20 things to do and see in the Detroit area before it gets insanely cold out

By on Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 9:34 am

Not to use an overused quote from a TV show that is now off the air, which was used in an overused and now stale meme format, but winter is, in fact, coming. It's coming for all of us in Michigan, and while, at times, snow can be enjoyable, we must remember the Seasonal Affective Disorder that is in our very near future. But not all hope is lost. Decent weather is here to stay a bit longer, and goddamnit, and we are going to enjoy every fleeting moment as if it were the last time we are going to be able to leave the house because, oh yeah, this will be Michigan's first COVID-19 winter. Anyway, there are plenty of things you can do before it gets insanely cold out. Many of the following activities are outdoors but some require a warm state of mind and/or heart, while others are ice cream. That's it. One of these slides is literally “eat ice cream.” Excuse us, as it has been a long year, folks. Creativity is drying up just like a pair of chapped, winter-kissed lips. If we can't get out and enjoy the final throes of fall, that doesn't mean you shouldn't. We're fine here. In front of our computers. Everything is fine.

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Cranbrook Gardens 380 Long Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills; 248-645-3149; housegardens.cranbrook.edu Welcome to Hogwarts, er, we mean Cranbrook. Though many of Cranbrook’s facilities are currently open including the Cranbrook House, art museum, and Institute of Science, now is the time to soak in the stunning sites of Cranbrook’s grounds including the ever-so-dreamy Japanese Garden. Or how about the reflecting pond where you can reflect on how quickly summer and fall passed us by as well as what the heck to do with your useless and very expensive college degree. Photo via Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research/Facebook

Cranbrook Gardens

380 Long Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills; 248-645-3149; housegardens.cranbrook.edu
Welcome to Hogwarts, er, we mean Cranbrook. Though many of Cranbrook’s facilities are currently open including the Cranbrook House, art museum, and Institute of Science, now is the time to soak in the stunning sites of Cranbrook’s grounds including the ever-so-dreamy Japanese Garden. Or how about the reflecting pond where you can reflect on how quickly summer and fall passed us by as well as what the heck to do with your useless and very expensive college degree.

Photo via Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research/Facebook
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Detroit Zoo 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-541-5717; detroitzoo.org This year has been, for a lack of a better word, wild, hasn’t it? No? Oh, right. We’ve been caged up for months and we’re feeling downright feral.Take a walk on the wild side where the deer and antelope roam — the Detroit Zoo. Though some of the zoo’s indoor exhibits are unavailable for guests, why not soak up the last bits of decent weather with some furry, feathery and, uh, scaly friends? Photo via Patti Truesdell/Detroit Zoological Society

Detroit Zoo


8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-541-5717; detroitzoo.org
This year has been, for a lack of a better word, wild, hasn’t it? No? Oh, right. We’ve been caged up for months and we’re feeling downright feral.Take a walk on the wild side where the deer and antelope roam — the Detroit Zoo. Though some of the zoo’s indoor exhibits are unavailable for guests, why not soak up the last bits of decent weather with some furry, feathery and, uh, scaly friends?

Photo via Patti Truesdell/Detroit Zoological Society
2 of 20
Ford Wyoming Drive-in 10400 Ford Rd., Dearborn; 313-846-6910; forddrivein.com Man, do we miss movies. Obviously, at-home streaming services are great and all but nothing beats a big screen and the adrenaline from smuggling in snacks and booze past the usher as if you have just stolen the Declaration of Independence. (Oh, like you haven’t shoved a couple of Taco Bell crunch wraps under your arms and crotched a bottle of wine to watch a larger-than-life Margot Robbie … literally do anything?) Well, thank bloody hell for metro Detroit’s drive-in theaters, which are saving us from our quarantine doldrums. Though places like Ford Wyoming Drive-in is open as long as weather permits and sneaking food is encouraged, the final fall weather means we won’t have to crank our car’s heater thus reducing the likelihood of having a set of dry makeout lips. Isn’t that what drive-ins are for? Photo by Austin Evans Eighmey

Ford Wyoming Drive-in


10400 Ford Rd., Dearborn; 313-846-6910; forddrivein.com
Man, do we miss movies. Obviously, at-home streaming services are great and all but nothing beats a big screen and the adrenaline from smuggling in snacks and booze past the usher as if you have just stolen the Declaration of Independence. (Oh, like you haven’t shoved a couple of Taco Bell crunch wraps under your arms and crotched a bottle of wine to watch a larger-than-life Margot Robbie … literally do anything?) Well, thank bloody hell for metro Detroit’s drive-in theaters, which are saving us from our quarantine doldrums. Though places like Ford Wyoming Drive-in is open as long as weather permits and sneaking food is encouraged, the final fall weather means we won’t have to crank our car’s heater thus reducing the likelihood of having a set of dry makeout lips. Isn’t that what drive-ins are for?

