MIDNIGHT MADNESS

Friday, December 6, 2024

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

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

  • Street Curling

    5 PM - 11 PM

    Experience the thrill of ice curling on Main Street! Located by The Raven’s Club.

    We’re excited to feature Street Curling’s express curling rink exclusively for Midnight Madness—don’t miss your chance to give it a try!

  • Luminaries on Liberty

    5 PM - 10 PM

    The Ann Arbor Art Center will be decking the streets with Luminaries and you can too! Visit the Ann Arbor Art Center during Midnight Madness to craft your own luminary for the holidays.

  • 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.

  • Destination Ann Arbor Pop-Up

    5 PM - 11 PM

    Destination Ann Arbor, in partnership with their agency MMGY, is executing a multi- tactic activation culminating at Midnight Madness and the rest of the weekend. Located by Rally House on Main St.

  • 98th Galens Tag Days

    5 PM - 11 PM

    Galens is a volunteer organization led by medical students at the University of Michigan. 

    Spot them on the corners of Main St collecting donations. 100% of donations will benefit local children's organizations.

  • Caroling by Voices in Harmony

    6 PM - 8 PM

    Voices in Harmony will be strolling along Main Street, spreading holiday cheer with their festive tunes!

  • Morris Dancers

    6 PM - 8 PM

    Morris is a vibrant English folk dance featuring intricate movements, bells, handkerchiefs, and stick clashing, all set to lively accordion and fiddle tunes.

    Catch this energetic performance on W. Washington during Midnight Madness and enjoy a festive celebration full of rhythm and cheer!

  • Leim Irish Dancing

    6 PM & 8 PM

    Check out Traditional Irish Dancing on Main St in front of Conor O’ Neill’s with two performances, one at 6 PM and another t 8 PM.

  • 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.

  • Miss Washtenaw County

    7 PM - 9 PM

    Join us during Midnight Madness as Miss Washtenaw County, Madalyn Poupard, strolls along Main Street spreading holiday cheer and handing out candy canes. Don’t miss this festive opportunity to meet her and add a little extra magic to your evening!

  • Caroling by Pioneer Choir

    8 PM - 10 PM

    Check out Pioneer High School Choir singing the sounds of the season. Caroling can been heard on E. Liberty and E. Washington.

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 St.

    The A2AC has something for everyone this Holiday Season from workshops to gifts for every budget.

    Each week until the end of December the A2AC Holiday Shop will be featuring some of our favorite 2d, jewelry, and ceramic artists.

    Stop by to see beautiful pieces from local Michigan artists!

  • Abracadabra Jewelry

    205 E. Liberty

    Receive a free clean & checks on you Jewelry Friday, December 6 during Midnight Madness.

  • Cahoots

    206 E Huron St

    Holiday Market & Scavenger Hunt with Blom Meadworks & The Gutman Gallery.

  • Cherry Republic

    223 S Main St

    Storewide Sale includes 15% off purchases (up to $350 per customer).

    Cocktail Crawl Special: $5 wine flights & to-go glasses from the holiday menu.

  • Ferne Boutique

    217 S 4th Avenue

    Check out Ferne Boutique on Friday, December 6 during Midnight Madness and enjoy 10% off one item.

  • Fleet Feet

    123 E Liberty St

    Free gift with a complimentary foot analysis.

    $10 off full priced shoe and 10% off all apparel during Midnight Madness

  • Footprints Shoe Store

    114 E Washington St

    During Midnight Madness you will not want to miss Footprints storewide sale!

    Receive a gift with purchase while supplies last, and a chance to win one of two Footprints Gift Certificates!

  • Four Directions

    211 S Main St

    During Midnight Madness enjoy 20% OFF your entire purchase.

  • The Himalayan Bazaar

    218 S Main St

    Enjoy 15% off everything during Midnight Madness and an additional 30% off on jewelry & Clothing until January 1, 2025.

