MIDNIGHT MADNESS

Friday, December 4, 2026

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

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

  • Blurred blue and white Christmas snowflakes and lights.

    Winter Games

    5 PM - 11 PM

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

  • A white cocktail with a candy cane and mint leaves in a coupe glass on a dark wooden table in a dimly lit indoor setting.

    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.

  • Hands holding colorful tags with childlike drawings and the words "galens tag days."

    Galen Tags

    6 PM - 12 AM

    We’re excited to bring back Galens Tag Days, a beloved tradition and a cornerstone of the Galens Medical Society’s mission to support our local community.

    Each year, Galen Tags raises tens of thousands of dollars, with 100% of proceeds going directly to local charities that provide medical care, educational resources, and support for children with special needs in Washtenaw County.

    Can’t make it downtown for Midnight Madness, Donate Here.

  • A group of people dressed in warm winter clothing and Santa hats are standing outside a restaurant called Sakello Kitchen + Bar, gathered for a holiday event at night.

    Voices in Harmony

    6 PM - 8 PM

    We’re thrilled to welcome Voices in Harmony, an all-women’s choir known for their powerful harmonies and uplifting performances, to Midnight Madness! Catch them strolling down Main Street to experience their inspiring music as they fill downtown Ann Arbor with joy and celebration.

  • Logo for Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum featuring colorful letters, a yellow hand, and a blue gear.

    Hand On Museum

    6 PM - 9 PM

    Get ready for hands-on fun at Midnight Madness with the Hands-On Museum! Explore interactive exhibits, creative activities, and engaging experiences perfect for kids and families.

    Don’t miss the chance to play, learn, and make memories downtown!

  • A promotional image displaying a limited-edition scarf with a nature-inspired design, available with a season ticket purchase from AFC Ann Arbor and Bank of Ann Arbor.

    AFC Ann Arbor

    6 PM - 10 PM

    Visit AFC to get your hands on 2026 season tickets, pick-up some free merch and meet their mascot Nutmeg the Squirrel! 

    Season tickets start at our early-bird pricing of just $99 and will increase to $119 by January 31st, 2026. For one night only, purchase a season ticket at our booth and receive a limited edition 10-year anniversary scarf. 

  • People celebrating Christmas outdoors with decorative lights, featuring Santa Claus, a woman with a crown, and a person in a Dalmatian costume.

    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.

  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair and blue eyes wearing a crown, earrings, and a black dress with sheer sleeves. She is smiling and wearing a white sash that reads "Miss Michigan".

    Meet Miss Michigan

    7 PM - 9 PM

    Hannah, a Brighton resident, 3rd-grade teacher with Ann Arbor Public Schools, and EMU graduate, will be strolling with Santa during Midnight Madness!

    Stop by to say hello and celebrate the season with this inspiring local role model.

  • Night scene of a busy outdoor market or festival with people, some wearing warm clothing and hats. Two police officers are smiling at the camera, standing near a decorated street lamp wrapped in greenery and lights. There are Christmas-themed decorations and string lights as well.

    Hot Cocoa with AAPD

    7 PM - 9 PM

    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.

  • A row of various winter jackets and coats hanging on a clothing rack, including black, purple, beige, gray, tan, and brown colors, with different textures such as faux leather, suede, and fleece.

    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!

  • A group of people dressed in various costumes and casual clothing are gathered on a city street at night, singing or performing together in front of a decorated building with string lights and illuminated trees, with pedestrians and streetlights visible.

    Pioneer Choirs

    8 PM - 10 PM

    Cheer on the talented students of Pioneer High School Choirs at Midnight Madness! These local voices will bring energy, spirit, and community pride to downtown Ann Arbor with their lively performances. Don’t miss their show!

  • A woman with blonde hair wearing headphones at a nightclub or party, illuminated by colorful lights, with many other people wearing headphones around her.

    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.

Two young people walking past a red wooden building, one wearing a red furry coat and gray knit hat, carrying a bag with colorful rolled-up posters, and the other wearing a dark jacket and hoodie with short curly hair.

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.

  • Ceramic tableware set including an elongated oval tray, a small bowl with a geometric pattern, a cup with a textured vertical stripe pattern, and a plain bowl, placed on a red background.

    Ann Arbor Art Center

    117 W. Liberty Street

    10:00am - 11:00 pm

    ❄️ 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.

  • Gold and silver jewelry including pearl necklaces and rings displayed on green pine branches against a red sweater background.

    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.

  • Interior of a wine shop or tasting room with a brick wall background displaying a sign that reads 'Cherry Republic'. There are shelves filled with various bottles and wine accessories, illuminated by warm string lights. Pendant lights hang from the ceiling, and a logo for Cherry Republic Winery is visible on a green wall to the right.

