Detroit things to do this November for the fall-winter transition should give families plenty of fun memories as they prepare for the packed holiday season ahead. Ease your mind and discover the best of the fall season as well as a taste of the winter in Detroit season to come. November is a nice month to enjoy as much day time outside as possible.
Take in the American traditions surrounding Thanksgiving as well as mark your calendar for other cultural festivities, including Día de Muertos. Discover what Detroitisit has in store for our fourth annual Sustainable Urban Design Summit and __enjoy the range of family-friendly events this list provides.
Detroitisit rounded up a list of Detroit things to do this November for the transition of seasons. It’s also voting season!
CELEBRATE DÍA DE MUERTOS
Date: Saturday, November 1 from 11:00am – 3:00pm
Get in the Halloween spirit this month as well as including the actual dead on a specific day dedicated to lost loved ones. Celebrate and experience the cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on November 1. This event is free and engaging for all ages. Bring the family for a nice fall day out on the Detroit Riverfront to participate in this Mexican holiday. Join in on the remembrance of those you still hold dear by leaving a name or message for a loved one. Stay for the food, live entertainment, shop vendors, children’s activities, and more! View the community ofrenda (a special altar offering) as well. Click HERE to view the website for more details and to register.
Location: Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St., Detroit
ATTEND THIS YEAR’S SUSTAINABLE URBAN DESIGN SUMMIT HOSTED BY DETROITISIT
Date: Thursday, November 6 at Newlab Detroit. 8am – 6pm
Give some of your time and lots of attention to an enlightening day of panel speakers you won’t want to miss, hosted by Detroitisit. Fall is a time for endings as well as taking actions now that plant seeds in the new year. Detroitisit will convene to feature local and global leaders for the fourth Sustainable Urban Design Summit (SUDS), a gathering dedicated to reimagining cities through the lens of sustainability, design, and innovation. Hear in-depth conversations from local & global perspectives that shape the future of sustainable cities through urban planning, multimodal mobility, building & development, and neighborhood engagement.
View the website HERE to register for this one-day, in-person free event as well as check out some of the voices shaping this year’s summit. Volunteers are also welcomed to assist in the planning and execution of the day’s schedule. Reach out for more information.
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CELEBRATE & SHOW SUPPORT THIS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Detroit things to do this November encourage families and the community to give thanks/be grateful, especially for the abundance of small businesses in Detroit that go the extra mile to boost the local economy. Not to mention, boost the moods of loyal shoppers! Show extra love and support this month by shopping small. Attend upcoming events/pop-ups in Detroit & Metro Detroit.
Small Business Saturday is always the last one in November, so it falls between November 24 and November 30. This holiday is the perfect time to think of others while shopping now for the winter holidays. Check out Detroit Winter Markets – Opening November 7 at the Downtown Detroit Markets at Cadillac Square.
PARTICIPATE IN DETROIT’S FESTIVE THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS
Date: November 27 at 10 am
Detroit and the greater regions are ready to celebrate another year of fall in Detroit with the anticipated Thanksgiving events in November. Detroit things to do this November are proud to include The 99th America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 27th. As you set your spirits high, enjoy the city fun leading up to this timeless event.
Here’s a brief look at what Detroiters will be hyped up for around Thanksgiving:
- Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Classic block party in Windsor (November 27 at 10am Ouellette Avenue between University Ave and Park St.)
- Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot kick off America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White.
- Numerous Thanksgiving Eve bar crawls in Greektown and Corktown.
WINTER IN DETROIT HAS IT ALL
Stay tuned for winter holiday-themed activities to bring in more cheer as there will be plenty of live entertainment and interactions to give you and the kids joy from within.
- Don’t miss the award-winning tree lighting in Detroit with the 21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting at Campus Martius – November 22. Click HERE to view the Downtown Detroit Partnership website for more details.
- The Rink at Campus Martius Park – Opening November 23rd. Feel like a kid again with the bliss of an open skating rink in the middle of downtown Detroit. Open seven days a week, including holidays, The Rink at Campus Martius Park is the place to be from November 23rd through March. Click HERE to view the Downtown Detroit Partnership website for more information. Ice skating is most definitely a must on lists of Detroit things to do this November.
- 1001 Winter Wonders-Opening November 14. Detroit things to do this November are holly and jolly. Feel the warmth of being close to Santa as your little ones experience this annual free event to celebrate the holiday season at 1001 Woodward. November 14-December 24, photos are on a first-come, first-served basis! Click HERE to view the Decked Out Detroit website for more information.
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