Photo by Austin Evans Eighmey
3 of 20
Glamp at Michigan State Parks 6573 State Park Rd., Caseville; 989-856-4411; ww2.dnr.state.mi.us Ew, bugs. Ew, air. Ew, nature. If you’re someone who may not love the idea of sleeping or shitting on the ground, there are Michigan glamping spots, aka glamorous camping. Some Michigan State Parks have been paid a visit by the glamping fairy, including that of Sleeper State Park in Caseville, which is now equipped with select waterfront "Tentrr" sites. Each site has a spacious, safari-style, canvas-walled tent on a platform and includes a queen-size memory foam mattress on what is described as a “sturdy” bed frame, a propane stove, Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, a grill, and picnic tables with storage. The sites are near park facilities like showers and flush toilets. Guests will have to bring their own bedding, so don’t forget to pack your 200,000 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, diva. Photo via Sleeper State Park/Facebook

Glamp at Michigan State Parks


6573 State Park Rd., Caseville; 989-856-4411; ww2.dnr.state.mi.us
Ew, bugs. Ew, air. Ew, nature. If you’re someone who may not love the idea of sleeping or shitting on the ground, there are Michigan glamping spots, aka glamorous camping. Some Michigan State Parks have been paid a visit by the glamping fairy, including that of Sleeper State Park in Caseville, which is now equipped with select waterfront "Tentrr" sites. Each site has a spacious, safari-style, canvas-walled tent on a platform and includes a queen-size memory foam mattress on what is described as a “sturdy” bed frame, a propane stove, Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, a grill, and picnic tables with storage. The sites are near park facilities like showers and flush toilets. Guests will have to bring their own bedding, so don’t forget to pack your 200,000 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, diva.

Photo via Sleeper State Park/Facebook
4 of 20
Keep calm and eat ice cream We’re not sure why it is, but metro Detroit really likes ice cream. So much so that we’ve even made a round-up of all the area’s best custards, creams, and non-dairy treats, many of which are walk-up stands which may or may not be closing their doors at the first frost. But that certainly doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of year-round options to scream your cream dream. Don’t forget the Lactaid. Photo via Cook’s Dairy Farm/Facebook

Keep calm and eat ice cream


We’re not sure why it is, but metro Detroit really likes ice cream. So much so that we’ve even made a round-up of all the area’s best custards, creams, and non-dairy treats, many of which are walk-up stands which may or may not be closing their doors at the first frost. But that certainly doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of year-round options to scream your cream dream. Don’t forget the Lactaid.

Photo via Cook’s Dairy Farm/Facebook
5 of 20
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum 1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor; 734-647-6700; mbgna.umich.edu You might as well soak in some beauty before our landscape is converted into a slushy grey shithole and there is no better a place to soak in the sights than Matthei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor. In addition to the conservatory, the grounds offer scenic trails, gardens, exotic trees, sassy shrubs, and hidden dales, glens and other photogenic moments that will soon be covered by piles of that pesky cold and white stuff. Photo via Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum/Facebook and hidden dales, glens and other photogenic moments that will soon be covered by piles of that pesky cold, wet stuff. Photo via

Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor; 734-647-6700; mbgna.umich.edu
You might as well soak in some beauty before our landscape is converted into a slushy grey shithole and there is no better a place to soak in the sights than Matthei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor. In addition to the conservatory, the grounds offer scenic trails, gardens, exotic trees, sassy shrubs, and hidden dales, glens and other photogenic moments that will soon be covered by piles of that pesky cold and white stuff.

Photo via Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum/Facebook and hidden dales, glens and other photogenic moments that will soon be covered by piles of that pesky cold, wet stuff.

