Eastern Market is one of Detroit's most beloved destinations – home to the nation's largest historic public market, with Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday markets drawing thousands of visitors each week. First Wednesdays brings that same electric, open-air energy to Wednesday evenings. From July through September 2026, the district comes alive from 6 to 9 PM with music, food, drinks, art, and the kind of spontaneous discovery that makes Eastern Market unlike anywhere else in Detroit.

Eat & Drink

Detroit City Distillery
2462 Riopelle St
Launch of Hot Honey Bourbon with bottle sales and specialty cocktails.

Eastern Market Brewing Company
2515 Riopelle St
Trivia Night with rounds at 7 PM and 8 PM.

Fred’s
1454 Gratiot Ave

Full Measure Brewing
2700 Orleans St
Live jam session featuring a strolling minstrel and manual jukebox. Guests are welcome to sit in.

La Ventana Cafe
1492 Gratiot Ave

Marrow
2442 Riopelle St
Detroit-style corned beef cheesesteak, the Marrow Dog, and a falafel option.

Midnight Temple
2466 Riopelle St

Milk & Froth
Serving ice cream from the window alongside limited-drop flavors like Vernors and Lychee Rose.

The Gambrel Saloon
1825 Division St
Live jazz and cocktail specials throughout the evening.

Thomas Magee’s
1408 E. Fisher Service Dr

Waka by Baobab Fare
2465 Russell St

Shop & Make

Purrfection
1948 Division St, Suite 106
Sip-and-shop with complimentary beverages from Bea's Squeeze and St. Steve's Farm-Crafted Beverages.

Rebel Nell
1948 Division St, Suite 104
Photography walk through Eastern Market’s murals, followed by a custom jewelry-making experience inspired by your Polaroid photograph.

Well Done Goods
1501 Division St
Live DJs and a sidewalk sale.

Art & Culture

Wasserman Projects
3434 Russell St, Suite 502
Extended gallery hours featuring current exhibitions, including Half Winged by Shara Nova and Matthew Ritchie. Visitors receive 10% off all publications.