Experience a Winter Wonderland at Decked Out Detroit

Cadillac Square and The Monroe Street Midway are decked out for the winter season with tons of fun for everyone.

Find winter wonderland fun for all ages in downtown Detroit this holiday season! 

From Nov. 9, 2023-Jan. 21, 2024, Decked Out Detroit will be bringing the annual Detroit Downtown Winter Markets and Cadillac Lodge back to Cadillac Square.

Vendors at the winter markets will offer warm food and beverages along with a variety of home goods, apparel, accessories and wellness and beauty products for the entire family. 

Find live music, crafting workshops and a cozy place to warm up at the Cadillac Lodge. 

Nearby, the outdoor Monroe Street Midway will be swapping out its usual roller skating, basketball and mini golf activities for all sorts of exciting winter sports and activities. Families can ice skate at The Rink at Campus Martius Park, then warm up at the Cadillac Lodge. 

Here is everything your family needs to know to kick off the winter festivities with Decked Out Detroit. 

Cadillac Lodge

Nov. 9, 2023-Jan. 21, 2024

  • Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
  • Admission: Free 

Cadillac Lodge is the central area for Decked Out Detroit’s winter fun. The large heated tent hosts the downtown Detroit market and provides a place for families to warm up and enjoy seasonal drinks, cocktails and snacks. The Lodge is filled with comfortable seating, fireplaces, blankets, board games and more. 

Downtown Detroit Winter Markets 

Nov. 9, 2023- Jan. 7, 2024

  • Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 
  • Admission: Free 

Do your holiday shopping while supporting local small businesses at the downtown Detroit Winter Markets. Located inside the heated Cadillac Lodge, families can shop home goods, apparel and fashion, games and toys for kids and so much more. Find a full list of winter vendors here. 

Monroe Street Midway

Nov. 9, 2023- Jan. 7, 2024

  • Hours: Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 
  • Admission: Free. Arcade games and winter bumper cars are paid activities. 

The outdoor Monroe Street Midway will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland – with Winter Bumper Cars, Puck Putt hockey-golf, an arcade and a 20-foot-high, 80-foot-long Arctic Slide.  


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Nikki Roberts
Nikki Roberts
Nikki Roberts is a former assistant editor at Metro Parent. During her time with the team, she was always on the lookout for the coolest and trendiest new attractions, restaurants and events for families. Her newsletters, family guides and digital content helped local parents stay in the know on all the latest happenings around town.

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