From Pride celebrations and an outdoor art fair to native bird watching opportunities and a milestone heritage festival, there are events for all ages to enjoy across the community.

Event will feature music, culture and community

The Nick Gilbert Way is bringing a summer full of fun to downtown Detroit with live music, local vendors, games and community events along Lower Woodward. From outdoor pop-up bars to unique local businesses and entertainment, the space is set to become a lively summer hotspot all season long. Watch the video above to check out what the Nick Gilbert Way has in store.

Jerjuan Howard has transformed a vacant building in his childhood Detroit neighborhood into the Howard Family Bookstore, which opened in May 2026.