This is Detroit

Mariners at Tigers
2019-08-13 19:10 (America/Detroit) | MI

Royals at Tigers
2019-08-11 13:10, 2019-08-10 18:10, 2019-08-09 19:10, 2019-08-08 19:10 | MI

Beyond Downtown - New Center Walking Tour
2019-08-07 17:30 - 19:00 | TechTown Detroit, 440 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Did you know Detroit has a second downtown?

Join us for a tour of New Center, filled with gems such as the Fisher Building and Cadillac Place. Charming townhomes grace the quiet streets nearby, and with the coming of the Q-Line and modernization of the Amtrak Station, this area is primed to see new life – we’ll hear from some of the small business owners leading the way on New Center’s revitalized retail corridor. Transit, historic renovations, and even more modern developments are sure to make this an incredible destination for every Detroiter!

Tour begins promptly at 5:30pm. Please allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to find parking and arrive at the location. For groups of 10 or more, please contact us at hello@detroitexperiencefactory.org for accommodations.

White Sox at Tigers
2019-08-07 13:10, 2019-08-06 19:10, 2019-08-05 19:10 | MI

Art in the Market Walking Tour
2019-08-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Cairo Coffee, 2712 Riopelle Street, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
Aside from its invaluable farmer’s markets, festivals and community events, Detroit’s Eastern Market is a mecca for public art. With murals created by artists from around the globe, Eastern Market has recently made a name for itself in the street art world.

Join us for a tour of the market’s most gorgeous projects and learn more about Eastern Market’s latest efforts to retain their artist community. In recent years, the Murals in the Market program has brought a colorful mix of new murals to compliment existing murals – the tour group will enjoy the newest parts of the oldest and largest public market in the country! (As if we needed to give you another reason to love it…)

The tour will begin promptly at 3pm at Cairo Coffee. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

For more information about Murals in the Market: http://www.muralsinthemarket.com/.

Phillies at Tigers
2019-07-24 13:10, 2019-07-23 19:10 | MI

Blue Jays at Tigers
2019-07-21 13:10, 2019-07-20 18:10, 2019-07-19 19:10 | MI

Taco Showdown Detroit 2019
2019-07-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Shed #5
The Taco Showdown presented by El Jimador is a gathering of all things Tacos. This year’s Taco Showdown will offfer taco lovers the opportunity to enjoy tacos from 15+ of the best taquerias and restaurants in Michigan.
Each ticket includes your first taco and margarita. More treats and drinks will also be available for purchase at our fully stocked bar. Entertainment provided by one of Detroit’s Top DJs. Luchadores (Mexican Wrestlers) will also be on hand as well a full photo booth provided by 313PhotoBooth for a memorable keepsake. Don’t forget to also take a look at the 12+ merchants offerings while enjoying your favorite taco along with some great interactive games to enjoy!
NEW: We’ve added a Margharita Mix-off (Sponosored by El Jimador) which is included in the ticket price to sample up to 5 different magharitas and vote for your favorite. Voting will end at 2:00pm so be sure to arrive accordingly.

3rd Annual Detroit Kite Festival
2019-07-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Belle Isle, James Scott Fountain, Detroit, MI, United States
A celebration of Kites and Community

Best of Downtown - Walking Tour
2019-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Roasting Plant, 660 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Detroit is known for giving the world cars, Motown and coney dogs – but its eclectic and ever-evolving story does not begin and end there.

Billions of dollars in development have happened along the Woodward Corridor in recent years and Downtown is at the epicenter of it all. On this tour, you’ll see all the major developments as well as unique shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants and recently renovated residential options. You’ll also see some of Detroit’s great historical spots and its world renowned architecture. Depending on the weather, we will either walk for the entirety or utilize the People Mover, so please dress accordingly.

Highlights include:

• Campus Martius Park

• Guardian Building

• Theater District

• Capitol Park

• Hudson’s Site, Woodward Corridor retail spaces, and more recent developments

Tour begins promptly at 2pm. Please allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to find parking and arrive at the meeting point – outside the front door of Roasting Plant Detroit.

