FESTIVAL OF TREES
The Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees is a holiday spectacular unlike any other, featuring trees, wreaths, and centerpieces designed and donated by the Metro Detroit community. The event will be…
THE BIG, BRIGHT LIGHT SHOW
The Big, Bright Light Show covers the buildings of downtowns Rochester with over 1.5 million points of glimmering light! The show will be aglow every night from 5 pm to…
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF LAGNIAPPE!
Join the merchants of downtown Rochester on Monday, November 20 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm when they offer their customers Lagniappe (Creole for “a little something extra”) in appreciation for…
PLAID FRIDAY
On Plaid Friday, shoppers are encouraged to wear plaid and head to Downtown Rochester for a fun day of shopping! This day celebrates the diversity and creativity of local and…
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after…
NEIGHBORHOOD LIGHT FIGHT
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE STREET DECEMBER 1 - 10! Do you love to decorate your house for the holidays? Seriously, is it so bright that you can see it from…
2023 KRIS KRINGLE MARKET
The Downtown Rochester Kris Kringle Market was inspired by the 700-year old tradition of the open-air Christmas markets throughout Europe. The event will feature one-of-a-kind shopping, specialty foods, fresh greens…
Birmingham Winter Markt
Experience the magic of the holidays at the annual Birmingham Winter Markt featuring displays from local artists and vendors, European cuisine, thousands of holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment and…
COOKIE STROLL
Purchase your official Downtown Rochester Cookie Tin and take a stroll with participating businesses downtown to collect your delightful cookies. Enjoy 12 cookies and a Cookie Stroll Cookie Tin for…
CAROLING IN THE CITY
Grab your family and friends and head downtown for more holiday cheer than you can shake a candy cane at! Choirs, caroling, Ugly Sweater Contest, The Big, Bright Light Show…