Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club - June 25-30
The 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic returns to Detroit Golf Club from June 25-30, and some of the world’s best golfers will compete for the top prize. The tournament has received early player commitments for the event, including Tom Kim and Will Zalatoris, defending champion Rickie Fowler.
Motor City Pride Festival at Hart Plaza – June 8-9
Motor City Pride is Michigan’s largest pride celebration with over 40,000 participants.
Motor City Pride traces its roots back to June 1972 when the first march was held downtown Detroit to protest homophobic laws and to work for the recognition of LGBTQ Rights and Equality.
Juneteenth Celebrations
The Juneteenth Freedom Fest takes place at Eastern Market on June 16th and features food, vendors, music, and dancing. There are also events at the Fox Theatre and Cranbrook Art Museum, plus programming all month long at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
Michigan Glass Project Festival at The Russell Industrial Center – June 21-23
Enjoy a 3 day glass, art, and music festival at the Russell Industrial Center! Glass and visual artists from all over the country will be creating art, live, right before your eyes! Artwork created during the Project will be auctioned on Sunday to benefit Art Road Nonprofit and other causes.
Fireworks Shows
You can also catch the Ford Fireworks on the Detroit Riverfront on June 24. For more spectacular shows, check out this article on where to find fireworks all summer long.
Celebrate a Tigers win at Comerica Park, catch a concert at The Fox, and enjoy endless entertainment options on your visit to Detroit.
June is the perfect time to see live music in Detroit. Catch acts like AJR, James Taylor, Hank Williams, Jr., Dave Matthews Band, Corinne Bailey Rae, Maggie Rogers, A Day to Remember, Melanie Martinez, and more!
Soak up the sunshine and get outside in Detroit!
Take the Dequindre Cut Greenway and enjoy the graffiti artwork along the way.
Skip the walk and rent a scooter to maximize your time downtown and get around a little quicker. Learn everything you need to know about renting a scooter (and get a few ideas of hidden gems to explore) here.
Bring out your inner trailblazer on your next trip to metro Detroit!
Whether you get out by bike, on foot, or on skates, you can explore the growing network of trails in southeast Michigan. Expand your journey from one coast to another with these metro Detroit trails on the Great Lake-to-Lake Trail Route 1, which stretches from South Haven to Port Huron.
June is also the perfect time to get out on the water in Detroit, whether by kayak, sailboat, or out for a swim!
With all of the non-stop fun, you’ll surely work up an appetite.
Stop by one of our favorite patios in the city and make the most of the long summer days. If you need a reprieve from the heat, try a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts, Henry Ford Museum, or the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
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