Midnight Madness
Holiday Shopping Kickoff Downtown Ann Arbor
Friday, December 6, 2024
Late Night Shopping • Merry Market • Food Trucks • Holiday Sip & Stroll • Meet the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who! • Performances • Kids’ Workshop • Whoa Silent Disco • FREE Hot Cocoa Stations • A2SO’s Instrument Petting Zoo • Parking & Transportation
Late Night Shopping
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.
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.
MIX THE STORE
Location: 2 & 4 Nickels Arcade
Time: 11 AM—10 PM
25% of entire sale, exclusion include Magnolia Pearl and Jewelry.
Bodega Bros
Location: 715 N University
Time: Open 24/7
20% off Coffee all day on December 6.
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.
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!
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!
Altered Notions
Booth: 306
My Wife’s Candles
Booth: 318
The Mighty Mitten
Booth: 316
BrightWorks Coworking
Booth: 308
Silver Gypsy
Booth: 321
Momo’s Sweets of Towne Square Food & Spirits
Booth: 312
SAJEEV VISWESWARAN ART
Booth: 311
Hooligans Farm
Booth: 317
RiteSpice LLC
Booth: 310
Jodi Lynn's Emporium of Doodles
Booth: 307
EarthhSide
Booth: 319
Mylittlecharm.store
Booth: 309
The KDS Shop
Booth: 320
Paloma Valdez
Booth: 305
Harper North Designs
Booth: 314
Maker Works
Booth: 302
Sun Dust Glass Studios
Booth: 313
Beach Haven
Booth: 304
JFS Made
Booth: 315
Food Trucks
Location: Maynard Street between Liberty and William
Time: 5 PM—10 PM
Tacos El Panda
Holiday Cocktail Crawl
Location: Downtown Ann Arbor Social District
Time: 5 PM—11 PM
Sip and stroll throughout Downtown Ann Arbor’s Social District during Midnight Madness! Enjoy shopping, entertainment, and the festive atmosphere with your choice of a delightful cocktail in hand.
Looking for a Non-Alcoholic beverage? Check out our FREE hot cocoa stations!
Sava’s
Location: 216 S State Street
Cocktail: Under the Mistletoe - Citadelle gin, chareau aloe liqueur, matcha syrup & lemon, with a raspberry liqueur float.
Ashley’s
Location: 338 S State Street
Cocktail: TBD
Knight’s
Location: 600 E Liberty
Cocktail: Pomegranate Martini, Pumpkin Spice Martini, Craig’s Old Fashioned, Espresso Martini
HopCat
Location: 311 Maynard Street
Cocktail: Mistletoe Martini and Frosted Cookie Martini
Meet the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who!
Location: Maynard Street between Liberty and William
Time: 5 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, along with handing out candy canes to guests!
Musical Performances
Skyline Blues
Location: Nickels Arcade
Time: 5 PM—6 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.
Greektown Hotbox
Location: The Diag at State / N University
Time: 6 PM—10 PM
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!
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!
Kids' Winter Workshop
Location: Merry Market on Maynard, Booth 301-303
Time: 5 PM—10 PM
Bring your little ones to the Kids' Workshop at our Merry Market! This festive booth is packed with fun, holiday-inspired crafts for kids to create and take home. Perfect for all ages, the workshop offers a hands-on way for children to get into the holiday spirit while making keepsakes they'll treasure. Stop by during your visit to the market and let your kids' creativity shine!
Whoa Silent Disco
Location: Nickels Arcade
Time: 6 PM—9 PM
Get ready to dance like nobody's watching with Whoa Silent Disco, happening in the iconic Nickels Arcade during Midnight Madness! Grab a pair of wireless headphones, choose your favorite DJ channel, and groove to the beats in this one-of-a-kind experience.
Don't miss this lively and interactive addition to the biggest holiday shopping event in downtown Ann Arbor! Perfect for friends, families, or anyone looking to add some fun to their night out.
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!
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: 6 PM—8:30 PM
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 301-303
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.
Parking & Transportation
Downtown ParkinG
Maynard Parking Structure
342 Maynard Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
$1.50/Hour
Liberty Square Structure
510 East Washington Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
$1.50/Hour
Library Lane Underground Structure
319 South Fifth Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
$5/Day after 5 PM
On-Street Meters
$2.40/Hour
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