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Free Things to Do in Detroit: Bucket List
Check them off as you go. Print it, stick it on the fridge, and see how many you can do.
Outdoors
- Walk the Detroit Riverwalk
- Explore Belle Isle on foot or by bike
- Bike or walk the Dequindre Cut
- Hang out at Campus Martius Park
- Picnic at Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park
- Watch the river from Hart Plaza
Art and history
- See the murals around Eastern Market
- Visit the Heidelberg Project
- Step inside the Guardian Building lobby
- Visit the Detroit Public Library main branch
- See the Spirit of Detroit statue
Seasonal (free)
- Detroit Jazz Festival (usually Labor Day weekend)
- Ford Fireworks from the riverfront (usually late June)
- Concert of Colors (usually July)
- America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Woodward
- Noel Night in Midtown (usually early December)
- Tree lighting at Campus Martius
Neighborhood walks
- Corktown and Michigan Avenue
- Midtown around Wayne State
- Mexicantown food stroll
- Downtown architecture walk
My favorites
Some museums offer free admission days or free entry for residents of certain counties. Hours and access change, so check each website before you go.