Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market!
2025-07-05 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-12 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-19 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-26 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit)
Saturdays, May-October
New Temporary Location!
East Parking Platform (415 East St)
Between E. Fourth and E. University
8 am – 1 pm

Bites & Beats by the Paint Creek! Sponsored by RARA Recreation and Rochester Mills Beer Co
2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-28 18:30 - 20:30
Bites & Beats by the Paint Creek
Presented by RARA, Rochester Mills & Genisys Credit Union
Location: Lions Park (ampitheatre behind the Rochester Mills Building)
FREE EVENT / ALL AGES / 6:30pm-8:30pm
Please bring your own chairs & blankets to sit on! Food and beverages will be available to purchase.
Thursday, June 16th – The Y’all Band
Thursday, June 26th – Half Nelson Band
Thursday, July 10th – The Klik
Thursday, July 24th – Dead Jury
Thursday, August 28th – Spacecat
Saturday, August 16th (Family Fun Day) / 1:00pm-4:00pm – Weekend Come Back

Downtown Walking Food Tour
2025-07-12 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-08-16 11:30 - 14:30
“Discover the vibrant flavors of Grand Rapids, MI, on an unforgettable walking food tour! As you stroll through the heart of the city, indulge in delicious bites from local hot spots and hidden gems. Each stop offers a unique taste of the area’s culinary delights. In between stops our knowledgeable guides will share fun facts that delve into the rich history and artistic flair of this lively city. It’s not just a tasting tour; it’s a culinary adventure! It’s the perfect way to experience Grand Rapids, one delicious step at a time!
– This tour makes 5 guided stops with food tastings included!
– Tour length is 3 hours
– Includes 1 mile of light walking with frequent stops
– Ticket sales end 72 hours prior to event date. Tours sell out quickly. Book now to secure your spot!
– Tours run rain or shine
Don’t see your preferred tour date listed? Check out our other tours at www.tasteofgr.net or contact us to discuss a private tour
Old World Olive Company (Starting Location)
108 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503”

Sidewalk Sales 2025!
2025-07-17 10:00 - 2025-07-18 21:00, 2025-07-19 10:00 - 18:00
Come check out the awesome assembly of bargains from Downtown Rochester merchants. Sidewalk Sale displays will be located along Main Street and side streets in Downtown Rochester.
Thursday, July 17 & Friday, July 18 from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday, July 19 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
event schedule:
Musical Entertainment – Thursday, July 17 (W. 4 & Main)
Musical performances coming soon!
Daily Kids Craft from 12:00 – 3:00 pm (Location TBD)
Rochester Explorers Club sign-up (431 Main)
Dancin’ in the Street – Friday, July 18 from 6:00 – 10:00 pm (W. 4th Street). Featuring the band Collision Six.

Dancin' in the Street 2025!
2025-07-18 18:00 - 22:00
Dancin’ in the Street
Friday, July 18 from 6 – 10 p.m. on W. Fourth Street.
Back by popular demand! Dancin’ in the Street will kick off on Friday, July 18th at 6pm. Bring the whole family to enjoy live music featuring the band Collision Six as well as, a Taste Fest from local Rochester eateries and more!
Event Schedule:
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Taste Fest
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Keynote Sisters
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Collision Six
Taste Fest Vendors:
Bitter Tom’s Tasting Room
Board Babez
Brown Iron Food Truck
D’Marco’s Italian Restaurant
Ernie’s on the Creek
Hungry Howie’s
Kruse & Muer
O’Connor’s Public House
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Rochester Corner Bar (alcohol tent)
Rochester Mills Beer Co.

Movies in the Moonlight 7/19 - Wicked
2025-07-19 20:30
NEW LOCATION! This year Movies in the Moonlight is located in the upper level of the East Parking platform (E. 4th & Water Street). The movie lot opens at 7:00 pm and the featured movie begins around 8:30 pm. Admission is free!
7/19 – Wicked!
Movies in the Moonlight is BYOC (Bring Your Own Chairs)! You will not be able to drop your chairs early in the day.
The Little Donut Factory will be at each movie this year! They will be selling fresh hot mini donuts with a variety of toppings, popcorn, lemonade, soda, and bottled water. If you decide to bring your own goodies, please remember no alcohol, or glass containers are allowed in the movie lot.