    Cherry Republic

    223 S Main Street

    10:00am - 12:00am

    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.

  • Storefront with pink walls, large glass windows, and a sign that reads 'Cluster Muskegon' above the entrance, with a maple tree overhead and fallen leaves on the sidewalk.

    CLUSTER Museum

    307 N Main Street

    5:00pm - 8:00pm

    Get warm with hot cider and dynamic artwork at CLUSTER Museum. Shop prints, paintings, and ceramics as gifts for loved ones.

    Free kids activities and hot apple cider!

  • The storefront of Crazy Wisdom, a bookstore and tearoom, with large windows displaying merchandise and a purple sign above the entrance.

    Crazy Wisdom Book Store

    114 South Main Street

    11:00am - 11:00pm

    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!

  • Group of people standing outside a store with a sign that says 'Fleet Feet'. Some are smiling and holding white shopping bags, dressed in athletic wear, and appear to be part of a running or fitness group.

    Fleet Feet

    123 E Liberty Street

    10:00am - 10:00pm

    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.

  • Display of colorful boots and shoes on a multi-tiered shelf inside a shoe store, with hats and bags in the background.

    Footprints Shoe Store

    114 E Washington Street

    11:00am - 10:00pm

    Stylish, comfortable footwear, from cozy essentials to premium brands. You'll find the perfect fit, or the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

    Enjoy 20% off store-wide! Plus a gift with purchase while supplies last.

  • Various colorful crystals and minerals displayed on a white tiled surface.

    Four Directions

    211 S Main Street

    11:00am - 11:30pm

    Jewelry, minerals, and fossils curated from around the world. Goods and gifts inspired by science and nature.

    20% off your entire purchase!

  • Exterior of a parking garage and retail building at dusk, with a large illuminated Dunkin' logo on the upper corner, a mural on the side wall, and a sign indicating the pharmacy inside.

    getDowntown

    328 S Fifth Avenue

    Open through 7:00pm

    Pick up free magnet or button featuring the Conquer the Cold penguin at the Blake Transit Center's customer service window!

  • Inside a boutique with mannequins, colorful dresses on the wall, red modern chair, and a hanging rack with bags.

    The Getup

    210 S 4th Avenue

    12:00pm - 12:00am

    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.

  • Store window decorated with Christmas lights, a small Christmas tree, and holiday-themed items and signs inside.

    The Gutman Gallery

    118 N 4th Avenue

    11:00am - 10:00pm

    The Gutman Gallery offers beautiful and affordable handmade gifts by local artists and artisans for thoughtful holiday gifts.

    Scavenger hunt with a chance to win a gift!

  • Black and white logo for GINZA Marketplace featuring a coin with Japanese characters and a snake coiled around a rectangular shape.

    Ginza Marketplace

    319 S Main Street

    11:00am - 12:00am

    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.

  • A person holding an AVEDA skincare gift set with tubes labeled Cherry Almond and hand relief inside a black box with red and green floral design on the inside cover.

    IVEY

    100 S 4th Avenue

    Open until 11:00pm

    Gift with Purchase Friday Night! Spend $150 in Gift Cards, Receive $25 FREE – the gift that gives back. Complimentary Gift Wrapping, Tags & Bags – stress‑free gifting made easy.

    20% OFF Retail – ALL DAY December 5th

  • Interior of a health and beauty store with wooden display tables, glass jars filled with small items, shelves stocked with skincare products, and bright lighting fixtures.

    London Beauty

    306 S Main Street

    10:00am - 12:00am

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

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

  • Display of books on a wooden table inside a bookstore, with more shelves of books in the background and a person browsing in the distance.

    Literati Bookstore

    124 E. Washington Street

    10:00am - 12:00am

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

  • Close-up of a person wearing a white glove handling chocolate truffles in a bowl, with baking ingredients including crushed nuts and cocoa powder on a kitchen countertop.

    Mindo Chocolate Makers

    206 N 4th Avenue

    Open until 11:00pm

    Bean-to-bar local chocolate maker.

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

  • Interior of a boutique store with dark blue shelving, wooden tables, and industrial ceiling lights. The store displays various gifts, home decor, and accessories, with a large floral arrangement on one table. A wooden stool with a fur throw and a brown dog laying on a bench are also visible.

    Noteworthy Wants and Wonders

    305 S Main Street

    10:00am - 12:00am

    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.

  • The entrance of a clothing store named 'Renaissance' shows various clothing items on racks and mannequins inside, with a carpeted floor and ceiling lights.

    Renaissance Clothing

    306 S Main Street

    12:00pm - 12:00am

    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.

  • A store shelf displaying various bottled flavored syrups or sauces, decorated greeting cards, and small colorful candies in wooden bins.

