beer, and spirits from the best mixologists and sommeliers. Savor the experience with live demonstrations and music in an elevated afternoon with friends. Don’t miss the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience!
Charivari Detroit Music Festival at Historic Fort Wayne – August 11-13
Charivari Detroit is a three-day electronic music festival showcasing Detroit-based DJs. The festival includes yoga, food trucks, vending, art, and a pop-up party! In 2023, they are celebrating their 10th anniversary.
Michigan State Fair at Suburban Collection Showplace – August 31-September 4
The Michigan State Fair is a beloved annual event celebrating the state's agricultural heritage with livestock shows, carnival rides, live music, and delicious fair food, making it a cherished summer experience for all.
WWE Summer Slam at Ford Field – August 5
WWE SummerSlam is a highly anticipated annual event that captivates wrestling fans worldwide with its thrilling matches, larger-than-life personalities, and electrifying entertainment.
That's just a taste of some exciting events this August. You can also look forward to the Belle Isle Art Fair, Detroit Bourbon and Blues Festival, Water Lantern Festival, World Tournament of Historic Base Ball, and the Good Moves Good Groves Riverfront Concert, just to name a few! For a list of events happening this weekend, click here.
The whole world knows it – Detroit is THE Motor City. From Henry Ford to the Dodge Brothers, Detroit is widely known to put the world on wheels. If loud engines, car cruisin’ and car history are your thing, then Detroit is your place. Cruise through the Motor City with us.
August in Detroit means car shows and cruises! Most famously, the Woodward Dream Cruise! But car enthusiasts can also enjoy the Woodward Dream Show, Birmingham Cruise, Cruisin' Hines, and MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge.
Celebrate a Tigers win at Comerica Park, catch a concert at The Fox, and enjoy endless entertainment options on your visit to Detroit.
July is a great time to catch a concert, with tons of live music in Detroit and the metro area! Catch names like Nathaniel Rateliff, Walker Hayes, Mt. Joy, Smokey Robinson, Rick Springfield, Darius Rucker, Pink, % Seconds of Summer, The Beach Boys, The Jonas Brothers, and the All American Rejects, just to name a few!
For more summer fun head to metro Detroit area shopping malls and downtowns for fun finds, free live music, and more! You can find nearly a dozen malls with a variety of stores in the area, each featuring its own exciting calendar of events.
Take advantage of the warm weather and get outside on the water! You’re never too far from the water when you’re in metro Detroit, and with that, there are many ways for people to enjoy the water. Even if you don’t own a boat, there are plenty of places to rent kayaks, canoes, boats, jet skis, and more. If you’re looking to enjoy being out on the water in metro Detroit, find some of the best places here.
Catch some rays and get outside at the Huron Clinton Metroparks. There are 13 parks throughout metro Detroit with 25,000 acres of woods, water, and recreational facilities. Each park offers a variety of hiking trails, biking trails, playgrounds, and more, but some of the parks feature more unique activities like beaches, golfing, waterparks, boating, and a farm.
With all of the non-stop fun, you’ll surely work up an appetite. Enjoy Detroit staples like pizza and coney dogs, or hop on over to the Detroit Brew Trail. If you need a reprieve from the heat, try a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan Science Center, or the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
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