Take in the Last Bit of Holiday Cheer
Just because the holiday season has come to an end, doesn't mean you have to be done celebrating! There are still a handful of festive activations around the city that you can enjoy for the first week of the new year.
Monroe Street Midway - Through January 7, experience a world of winter fun at the Monroe Street Midway with an arctic sled slide, bumper cars, an indoor arcade, puck-putt, and more! This winter season, the Midway will feature new interactive art activations in addition to the amazing original artwork that decks out the space.
Detroit Winter Markets - While the kids play at the Midway, you can enjoy shopping at the Downtown Detroit Markers at Cadillac Square. With more than a dozen local vendors present, the markets bring a wide variety of family-friendly activities, promotions, and engagements for visitors.
Holly Trolley - Through January 7, you are invited to take part in free festive trolley rides with five stops across downtown Detroit to shop, explore, and enjoy the sights. With stops at Book Tower, Capitol Park, Campus Martius Park, Parker’s Alley, and Columbia Street, you’ll get a great tour of the downtown area.
Fire and Ice Festival - Running January 5-7, enjoy oversized fires, turkey legs and an ice carving competition. Try your hand at archery and ax throwing, or take your picture on our Iron Throne - made of ice, of course! Frozen's Elsa and Renaissance Fair performers will be wandering the park for additional photo opportunities.
The Rink at Campus Martius Park - all month long The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit is open seven days a week, including holidays, until March 3. Rent skates at the rink or bring your own and enjoy the crisp winter air while taking in the stunning downtown Detroit views.
Dinner and a Show
Make dinner reservations at your favorite restaurant downtown and get ready for the best date night ever! Whether you’re looking to laugh until your cheeks hurt or sing your heart out, you’re sure to be thrilled with the live entertainment options this month in Detroit.
Get your tickets now to see shows like Cirque du Soleil, Chris Tucker, Cedric the Entertainer, Madonna, Wicked, and Dinosaur World Live, among other big names and exciting acts!
Sports Events
Get ready to cheer for your favorite team! Enjoy some time inside away from the cold by checking out a sporting event the next time you're in Detroit.
You can enjoy games from the Red Wings, Pistons, and Lions in January.
Looking for something unique? Check out Detroit Roller Derby! Want to get in on the action? Check out our lists for best bowling alleys in the area, go fowling or feather bowling, or check out other fun ways to catch thrills in Detroit.
Cheers!
The January chill is an excellent time to get your drink on in Detroit. Plan on getting a ticket to the Official Onesie Bar Crawl on January 20, or check out unique hotel bars downtown.
And if you're looking for options for Dry January, we've got you covered there too!
Family Fun
January is the perfect time to sign up for any of our digital passes to save money and earn prizes while you're out and about in Detroit. You can use your Explore Detroit Pass to check out exhibits like Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History or Mandela: The Official Exhibition at the Henry Ford Museum for American Innovation.
The end of the “Mandela” exhibition also coincides with a weekend-long celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Jan. 13-15, which includes a full lineup of onsite programming, living history demonstrations, guided tours, and more. Admission and parking to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is also free on Monday, January 15 in recognition of the celebrated day of service.
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