  • Literati Bookstore

    124 E. Washington St

    Free bookmarks with every purchase & promotional Literati puzzle with purchase over $50.

  • Renaissance Clothing

    306 S Main St

    For the evening of Midnight Madness enjoy 40% off one item in the Renaissance Women's store.

  • Rock Paper Scissors

    216 S. Main Street

    Check out Rock Paper Scissors on Friday, December 6 during Midnight Madness and enjoy 20% off one item.

  • Shinola

    301 S Main St

    Shinola will be open until 11 PM for Midnight Madness.

    Enjoy a specialty holiday drink in the café for the season, a peppermint mocha! The perfect drink to warm up while you stroll though downtown Ann Arbor.

  • State & Liberty

    212 S Main St

    During Midnight Madness enjoy these limited time offers,

    10% off purchases $250 - $499
    15% off purchases $500 - $999
    18% off purchases $1,000 - $1,999
    20% off purchases $2,000+

  • Ten Thousand Villages

    303 S Main St

    Enjoy this exclusive deal only available during Midnight Madness, 20% off Everything.

    Deal is only applicable Friday, December 6 during Midnight Madness.

  • The Getup

    210 S 4th Ave

    Open late until 11 PM! Enjoy cupcakes and sweets as you shop for the perfect vintage fashion finds for everyone on your list.

  • Underground Printing

    329 S. Main St

    Check out Underground Printing and enjoy 20% Off Storewide. Plus, enjoy even bigger markdowns on select items during Midnight Madness.

  • Vault of Midnight

    219 S Main St

    Enjoy special sales and be the first to see new and exclusive items debuting during Midnight Madness.

  • Your Media Exchange

    319 S Main St

    Located right on Main Street, you can buy, sell, trade movies, music, books, and games at Your Media Exchange.

    Enjoy the sounds of the season and shop for the music lover in your life at this one of a kind local shop.

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.

    Cocktail Crawl Special: "Smoke & Mirrors"

  • The Ark

    316 S. Main

    $10 Bonus Gift Certificate for every $50 in Gift Certificates purchased.

    Any purchase of tickets or memberships $100 and over will receive a free merchandise item from a past Ann Arbor Folk Fest.

  • Aventura

    216 E Washington St

    Cocktail Crawl Special:
    $12 Cafe Navidad
    $10 Cranberry Sage Sangria

  • Black Pearl

    302 S Main St

    Guests that provide a receipt from a local business participating in Midnight Madness will receive 10% off their entire bill.

    Cocktail Crawl Special: For Midnight Madness, Black Pearl is offering a holiday themed cocktail for the event.

  • Blank Slate Creamery

    300 W Liberty

    Open until midnight!

    Treat yourself to a special Mini Midnight Brownie Sundae and make your evening a little sweeter.

  • Bløm Mead + Cider

    100 S 4th Ave, Suite 110

    Cocktail Crawl Special: Christmas Mead and hot mulled mead to sip while exploring downtown.

    Gifts & Perks: Free tote with $50+ purchases, free Bløm socks with $100+, and a free mixed 4-pack with a growler or howler club subscription—great gift ideas!

    Makers Market: Explore art and goods from local artists in collaboration with Cahoots Café and Gutman Gallery.

    Scavenger Hunt: Enter to win a gift basket filled with goodies from all three 4th Ave businesses!

  • Blue LLama Jazz Club

    314 S Main Street

    Free appetizer or dessert when you purchase Dinner & Show tickets for the night of Midnight Madness Friday, December 6.

    Cocktail Crawl Special: Warm up with a to-go Baby It's Cold Outside for $15 (Cognac, Cut & Dry, Mr. Black, Dark Chocolate Milk, Chartreuse Whipped Cream)

  • The Cellar

    117 S. Ashley

    Cocktail Crawl Special: Enjoy select glasses of wine for $8 on Friday, December 6 during Midnight Madness.