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Elmwood Cemetery 1200 Elmwood St., Detroit; 313-567-3453; elmwoodhistoriccemetary.org If you’re looking for a chilling experience before shit gets chilly look no further than Detroit’s historic Elmwood Cemetery. Erected in 1846, Elmwood Cemetery is one of the most beautiful places to contemplate death, existence, the afterlife, and whether Jeffery Epstein killed himself or not. Anyway, while it may seem morbid to choose the resting place of many notable Michiganders, it is also one of the area’s most breathtaking retreats from city craziness complete with winding, tree-lined pathways. Photo via Google Maps

Elmwood Cemetery


1200 Elmwood St., Detroit; 313-567-3453; elmwoodhistoriccemetary.org
If you’re looking for a chilling experience before shit gets chilly look no further than Detroit’s historic Elmwood Cemetery. Erected in 1846, Elmwood Cemetery is one of the most beautiful places to contemplate death, existence, the afterlife, and whether Jeffery Epstein killed himself or not. Anyway, while it may seem morbid to choose the resting place of many notable Michiganders, it is also one of the area’s most breathtaking retreats from city craziness complete with winding, tree-lined pathways.

Photo via Google Maps
7 of 20
Take your workout outside Working out at home sucks. Or at least that’s our excuse. Because of you-know-who, many of our favorite yoga studios and fitness centers have been forced to take the calorie-burning, spirit-centering practices to the streets. And, let’s be real, it’s only a matter of time before we’re able to use cold weather as an excuse to not work out at all. Citizen Yoga, Detroit Body Garage, and Jabs Gym are among some of the centers offering outdoor classes, some of which are free. Photo via Jabs Gym/Facebook

Take your workout outside


Working out at home sucks. Or at least that’s our excuse. Because of you-know-who, many of our favorite yoga studios and fitness centers have been forced to take the calorie-burning, spirit-centering practices to the streets. And, let’s be real, it’s only a matter of time before we’re able to use cold weather as an excuse to not work out at all. Citizen Yoga, Detroit Body Garage, and Jabs Gym are among some of the centers offering outdoor classes, some of which are free.

Photo via Jabs Gym/Facebook
8 of 20
Headlands Dark Sky Park 15675 Headlands Rd Mackinaw City; 231-427-1001; midarkskypark.org If one thing is true of 2020, it’s that shit has been dark. Very friggin’ dark. We don’t have to tell you all the reasons why this is true, but things are looking up. OK — so maybe things aren’t looking up but you can look up at Michigan's internationally designated dark sky park, one of just a few in the world. Sure, it’s a bit of a drive but autumn is an ideal time to take a longer-than-usual hike to visit Headlands Dark Sky Park where natural darkness is preserved and celebrated and where, during certain times a year, one can watch the Northern Lights dance. Because of COVID-19, however, they are limiting how many guests can stargaze at once, so be patient. After all, the sky isn’t going anywhere. Photo via Headlands Dark Sky Park/Facebook

Headlands Dark Sky Park


15675 Headlands Rd Mackinaw City; 231-427-1001; midarkskypark.org
If one thing is true of 2020, it’s that shit has been dark. Very friggin’ dark. We don’t have to tell you all the reasons why this is true, but things are looking up. OK — so maybe things aren’t looking up but you can look up at Michigan's internationally designated dark sky park, one of just a few in the world. Sure, it’s a bit of a drive but autumn is an ideal time to take a longer-than-usual hike to visit Headlands Dark Sky Park where natural darkness is preserved and celebrated and where, during certain times a year, one can watch the Northern Lights dance. Because of COVID-19, however, they are limiting how many guests can stargaze at once, so be patient. After all, the sky isn’t going anywhere.

Photo via Headlands Dark Sky Park/Facebook
9 of 20
Take a hike! No, really! 4300 Main Park Rd., Shelby Twp. The drive to Stony Creek Metropark is just as scenic as the 4,461-acre park itself, which spans Washington, Oakland, and Shelby Townships with hills, mills, orchards, and wide-open spaces and fresh air. You do remember fresh air, don't you? What we're getting at is log the eff off and take in the scenery before it's covered in snow because, yeah, snow is coming. Ken Lund/Flickr Commons

Take a hike! No, really!


