MIDNIGHT MADNESS

Friday, December 5, 2025

STORES OPEN LATE  ·  HOLIDAY CHEER  ·  SALES & SPECIALS ·  ENTERTAINMENT

Don’t miss downtown Ann Arbor’s Holiday Season kick-off

  • Meet Santa Claus on Main Street

    7 PM - 9 PM

    Make your holiday season magical with a visit from Santa Claus himself! During Ann Arbor’s Midnight Madness, Santa will be spreading cheer on Main Street, ready to meet kids of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to snap a festive photo and share your holiday wishes with Santa.

  • Hot Cocoa with AAPD

    Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa served by the Ann Arbor Police Department! Stop by, say hello, and enjoy a sweet treat while celebrating the season with our local officers.

  • Coat Swap & Donation with A2Zero

    7 PM - 10 PM

    Stay warm and give back! Join us on Main Street for a community coat swap and donation event with A2Zero. Bring a coat to trade or donate to help keep Ann Arbor cozy this winter—and be entered to win a $100 gift card to a downtown business of your choice!

  • Winter Games

    5 PM - 11 PM

    Celebrate the season on Main Street with festive Winter Games, laughter, and a little friendly competition!

  • Whoa Silent Disco

    8 PM - 11 PM

    Join us on Main Street for a festive Silent Disco! Dance under the twinkle lights with wireless headphones, multiple music channels, and plenty of holiday cheer.

  • Social District Cocktail Crawl

    5 PM - 11 PM

    Get into the festive spirit with Downtown Ann Arbor’s Holiday Cocktail Crawl! Explore the best of the season as you sip on specialty holiday-themed cocktails crafted by your favorite local bars and restaurants.

Late Night Holiday Shopping

Select Stores Open Until Midnight

Experience the magic of the holidays with late-night shopping. Downtown businesses will stay open late, offering special discounts, festive treats, and unique gifts to help you check off your holiday list.

  • Ann Arbor Art Center

    117 W. Liberty Street

    ❄️ Shop late, support local artists, and celebrate the season at the A2AC with unique shopping.

    Decorate and design your own glow-in-the-dark magic wand! Fun and free for all, 5:00pm - 10:00pm or while supplies last.

  • Abracadabra Jewelry

    205 E. Liberty Street

    Handcrafted, eco-conscious custom jewelry from our studio, local, and global artists.

    Prizes and games from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.

  • Cherry Republic

    223 S Main Street

    All things cherry. Offering a wide selection of cherry filled gifts, treats, wines, jam and more!

    20% off the entire store 5:00pm - 12:00am, some exclusions may apply.

  • Crazy Wisdom Book Store

    114 South Main Street

    An extensive collection of gifts, jewelry, crystals, candles, and more.

    Enjoy and evening of music and merriment at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore! Take advantage of sales and specials, and don’t forget about the Gift Box Giveaway!

  • Ferne Boutique

    217 S 4th Avenue

  • Fleet Feet

    123 E Liberty Street

    Run store specializing in helping people find the perfect shoe.

    Stuff a stocking, receive a free stocking with purchase. Free gift with complimentary foot scan. 15% off apparel, $10 off full-priced shoes.

  • Footprints Shoe Store

    114 E Washington St

  • Four Directions

    211 S Main St

  • The Getup

    210 S 4th Avenue

    Fine vintage clothing and accessories, specializing in 1950s through 1990s pieces.

    Come sip n’ shop! Dine on champagne and cookies from 6:00pm - 12:00am.

  • Ginza Marketplace

    319 S Main Street

    A trading card store that also specializes in Southeast Asian products.

    Offering sales on Popmart items, we will have 10% off store wide and 15% models, figures, and plushies! Gatchapon will be 10 coins for $30

  • The Himalayan Bazaar

    218 S Main St

  • London Beauty

    306 S Main Street

    Spa and boutique offering a wide variety of cruelty-free cosmetics.

    Exclusive holiday sets, lip balm charm bar, and other seasonal treats!

  • Literati Bookstore

    124 E. Washington Street

    We are a local bookstore staffed with booksellers ready to help you find your next life changing read!

    10:00am - 12:00am

  • Mindo Chocolate Makers

    206 N 4th Avenue

    Bean-to-bar local chocolate maker.

