by Kelly Gleason With the 4th of July holiday in the middle of the week it’s time to find some great things to do in Detroit when the backyard barbeques are over. Here’s LittleGuide Detroit’s suggests for family-friendly fun. Thursday, July 5: Get into the rhythm at Eliza Howell Park’s African Drum and Dance in […]
by Carrie Budzinski Here is LittleGuide Detroit’s guide to everything from FREE things to do in Detroit this weekend. Thursday, June 28: Get into the Rhythm at Eliza Howell Park’s African Drum and Dance in the Park. Friday, June 29: Grab a camping chair or spread your blanket on the lawn and enjoy Bolt @ […]
Beacon Park officially kicks off its summer season with a series of free events this week. Sunset sessions are on Fridays, June 8 to September 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. You’ll find local DJs spinning a high-energy mix of contemporary music. Night Markets Saturdays, June 9 – August 25 from 7 p.m. to midnight. […]
Beacon Park will be alive with the sound of indi pop music this summer with a free three-part summer concert series. Metro Detroit’s own, JR JR, will kick off the series on Saturday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. Originally named Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott’s unique mix of folk, indie pop and electronic elements […]
Small businesses will make a big splash at events in downtown Detroit parks this summer. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is asking Detroit-based vendors to apply to be featured at Downtown Street Eats, Market Thursdays, Market Fridays and the Night Markets at Beacon Park. The events attract thousands of weekly visitors. Downtown Street Eats, Michigan’s largest […]
Spring is finally here so let’s get moving and celebrate. How does playing some Frisbee and dodgeball sound? Come on down to Beacon Park on April 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and join the fun for an epic battle of ultimate Frisbee and dodgeball thanks to ComePlayDetroit! There’ll also be LED putt-putt, food trucks, music […]
Beacon Park is where it’s at in March. This month the heated tent has been transformed into 10,000 sq. ft. sports bar, an Irish pub and a family-friendly Easter headquarters. The events are free. Food and beverage choices will be available for purchase. Highlights include a March Madness ticket giveaway and Tigers Opening Day Tailgate […]
Free February Flicks. That’s what’s coming to Beacon Park Saturdays, Feb. 10-24. That big 10,000-square-foot heated tent you see there will be transformed into a community movie theater complete with comfy couches. There’ll also be food and drink. You can choose from Jetta’s Gourmet Popcorn and legendary chicken wings and smash burgers by Sweetwater Tavern. […]
Ready to serve an ace or a floater? If volleyball’s your thing this league is for you. The 4v4 Co-ed Volleyball League begins Monday, March 26, at Beacon Park Winter Lodge. It’s a large, well-lit, and HEATED tent, so, yes, you will be warm. This isn’t beach volleyball. You must be 18 to play. Registration is […]
If you’re going to welcome in 2018 at “The Drop” make sure you head to Beacon Park, not Campus Martius. After seven years it has outgrown its previous home. Last year more than 30,000 attended the free family friendly event and it needs a bigger space. Beacon Park is located just a few blocks northwest […]