Let the sunshine in and expect to see more flowers! This list of things to do in Detroit in April highlights letting the light in. See life through a different lens. April is National Brunch Month as well as the beginning of Spring. Spring break also has everyone bouncing around like bunnies. New life is singing and growing up from the ground. People are coming together to clean up the Earth, view art, fashion, and photography from a “light” perspective, organize revolutionary groups, eat brunch together, enjoy nature’s simplicity, experience growth in all forms, and spend more time outside!
April showers truly bring May flowers. Get a head start on what else is already blooming in the city and take a look at Detroitisit’s growing seasonal list of things to do in April.
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH BAILEY PARK NDC!, PHOTO EVENTBRITE/BAILEY PARK NDC
BRUSH UP ON ANNUAL SPRING CLEANUPS IN DETROIT & ATTEND EARTH FEST
Detroitisit already published a separate list that covered all-things spring cleaning in Detroit for this year, including community spring cleanups in Detroit. Help remove the waste and keep the city green and naturally beautiful by spending a few hours doing actual groundwork this month. Get dirty and enjoy the warmer weather, leading up to Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22, 2025). The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy always shows up and shows out to lead Detroiters of all ages in taking responsibility & action to help better their surroundings. Don’t miss out on Earth Fest 2025!
CHEESTEAK BENNY FOR BRUNCH, PHOTO DIME STORE
CELEBRATE NATIONAL BRUNCH MONTH AND DINE-IN AT DIME STORE
Celebrate Easter and/or National Brunch Month by being an early bird at one of the many Detroit brunch spots that continue to satisfy the locals with classic brunch favorites. With a new location in Rochester Hills, building off of their iconic Detroit location, Dime Store’s trained chefs are bringing top-notch creativity and bold takes on brunch staples. Dig into the menu at this breakfast restaurant this month for a collection of tasty eggs benedict dishes – including the cheesesteak benny, the cold-smoked salmon benny, the veggie benny and a classic benny. Enjoy these four dishes for a double celebration on April 16 for National Eggs Benedict Day. Click HERE to visit the website and view the menu of rotating seasonal specials that feature locally-sourced ingredients.
Location: 719 Griswold St., Detroit
THE DETROIT CLUB INTERIOR, PHOTO THE DETROIT CLUB
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EASTER BRUNCH SPECIALS
More specials are being served up this Easter season. This list of things to do in April is serving everything sunny side-up. Enjoy painting eggs with the family and/or with the local metro Detroit & Detroit community and communing over the resurrection of Jesus for Easter Sunday cultural holiday on April 20.
Here are a two restaurants in Detroit and Metro Detroit that have prepared Easter brunch specials and regular menu favorites for all of the family: The Detroit Club–Click HERE to make reservations. Le Suprême-Click HERE to make a reservation.
DETROIT FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK, PHOTO @DETROITFASHIONUNITED ON INSTAGRAM
DETROIT FASHION UNITED ACTIVISM SERIES
Event Date: April 22-27, 2025
This list of things to do in April to think with a sunnier perspective and be more involved is showing up with the evolution of fashion. Get in on the new activism on the block called Detroit Fashion United. Join in for this annual event campaign that’s locally run and is bringing together communities, organizations, and artists. Be a part of a series of events celebrating fashion activism and raising awareness for more raw sustainability. Learn more about ways to get involved at the links HERE and follow their Instagram page:@detroitfashionunited
“BILL RAUHAUSER: A RETROSPECT” ON VIEW AT COUP D’ETAT, PHOTO MARIA KORNACKI/DETROITISIT
“BILL RAUHAUSER: A RETROSPECT” COUP D’ETAT CELEBRATES ICONIC DETROIT PHOTOGRAPHER’S LEGACY
On View Now Through May 1
Make time for art in all forms! If you’re looking for things to do in April that involve the merging of the city’s past & present and how it’s ever-evolving, then stop by the modern boutique, Coup D’état’s newest rebirthed store location tucked away in the LANTERN Building on Detroit’s east side. Stay awhile and let your eyes wander to each of the framed black & white photo capsuled images that display the remarkable life and legacy of Bill Rauhauser, a true pioneer of Detroit’s photography community. Book copies of the photography are available online and in-store. Click HERE to purchase the book ($90) to view the website to shop the vibrant palette of statement pieces and eclectic patterns found at this boutique. Spring is alive in the colors and bold designs here, including flower interpretations.
Location: 9301 Kercheval Ave Suit #6, Detroit
PHOTO @FAUNOFLORAL ON INSTAGRAM
BUY FLOWERS FROM LOCAL FLORISTS
Flowers are in abundance this spring! From honoring Mother Earth for global Earth Day this month, to Mother’s Day in May/next month along with National Flower Day at Detroit’s Eastern Market, and the summer season hatching, nature’s flowers are blooming to brighten up your life. Get to know the local Metro Detroit & Detroit florists behind these beautiful bouquets and other unique arrangements. Put your custom orders in and be pleasantly surprised.
Here are a few Detroit florists and others nearby to book now:
Socialite Flowers (IG:@socialiteflowers), WE FLORAL DETROIT (IG:@wefloraldetroit) Located at 1331 Holden St., suite 131, Detroit, Flowers For Dreams-Detroit (IG:@flowersfordreamsdetroit) Detroit Location: 1490 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Detroit Flower Company (IG: @detroitflowerco), Detroit Flower Wall and Signs (IG: @detroitflowerwall) Servicing Locations: Many in Metro Detroit & Beyond, FAUNO Floral Detroit (IG:@faunofloral) Location: 8019 Agnes St., Detroit
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