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A not-to-miss regular round-up of places to visit, things to do, and the indispensable Guide to Shop Local in and around Detroit.

WORLD OCEAN DAY EXHIBITION, PHOTO @DETROITRIVERCOALITION ON INSTAGRAM

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Splash Into This Cool World Oceans Day 2023 Event Guide in Detroit

WORLD OCEAN DAY EXHIBITION, PHOTO @DETROITRIVERCOALITION ON INSTAGRAM

<img width="550" height="433" alt="WORLD OCEAN DAY EXHIBITION, PHOTO @DETROITRIVERCOALITION ON INSTAGRAM" title="detroit river coalition" data-src="https://detroitisit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/detroit-river-coalition-550x433.jpg" class="attachment-newsroom_elated_square size-newsroom_elated_square wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img width="550" height="433" alt="WORLD OCEAN DAY EXHIBITION, PHOTO @DETROITRIVERCOALITION ON INSTAGRAM" title="detroit river coalition" data-src="https://detroitisit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/detroit-river-coalition-550x433.jpg" class="attachment-newsroom_elated_square size-newsroom_elated_square wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img width="550" height="433" src="https://detroitisit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/detroit-river-coalition-550x433.jpg" class="attachment-newsroom_elated_square size-newsroom_elated_square wp-post-image" alt="WORLD OCEAN DAY EXHIBITION, PHOTO @DETROITRIVERCOALITION ON INSTAGRAM" title="detroit river coalition">

Splash Into This Cool World Oceans Day 2023 Event Guide in Detroit

PHOTO AARON BURDEN / UNSPLASH

6 Peaceful Beaches Near Detroit to Cool Off at This Summer

PHOTO ARETHA FRANKLIN AMPHITHEATER DETROIT, PHOTO TRIPADVISOR / PINTEREST

6 Best Outdoor Theaters in Detroit to Visit as Summer’s End Credits Fade

AMERICA'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE, PHOTO THE PARADE COMPANY / FACEBOOK

5 Greatest Traditional Thanksgiving in Detroit Events With a New Twist

FARMERS MARKET PHOTO SHELLEY PAULS ; UNSPLASH

6 of the Freshest Farmers Markets to Check Out This Summer

ARETHA FRANKLIN IN NYC ON THE DAY OF HER QUEEN OF SOUL ALBUM RELEASE studios on January 9, 1969, PHOTO MICHAEL OCHS ARCHIVES / GETTY IMAGES

6 Classic Motown Love Songs Detroitisit Can’t Resist This Valentine’s Day 2023

WORLD OCEAN DAY EXHIBITION, PHOTO @DETROITRIVERCOALITION ON INSTAGRAM

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Splash Into This Cool World Oceans Day 2023 Event Guide in Detroit

DISC GOLF. PHOTO KEMBLE HILDRETH / UNSPLASH

Disc Golf Courses are Scattered Throughout the Metro area, Here are 7 Great Ones to Try