Movies in the Moonlight 7/26 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
2025-07-26 20:30
NEW LOCATION! This year Movies in the Moonlight is located in the upper level of the East Parking platform (E. 4th & Water Street). The movie lot opens at 7:00 pm and the featured movie begins around 8:30 pm. Admission is free!
Movies in the Moonlight is BYOC (Bring Your Own Chairs)! You will not be able to drop your chairs early in the day.
7/26 – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The Little Donut Factory will be at each movie this year! They will be selling fresh hot mini donuts with a variety of toppings, popcorn, lemonade, soda, and bottled water. If you decide to bring your own goodies, please remember no alcohol, or glass containers are allowed in the movie lot.

Movies in the Moonlight 8/2 - Moana 2
2025-08-02 20:30
NEW LOCATION! This year Movies in the Moonlight is located in the upper level of the East Parking platform (E. 4th & Water Street). The movie lot opens at 7:00 pm and the featured movie begins around 8:30 pm. Admission is free!
Movies in the Moonlight is BYOC (Bring Your Own Chairs)! You will not be able to drop your chairs early in the day.
8/2 – Moana 2
The Little Donut Factory will be at each movie this year! They will be selling fresh hot mini donuts with a variety of toppings, popcorn, lemonade, soda, and bottled water. If you decide to bring your own goodies, please remember no alcohol, or glass containers are allowed in the movie lot.

Armada Fair (Armada, MI)
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-17
Stop by the famous Armada Fair! There will be concerts, a rodeo, monster trucks, a beer tent, and more!

Woodward Dream Cruise
2025-08-16

Michigan Renaissance Festival in Holly, MI!
2025-08-16 09:00 - 2025-08-17 19:00, 2025-08-23 09:00 - 2025-08-24 19:00, 2025-08-30 09:00 - 2025-08-31 19:00
This event is open rain or shine!
Aug. 16th – Sept. 28th, 2025
PLUS Labor Day & Festival Friday, Sept. 26
9am – 7pm
Visit: Michrenfest.com

Arts, Beats, and Eats (Royal Oak)
2025-08-29 11:00 - 2025-09-01 23:00
– Downtown Royal Oak on Labor Day Weekend!
EVENT HOURS
FRIDAY August 29 | 11AM-11PM
SATURDAY august 30 | 11AM-11PM
SUNDAY August 31 | 11AM-11PM
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1 | 11AM-9PM

Detroit Jazz Festival! Opening Night - FREE
2025-08-29 18:00 - 23:30
Friday, Aug. 29
Carhartt Amphitheater Stage
6:00 pm Dr. Valade’s Brass Band Featuring Shannon Powell
7:00 pm Keyon Harrold ‘Foreverland’
9:00 pm 2025 Artist-In-Residence Jason Moran and Jeff Mills with special guest Jessica
Care Moore
Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University
10:30 pm Emmet Cohen Trio (Midtown After Hours Special)

Detroit Jazz Festival!
2025-08-30 14:30 - 22:30
Saturday, Aug. 30
Carhartt Amphitheater Stage
2:30 pm Wayne State University Jazz Warriors Big Band (under the direction of Professor
Vincent Chandler)
4:45 pm Herlin Riley Quartet
7:00 pm CHRIS POTTER TRIO Featuring Matt Brewer and Kendrick Scott
9:15 pm Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
JPMorgan Chase Main Stage
2:45 pm Zen Zadravec
4:30 pm John Pizzarelli
6:30 pm Kenny Barron Voices featuring Tyreek McDole
8:45 pm Maria Schneider Orchestra
Absopure Waterfront Stage
2:30 pm William Hill III
4:00 pm GSL
5:45 pm Allen Dennard Quartet
7:00 pm Tatiana Eva-Marie “Paris Je Taime!”
9:15 pm Endea Owens & The Cookout
Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University
12:00 pm High School Showcase: University of Detroit Jazz Orchestra, Ludington High
School Jazz Ensemble, Notre Dame Preparatory High School Jazz Band, Utica
High School Jazz Band, Northville High School Jazz Ensemble
10:30 pm James Carter Organ Trio (Midtown After Hours Special)

