With Spring picking up quickly and there being so much to do, May in Detroit is set to be one of the best months yet this year!
1. See some of your favorite songs performed on classical instruments at a candlelight concert
With tribute concerts dedicated to some of the top artists in the world, you can see songs from Beyonce, Taylor Swift, or even Queen, performed on classical instruments in the ambiance of a candlelit concert hall!
Some of the candlelight concerts coming to Detroit this May include:
- Candlelight Spring A Tribute to Beyoncé – May 16th
- Candlelight Spring: A Tribute to Queen & More – May 17th
- Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer at the Redford Theatre – May 23rd
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift – May 23rd
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac – May 24th
2. Make a memory at Dining in the Dark at Detroit Club
This famous event makes for one of the most spectacular and memorable meals you may ever ever with a blindfolded three-course meal that’s tailored to your preferences! The famous Dining in the Dark secret three-course menu has three unique options: Red (meat), Blue (seafood), and Green (Vegan) ensuring that the event is inclusive and everyone can have a good time.
3. Take a weekend trip to one of the best flower festivals in the country
In Holland, Michigan, just a few hours from Detroit is the Tulip Time festival, which is taking place between May 4th and 12th! Voted one of the best flower festivals in the country year after year, you can frolic through fields of several million blooming tulip flowers
4. Picnic on Belle Island
It is the prime picnicking season here in Detroit before the heat picks up and makes a sunny picnic plan a bit too hot to handle! Belle Island’s 54 acres provide more than enough space to enjoy some quaint time outdoors without traveling too far.
5. Make some friends at the Detroit Zoo
The 125-acre zoo was once one of the largest in America and is filled with some of the most active and happy animals in the country! With a visit to the Detroit Zoo, you can meet giraffes, penguins, elephants, and more at this incredible oasis, making it a can’t-miss stop for animal lovers.
6. Plan a memorable Mother’s Day
With such a long list of options for you to do, planning the picture-perfect Mother’s Day can be a hard task to do, so rather than stressing about what to do, you can take a look at our guide for five suggested plans for making this mother’s day that much more memorable!
7. Jam out at the Movement Electronic Music Festival
The birthplace of techno, it’s no surprise we have one of the biggest electro-tech music scenes. Founded 23 years ago, the festival returns to Hart Plaza this Memorial Day weekend from May 25-27, 2024, and will have performances by names like Ludacris, Fatboy Slim, Tiga, and more!
8. Make a splash at America’s largest lake
Detroit is lucky to have Lake Erie just a few miles from the city! From swimming to kayaking and fishing, there is so much to enjoy at this beautiful Great Lake!
9. Catch a game at Comerica Park
You can cheer on the Detroit Tigers at a good ol’ ball game, grab a snack, and enjoy the Spring weather at this classic May activity in Detroit!