    Rocket Fizz

    306 S Main Street

    10:00am - 12:00am

    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!

  • Exterior view of Sandy's Boutique with a pink signboard, two large flower pots with pink flowers outside, and a mannequin with a yellow hair wig inside the window display.

    Sandy's Boutique

    116 E Washington Street

    11:00am - 12:00am

    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!

  • Person holding a tan Shinola leather handbag, wearing a gold watch, gold ring, and blue jeans, with neatly manicured nails.

    Shinola

    301 S Main St

    11:00am - 11:00pm

    Shinola is your destination for luxury timepieces, beautiful leather goods and other gifts built to last.

    Enter-to-win a Shinola gift card & smlwrld merchandise. Upon entry guests will receive a 10% discount code to use in-store.

  • Three Michigan Wolverines sweatshirts displayed against a red background with Christmas trees, snowflakes, and 'Underground Printing' text.

    Underground Printing

    329 S Main Street

    Custom printed garments and retail for your favorite local teams.

  • A skeleton soldier in a spacesuit standing on an icy, snow-covered landscape, wearing a Santa hat, next to a snowman with antlers, holding a flag with a skull and crossbones symbol, with snowflakes falling around, and the title 'Vault of Midnight' in the top left corner.

    Vault of Midnight

    219 S Main Street

    Open until 12:00am

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

    Free Samples of the NEW Captain Midnight Blend!

A woman wearing glasses and gloves drinks from a festive cup at night with blurred Christmas lights in the background.

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.

  • A man with curly hair and glasses playing an acoustic guitar into a microphone in a dark room.

    The Ark

    316 S. Main St

    5:00pm - 11:00pm

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

  • A cup of ice cream with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and brownies, in front of a black chalkboard with the words "MINI MINDNIGHT ORANGE" and a moon and stars drawing written in white chalk.

    Blank Slate Creamery

    300 W Liberty Street

    12:00pm - 12:00am

    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!

  • A glass filled with red liquid placed on a wooden surface, with a blurred background of cans labeled 'BLOM' and greenery.

    Bløm Mead + Cider

    100 S 4th Avenue, Suite 110

    5:00pm - 11:00pm

    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.

  • Interior of a modern cafe with a high wooden ceiling, large windows, a wooden bar with stools, and a staircase to the right.

    The Circ Bar

    210 S 1st Street

    6:00pm - 2:00am

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

    $5 Select Beers.

  • Two pints of Guinness beer with printed images of a man and a woman on the foam, each with the Guinness Storehouse logo, on a table with a decorative background.

    Conor O"Neill's

    318 S Main St

    Grab a Social District Drink! Featuring $6 Irish Coffees and Mulled Ciders, and $6 Pretzel Bites with beer cheese.

  • A woman and a man are standing at a counter in a coffee shop, ordering or paying. The shop has white tiled walls, three gold hanging lights, and a patterned floor. A black coffee cup with a logo is on a table in the foreground.

    CupsnChai

    214 S 4th Avenue

    8:00pm - 12:00am

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

  • A glass of beer on a wooden table with a pair of sunglasses beside it, in a setting with people in the blurred background.

    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!

  • A blue circular logo with a white mountain and water design inside.

    The Grotto Watering Hole

    303 S Ashley Street

    11:00am - 1:00am

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

  • Two ice cream cones with chocolate drizzles, cookies, and Oreo pieces being held by hands in a store called House of Chimney Cakes.

    House Of Chimney Cakes

    216 S Fourth Avenue

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

  • A glass of iced coffee with a lime wedge and a metal straw on a wooden table, with a sign in the background that says "Sorry. We're CLOSED" and features drawn sunglasses.

    The Hidden King

    210 S. Main Street

    The best Irish Coffee of yer’ life!

  • Close-up view of green macarons with red, white, and green sprinkles between the cookie shells.

    Le Bon Macaron

    209 S. 4th Avenue

    10:00am - 11:00pm

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

  • A person with a brown wristband and watch is about to touch a tall glass of beer on a table, with a blurred background.

    Pretzel Bell

    226 S Main Street

    Open Until 12:00am

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

  • A woman sitting at a wooden counter inside a coffee shop, working on a laptop, with sunlight coming through large windows. The wall behind her has shelves filled with coffee bags, mugs, and decorative items.

    RoosRoast Coffee

    117 E Liberty St

    6:00pm - 9:00pm

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

  • Nighttime street view with a building featuring neon signs for a lounge and bar, and people walking on the sidewalk.

    Vinology

    110 S Main Street

    Mention that you’re a Midnight Madness shopper and we’ll honor Happy Hour all night at our bar and fireplace lounge.