Magical Mural Tour
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-30
September 1 – September 30
We could all use a little bit of art, sprinkled with happiness, so that’s exactly what we are going to do! The Magical Mural Tour will see 4’ x 8’ pop-up murals all around Downtown Rochester! The Tour begins on September 1 and will continue through September 30.
WHAT IS THE MAGICAL MURAL TOUR?
The Magical Mural Tour will feature 4’ x 8’ pop-up murals all around Downtown Rochester! The Tour begins on September 1 and will continue through September 30.
WANT TO JOIN THE TOUR?
We are accepting applications from artists through Monday, July 7. The Magical Mural Tour is open to all artists, professional or just playing, and all ages too.
Artists must complete the online application and upload a rendering of your proposed mural.
Artists whose designs are selected will be provided with a 4’ x 8’ plywood sheet for your “canvas”.
A plaque will accompany each mural including the artist’s name and title of your mural.
All murals will be entered into Judges Choice & People’s Choice Contest, with the winning mural artists each receiving a $250 cash prize!
Drop off will be at the Downtown Collaboration Studio, 431 S. Main Street.
All murals will be placed outdoors therefore weather resistant materials or protectants must be used.
Artists must be available for touch ups that might be required during the Tour.
THE FINE PRINT
Artwork CANNOT include political statements, profanity, nudity, logos, QR codes,religious symbols, libel, slander or social disrespect. In short, let’s BE KIND!
If your design is selected, it becomes the property of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The DDA reserves the right to use your design for the purpose of promoting the event through, but not limited to, social media, print advertising and media releases.
Your Mural will be available for pick up once the Tour has concluded and the murals are taken down. More details will be provided.

Labor Day Bridge Walk in Mackinaw City
2025-09-01 06:30 - 12:00
The bridge will be closed to the public from 6:30 am to 12 pm.

Detroit Jazz Festival! Day 3
2025-09-01 13:30 - 18:00
Monday, Sept. 1
Carhartt Amphitheater Stage
1:30 pm Nick Collins Sextet
3:00 pm Louis Jones III & The Flood
4:45 pm John Scofield Quartet featuring Vicente Archer, Bill Stewart and Nicholas Payton
JPMorgan Chase Main Stage
1:00 pm University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble (under the direction of Professor Ellen Rowe)
and University of Michigan Jazz Trombone Ensemble (under the direction of
Professor Dennis Wilson)
2:30 pm Kris Davis Trio featuring Robert Hurst & Johnathan Blake
4:15 pm James Francies Trio
6:00 pm 2025 Artist-In-Residence Jason Moran and the Bandwagon w/ special guests Meshell Ndegeocello and Akili Bradley
Absopure Waterfront Stage
1:30 pm Tiffany Gridiron & Friends
3:15 pm Collegiate Combo Competition Winner
5:00 pm Marion Hayden and Legacy with special guest Kamau Kenyatta
Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University
12:00 pm Detroit Public Schools Community District Showcase: Edward ‘Duke’ Ellington
Conservatory of Music and Art at Beckham Academy, Cass Technical High School,
Henry Ford High School, Renaissance High School, Detroit School of Arts
The Detroit Jazz Festival will be held in downtown and midtown Detroit on Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 (Labor Day weekend).

2025 Art & Apples Festival
2025-09-05 14:00 - 19:00
2025 Art & Apples Festival Hours
Friday, September 5: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 6: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 7: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Art & Apples Festival is held annually in Rochester Municipal Park, located in downtown Rochester, Michigan, the weekend after Labor Day.
There is something for everyone at the Art & Apples Festival! Featuring over 200 Fine Artists, Make & Take Art Activities for all ages, over 20 food vendors and stage entertainment all weekend long, it’s no surprise the the Art.& Apples Festival consistently ranks in the Top 50 for Fine Art & Design Festivals year after year and was ranked one of the Top 10 Fine Art & Design Festivals of the Decade for 2010-2020. We hope to see you for the Art & Apples Festival!

Dally in the Alley - Detroit, MI
2025-09-06
The Saturday after Labor Day!

Art & Apples Festival 2025
2025-09-06 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-07 10:00 - 16:00