    Serving drinking chocolate, brownies, truffles, bon-bons, and more. 10% off of all bagged drinking chocolate!

  • Noteworthy Wants and Wonders

    305 S Main Street

    Unique home decor and elegant accessories that ignite the imagination! Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

    Sales and snacks all night long! Enter to win a gift basket when you leave a review.

  • Renaissance Clothing

    306 S Main Street

    Custom and casual fashion for men and women. Serving Ann Arbor since 1971.

    Complimentary gift wrapping and 40% off any one item in either the Men’s or Women’s store.

  • Rock Paper Scissors

    216 S. Main Street

  • Rocket Fizz

    306 S Main Street

    Ann Arbor’s wacky, sugary, and soda-y emporium filled with all things sweet and weird.

    Swing by to get all your stocking stuffers, crazy sodas, and nostalgic candies!

  • Sandy's Boutique

    116 E Washington Street

    Women’s gifts, clothing, and accessories.

    Pick your discount from the bowl. Everyone will receive at least a 15% discount, but the luckiest can with up to 40% off!

  • Shinola

    301 S Main St

  • Underground Printing

    329 S Main Street

    Custom printed garments and retail for your favorite local teams.

  • Vault of Midnight

    219 S Main Street

    Purveyor of comic books, board games, collectibles, and more.

    Free Samples of the NEW Captain Midnight Blend!

Late Night Dining

Enjoy Late Night Food & Beverages

Savor the magic of the holidays with late-night dining. Downtown eateries will stay open late, serving special holiday menus, seasonal cocktails, and cozy treats to make your evening unforgettable.

  • Alley Bar

    112 W Liberty St.

  • The Ark

    316 S. Main St

    The box office will open early to sell tickets, Ark merchandise, and gift cards!

  • Aventura

    216 E Washington St

  • Black Pearl

    302 S Main St

  • Blank Slate Creamery

    300 W Liberty Street

    Midnight Chocolate Brownie Sundae - the perfect late-night treat!

    Buy a $50 Blank Slate Creamery Gift Card and get a free Mason Jar Winter Wonderland Snow Globe holder!

  • Bløm Mead + Cider

    100 S 4th Avenue, Suite 110

    Free socks with a purchase over $100, free tote bag with purchase over $50, free mixed four pack if you sign up for a Growler or Howler club subscription.

  • Blue LLama Jazz Club

    314 S Main Street

  • Cahoots Coworking

    260 E Huron Street

  • The Cellar

    117 S. Ashley

  • Chapala Mexican Restaurant

    211 N Main St

  • Cinnaholic

    121 E. Liberty

  • The Circ Bar

    210 S 1st Street

    The Circ Bar - great drinks, big vibes, and karaoke nights that always deliver! 🎤

    $5 Select Beers.

  • Conor O"Neill's

    318 S Main St

  • CupsnChai

    214 S 4th Avenue

    Enjoy $5 Chai flights, discounted chai bags, gift cards, and festive food.

  • Detroit Pizza Pub

    207 N Main St

  • Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.

    120 W Washington Street

    Come to Grizzly Peak and grab a brewed in house to-go beer for only $5 to take on your walk to your next shopping destination!

  • The Grotto Watering Hole

    303 S Ashley Street

    Both hot and cold drinks to-go, sip while you shop.

  • Heidelberg Bar

    215 N Main St

  • House Of Chimney Cakes

    216 S Fourth Avenue

    BOGO 50% off savory cakes, BOGO 50% all sweet OGS, 20% off coupons for future use.

  • The Hidden King

    210 S. Main Street

    The best Irish Coffee of yer’ life!

  • Le Bon Macaron

    209 S. 4th Avenue

    10% your entire purchase, enter to win a free box of six macarons!

  • NightCap

    220 S. Main St

  • Pretzel Bell

    226 S Main Street

    $5 Hail drafts, $5.50 High Noon, $3.50 Mystery Beer, $14 Brown Butter Bourbon Cocktail, and the Downbar Griswold’s pop-up bar!

  • Rocket Fizz

    306 S Main St

  • RoosRoast Coffee

    117 E Liberty St

    Cafe will be open late and will offer free drip coffee!

  • Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

    123 W Washington St