  • Chapala Mexican Restaurant

    211 N Main St

    Enjoy these great drink & dinner specials during Midnight Madness.

    $5 small house margaritas

    $12.99 Taco Dinner

  • Cinnaholic

    121 E. Liberty

    Holiday Wreath Cakes have arrived! Customize with your choice of frosting and up to three toppings.

  • The Circ Bar

    210 S 1st St

    Discover unique treasures at The Night Bazaar, a cozy craft and art fair hosted in The Circ Bar's King & White private event space. Shop the perfect gifts and support local vendors and small businesses offering handmade goods, art, and more.

    Enjoy a complimentary hot cocoa bar to warm your night—and for an extra treat, make it boozy at the bar!

  • Conor O"Neill's

    318 S Main St

    $7 Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese

    Cocktail Crawl Special

    $5 Pints of Kilkenny

    Get your photo on the head of a Guinness Pint!

  • Detroit Pizza Pub

    207 N Main St

    Check out these drink specials during Midnight Madness!

    $3 Draft Beers

    $3 House Wine

  • Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.

    120 W Washington St

    Cocktail Crawl Special:

    $5 pints of beer
    $9 Cranberry Spice 75's; cranberry-spice syrup, gin, prosecco

  • The Grotto Watering Hole

    303 S Ashley

    Cocktail Crawl Specials:

    Warm up with a HOT-TO-GO-Toddy or Spiked Hot chocolate!

    Your choice of spirit mixed with Hot chocolate and whipped cream.

    Regular hot chocolate is also available.

  • Heidelberg Bar

    215 N Main St

    For a limited time only, receive 10% off your entire bill when you mention this ad.

    Drink Specials

    $4 Jagerbombs

    $10 Boots

  • House Of Chimney Cakes

    216 S. Fourth Ave.

    Enjoy 20% off a single menu item on Friday, December 6 during Midnight Madness.

    Purchase a $50 Gift card get a $10 gift card free!

  • The Hidden Kingdom

    210 S. Main

    Cocktail Crawl Special: The Irish Goodbye. … Saying goodbye in the Midwest takes FOREVER!
    So instead, just quietly bugger off to The Hidden King. It’ll be the best Irish Coffee of yer life, so it will!

  • Le Bon Macaron

    209 S. 4th Ave.

    10% off your entire purchase from 8 PM-11 PM, during Midnight Madness .
    Free macaron with drink of the week purchase.

  • NightCap

    220 S. Main Street

    Cocktail Crawl Special: 20% off Social District Menu Friday, December 6 during Midnight Madness.

  • Pretzel Bell

    124 E. Washington St

    Cocktail Crawl Special:

    $5.50 High Noon
    $3.50 Mystery Beers
    Featured Cocktail: Brown Butter Bourbon Old Fashioned

  • The Ravens Club

    207 S. Main St

    Cocktail Crawl Specials

    Hot Cider Punch, Moscow Mules, & Old Fashions

  • Regents Field

    204 S Main St

    Cocktail Crawl Special: $12 Spiced Cranberry Bourbon Sour featuring Buffalo Trace Bourbon. Plus, enjoy the full drink menu!

  • Rocket Fizz

    306 S Main St

    Take advantage of discounts on soda packs and make your holiday gatherings a little wackier!

    $5.89 off your total when you buy 12 sodas and $16.77 off for a case of 24. Flavors include Pickle, Ranch, Enchilada and Corn with hundreds of other delicious sodas and candies from across the county!

  • RoosRoast Coffee

    117 E Liberty St

    During midnight Madness enjoy a Free drip coffee from 6 PM-9 PM.

    The full beverage menu is available, as well as Kapnick's Cider & Washtenaw Dairy Doughnuts.

  • Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

    123 W Washington St

    2 for $20 Golden Plume

    Buy 3 retail coffee get a Brazilian tote bag free

    Buy a retail tea tin and get a hot or iced tea free.

    Loyalty members purchase $30 in gift cards and get a free drink.