It’s really a great time to be a Detroit Lions fan! For the first time in franchise history, the Lions are heading into the playoffs as the #1 seed of the NFC.
If you’ve been a Detroit Lions football fan, you know the struggle it has been to continuously cheer for a losing team. We’ve always cheered along, but never got our hopes up of making it to the playoffs, let alone making it to the Super Bowl.
Now is our time to celebrate our city and our football team. If you’re looking to celebrate the Detroit Lions with your family, check out these places in metro Detroit.
Detroit Lions-themed activities for metro Detroit families
Catch the #WeWantMoreTour Bus
The #WeWantMoreTour bus is headed north. On Jan. 15, the bus will be in Mount Pleasant and Midland. On Jan. 16, the bus will be in Lansing. More stops will be announced soon.
See the life-sized Amon-Ra St. Brown cake
Head to Downtown Rochester to see The Big, Bright Light Show. While you’re down there, stop at The Home Bakery and see the life-sized cake of Amon-Ra St. Brown doing a headstand. Make sure to use the hashtag #HOMEBAKERYSELFIE. Also, be sure to grab a Lions-themed donut or cookie while you’re there!
See the Spirit of Detroit
The Spirit of Detroit is sporting its Detroit Lions jersey for the playoffs. Snap a photo in front of the unique roadside attraction with your family or friends.
Watch the Detroit Lions Drone Show
On Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 at 7 p.m., a drone show to celebrate the Detroit Lions will be shown in Windsor, Ontario. Fans will be able to view the drone show from the Detroit Riverfront.
Go Inside the Den with the Detroit Lions
If you didn’t see “Hard Knocks” when it was on HBO Max, a good alternative to it is the Inside the Den series on the Detroit Lions’ YouTube page.
Enjoy Tie-Dye and Tailgating at InkCourage
InkCourage will be hosting another tie-dye and tailgate event at their new location in Eastern Market on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from Noon-4 p.m. Pre-order your hats and shirts online to tie-dye. There will DIY bracelets, free buttons, snacks and more.
Grab a blue bagel from Eastside
Eastside Bagels in St. Clair Shores will be offering their blue bagels again in honor of the Detroit Lions being back-to-back NFC North Champs and the #1 seed in NFC. More details will be announced soon.
Shop Detroit Lions merch
Stop by the Detroit Historical Museum to browse the newly-stocked Detroit Lions Merchandise. Also, be sure to check out other local sports apparel stores such as Gameday Detroit and Fanatic U. Don’t forget to grab your kids Detroit Lions gear, too!
Try Roaring Blue Razz Hard Cider
For those 21-plus, head out to Blake’s Tasting Room to try their Roaring Blue Razz Hard Cider. If you’re heading there on Saturday, Jan. 18 (the day of the game), they’re offering 50% off growlers. It’s said to include, “Blue Raspberry, Sweet Guava and GRIT.”
Enjoy Lions-themed Cookies
Come out to Detroit Cookie Company in Ferndale and St. Clair Shores to get their Lions-themed cookies. Beginning on Thursday, Jan. 16, blue chocolate chip cookies with Lions buttercream cookies will be available to purchase. They are first come, first serve so make sure you get there early!
Grab these Lions football-themed cannolis
Villa Bakery Garden City has plenty of Lions-themed desserts for your next gathering. Our favorite are the Lions-football themed cannolis. They are doted with blue sprinkles and created to look like a football. The bakery will be offering them every day until football season is over.
This article was last updated on Jan. 16, 2025, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update includes highlighting the best ways to celebrate the Detroit Lions with your family! For questions, contact Kari at kari@metroparent.com.
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