Are you looking for things to do in Allen Park? You’re at the right place! Entertainment from live music to artsy fun can be found on these Downriver community pages!
Be sure to come back again and again because these Downriver event calendars are updated weekly!

Are you looking for things to do in Allen Park? You’re at the right place! Entertainment from live music to artsy fun can be found on these Downriver community pages!
Be sure to come back again and again because these Downriver event calendars are updated weekly!
↓ To view previous and future events, click the < OR > arrows to see past or new dates for events.
Jun18Thu2026 Allen Park – Downtown Block Parties @ Specific locations may vary Jun 18 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pmDowntown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Click on the below picture for more details.
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Allen Park Chrome & Classics Car Show @ Allen Road between Southfield and Roosevelt Jun 18 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Get ready, Allen Park – Chrome & Classics, our signature summer car show, is rolling back into town on Wednesday, June 18th!
Join us along Allen Road (between Southfield and Roosevelt) for an unforgettable evening packed with classic cars, polished chrome, roaring engines, and plenty of community fun.
FREE for spectators -Bring the whole family and enjoy one of the city’s most beloved traditions.
Jun24Wed2026 Click on the picture for all the details:
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Jul2Thu2026 Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Click on the below picture for more details.
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Jul8Wed2026 Click on the picture for all the details:
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Jul16Thu2026 Allen Park – Downtown Block Parties @ Specific locations may vary Jul 16 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pmDowntown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Click on the below picture for more details.
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Jul18Sat2026
Bring the whole family for a day of hands-on exploration as children get up close and personal with a variety of vehicles, including fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment, and more.
This interactive experience allows kids to climb aboard, honk horns, and learn about the vehicles that help our community thrive. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day of discovery and imagination!
Jul22Wed2026 Click on the picture for all the details:
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Aug6Thu2026 Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Click on the below picture for more details.
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Aug8Sat2026
Sat, August 8, 2026: Join the Downriver Runners club for a very special 50th Anniversary Allen Park 5K run. This time-honored event is a fast, flat course through the neighborhoods of Allen Park.
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/AllenPark/AllenPark10K5K
The run starts and finishes at Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave., Allen Park, 48101. Proceeds from the event support the Downriver Runner’s annual Tony Mifsud scholarship program, a $1,000 college scholarship for two area high school runners.
We will kick off the morning at 8:30am with an untimed kids fun run followed by a 9:00 am 5K start.
After the race, runners are invited to join us as we announce our overall and age group awards.
Aug15Sat2026 Click on the below picture for more details.
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Aug20Thu2026 Allen Park – Downtown Block Parties @ Specific locations may vary Aug 20 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pmDowntown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Click on the below picture for more details.
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Sep3Thu2026
Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Sep17Thu2026 Allen Park – Downtown Block Parties @ Specific locations may vary Sep 17 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Oct1Thu2026
Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Oct10Sat2026 Allen Park Shred Days @ Parking Lot off of Philomene - Between Allen Road and Bob Seger Boulevard Oct 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Oct15Thu2026 Allen Park – Downtown Block Parties @ Specific locations may vary Oct 15 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Click on the below picture for more details.


Get ready, Allen Park – Chrome & Classics, our signature summer car show, is rolling back into town on Wednesday, June 18th!
Join us along Allen Road (between Southfield and Roosevelt) for an unforgettable evening packed with classic cars, polished chrome, roaring engines, and plenty of community fun.
FREE for spectators -Bring the whole family and enjoy one of the city’s most beloved traditions.
Click on the picture for all the details:

Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Click on the below picture for more details.

Click on the picture for all the details:

Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Click on the below picture for more details.


Bring the whole family for a day of hands-on exploration as children get up close and personal with a variety of vehicles, including fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment, and more.
This interactive experience allows kids to climb aboard, honk horns, and learn about the vehicles that help our community thrive. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day of discovery and imagination!
Click on the picture for all the details:

Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Click on the below picture for more details.


Sat, August 8, 2026: Join the Downriver Runners club for a very special 50th Anniversary Allen Park 5K run. This time-honored event is a fast, flat course through the neighborhoods of Allen Park.
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/AllenPark/AllenPark10K5K
The run starts and finishes at Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave., Allen Park, 48101. Proceeds from the event support the Downriver Runner’s annual Tony Mifsud scholarship program, a $1,000 college scholarship for two area high school runners.
We will kick off the morning at 8:30am with an untimed kids fun run followed by a 9:00 am 5K start.
After the race, runners are invited to join us as we announce our overall and age group awards.
Click on the below picture for more details.

Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
Click on the below picture for more details.


Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck

Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck

Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck

Downtown Allen Park is turning Thursdays into the best nights of the week. Beginning May 2026, the Block Parties will light up the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month through October — a brand‑new event series packed with energy, creativity, and community spirit.
Each Block Party comes with its own unique theme, giving you a fresh experience every time you visit. One evening might lean into summer nostalgia, and later in the season you might find yourself in the middle of a fall‑harvest bash. No two nights will ever feel the same.
What You’ll Experience:
- Family‑friendly activities that make it easy to bring everyone along
- Curated vendors offering high‑quality goods, treats, and creative finds
- Live music tailored to each theme
- Great food from local restaurants and visiting food truck
↑ To view previous and future events, click the < OR > arrows to see past or new dates for events.
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