Michigan Downtown Day
September 28
The Michigan Downtown Association’s (MDA) fifth annual Downtown Day takes place on Saturday, September 28. The day is dedicated to Michigan downtowns and encourages visitors to support local businesses by shopping, dining, and enjoying the area’s recreational and cultural attractions.
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Fall in Love with Downtown Ferndale and collect *FREE hearts all around town. Be sure to step inside businesses to find hearts! *while supplies last
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, look for hearts around town. We would love it if you posted a photo of the hearts you see and tag (@) a business you visited and Downtown Ferndale on social media.
The public is invited to take a self-guided art walk to see these murals in person, as well as others in Downtown Ferndale through a google map. Click here to view map of locations!
“Ferndale in Bloom” 2024 Downtown Ferndale Public Art installations are taking place on the East Side of Woodward.
Sneakers located at 22628 Woodward mural installation by artist Mike Baker on the East Wall
Syndicate located at 140 Vester mural installation by artist Felle on the West Wall
75th Anniversary of Crane’s Optical
> 12:30 PM – Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration
> Enter a raffle for a chance to win a prize valued at $75
215W > A full day of programing in partnership with the Ferndale Business Association (FBA) including Live Entertainment and PATIO Zone Cocktails
> 11 AM to 1 PM – South Oakland Coalition offering Narcan training
> 11 AM to 6 PM – Vendors & Business Booths
> 3 PM to 6 PM – Local Business Matchmaking
> Downtown After Dark doors open at 8 PM
Shionne Designs
FREE gift if you spend $35 on Downtown Day
Belair Rouge Area (West Nine Mile & Livernois)
Open from 1 PM to 4 PM
>Take a tour of the Fire Station 1
>Visit the Ferndale Historical Society
>Take a photo with the sculpture Belair Rouge “Red Ram” sculpture by Shophie Marie! You may even see artist John Sauve freshen it up with a new coat of paint, thanks to a donation from Benjamin Moore!!
Syndicate
> $10 build your own burgers/mini charcuterie board
> $10 cocktail of the month
> ½ off wine & draft beer
> PATIO Zone drinks
Ferndale Area District Library
>September is library card month! Sign up today
>Art & Exhibitions: Illustrations by Ferndale’s own Michelle Ouellette of YeahHaus animation on display + Ceramics exhibit by artist Katie Bramlage.
Luisa’s Street Food
>1 PM to 6 PM – Live Mural Painting by Artist Babar Ahmad & Art in the Alley
SKN Medical Spa
> 2 PM – Botox for $10/per unit, Free B12 shots while supplies last, 20% off all of our IV’s and free travel size product goodie bags to the first 20 clients who receive a service!
Detroit Bubble Tea
> All Day – 50% off of merchandise!
GoComedy! All-Star Showdown
> 7:30 and 9:30 – With suggestions from the audience, our two teams will battle for your laughs. The Showdown is like “Whose Line is it Anyway,” featuring a series of short improv games, challenges, and more. *tickets required*
Downtown Ferndale is excited to celebrate and everyone to experience the love we all have for this amazing accredited Main Street community!!