Spring is officially here! According to Meteorologists, the official first day of spring is March 1 with the last day being on May 31. The spring equinox begins on March 20. Actual signs of Spring are not necessarily evident yet here in the Midwest, but we know the release from the weight of winter is felt internally.
Happy Lunar New Year and The Year of The Fire Horse to all who are tuned into this rare and potent energy shift. The Chinese New Year officially began on February 17, so we’re continuing putting out knowledge and celebration. Ignite your inner passion and curiosity for adventure as you forge through the beginning of this year, charging up more momentum.
Detroitisit rounded up a list of things to do in Detroit and metro Detroit to welcome spring. Stir around the many points about what the month of March means on a meteorological, scientific, multi-cultural spiritual, and personal/psychological level. We mentioned March du Nain Rouge in our recent write-up for “The It List”. See what else is happening and don’t go too mad.
GET ON DETROIT’S NEW GREENWAYS
This versatile list of things to do in Detroit continues to make the community and neighborhoods feel more connected. Check out the newest two-mile segment of the Joe Louis Greenway, which includes new sidewalks, bike paths, fencing, trees, lighting and emergency call boxes for safety. With these two new miles, nearly six miles of greenway have been completed, and six more are expected to be added by the end of 2026, according to the city. Explore the open recreational greenways and look into some of the recommended tips for doing so. Discover a “better bicycling experience” and take your time walking the path as well. Click HERE to view the City of Detroit government website for more information.
TAKE YOURSELF ON A DATE TO THE DIA
Stopping to visit the Detroit Institute of Arts is something that doesn’t require much pre-planning or even much money since it’s pretty much free entry for anyone living in Detroit or metro Detroit. Why not make some time in your schedule to drive over the DIA? Call it a date with yourself and let your wonder weave throughout the new and old, all of which creates lasting impressions for the mind. You’re bound to feel enlightened whenever you peruse and/or participate in their guided tours, live performances/music, films, workshops, and more. The DIA is a national treasure that is constantly improving, so be aware that some areas on the second floor are closed temporarily because of these changes. Explore their events and click HERE to view the website.
Location: 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
REGULARLY FENG SHUI YOUR LIFE & LIVING SPACE
This list of things to do in Detroit to welcome spring is helping us all tread new paths as well as find better practices and activities for ourselves. Witness change in your outer world by shifting even the smallest of things/items in your own area. The mind can get cluttered in a literal sense. Read up on the intriguing concept and practice of Feng Shui in celebration of The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. Research authentic sources to discover helpful tips that you can apply right now. Feng Shui for this year is a conscious balancing of the Yang Fire with intensity as it is associated with wood elements, boosting career opportunities, fostering flexibility, energy flow through removing physical & mental blockages that build up from cluttered homes. At the very least, enjoy some Chinese food in Detroit!
LEARN ABOUT THE IDES OF MARCH
This list of things to do in Detroit should help you see March in a new light. It’s worth exploring why meteorologists say spring begins before the spring equinox. In other march-related news that extends beyond Detroit, did you know March is also “The Ides of March?” This day lands on March 15 and has literary roots in the decade-old warning: Beware the Ides of March. The phrase itself dates back over 2,000 years! Expand your knowledge every day and discover what each month has to celebrate, some of which is lesser known than others.
DOYLES IRISH PUB MENU, PHOTO DOYLES IRISH PUB/ DIAMOND PR
CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT DETROIT PUBS LIKE DOYLES IRISH PUB IN PLYMOUTH
Things to do in Detroit to welcome spring give off the theme of “green”. You can’t go wrong with a long visit at a traditional Irish pub in Detroit to celebrate St. Patrick’ s Day. Make the most of the day and week by enjoying your time at Doyle’s Irish Pub. Locals love to visit this relaxed spot for an authentic Irish pub experience in the neighborhood. Green walls, green plaid chairs, Guinness, green beer on tap all-year-long, and shamrock pillows for a full-blown St. Patrick’s Day aesthetic. Doyle’s guests of all ages from 2:45–10 PM for a full day of festive food with comforting Irish classics, drinks, and Irish cheer, minus the downtown chaos. Click HERE to view the website for more details.
Location: 44045 Five Mile Rd., Plymouth
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