Midnight Madness
Holiday Shopping Kickoff Downtown Ann Arbor
Friday, December 6, 2024
Discounts + Promotions • Merry Market • Food Trucks • Holiday Sip & Stroll • Performances • Whoa Silent Disco • FREE Hot Cocoa Stations • A2SO’s Instrument Petting Zoo
Discounts + Promotions
Bivouac
Location: 336 S State Street
Time: 10 AM—Midnight
Special in-store Discounts all day.
University Vintage
Location: 324 S State Street
Time: 11 AM—5 PM
10% your Entire Purchase (Valid 11 AM—5 PM in store, and 5 PM—10 PM at the Merry Market)
Parrish Fine Framing & Art
Location: 9 Nickels Arcade
Time: 10 AM—9 PM
Discount on everything in the store.
Sava’s
Location: 216 S State Street
Time: 10 AM—11 PM
Get a $15 gift card for every $100 you spend.
NOW Studios/Express Your Yes
Location: 715 N University
Time: 12 PM—Midnight
NOW studios will be converted into a Rabbit Hole Wonderland Holiday Bazaar with carnival games, art-making, live performances, original creations for sale, and family-friendly karaoke! With special prizes and surprises for young and old! They will also have an invisible elixir to toast the times as well as real life drinks and snacks!
Beach Haven
Location: 625 E Liberty
Time: 10 AM—Midnight
20% off ALL retail (Skinbetter products, skincare, self-care products, clothing) & 10% off ALL services.
Rally House
Location: 303 S State
Time: 10 AM—Midnight
In-store Giveaway - Customers will provide their email info to enter for a prize TBD.
MIX THE STORE
Location: 2 & 4 Nickels Arcade
Time: 11 AM—10 PM
25% of entire sale, exclusion include Magnolia Pearl and Jewelry.
Outdoor Merry Market
Location: Maynard Street between Liberty and William
Time: 5 PM—10 PM
We are excited to host this community-focused Holiday Market, featuring local businesses, vendors, and artisans offering their seasonal wares. Along with festive food and holiday drinks, which can be enjoyed while you sip and shop in our newly launched Downtown Ann Arbor Social District, this event promises a magical outdoor holiday shopping experience with festive activites for all ages and late night shopping!
Motor City Macarons & Bakeshop
Booth: TBD
Altered Notions
Booth: TBD
My Wife’s Candles
Booth: TBD
The Mighty Mitten
Booth: TBD
Silver Gypsy
Booth: TBD
Momo’s Sweets of Towne Square Food & Spirits
Booth: TBD
SAJEEV VISWESWARAN ART
Booth: TBD
Hooligans Farm
Booth: TBD
RiteSpice LLC
Booth: TBD
Jodi Lynn's Emporium of Doodles
Booth: TBD
EarthhSide
Booth: TBD
Mylittlecharm.store
Booth: TBD
The KDS Shop
Booth: TBD
Harper North Designs
Booth: TBD
Sun Dust Glass Studios
Booth: TBD
JFS Made
Booth: TBD
BrightWorks Coworking
Booth: TBD
Maker Works
Booth: TBD
NOW Studios/Express Your Yes
Booth: TBD
Beach Haven
Booth: TBD
Food Trucks
Holiday Sip & Stroll
Musical Performances
Skyline Blues
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
Skyline Blues was founded in 2008 by Lyn CieChanski. The group first competed in the 2010 ICHSA season, and has since become one of the top competing groups in the United States, finishing the 2019 season ranked 2nd in the country. Blues draws its members from Skyline's three choir classes: Bel Canto Treble Chorus, A Cappella Select Mixed Chorus, and Cantare/Cantando Mixed Choruses.
Greektown Hotbox
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
Detroit’s own Greektown Hotbox brings a soulful fusion of rock, blues, and funk to the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. With electrifying guitar riffs, rich vocals, and an infectious rhythm, this band knows how to get the crowd moving. Don't miss their dynamic performance as they bring big energy and Detroit spirit to Midnight Madness!
Out Loud Chorus
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
Out Loud Chorus is a mixed LGBTQ+ choir from Washtenaw County in Michigan. This means that they are a chorus of people of all genders --- many of them identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender, although they are open to everyone who loves to sing and has an open mind. They are committed to putting on musically excellent shows that are entertaining and fun for their audiences.
The Arbor Consort
Location: 603 E Liberty
Time: 6 PM—7 PM
The Arbor Consort is a non-profit vocal ensemble based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, dedicated to the performance of a cappella Renaissance and Christmas music. They have been the featured madrigal singing group at the Michigan Renaissance Festival since 1982. They serve as strolling musicians for festivals, private parties, holiday celebrations, and much more. The Arbor Consort’s musical director is the amazing Sarah Jane Rau.
Carol Sing-a-Long at First Congregational Church
Location: First Congregational Church, 608 E William
Time: 6 PM—6:20 PM, and 7 PM—7:20 PM
Join FCC in their beautiful, historic sanctuary for a festive Carol Sing-A-Long! Warm up and enjoy the season as they sing beloved holiday carols, accompanied by their talented organist, Dr. Tim Huth! Two sessions are available: 6 PM—6:20 PM and 7 PM—7:20 PM. Come and make your spirits bright!
Whoa Silent Disco
Location: Nickels Arcade
Time: TBD
FREE Hot Cocoa Stations
ann arbor fire department
Location: Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty
Time: TBD
Swing by to meet your local firefighters, and enjoy free hot cocoa and freshly popped popcorn courtesy of the theater!
Bon Bon Bon
Location: 5 Nickels Arcade
Time: 5 PM—10 PM
Free hot chocolate samples (Bon Bon Bon’s own hot chocolate made with a blend of our milk and dark chocolate)
Ann Arbor Police Department
Location: Bivouac, 336 S State
Time: TBD
Stop by and connect with your local police officers while enjoying a free cup of hot cocoa!
A2SO's Instrument Petting Zoo
Location: Merry Market on Maynard, Booth TBD
Time: 5 PM—8 PM
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s Instrument Petting Zoo gives community members the opportunity to get up close and personal with the instruments of the orchestra. Whether it’s trying out a violin or sampling something larger like a trombone, budding instrumentalists can try their hands at something new in a zero-pressure environment that empowers them to explore the full breadth of their creativity.