4300 Main Park Rd., Shelby Twp.
The drive to Stony Creek Metropark is just as scenic as the 4,461-acre park itself, which spans Washington, Oakland, and Shelby Townships with hills, mills, orchards, and wide-open spaces and fresh air. You do remember fresh air, don't you? What we're getting at is log the eff off and take in the scenery before it's covered in snow because, yeah, snow is coming.

Ken Lund/Flickr Commons
10 of 20
Catch some final fall feels at a cider mill We are very fortunate to have an entire season that basically revolves around leaves changing colors and gorging ourselves on apple cider and donuts, fresh from one of Michigan’s many delicious and beautiful cider mills and orchards, many of which remain open well after Halloween. Do-nut miss out on one last chance to get stuffed and stretch fall out a little bit longer. Photo via Flavor Fruit Farm/Facebook

Catch some final fall feels at a cider mill


We are very fortunate to have an entire season that basically revolves around leaves changing colors and gorging ourselves on apple cider and donuts, fresh from one of Michigan’s many delicious and beautiful cider mills and orchards, many of which remain open well after Halloween. Do-nut miss out on one last chance to get stuffed and stretch fall out a little bit longer.

Photo via Flavor Fruit Farm/Facebook
11 of 20
Dequindre Cut Greenway 1776 Woodbridge St., Detroit; detroitriverfront.org/riverfront/dequindre-cut Cut it out, would ya? We’re trying to get our final breeze on. The Dequindre Cut Greenway is a sick two-mile greenway connecting the East Detroit Riverfront, Eastern Market, and some residential areas. The below-street level pedestrian greenway is prime for biking and has bike lanes, as well as street art, murals, and provides a moment of zen in the hustle-bustle of the city. You can also rent a bike via Detroit Wheelhouse, but appointments are required, as are masks, ya dingus! Photo via Hannah Ervin/Detroit Stock City

Dequindre Cut Greenway


1776 Woodbridge St., Detroit; detroitriverfront.org/riverfront/dequindre-cut
Cut it out, would ya? We’re trying to get our final breeze on. The Dequindre Cut Greenway is a sick two-mile greenway connecting the East Detroit Riverfront, Eastern Market, and some residential areas. The below-street level pedestrian greenway is prime for biking and has bike lanes, as well as street art, murals, and provides a moment of zen in the hustle-bustle of the city. You can also rent a bike via Detroit Wheelhouse, but appointments are required, as are masks, ya dingus!

Photo via Hannah Ervin/Detroit Stock City
12 of 20
Fair Lane, Home of Henry and Clara Ford and Edsel & Eleanor Ford House 1 Fair Lane Dr., Dearborn; 313-668-3200; henryfordfairlane.orgt and 1100 Lake Shore Dr., Grosse Pointe; 313-884-4222; fordhouse.org Historical importance? Check. Located in the metro Detroit area? You bet. A scenic place to let the inspiration flow or let the motivation go. The Fair Lane estate on the Rouge River in Dearborn was Henry and Clara Ford’s 15th and final home where they hosted lavish parties and notable visitors like Thomas Edison. Though the home is closed for a massive restoration effort, the stunning grounds are open for visitors, including the gardens which were designed by famed architect Jens Jensen. Meanwhile, over in Grosse Pointe along Lake St. Clair sits the sprawling estate known as the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, which also offers scenic grounds and multiple gardens designed by Jensen. Photo via Edsel & Elenor Ford House/Facebook

Fair Lane, Home of Henry and Clara Ford and Edsel & Eleanor Ford House


1 Fair Lane Dr., Dearborn; 313-668-3200; henryfordfairlane.orgt and 1100 Lake Shore Dr., Grosse Pointe; 313-884-4222; fordhouse.org
Historical importance? Check. Located in the metro Detroit area? You bet. A scenic place to let the inspiration flow or let the motivation go. The Fair Lane estate on the Rouge River in Dearborn was Henry and Clara Ford’s 15th and final home where they hosted lavish parties and notable visitors like Thomas Edison. Though the home is closed for a massive restoration effort, the stunning grounds are open for visitors, including the gardens which were designed by famed architect Jens Jensen. Meanwhile, over in Grosse Pointe along Lake St. Clair sits the sprawling estate known as the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, which also offers scenic grounds and multiple gardens designed by Jensen.

