Spring is right on our doorstep and the brittle cold of Michigan winters are 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 is going to have a ton of things to do and it’s going to 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: A Tribute to Coldplay
- Candlelight: Tribute to Nirvana
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
3. Go to the movie theater and see a film in luxury
Fortunately, you can get discounted tickets for movie tickets to movies that are being shown at Regal Cinemas theaters and AMC theatres! With these discounted ticket prices you can also purchase discounted refreshments and snacks for you 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. See Bill Burr live at Little Ceasars Arena
On Sunday, March 10th the comedian Bill Burr will be performing one of his iconic standup performances right here in Detroit at Little Ceasars Arena. Tickets are currently listed online at around $80 per ticket, but may rise soon as demand continues to rise!
6. See Olivia Rodrigo perform live at Little Ceasars Arena
On March 23rd, Olivia Rodrigo’s massive 2024 tour, entitled ” Guts World Tour”, is stopping in Detroit and tickets are nearly sold out! Currently, you can get tickets for around $400 for the lowest price, but some tickets are going for as much as $30,000!
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 celebrations of Irish heritage in the US each year! 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 just simply to partake in the fun celebrations and smaller events taking place across the city on this unique holiday. The parade will take place on March 10th and starts at 1:00 pm at the corner of Sixth St. and Michigan Ave., then heads west until Fourteenth St. where the parade ends.