16 Things to Do This Weekend (Sept. 27-29) - Hour Detroit …
WEB6 days ago — This event is filled with activities such as seasonal games, an artisan market, pie baking and eating contest, pumpkinfest parade and a 5K or a half-marathon run. There is something for the whole family to enjoy. Sept. 27-29. No cost for admission. South Lyon area; southlyonpumpkinfest.com.
Fall Festivals in Southeast Michigan and Beyond
WEBSep 12, 2023 — Brisk weather is rolling in and the days are getting shorter. That only means one thing: Fall is on its way! From pumpkin and apple picking to art fairs and spooky activities, there’s plenty of fun things to do to celebrate the season in metro Detroit — and a lot of local festivals that highlight it all.. Here, we offer details on some of the biggest festivals happening in our area, and a ...
Metro Detroit Bucket List: 188 Things Every ... - Hour Detroit …
WEBApr 22, 2022 — T his year’s City Guide: Metro Detroit Bucket List includes iconic places, newer venues, and top picks from experts and influencers of the local food, drink, music, arts, and recreation scenes. Here are 188 things every local must do in their lifetime.
Your Guide to Volunteering Around Metro Detroit
WEBApr 6, 2018 — Furry Friends. Michigan Humane Society: From fostering to fundraising, the MHS is always looking for a helping paw. Volunteers are needed for socialization, dog walking, training, and more. Detroit Dog Rescue: Volunteers are needed at this Detroit no-kill shelter as kennel assistants and fosters for dogs waiting for their forever home.
7 Local Nonprofits Accepting Clothing Donations
WEBOct 27, 2023 — The Children’s Center boutique also accepts donations and is open year-round for its kids, serving over 250 families each year. Donations can include — but are not limited to — diapers, gently used clothing, books, toys, and household items. The Children’s Center, 79 W. Alexandrine St., Detroit; 313-831-5535; thechildrenscenter.com.
2022 Hour Detroiters: The Gilberts on Making an Impact With …
WEBJanuary 10, 2022. Jennifer Gilbert is still not OK with this. When I first requested an interview with her back in March as she handled most of the speaking duties at the announcement of the Gilberts’ $500 million pledge to Detroit, I imagined a glossy, stylish fall cover that introduced a long-enigmatic presence to the public and brought ...
Metro Detroit Bucket List: The Must-Visit Food Spots
WEBApr 21, 2022 — Get surf and turf in Clawson. Founded in 1958, the venerable Clawson Steak House has been a fixture in the community, specializing in premier cuts like prime rib and the signature 30-ounce porterhouse. A newer Clawson institution is Noble Fish, regarded as one of the top spots in metro Detroit for fresh and pristine sushi.
The Grand Reopening of Michigan Central Station
WEBOct 12, 2022 — The showstopper of that massive effort is, of course, the renewal of the Michigan Central train station as a space for offices, shopping, and public gatherings, which is due to be opened to the public by the end of 2023. Right now though, the moment finally belongs to the former post office, a wide, squat, chronically-neglected 86-year-old ...
6 Restaurants That Offer Tasting Menus in Metro Detroit
WEBJul 9, 2024 — Menus can be made gluten-free with notice. $85. Freya, 2929 E Grand Blvd, Detroit; 313-351-5544; freyadetroit.com. This post has been updated for 2024. In the past few years, local restaurants have caught up to a national trend, making tasting menus available throughout metro Detroit.
50 Years Later: A Look Back at the Tigers’ 1968 World Series Win
WEBJun 21, 2018 — Two Tycoons, But No Millionaires. T his year, the average major leaguer will make $4.52 million in salary, not including any postseason checks. Ballplayers 50 years ago could only dream of such riches, but they still did OK. “When you make $65,000 a year,” The Sporting News noted in 1968, “you tend to be classified as a tycoon.” By that yardstick, the ’68 Tigers had two “tycoons.”