Photo via Edsel & Elenor Ford House/Facebook
13 of 20
Eastern Market 2934 Russell St., Detroit; 313-833-9300; easternmarket.org What’s better than getting up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday to get caffeinated and day drunk to explore the fresh eats from the farmers and makers who perch up at Detroit’s historic Eastern Market? Well, all of that as long as it’s not freezing outside. Nothing beats hunting down a haul of seasonal locally-grown fruits, veggies, all while struggling to carry all the damn plants you insisted on buying that you will absolutely forget to water but hey, you did your best. Photo via DetroitStockCity.com/Hannah Ervin

Eastern Market


2934 Russell St., Detroit; 313-833-9300; easternmarket.org
What’s better than getting up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday to get caffeinated and day drunk to explore the fresh eats from the farmers and makers who perch up at Detroit’s historic Eastern Market? Well, all of that as long as it’s not freezing outside. Nothing beats hunting down a haul of seasonal locally-grown fruits, veggies, all while struggling to carry all the damn plants you insisted on buying that you will absolutely forget to water but hey, you did your best.

Photo via DetroitStockCity.com/Hannah Ervin
14 of 20
Stroll the Belt and grab a to-go cocktail Between Broadway and Library Streets, linking Gratiot and Grand, Detroit The Belt in Downtown Detroit is a hustling and bustling place most weekends, thanks to its colorful murals, public art, festive lighting, and its selection of cocktail bars and venues. With the pandemic, however, some of the weekly events have been put on hold but it doesn’t mean the area is any less lively or worthy of a visit. Oh, yeah. Ever heard of to-go cocktails because those are a thing that you can get your hands on while you take selfies with bae. Photo by Evan Gonzalex/Detroit Stock City

Stroll the Belt and grab a to-go cocktail

Between Broadway and Library Streets, linking Gratiot and Grand, Detroit
The Belt in Downtown Detroit is a hustling and bustling place most weekends, thanks to its colorful murals, public art, festive lighting, and its selection of cocktail bars and venues. With the pandemic, however, some of the weekly events have been put on hold but it doesn’t mean the area is any less lively or worthy of a visit. Oh, yeah. Ever heard of to-go cocktails because those are a thing that you can get your hands on while you take selfies with bae.

Photo by Evan Gonzalex/Detroit Stock City
15 of 20
Catch the massive Marvel exhibit at The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001; thehenryford.com OK — this is an indoor activity that is absolutely not contingent on whether. But what comes to mind when you think of Marvel movies? Summer and maybe fall but certainly not winter. Since our CGI-filled summer blockbuster season was taken from us by a viral villain that gives that big purple finger-snapping idiot Thanos a run for his money, why not stroll through the Henry Ford’s massive Marvel exhibit which runs through January? When you’re done maybe you can fire up the old streaming machine at home and curate your own Marvel movie marathon? But you can skip Avengers: Age of Ultron because, well, just trust us. Photo is courtesy of The Henry Ford

Catch the massive Marvel exhibit at The Henry Ford


20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001; thehenryford.com
OK — this is an indoor activity that is absolutely not contingent on whether. But what comes to mind when you think of Marvel movies? Summer and maybe fall but certainly not winter. Since our CGI-filled summer blockbuster season was taken from us by a viral villain that gives that big purple finger-snapping idiot Thanos a run for his money, why not stroll through the Henry Ford’s massive Marvel exhibit which runs through January? When you’re done maybe you can fire up the old streaming machine at home and curate your own Marvel movie marathon? But you can skip Avengers: Age of Ultron because, well, just trust us.

Photo is courtesy of The Henry Ford
16 of 20
Belle Isle 99 Pleasure Dr., Detroit; 313-821-9844; belleisleconservancy.org It’s no secret that Belle Isle is the closest thing us Detroiters have to a beach getaway and is the go-to spot when it’s hot, cold, or when we are dreaming of social distancing with our besties over some White Claws. Though indoor attractions like the aquarium and conservatory remain closed because of you-know-who, the isle is like that bloody Coldplay song we get stuck in our damn heads every time someone says “paradise.” Just don’t get caught skinny dipping in the fountain. You’ve been warned. Photo by Hannah Ervin/Detroit Stock City

Belle Isle

99 Pleasure Dr., Detroit; 313-821-9844; belleisleconservancy.org
It’s no secret that Belle Isle is the closest thing us Detroiters have to a beach getaway and is the go-to spot when it’s hot, cold, or when we are dreaming of social distancing with our besties over some White Claws. Though indoor attractions like the aquarium and conservatory remain closed because of you-know-who, the isle is like that bloody Coldplay song we get stuck in our damn heads every time someone says “paradise.” Just don’t get caught skinny dipping in the fountain. You’ve been warned.

