Midnight Madness
Holiday Shopping Kickoff Downtown Ann Arbor
Friday, December 5, 2025
Late Night Shopping • Meet the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who! • Performances • FREE Hot Cocoa Stations • Parking & Transportation
Late Night Shopping
Bivouac
Location: 336 S State Street
Time: 10 AM—Midnight
15%-50% off almost everything!* Open until Midnight!
*some exclusions apply
Van Boven
Location: 326 S. State Street
Time: 10 AM—9 PM
25% Discount on everything in the store.
MICHIGAN THEATER
Time: 9:30PM
Michigan Theater will be screening LOVE ACTUALLY on Friday, December 5th at 9:30 PM.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
This holiday season save 25% when you become a member or renew your membership with the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. Use promo code HAILYEAH25 by Dec. 5. Being a member keeps you connected to the place and community you love and also supports programming and experiences that shape what it means to be a Wolverine.
Meet the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who!
Location: Maynard Street between Liberty and William
Time: 6 PM—9 PM
Join us for holiday fun and a meet & greet with The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. They will be available for photo opportunities.
Musical Performances
Skyline Blues
Location: Nickels Arcade
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
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.
The Arbor Consort
Location: 603 E Liberty
Time: 5 - 8 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.
FREE Hot Cocoa Stations
ann arbor fire department
Location: Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty
Time: 6 PM—8:30 PM
Swing by to meet your local firefighters, and enjoy free hot cocoa and freshly popped popcorn courtesy of the theater!
Ann Arbor Police Department
Location: Bivouac, 336 S State
Time: 6 PM—8:30 PM
Stop by and connect with your local police officers while enjoying a free cup of hot cocoa!
Parking & Transportation
Downtown ParkinG
Maynard Parking Structure
342 Maynard Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Liberty Square Structure
510 East Washington Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Library Lane Underground Structure
319 South Fifth Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
On-Street Meters
Free Parking after 6:00 PM
Find more information about Downtown Parking here: https://www.a2dda.org/getting-around/drive/
Getting to the Event by Bus
Visitors can easily take the bus to our event during Midnight Madness. Our District is conveniently located within walking distance of multiple bus stops. Check out TheRide’s website for schedules, routes, and fare information to plan your trip.
For traffic information including road closures, etc. check the following websites:
MDOT: https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/construction
Washtenaw County - https://www.wcroads.org/weekly-road-work-schedule/
City of Ann Arbor - https://www.a2gov.org/departments/engineering/traffic/pages/road-and-lane-closure.aspx