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Downtown Birmingham Featured in Redfin's Cruising the Motor City: Essential Detroit, Michigan Bucket List
May 16, 2025 / RedFin
Birmingham’s Popular Movie Nights Series Returns to Booth Park, Starting June 6
May 7, 2025 - The Birmingham Shopping District’s popular Movie Night series, presented by KW Domain, returns to Booth Park this summer! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and find a cozy spot at the park to enjoy family-friendly favorites on the giant LED screen. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m., and movies start at 7:30 p.m.
Birmingham Farmers Market Returns with an Opening Day Celebration on May 4, 2025
Apr 11, 2025 - The Birmingham Farmers Market returns for the season with local vendors, fitness activities, live music, kids crafts, and other attractions. The market opens for the season on Sunday, May 4, with its annual Opening Day Celebration featuring live music, kids’ activities, and free reusable tote bags (while supplies last). The bustling outdoor market draws thousands of visitors each season to shop local produce and artisan goods, listen to live music and gather with family and friends.
Kick Off the season with the Spring Stroll: A Fun-Filled Afternoon of Free Giveaways and Local Shopping in Downtown Birmingham
Mar 13, 2025 - The Birmingham Shopping District is excited to announce the highly anticipated Spring Stroll, an event that invites visitors to explore downtown Birmingham, discover local businesses, and enjoy shopping incentives. Taking place on Saturday, April 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., this event is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Visit Downtown Birmingham for a host of free activities including Zip-lining, Magic Shows, Marshmallow Roasting, and more at the BRRmingham Blast event
Jan 6, 2025 - Zip into Downtown Birmingham, Michigan, for the second annual BRRmingham Blast event on Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The popular event attracts thrill seekers of all ages to enjoy free entertainment , including the Fly Wire Zip Line, a 300-foot-long zip line, the longest mobile zip line in Michigan, magic shows, marshmallow roasting, inflatable axe throwing, a slap shot hockey game, and more!
Birmingham Shopping District Announces 2024 BirminghamBURGER Competition Winner
Nov 5, 2024 - The Birmingham Shopping District’s (BSD) inaugural BirminghamBURGER event – a friendly burger competition among downtown Birmingham’s restaurants – concluded on October 31. The month-long competition featuring a variety of specialty burger creations from top chefs at 18 Birmingham restaurants generated significant interest within the community, garnering over 2,900 burger ratings. Patrons were encouraged to try as many of the burgers as desired throughout the competition and rate each one on taste, presentation and creativity.
Birmingham Restaurants Compete for Best Burger Title during the Inaugural BirminghamBURGER Competition, October 1 - 31
Sep 24, 2024 - This friendly burger competition among downtown Birmingham’s restaurants concluded on October 31 with Adachi named as the winner. Adachi's specialty burger earned top honors in all three ratings categories including taste, presentation and creativity.
Birmingham’s Art Walk Event Puts the Spotlight on Local Shops and Artists
Aug 28, 2024 - The Birmingham Art Walk event returns on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 5 – 8 p.m. This free strolling event brought to you by the Birmingham Shopping District (BSD) in partnership with the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) and City of Birmingham Public Arts Board, features local businesses and artists, musical performances, special promotions, and more.
Birmingham Cruise Event Returns to Downtown Birmingham with Sponsor Exhibits, Classic Cars and Interactive Displays for Car Enthusiasts of All Ages
Aug 6, 2024 - The Birmingham Shopping District’s (BSD) Birmingham Cruise Event returns to South Old Woodward Avenue in the heart of downtown Birmingham on Saturday, August 17th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Woodward Dream Cruise. See hundreds of classic cars on display, explore sponsor displays and interactive exhibits from Chevrolet and more, and hear live broadcasts from WOMC 104.3 FM.
Birmingham Shopping District Appoints a New Executive Director
May 2, 2024 - The Birmingham Shopping District (BSD) Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of a new Executive Director, Erika Bassett, at the May 2, 2024 Board meeting.
Birmingham’s Spring Stroll Event Features Free Giveaways and Promotions for All Ages
Mar 7, 2024 - The annual Spring Stroll event, sponsored by Warby Parker, returns to downtown Birmingham on Saturday, April 13, featuring local businesses with special giveaways and promotions for both adults and children. The free event will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with staggered start times