School’s out and summer is in full swing here in Detroit! There are so many things to do this June in Detroit from visiting a magical world of chocolate to the new Friends experience and of course lots of hot spots to take a dip and splash around! Check out our tried-and-true picks for June below:
1. Visit the recently rebranded Detroit Zoo
The Detroit Zoo recently unveiled a new logo and a complete redesign of its iconic water tower for the first time in over 25 years! Not to mention that they also did a total overhaul of their website and created a new app to make sure that the user experience is great from the moment you decide to look into the zoo through the moment you’re looking for the exit after a full day!
2. Go to Belle Isle to check out the reopened slide and see the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
Aside from the picnic being one of the most iconic spots in Detroit for a day in the Summer sun, the recently reopened Belle Isle Slide (which has been fixed since its closure in 2022 as a result of excessive wax on the slide making it too fast and ultimately dangerous) and also the potential reopening of the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory following its major renovations!
3. Visit Mackinac Island
Ranked by USA Today as the best summer travel destination in the US for 2023, it is well worth a trip from the city. The publication wrote of the island:
Between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, you’ll find Mackinac Island, where you’ll ride on horse-drawn carriages along car-free roads, observe fudge being made (and then sample it) and tour the historic Fort Mackinac. This Lake Huron-based continental island is also home to Mackinac Island State Park, where you can hike, bike, kayak, and take photos of the local natural beauty, including the stunning limestone Arch Rock.
4. Relax to a soothing family-friendly Candlelight Concert
A chill summertime activity calls for a relaxing Candlelight Concert. Thousands of flameless candles illuminate these iconic Detroit venues creating a unique experience that is perfect for every occasion, whether it be family or date night, it’s something you don’t want to miss!
- Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Nirvana – June 5th
- Candlelight Open Air: A Tribute to Beyoncé – June 5th
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More – June 13th
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele – June 13th
- Candlelight Spring: From Bach to The Beatles – June 27th
- Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Pink Floyd – June 28th
5. Attend the first-ever Iron Chef Detroit event at Eastern Market
If you’re a foodie and want to see one of the most intense culinary competitions ever created, then coming to Detroit’s first-ever local Iron Chef competition is a no brainer!
The event is taking place on June 13th and tickets are starting at $50 per person, but as a result of the significant love media coverage and demand, seats may jump in price as the event approaches or sell out entirely.
6. Visit the Henry Ford museum
Grab the kiddos and learn all about cars at the hometown of motor vehicles! Explore the history and development of the automobile – it’s the perfect treat on a rainy Summer day!
7. Visit an exclusive pop-up Edgar Allan Poe-themed speakeasy
Only in town for three evenings this June, this Edgar Allan Poe-themed exclusive pop-up speakeasy bar is one of the most unique experiences that you will find around Detroit this June!
The pop-up speakeasy is only in town on June 20th, 21st, and 22nd, so you’ll want to get your tickets ASAP if you want to go!