Spring is right on our doorstep, and the brittle cold of Michigan’s winter is almost behind us, which in its own right should be cause for celebration!
Well, the best part is that with the longer days and (hopefully) better weather, March in Detroit will have a ton of things to do, and it will be a blast for you, your family, and your friends too!
1. Amplify your Tastebuds With This Sensory Experience
Imagine experiencing an amplified sense of taste and smell as the rest of your senses are obscured in darkness.
That’s the sensory experience that Dining In the Dark allows for.
After being blindfolded and escorted to your table, sit down to an extravagant four-course meal you and your friends will likely never forget, and let your tastebuds indulge in a new foodie experience like no other.
2. Attend one of the several incredible Candlelight Concerts in Detroit this month
- Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles – March 6
- Candlelight: Classic Rock on Strings – March 6
- Candlelight: 90s Unplugged on Strings – March 13
- Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA – March 20
- Candlelight: Tribute to Beyoncé – March 20
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay – March 27
- Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles – March 27
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele – March 28
- Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on Strings – March 28
- Candlelight: Featuring Mozart, Bach, and Timeless Composers – March 29
3. Go to the movie theater and see a film in luxury without the luxury price
Fortunately, you can get discounted tickets to movies being shown at Regal Cinemas and AMC theatres!
With these discounted ticket prices, you can also purchase discounted refreshments and snacks to enjoy during the film.
Regal Cinemas Tickets
AMC Theatres Ticket
4. Cheer on some of Detroit’s professional sports teams!
With the NFL season wrapping up, it’s time to rally around another one of Detroit’s teams like the Red Wings, Pistons, or Tigers!
5. Head to see Disturbed in concert at LCA as part of their ‘The Sickness’ anniversary tour
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their studio album ‘The Sickness’ that was released in March 2000.
Disturbed is stopping by Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena to put on the show of a lifetime on March 10th!
Tickets are currently available for as little as around $40 per seat, but prices might go up as the show date approaches!
6. Laugh out loud at Sebastian Maniscalco’s stand-up show
The famously funny Italian-American comic is stopping to put on a show at Little Ceasars Arena as part of his ‘It Ain’t Right’ stadium tour!
The show will be on March 22nd, and tickets are available for as little as $40 at the moment.
7. Observe Women’s History Month by supporting local women-owned businesses
With March being Women’s History Month, it’s the perfect excuse to go out and support some of Detroit’s local women-owned and operated small businesses! There’s no shortage of these businesses here in The D, but here’s our list of a few you should check out asap!
- Source Booksellers – Books – 4240 Cass Ave.
- Coup D’etat – Fashion – 3044 W. Grand Blvd.
- The Lip Bar – Beauty – 1435 Farmer St.
- Pietrzyk Pierogi – Food- 1429 Gratiot Ave.
- Drifter Coffee – Coffee Shop – 770 Woodward Heights, Ferndale
- Detroit Vegan Soul – Food – 19614 Grand River Ave.
8. Celebrate in the fun at Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is often considered one of the biggest annual celebrations of Irish heritage in the United States!
The annual parade takes place in Corktown and attracts around 100,000 visitors to Detroit who join in to celebrate their Irish heritage with others or to partake in the fun!
The parade will be on March 16th, starting at 1:00 pm at the corner of Sixth St. and Michigan Avenue!
It then heads west until Fourteenth St., where the parade ends.
9. Partake in the Marche du Nain Rouge
Considered one of Detroit’s oldest legends, the Nain Rouge dates back to the very founding of Detroit itself.
The annual celebration of this legend features a fun parade that takes place in the Cass Corridor, complete with costumes and good vibes!
This year, the event will take place on Sunday, March 23rd!