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After a long hot summer fall is finally here and there are so many events in downtown Alpena to celebrate the fall season! Many of them are annual events you’ve come to know and love and you’re not going to want to miss any of them! Continue reading 2026 Fall Events in Downtown Alpena
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Get ready to celebrate Alpena’s rich maritime heritage at the 2026 Thunder Bay Maritime Festival from Friday August 21st to Sunday August 23rd along the Thunder Bay River. This year’s lineup features 2-hour tall ship excursions, deck tours, hands-on family activities, Great Lakes exhibitors, the Battle of the Paddles River Race and rooftop party, and a brand-new community boat parade along the river through the heart of downtown! Continue reading Thunder Bay Maritime Festival Returns This Month
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What if Downtown Alpena had a local, community-owned grocery store? That question has inspired a growing group of community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and residents who are working together to explore the creation of a food co-op in Downtown Alpena. Continue reading Local Group Hosting Community Meetings to Explore Creating a Food Co-Op in Downtown Alpena
The first big event of the summer is the annual downtown Flower Festival! From Friday June 5th through Sunday June 7th, you can enjoy the many beautiful floral displays throughout downtown Alpena. There will also be many floral themed activities … Continue reading Upcoming Events this Summer 2026 in Downtown Alpena
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Downtown Alpena is getting ready to burst into bloom as the fourth annual Alpena Flower Festival returns Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7, 2026. Presented by Alpena Agency and Auto-Owners Insurance, the beloved event has become a signature kick-off to summer, filling downtown with beautiful floral displays, interactive photo-ops, live music, and activities all ages. Continue reading Downtown Alpena Gets Ready for 4th Annual Alpena Flower Festival
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Instead of spending another boring winter day cooped up inside the house, come to Mich-e-ke-wis Park and Downtown Alpena and enjoy the Annual 2026 Alpena Ice Festival on Saturday February 21st from 9am-8pm! Buy something from the Alpena Farmers Market, check out the unique ice sculptures, warm up by the big bonfire and so much more! For the full schedule of events keep reading! Continue reading Alpena Ice Festival
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2025 was yet another busy year for downtown Alpena! We’ve seen lots of new businesses open up, facade work to buildings downtown, park renovations, new and old events and so much more! It was definitely a busy year for downtown Alpena, and I can’t wait to see what comes in 2026! Continue reading 2025 Recap in Downtown Alpena
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Downtown Alpena is gearing up to ring in 2026 with its second-annual New Year’s Event, and this year’s celebration promises to be even bigger. After drawing a crowd of locals and visitors downtown last year, the event is returning with extended hours at bars and restaurants, cozy firepits to gather around, and the crowd-favorite midnight “sunrise” created by the City of Alpena’s Department of Public Works with help from the City Fire Department. Continue reading New Years Eve 2026 in Downtown Alpena
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This Saturday, December 13 from 2-7 pm, the Water Street Commons and the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are hosting its first-ever Christmas at the Commons event. Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit for an evening filled with holiday cheer and cozy winter fun for all ages. Continue reading Christmas at the Commons this Saturday
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If you haven’t heard of or visited the Water Street Commons before let me give you a quick explanation! The Water Street Commons is a small business collaborative of five tiny shops, one beverage shed, food truck area, and public seating area on the corner of the 2nd Ave bridge and Water Street. It’s led by the Alpena DDA as a way to provide low-cost, low-risk commercial space for small businesses looking to try out Downtown Alpena, diversify the downtown offerings, and bring more foot traffic to the downtown. Read on to learn about our holiday vendors! Continue reading Water Street Commons in Downtown Alpena
One of the best ways to enjoy the holiday season is to visit downtown Alpena! All the stores are decorated, the garland and lights are up throughout downtown and there’s many fun and festive events going on! Continue reading Celebrate the Holiday Season in Downtown Alpena
Even though we’re only halfway through August it’s never too early to start thinking about fall and all of the wonderful activities that come with it! From September to November there is tons of fall activities happening downtown! Continue reading Upcoming Fall Events in Downtown Alpena
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