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26/12/2025

26/12/2025

26/12/2025

Volunteers packaged and delivered gifts to hundreds of families in southwest Detroit, although this year without the founder of Jimmy's Kids. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/49f7RT6

05/12/2025

Top Things to do with KIDS in Metro Detroit THIS WEEKEND! (December 5 – 7)! 👇

The holidays are HERE! Get ready for some fun (and some FREE) activities around Metro Detroit:

🎅 OPENING WEEKEND: Holiday Nights @ The Henry Ford (Dearborn): 12/5 – 7

🎄 *FREE* Winter Market in Birmingham (12/5-12/7) - Including:
*FREE* Birmingham Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday 12/5, 4pm – 9pm
*FREE* Snow Queen and Frozen Princess Appearances: Saturday, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
*FREE* Horse-drawn Carriage Rides: Saturday & Sunday 11am – 3pm

🔬 *FREE* Admission: Cranbrook Institute of Science (Bloomfield Hills): 12/5
🎄 *FREE* Holiday Lights Kick Off @ Innovation Hills (Rochester Hills): 12/5 – 12/6
🌟 Holly Days & Light Up the Grande Parade @ Downtown Farmington: 12/5
🎳 Holidays Grinch & Games Weekend @ Royal Oak: 12/5
✨ Aurora: Winter Wizards @ Glenlore Trails (Commerce): 12/5 – 7
🎅 *FREE* Holiday Extravaganza (Pontiac): 12/6
🦁 Wild Lights @ Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak): 12/6 - 7
🎶 Family Concert Series @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Detroit): 12/6
👷‍♀️ *FREE* Home Depot Workshop (Multiple Locations): 12/6
🌆 *FREE* Admission: Detroit Historical Museum: 12/7
🚢 *FREE* Admission: Dossin Great Lakes Museum (Detroit): 12/7

👉 Find more FAMILY FUN at littleguidedetroit.com
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05/12/2025

The new CEO of Detroit’s largest real estate development company believes legislative action is imminent on an incentive program integral to the proposed redevelopment of the Renaissance Center.

Speaking Thursday morning at a Crain’s Detroit Power Breakfast event, Bedrock LLC CEO Jared Fleisher said there’s been bipartisan action in recent days to introduce bills to expand the transformational brownfield program and is hopeful a vote could happen before the end of the year.

And while time is of the essence for getting the program expanded to undertake the redevelopment, Fleisher said in the fireside chat with Crain's Executive Editor Mickey Ciokajlo that Bedrock would hold off for at least a while on commencing work so as to preserve hotel room capacity.

Bedrock’s $1.6 billion plan to redevelop the 1970s-era office complex on the Detroit River was first floated just over a year ago and includes demolishing two 39-story towers, with another tower being overhauled for residential use and another as spruced-up office space.

The 1,300-room Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center hotel tower, the state’s tallest building at 73 stories and 727 feet, would also be carved up, reducing the hotel to some 850 rooms on the lower levels and reserving the top levels for additional residential space.

But Fleisher said given that the Final Four men's college basketball event is coming to Detroit in 2027, any work would be destined to start after that because the hotel capacity is needed for the NCAA tournament.

Read more here: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/bedrock-wants-shovels-ground-rencen-site-after-2027-final-four?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=soc-own

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

The price to cross the Ambassador Bridge is going up in 2026 and will now cost $10 USD or $14 CAD, effective Jan. 1.

More on the increase and past toll costs at the link in the comments.

03/12/2025

There's still time to apply for two exciting positions at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy!

Program Coordinator – Lead the planning and ex*****on of public programs across our parks and spaces, managing events and partnerships to bring vibrant experiences to the riverfront.

Volunteer Coordinator – Grow and support our incredible team of 300+ volunteers who help bring our mission to life.

Learn more about these opportunities and apply today!
https://www.detroitriverfront.org/inside-the-conservancy/jobs

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

Experience the festive spirit at the Downtown Detroit Markets in Cadillac Square, where the city comes alive with holiday cheer. ✨

A quick ride on the People Mover takes you right to local vendors, handmade gifts and a festive downtown experience. 🎁

The markets come together through the support of the Gilbert Family Foundation, the Downtown Detroit Partnership, Bedrock and TechTown Detroit, all collaborating to keep this holiday tradition alive for the city.

Plan your visit here ⤵️ https://www.deckedoutdetroit.com/detroit-markets