It seems like we’re still dealing with Summer heat, but that’ll be over before we know i,t and the leaves will start to change colors!
Now that September is upon us, let’s get down to business and start going over all the fun things to do in Detroit this month.
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty takes a beloved tale and brings it to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes.
This unique experience has finally arrived in Detroit after several successful runs across the country, so you won’t want to miss out on the sole show taking place in Detroit this month!
There are several stunning Candlelight Concerts scheduled in venues all across Detroit this September, offering an intimate experience and highlighting local musicians.
Below are the standouts to check out this month:
Did you know that Detroit is the only US city designated as a UNESCO City of Design?
This UN recognition is bestowed on cities that demonstrate a commitment to leveraging creativity as a development tool.
Throughout September, Design Core has put on a program of events for both design enthusiasts and the general public that fits under the “City of Design” theme.
The festival focuses on the design of the built environment, visual communication, and product design.
This September, you’ll only have one night to reserve your spot for one of the most unique culinary experiences in all of Detroit!
On September 17th, The Detroit Club will be hosting the only Dining in the Dark event in all of Detroit this month!
The meal includes a personalized ‘secret’ menu based on the dietary preferences you fill out during the purchase process, tickets are starting at $76 for this incredible experience and are selling out fast!
Taking place over Labor Day Weekend is the Arts, Beats & Eats festival, which just so happens to be one of the best ways to cap off your Summer!
The incredible festival brings together around 200 musical acts as well as a series of local artists and small businesses that you can check out and support.
Tickets are already on sale starting at around $12 per person and selling out fast, so you’ll want to get yours before it’s too late.
Every weekday from 11 am to 3 pm, Downtown Street Eats brings a variety of local food trucks to Cadillac Square Park for Detroiters to check out and eat at!
The schedule for September has yet to be released, but once it is announced you’ll be able to find it here.
Detroit’s own Belle Isle Aquarium happens to be the oldest continuously operating aquarium in the US, and the best part of it is that it is completely free to visit!
While a donation of around $3 per person is suggested during a visit, this is an incredible plan that won’t hurt your budget.
The Detroit Jazz Festival has been taking place for over 40 years at this point and has become a staple in the Detroit community as a way to celebrate the history of Jazz, both as a genre of music in general and within the city of Detroit as well.
The festival will bring a great mix of established Jazz musicians as well as some great up-and-coming local artists that you can visit and support.
This three day festival taking place September 11th, 12, and 13th is taking place in Rochester, just over a 30 minute drive from Detroit.
The festival transforms a 30-acre Rochester Park into a arts fair consisting of over 200 fine art exhibitors, a number of food trucks, and handful of live entertainment stages!
Whether you want to take a short drive out to somewhere not far from Detroit or want to make the effort to get away from the city for the long weekend, we’ve put together a few options for you to check out!
On September 12th and 13th, starting at 10 am, will be the annual Donut & Cider Fest at Canterbury Village – one of the biggest can’t-miss events of the season!
There will be live music, plenty of activities for all audiences, and opportunities to shop from local boutiques and small businesses from vendors at the event grounds.
Tickets are only being sold at the door for $4 cash or $5 with a card!
This incredible music festival that breaks the mold of conventional genres brings together the music art of a long list of artists that perform everything from contemporary classical and art-pop to experimental jazz, free improvisation, electronica, techno, and everything in between!
The festival is spread across three days at three unique venues:
- Thursday, September 10th – Vander Detroit
- Friday, September 11th – Rivera Court
- Saturday, September 12th – Motor City Car Club
