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 open to the public on Saturday, November 18 from 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday, November 19 from 10 am – 5 pm at…

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 Midnight through January 7, 2024.

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 their support throughout the year. The Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) also will offer some Lagniappe with the debut of The Big, Bright Light Show,…

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 independent businesses. It is a fun alternative to the consumer frenzy of ‘Black Friday’. Shoppers will enjoy store discounts and promotions

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 Thanksgiving. This year, Small Business Saturday is on November 25th. We encourage everyone to shop small in Downtown Rochester! WANT TO WIN A $500 DOWNTOWN…

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 space? If so, we want you and your neighbors in the 4th Annual Neighborhood Light Fight, sponsored by Chief Financial CU! Click the link and…

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 & wreaths and handcrafted gifts for the holiday. On West Fourth St. between Main & Walnut Friday, December 1st from 4 – 10 p.m. Saturday,…

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 more. Warming stations, visits with Santa and the Kinderhaus children’s activity area are sure to please visitors of all ages! A tree lighting ceremony will…

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 $35 Place your cookie tin order online starting November 10th at 10 am. ONLY 150 TINS AVAILABLE! You must purchase a tin and have and…

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 and so much more! You won’t want to miss the grand finale – a community sing around a giant Christmas tree in the middle of…