PHOTO MOCAD / FACEBOOK

5 Spring Art Exhibitions Open in Detroit to Kickstart the Season

BEDROCK RETAIL POP-UPS

Bedrock Announces Shop Eat & Be in the D with Retail Pop-Ups

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

5 Must-See Black History Events in Detroit That Merge Culture & History

BACK TO SCHOOL ESSENTIALS, PHOTO MAT RAGLAND / UNSPLASH

5 Back to School Shops for College Students in Detroit to Support the Community

PHOTO MATT COLLAMER / UNSPLASH

8 Non-Profit Detroit Organizations Inspiring Us to Give Back

LATEST STORIES

PLAYGROUND DETROIT Mixes Up Creativity and Community for the Detroit Art Scene
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Splash Into This Cool World Oceans Day 2023 Event Guide in Detroit
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Detroit Parks For Yoga & More Free Outdoor Activities All Summer
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The Groundwork Has Been Laid for Restauranteurs in Detroit, and Milwaukee Junction is no Exception
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Playlist of DJs & Producers to For an Extra Hype Movement Detroit Music Festival This Weekend
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June 6 Detroitisit Hosts a Panel of Food Policy and Funding Leaders During the Food Summit Kickoff
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6 Spectacular Memorial Day 2023 Weekend Picnic Places in Detroit
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Motown Museum’s Founders Day Event Brought the Greatest in Motown Music to Detroit
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6 Amped 2023 Detroit Grand Prix Details to Celebrate Summer in The Motor City
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Backbone Hospitality Owner, Ping Ho is Blazing a Food and Wine Trail Through Detroit
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Flower Day 2023 in Detroit: A Great Guide For Eastern Market Finds
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An Enthusiasm for Fashion, Teaching and Detroit is Inspiring Change
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5 Positively Unique Mental Health Awareness Month Events in Detroit
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5 Asian Detroit Chefs to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023
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A Unique Chance to Shine, and Build a Football Legacy for all Detroiters
Kim Kisner
4 Celebratory Kentucky Derby 2023 Party Events in Detroit for Watch Parties
Maria Kornacki
5 Spectacular Places to See Stars in Detroit & Explore Science in Michigan
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Spring 2023 Art Exhibitions in Detroit for a More Vibrant Season
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Investing in the Neighborhoods to Boost Detroit Communities
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6 Superb Mother’s Day Brunch 2023 Detroit: Specials & More
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The Beginning of the Next Generation of Mobility
Kim Kisner
CCS Fashion Students Push Boundaries with Diverse Capsule Collections at The Show 2023
Julia Gohlke
Connecting Place to People and Building Community
Kim Kisner
Great Basketball Courts in Detroit for an Active Summer Outdoors
Maria Kornacki
5 Free Earth Day 2023 Events in Detroit to Celebrate this Earth Week
Maria Kornacki
Working to Increase Sustainability of Detroit Artists By Supporting People, Equipment, and Knowledge
Kim Kisner
Awesome Detroit Cleanups to Help Keep Our City & Planet Clean for Earth Day
Maria Kornacki
6 Great Skate Parks in Detroit & Vicinity and Potential for More
Maria Kornacki
38 Stories of Stunning – The Historic Book Tower Stands Ready for Life Once Again in Downtown Detroit
Kim Kisner
5 Excellent Black-Owned Caterers in Detroit to Celebrate Recent Grads
Maria Kornacki

WORLD OCEAN DAY EXHIBITION, PHOTO @DETROITRIVERCOALITION ON INSTAGRAM

<img width="550" height="433" alt="WORLD OCEAN DAY EXHIBITION, PHOTO @DETROITRIVERCOALITION ON INSTAGRAM" title="detroit river coalition" data-src="https://detroitisit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/detroit-river-coalition-550x433.jpg" class="attachment-newsroom_elated_square size-newsroom_elated_square wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img width="550" height="433" alt="WORLD OCEAN DAY EXHIBITION, PHOTO @DETROITRIVERCOALITION ON INSTAGRAM" title="detroit river coalition" data-src="https://detroitisit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/detroit-river-coalition-550x433.jpg" class="attachment-newsroom_elated_square size-newsroom_elated_square wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img width="550" height="433" src="https://detroitisit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/detroit-river-coalition-550x433.jpg" class="attachment-newsroom_elated_square size-newsroom_elated_square wp-post-image" alt="WORLD OCEAN DAY EXHIBITION, PHOTO @DETROITRIVERCOALITION ON INSTAGRAM" title="detroit river coalition">

Splash Into This Cool World Oceans Day 2023 Event Guide in Detroit

CITY GLOW YOGA, PHOTO CATALYST MEDIA FACTORY

Detroit Parks For Yoga & More Free Outdoor Activities All Summer

MOVEMENT ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL, PHOTO @MOVEMENTDETROIT ON INSTAGRAM

Playlist of DJs & Producers to For an Extra Hype Movement Detroit Music Festival This Weekend

