Relax into the rest of April and seize new opportunities with a look at May. We’ve gathered great events in Detroit this month (and one in May) to get everyone in the mood for summer. This concept may be subjective, but the weather is changing and it’s seriously rejuvenating our energies. What are some of your favorite things to do in Detroit around this time of year? Join Detroit’s many revolutions, including eco-conscious fashion! Keep the spring cleaning going and keep it circular with a “Spring Swap”.
Arts & culture spin around Detroit daily. Pick up and ride with what resonates. Consider April a time to gather. The Detroit Tigers are back out and they’re worth keeping up with. Detroit Vinylfest is also back with another gold mine of an experience. Celebrate Earth Day in Detroit too and check our previous lists & others in the area for inspiration on what the city organizes along with Earth Day cleanups.
Get hype and check out what’s happening the rest of this month as the community rolls into May. Detroitisit rounded up a list of events in Detroit that glide us through spring and hit us with the gentle aroma of summer. Enjoy these simpler local events and activities that lighten up the daytime even more.
INSIDE EASTER MARKET DETROIT VINYLFEST EVENT, PHOTO DEROIT VINYLFEST MEDIA
2ND ANNUAL DETROIT VINYLFEST AT EASTERN MARKET
Sunday, May 3, 2026 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Events in Detroit to get you in the mood for summer include the sweet bliss of music/Detroit music. Music enthusiasts with a range of ages and tastes, are coming together for this one-day free event. Detroit has influenced several genres of music throughout American history. Founded by Ryan M. Place, the festival celebrates Detroit’s deep music culture, from vinyl collecting to independent labels and DJ communities. Take time to dig through crates, meet artists, and keep record culture alive! Shop vinyl records, CDs, cassette tapes, posters and music memorabilia from more than 80 vendors. Scheduled appearances include the Motown Museum, former Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn, Ghostly International co-founder Matthew Dear, Submerge’s Cornelius Harris, poster artist Mark Arminski, and more. A full day of DJs will spin inside Shed 5. Produced by the team behind the massive Detroit Bookfest, click HERE to view the official website for more details
Location: Eastern Market Shed 5-2934 Russell Street, Detroit
DETROIT TIGERS BASEBALL GAME 2026, PHOTO MARIA KORNACKI
ATTEND A TIGERS BASEBALL GAME
Attend a Tigers baseball game at Comerica Park this month, next month, or the rest of summer! Detroit Tigers vs. Milwaukee Brewers are playing home games in Detroit coming up, so you’ll want to cheer our team on. Downtown Detroit is visibly changing all of the time! Check out what’s new to eat, drink, and walk through as you head down there for the game with your best buds. Click HERE to view the official Detroit Tigers website for more information.
FWR DETROIT SUSTAINABLE FASHION POP-UP MARKET, PHOTO DETROIT FASHION UNITED
ATTEND DETROIT FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK EVENTS IN DETROIT
Celebrate Mother Earth and join in on Fashion Revolution Week Detroit that kicks off this week in Detroit. Fashion Revolution Week in Detroit is from April 22-28th. Clear your schedule and check-in with @detroitfashionunited on Instagram for updates and a list of events coming up. Get excited now for events hosted by designers and change-makers all across the city. Kick off FRW with “Detroit Fashion & Creative Happy Hour”, hosted by BeReworn, eugenie, and Vesper Books & Wine Bookshop. More events include: Exhibition & Showcase by WSU Students, Sustainable Fashion Pop-Up Market, Clearline Magazine Release Party, Woventures Spring Market, and more. Stay up with the BeReworn slow-fashion community to events in Detroit as well as the U.S.
FREE MARKET OF DETROIT-BASBLUE, PHOTO BASBLUE
SIGN UP FOR MARKET OF DETROIT AT BASBLUE
Date & Time: Sunday, April 26 from 11 AM-5 PM
This list of events in Detroit to get in the summer (and spring) mood have an excellent variety that should spark more ideas. The end of the month is looking good with the “Free Market of Detroit” at BasBlue, which is open to the public. Join Halima Afi Cassells for the Spring Swap at BasBlue at this market event. Drop off gently-used fashion pieces and revamp your wardrobe with more. Save more clothes with the Make & Mend station and mingle throughout the day. Workshops include an Alteration Station, Upcycled Jewelry Making, Crochet and Knitting Circle, and Ambient Mending.
Location: BasBlue-110 E. Ferry St., Detroit
DETROITISIT PRESENTS THE 2026 BUSINESS OF FOOD SUMMIT
Date & Time: Monday, May 18 from 9 AM-5 PM
A Detroitisit event is coming up next month that we wanted to include for this list of events in Detroit. This event begins in the
BUSINESS OF FOOD SUMMIT 2026
morning and runs throughout the day at Marrow in the Market. Insightful speakers will be sharing their take. Some of the names include: Stepahanie Chang (Michigan State Senate), Katy Trudeau (Eastern Market Partnership), Ping Ho (Marrow Hospitality), Hamissi Mamba (Baobob Fare), Shakir Bralock (Michigan Good Food Fund), and more. “What does building a food business with intention look like?” Attend to find out! Register for free on the website HERE.
Location: Marrow in the Market-Eastern Market, Detroit
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