Photo by Hannah Ervin/Detroit Stock City
17 of 20
Visit a taco truck in Southwest Detroit various As we wait for cold weather to creep up on us, we might as well keep it spicy with a trip to one of Southwest Detroit’s beloved taco truck institutions, many of which are dishing out family recipes to grab-and-go at affordable prices. Though many trucks keep the food coming throughout the year, wouldn’t it be nice to grab a taco or two or 10 and eat outside without turning a shade of blue? Photo via Tacos El Caballo/Facebook

Visit a taco truck in Southwest Detroit

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As we wait for cold weather to creep up on us, we might as well keep it spicy with a trip to one of Southwest Detroit’s beloved taco truck institutions, many of which are dishing out family recipes to grab-and-go at affordable prices. Though many trucks keep the food coming throughout the year, wouldn’t it be nice to grab a taco or two or 10 and eat outside without turning a shade of blue?

Photo via Tacos El Caballo/Facebook
18 of 20
Self-guided Detroit street art tour … you can do it! various Detroit locations This one requires a bit of imagination, GPS skills, and a sense of adventure because though Detroit’s cultural institutions are open, not everyone is feeling comfortable enough to hang indoors just yet. So, why not do it yourself? No, not like that. Hop in the car and cruise Detroit to take in some world-class art. From murals in Eastern Market to quirky neighborhood installations via the Heidelberg Project, nearly every Detroit neighborhood has an art story to tell. Crank up the A/C in your Hyundai, put on some tunes, and take in the sights from a safe distance. Also, did someone say a cheap date idea? Peep the city’s mural guide or The Detroit Mural Project for a more detailed look at Detroit’s street art. Photo by Steve Neavling

Self-guided Detroit street art tour … you can do it!


various Detroit locations
This one requires a bit of imagination, GPS skills, and a sense of adventure because though Detroit’s cultural institutions are open, not everyone is feeling comfortable enough to hang indoors just yet. So, why not do it yourself? No, not like that. Hop in the car and cruise Detroit to take in some world-class art. From murals in Eastern Market to quirky neighborhood installations via the Heidelberg Project, nearly every Detroit neighborhood has an art story to tell. Crank up the A/C in your Hyundai, put on some tunes, and take in the sights from a safe distance. Also, did someone say a cheap date idea? Peep the city’s mural guide or The Detroit Mural Project for a more detailed look at Detroit’s street art.

Photo by Steve Neavling
19 of 20
Get involved and protest injustice OK — so this shouldn’t be a pre-winter bucket list item because it’s bigger than glamping, hiking, or watching a movie. It’s about making real change and, though autumn is coming to a close, it’s never too late to take to the streets and protest injustice suffered by marginalized communities, including those victims of police brutality, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. While there are movements in cities all across the state, in Detroit the movement is led by Detroit Will Breathe, which has held daily/weekly marches for months. If marching is not your preferred protest language, which might be the case for those with disabilities, there are other ways to protest, like researching bail-out organizations, donating supplies to those folks who continue to march, or going out of your way to support Black-owned businesses, like these. Photo by Steve Neavling

Get involved and protest injustice


OK — so this shouldn’t be a pre-winter bucket list item because it’s bigger than glamping, hiking, or watching a movie. It’s about making real change and, though autumn is coming to a close, it’s never too late to take to the streets and protest injustice suffered by marginalized communities, including those victims of police brutality, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. While there are movements in cities all across the state, in Detroit the movement is led by Detroit Will Breathe, which has held daily/weekly marches for months. If marching is not your preferred protest language, which might be the case for those with disabilities, there are other ways to protest, like researching bail-out organizations, donating supplies to those folks who continue to march, or going out of your way to support Black-owned businesses, like these.

Photo by Steve Neavling
20 of 20
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