PHOTO @BELLEISLESTATEPARK ON INSTAGRAM

6 Spectacular Memorial Day 2023 Weekend Picnic Places in Detroit

DETROIT GP RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN DETROIT, PHOTO @DETROITGP ON INSTAGRAM

6 Amped 2023 Detroit Grand Prix Details to Celebrate Summer in The Motor City

FLOWER DAY 2023

Flower Day 2023 in Detroit: A Great Guide For Eastern Market Finds

MAY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMS, PHOTO @DETROITRIVERFRONT ON INSTAGRAM

5 Positively Unique Mental Health Awareness Month Events in Detroit

PLATING BY GENEVIEVE BANG

5 Asian Detroit Chefs to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023

DCD Double Gold Medal Wins

4 Celebratory Kentucky Derby 2023 Party Events in Detroit for Watch Parties

MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER, PLANETARIUM EXTERIOR

5 Spectacular Places to See Stars in Detroit & Explore Science in Michigan

ZOE MCGUIRE'S FIRST EXIBITION, EARTHSHINE OPENS MAY 6, PHOTO @LIBRARYSTREETCOLLECTIVE ON INSTAGRAM

Spring 2023 Art Exhibitions in Detroit for a More Vibrant Season

BREAKFAST MEAL AT THE KINGSLEY ON WOODWARD, PHOTO FACEBOOK

6 Superb Mother’s Day Brunch 2023 Detroit: Specials & More

BASKETBALL IN CHANDLER PARK DETROIT

Great Basketball Courts in Detroit for an Active Summer Outdoors

PEOPLE FOR PALMER PARK, PHOTO COURTESY OF PEOPLE FOR PALMER PARK

5 Free Earth Day 2023 Events in Detroit to Celebrate this Earth Week

LATEST STORIES

PLAYGROUND DETROIT Mixes Up Creativity and Community for the Detroit Art Scene
Jasmine Graham
Splash Into This Cool World Oceans Day 2023 Event Guide in Detroit
Maria Kornacki
Detroit Parks For Yoga & More Free Outdoor Activities All Summer
Maria Kornacki
The Groundwork Has Been Laid for Restauranteurs in Detroit, and Milwaukee Junction is no Exception
Kim Kisner
Playlist of DJs & Producers to For an Extra Hype Movement Detroit Music Festival This Weekend
Maria Kornacki
June 6 Detroitisit Hosts a Panel of Food Policy and Funding Leaders During the Food Summit Kickoff
Jasmine Graham
6 Spectacular Memorial Day 2023 Weekend Picnic Places in Detroit
Maria Kornacki
Motown Museum’s Founders Day Event Brought the Greatest in Motown Music to Detroit
Kim Kisner
6 Amped 2023 Detroit Grand Prix Details to Celebrate Summer in The Motor City
Maria Kornacki
Backbone Hospitality Owner, Ping Ho is Blazing a Food and Wine Trail Through Detroit
Kim Kisner
Flower Day 2023 in Detroit: A Great Guide For Eastern Market Finds
Maria Kornacki
An Enthusiasm for Fashion, Teaching and Detroit is Inspiring Change
Kim Kisner
5 Positively Unique Mental Health Awareness Month Events in Detroit
Maria Kornacki
5 Asian Detroit Chefs to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023
Maria Kornacki
A Unique Chance to Shine, and Build a Football Legacy for all Detroiters
Kim Kisner
4 Celebratory Kentucky Derby 2023 Party Events in Detroit for Watch Parties
Maria Kornacki
5 Spectacular Places to See Stars in Detroit & Explore Science in Michigan
Maria Kornacki
Spring 2023 Art Exhibitions in Detroit for a More Vibrant Season
Maria Kornacki
Investing in the Neighborhoods to Boost Detroit Communities
Kim Kisner
6 Superb Mother’s Day Brunch 2023 Detroit: Specials & More
Maria Kornacki
The Beginning of the Next Generation of Mobility
Kim Kisner
CCS Fashion Students Push Boundaries with Diverse Capsule Collections at The Show 2023
Julia Gohlke
Connecting Place to People and Building Community
Kim Kisner
Great Basketball Courts in Detroit for an Active Summer Outdoors
Maria Kornacki
5 Free Earth Day 2023 Events in Detroit to Celebrate this Earth Week
Maria Kornacki
Working to Increase Sustainability of Detroit Artists By Supporting People, Equipment, and Knowledge
Kim Kisner
Awesome Detroit Cleanups to Help Keep Our City & Planet Clean for Earth Day
Maria Kornacki
6 Great Skate Parks in Detroit & Vicinity and Potential for More
Maria Kornacki
38 Stories of Stunning – The Historic Book Tower Stands Ready for Life Once Again in Downtown Detroit
Kim Kisner
5 Excellent Black-Owned Caterers in Detroit to Celebrate Recent Grads
Maria Kornacki

DETROIT'S OWN ANN DELISI

Detroit is THIS

Detroit Is This! We Tap into Ann Delisi’s Mind to Turn Us Onto What Makes Detroit, Detroit