As the frosty tendrils of winter take hold in Detroit, Metropolitan dwellers have an impressive lineup of weekend activities to warm their spirits and spark their imaginations. The Detroit News offers a roster of events that encompass the vast spectrum of interests among citygoers—from auto enthusiasts and fishing aficionados to those with a penchant for medieval fantasy.
Transcending the ordinary weekend fare, the 2024 Detroit Auto Show, now swinging back to its January schedule, will span over 11 days and is expected to be a cornucopia of the automotive world's best and brightest. Car buffs can revel in brand-defining vehicles and the latest innovations at Huntington Place, while the city’s arts and culture scene flourishes at the Fire and Ice Weekend at Valade Park, where attendees are treated to renaissance fair vendors, ice sculptures, and the climactic igniting of a 7-foot Fire and Ice Tower. These eclectic celebrations of Detroit’s industry and creativity are only the start of a vibrant weekend.
Anglers, meanwhile, will cast their lines at the Ultimate Fishing Show, heralded as America’s largest pure fishing exhibition—a paradise for those drawn to Michigan's rich aquatic tapestry. As The Detroit News notes, the community will cozy up at the 3rd Annual Pontiac Winter Fest, where ice skating, local shopping, and the comforting embrace of hot chocolate promise a familial atmosphere, enriched by the charm of a city seeking connection amidst the chill.
Taking a slightly different angle on Detroit's love for competition, the 11th Annual Detroit Pistons Cornhole Tournament not only pitches the skill of tossing bags but throws in a sweetener for sports fans—a ticket to watch the Pistons clash with the Toronto Raptors, according to WWJ. And for those with an appetite for drama and laughter, Kevin Hart's "Acting My Age" tour performance at Fox Theatre is on tap to deliver gut-busting humor.
Younger Detroiters aren't left out in the cold, as littleguidedetroit rounds up family-oriented engagements like the Detroit Auto Show's public days and free admission to the Detroit Historical Museum this Sunday. To polish off an already jam-packed weekend, attendees can add magic to their plans by witnessing "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert" where sights and sounds are destined to conjure up wonder for Muggles of all ages.
