Your BEST Summer Starts Here

Ready to make this summer one for the books? Whether you're spending time with the family, planning the perfect date night or just looking to explore new spots—we've got you covered with the ultimate summer checklist. How many can you check off by Labor Day? Tag @DeckedOutDet and #DeckedOutSummer.

Plus, don’t miss our FREE programming all summer long.

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SUMMER PROGRAMMING | May 22 - August 31

Join us for weekly events all summer long including Thursday Social, Summer Saturdays and Summer Sundays—all packed full of free, family-friendly things to do and enjoy. See below for weekly schedule, plus don’t miss our Wheel of Fun and Decked Out Detroit phone booth popping up throughout the summer.

THURSDAYS

Time: 4PM – 7PM
Location: 1200 –1400 blocks of Woodward Ave. Follow @DeckedOutDet for day of updates.
Complimentary Flower Bouquets
Live Music
Watercolor or Line Portraits
Make Your Own Love Notes
Polaroid Photo Moments

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Time: 7PM – 8PM
Location: Citizen Yoga
Yoga Class
SATURDAYS

Time: 4PM – 7PM
Location: 1200 –1400 blocks of Woodward Ave. Follow @DeckedOutDet for day of updates.
Temporary Tattoos
Face Painting and Balloons
Crafts
Bracelet Making
Local Vendors
Polaroid Photo Moments
SUNDAYS

Time: 4PM – 7PM
Location: 1200 –1400 blocks of Woodward Ave. Follow @DeckedOutDet for day of updates.
Kids Arts + Crafts
Potted Plant Activity
Local Vendors
Bracelet Making
Sketch Artist
Temporary Tattoos

Time: 4PM – 7PM
Location: Nike
Cornhole
Fitness Fun With Giveaways

Classic Detroit

Snap a selfie with the Spirit of Detroit
Settle the ultimate Detroit debate: American or Lafayette coney dog
Grab a slice of Detroit-style pizza Mootz Pizzeria + Bar, Buddy's Pizza
Lunch like a local with curbside bites from the food trucks at Cadillac Square View food truck schedule

Pop in the shops at Parker’s Alley See retailers
Buy a ticket to the AfroFuture Detroit festival Lock it in
Peek into the past at Book Tower’s Historic Exhibition Discover Detroit history

Game
Day

Grab a bite with a view at a patio or rooftop Kamper’s Rooftop Bar, Gilly’s, Central Kitchen + Bar, Easy Peasy
Snap a pic with the 313 sign downtown and tag @DeckedOutDet
Find a sporty hat or jersey to rep your favorite team Born in Detroit, Nike

Cheer on the Tigers live from the stands or your favorite downtown sports bar Gilly’s, The Brakeman
Spin the Wheel of Fun on Woodward Avenue for fun prizes and Detroit gear See programming schedule
Take a photo with the tiger statue outside of Comerica Park

Date
Night

Take a golden-hour stroll down the Riverfront
Pick outfits for each other at a downtown retailer View interactive map and directory
Picnic at Campus Martius Park Pack a meal with Eatóri Market or Plum Market
Split a cone at a local ice cream shop Mister Dips, Huddle Soft Serve, Milk & Froth

Tell us why you love Detroit at the Decked Out Detroit phone booth See programming schedule
Grab a drink at The Belt The Skip, Standby
Add a lock to the Love Locks fence in Parker’s Alley Learn more

After Work 5-9

Zen out at a yoga class Free on summer Thursdays
Snag a free flower bouquet on Woodward Avenue See programming schedule
Sing your heart out at karaoke HIROKI-SAN
Explore your way through downtown on a Pedal Pub

Join a Workout Wednesday at Beacon Park See the calendar
Get a live watercolor portrait on Woodward Avenue See programming schedule
Hit up a happy hour with a coworker Gilly’s, Central Kitchen + Bar, Easy Peasy, The Brakeman, Sakazuki

Family
Fun

Join the fun at Campus Kids Day presented by Corewell Health Learn more
Get creative with crafts for the whole family at CREATE by Decked Out Detroit Check back for opening date
Cool off with a frozen treat Detroit Water Ice Factory, Mister Dips, Huddle Soft Serve
Sink your toes into the sand at The Beach at Campus Martius Park presented by Diversified Members Credit Union Get the details

Get your face painted on Woodward Avenue See programming schedule
Catch a movie on the lawn at Campus Martius Park with Movie Nights in the D See the calendar
Find the giant trumpet flowers on Woodward Avenue

Your BEST Summer Starts Here

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SUMMER PROGRAMMING | May 22 - August 31

THURSDAYS

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

Classic Detroit

Game Day

DateNight

After Work 5-9

FamilyFun

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Date
Night

Family
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