Cider in the City is back at Beacon Park! On select Saturdays and Sundays in October, enjoy free, seasonal adult and family fun activities each weekend. Event features include pumpkin picking and painting, make-and-take crafts, craft cocktails and seasonal beer selections and mocktails, horse-drawn hayrides around the park, lawn games, live music featuring DJs and more.
Make sure to grab a bite from one of our local food truck options, pick up some delicious cider and donuts from Blake Farms or enjoy fresh dishes from Lumen Detroit.
PLUS, our big screen TV will be up and ready for football lovers to enjoy the Lions game on Sunday, Oct. 15 and 22.
A special feature this year for Cider in the City will be the viewing option for the big game of the fall season. Make sure to join us for the ultimate Michigan rivalry for the Michigan State University vs. University of Michigan football game on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Featuring:
– Donuts and cider for sale
– Free horse-drawn hayrides
– Make-and-take crafts
– Face painting on Sundays
– Pumpkin painting
– Lawn games
– Big screen TV
– Interactive displays including electric vehicles
– Food trucks
– Live music and DJs
– Market vendors
– Lions game viewing – Sundays, Oct. 15 + 22 | Games start at 1 p.m.
– DTE Electric Vehicle Underpass onsite Oct. 21 + 22
– MSU vs. U of M game – Saturday, Oct. 21
Music/entertainment:
– Oct. 14: King Sophia | Kalysta
– Oct. 15: DJ Invisible
– Oct. 21: DJ Thornstryker
– Oct. 22: DJ Steel
Food and Beverage Options:
– Oct. 14: Big Black Food Trailer, Max Chicago Style Italian Beef
– Oct. 15: Unity Catering, Smoke Ring
– Oct. 21: Spice Rack, Great Greek
– Oct. 22: Tacobachis, Original Seafood Truck
– Lumen outdoor bar will be open and indoor dining options will also be available
Full Cider in the City menu of offerings by Blake’s:
– Fresh donuts, plain or cinnamon (6-pack)
– Apple cider 1/2 gallons
– Apple cider by the cup, hot or cold
– Honeycrisp apples
– Caramel apples
– Large pumpkins (Jack-o-lanterns)
– Small pie pumpkins
*Cash or credit accepted*
Cider in the City is presented by DTE Beacon Park Foundation and programmed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership