Things to do in Detroit this April are coloring up our calendars with local must-knows coming up. Mix up your schedule and routine to make room for the community’s best ideas to join. Spring break is hopping for many younger students, which gets everyone thinking of more family-related activities. Find time to be in solitude as well as appreciate & strengthen the bonds of those who are part of your family unit.
We’re including more special deals happening now until the end of March, offered from ROOST Detroit as part of Book Tower’s 100th anniversary celebration. Experience the beautiful blend of new and annual Detroit things to do. All Things Detroit Day is coming up, which sets the tone for a magnificent month of staying loyal to the local small business community.
Detroitisit rounded up a list of Detroit things to do in April to experience the start of spring. These are in no particular order. Get in touch with the Earth and with the freshness of this seasonal shift that begins internally. Explore a variety of ideas for adults and some for all ages!
CROWD SHOT OF ALL THINGS DETROIT EVENT ON APRIL 12, PHOTO DEE HUGHES
CELEBRATE LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES WITH ALL THINGS DETROIT DAY
Date & Time: Sunday, April 12 from 10 AM–5 PM
Are you ready to celebrate small businesses with All Things Detroit Day throws it back to the 80s with handmade goods and 200 small businesses. Be a part of the 12th annual All Things Detroit Day in Eastern Market. In a few weeks, the Eastern Market sheds 3, 4 and 5
will be filled with local goods sold by more than 200 makers. All Things Detroit Day is a celebration made for supporting small business – complete with DJ’s, interactive events and food trucks galore. This day is a favorite for many and brings in crowds of more than 14,000 shoppers. Shoppers/visitors of all ages are invited to attend and purchase modern home goods, engage in the interactive 10’ x 8 ‘Coloring Wall installation from Sherrie Savage, owner of The Coloring Museum in Detroit, and more coloring-related activities. Detroiter Jennyfer Crawford-Williams, founder of Ask Jennyfer, created this event over a decade ago. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Location: 2934 Russell St. Sheds 3, 4 & 5, Detroit
BOOK TOWER HOTEL DETROIT INTERIOR, PHOTO ROOST DETROIT
KNOW ABOUT BOOK TOWER’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION THIS MARCH
This list primarily focuses on things to do in Detroit this April, but we wanted to include this opportunity to win something by entering before the end of March! The historic Book Tower (location: 1265 Washington Boulevard) Detroit building first opened in 1926. As part of Book Tower’s 100th anniversary celebration, Bar Rotunda and ROOST Detroit are offering the following specials. Bar Rotunda is featuring a limited-time Centennial Celebration Cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, egg white, strawberry amaro, dehydrated strawberry powder and vanilla. The cocktail will be available through the end of March.
ROOST Detroit is offering a $100 dining credit when a stay is booked before March 31. Be among the first 100 guests to book and be entered to win a complimentary night at ROOST plus a $100 gift card to enjoy at any Book Tower venue during the stay. Use promo code: 100YEARS. Click HERE for more information.
MELANIE DERRO AND ELENA KAPINTCHEVA-FOUNDERS OF CINDERELLAS ON THE DANCE FLOOR, PHOTO PROLOGUE PR
CINDERELLA ON THE DANCE FLOOR
Women’s History Month ends in March, but that doesn’t mean we can’t highlight the influence of events specifically for women! Cinderellas on the Dance Floor is a women-only dance night debuting towards the end of April 17 in downtown Ferndale. Cinderellas on the Dance Floor is about creating a judgement-free community and meant to offer an uplifting, empowering way to connect with one another. Founders Elena Kapintcheva (of Troy, Mich.) and Melanie Derro (of Royal Oak, Mich.) are creating a new experience, based on a rising trend around the country, to reinvent the city’s nightlife and still get revelers home by midnight. The event features an impressive roster of DJs, featuring Detroit House legend Stacey Hotwaxx Hale and internationally-known DJ Rimarkable headline the night while Melanie Derro will open the show.
Location: 215 West in downtown Ferndale
SPRING & EASTER AT THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORES OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, PHOTO THE SALVATION ARMY IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
SHOP EASTER, STYLE + SEASONAL FINDS AT THE SALVATION ARMY
Things to do in Detroit this April include a few shopping opportunities that are good to know about. Metro Detroit’s The Salvation Army thrift stores are packed with seasonal style, home décor and one-of-a-kind pieces ready for a second life. Right now, all 30 southeast Michigan locations are stocked with seasonal finds – from Easter décor and spring home accents to warm-weather clothing, shoes and accessories. Shoppers can also find ready-to-fill Easter baskets and festive items perfect for the upcoming holiday, along with other great outdoor gear and activity/hobby-related clothing and equipment. Embrace spring on a budget! Not to mention, proceeds directly support the organization’s Adult Rehabilitation Center programs, helping individuals in southeast Michigan rebuild their lives. Click HERE to learn more.
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