For groups of 10 or more, please contact our offices for accomodations.

2019 Preservation Detroit Saturday Eastern Market Tour
2019-07-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Eastern Market Welcome Center, 1445 Adelaide Street, Detroit, MI, 48207, United States
Explore the vibrant Eastern Market with us!

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of America’s oldest and largest outdoor farmers market. From woodlands to cemeteries, railroads, prisons, breweries, rum-running and merchant kings, find out what makes Eastern Market so fascinating and learn about the exciting plans for its future.

Tours depart from the Welcome Center, located between Sheds 2 and 3 at 1445 Adelaide Street.

Parking: in Eastern Market can take a little while to locate, so give yourself some extra time!

Items to note about our tours: All tours take place rain or shine, and are about 2 to 2.5 hours long. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Advance ticket purchases are available through the afternoon the Friday before the tour. If there is a date missing from the tour page, the tour for that location/date is sold out. Tickets may be refunded up to 7 days prior to the date of a tour; after that, tickets are not refundable.

For any and all tours we offer, we request that groups of more than 6 purchase advance tickets. Groups of 15-20 are able to receive a group discount for Saturday 10am tours. We do offer private tours for groups of any size on any day of the week. For info on booking private tours, please email Mickey Lyons at mlyons@preservationdetroit.org.

2019 Preservation Detroit Saturday Downtown Tour
2019-07-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
See Downtown Detroit through our eyes

Our award-winning walking tour of downtown Detroit! Explore the plan for the city from the ground up. Way up! Historic high-rises, towering monuments, grand boulevards, parks and plazas are all part of this groundbreaking tour. Spanning over 300 years of Detroit history, see Detroit gems from streetscape to skyline.

Our experienced guides will share the evolving story of Detroit’s vibrant downtown area, from Cadillac’s landing to the most recent development news. As Michigan’s oldest preservation organization, our entirely volunteer-run tours draw curious and passionate Detroiters and visitors alike.

The tour meets at 10 am next to the fountain in Campus Martius Park, rain or shine.

Items to note about our tours: All tours take place rain or shine, and are about 2 to 2.5 hours long. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Advance ticket purchases are available through the afternoon the Friday before the tour. If there is a date missing from the tour page, the tour for that location/date is sold out. Tickets may be refunded up to 7 days prior to the date of a tour; after that, tickets are not refundable.

For any and all tours we offer, we request that groups of more than 6 purchase advance tickets. Groups of 15-20 are able to receive a group discount for Saturday 10am tours. We do offer private tours for groups of any size on any day of the week. For info on booking private tours, please email Mickey Lyons at mlyons@preservationdetroit.org.

Art & Architecture - Downtown Walking Tour
2019-07-12 12:00 - 14:30 | Roasting Plant, 660 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Detroit is a city rich in history, grand buildings, and vibrant art surrounding public spaces. Walk with Detroit Experience Factory through the downtown area as we explore some of the great contributions of both prolific architects and emerging artists.

On this two and a half hour tour, we’ll explore The Belt, step inside One Campus Martius, wave to the Spirit of Detroit and experience the grandeur of the majestic Guardian Building. From Albert Kahn to Wirt C. Rowland, we’ll see work unlike any other in the world on this jaunt through downtown.

On Fridays, the tour starts promptly at 12pm. Please allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to find parking and arrive at the meeting point.

Have a group of 10 or more? Try booking a custom tour or contact our office at 313.962.4590 for accommodations.

NL All-Stars at AL All-Stars - Time TBD
2019-07-09 00:00 | MI

Red Sox at Tigers
2019-07-07 13:10, 2019-07-06 16:10 | MI

Red Sox at Tigers
2019-07-05 19:10 - 20:10 | Comerica Park, 2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States

Nationals at Tigers
2019-06-30 13:10, 2019-06-29 16:10, 2019-06-28 19:10 | MI

Rangers at Tigers
2019-06-27 13:10, 2019-06-26 19:10 | MI
