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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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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
FOURTH-ANNUAL WITCHES NIGHT OUT EVENT ON OCTOBER 17TH IN DOWNTOWN ALPENA Continue reading Witches Night Out 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
Even though the end of summer is near, it doesn’t mean there isn’t still plenty of events and things to do in downtown Alpena! Below you’ll find just some of the events happening throughout the downtown this August! Continue reading August Events in Downtown Alpena: Check them out before summer ends!
The first big event of the summer is the annual downtown Flower Festival! From Friday June 6 through Sunday June 8th, you can enjoy the many beautiful floral displays throughout downtown Alpena. There will also be many floral themed activities … Continue reading Upcoming Summer Events in Downtown Alpena
With the cold and the snow there’s usually not too much to do this time of year. So why not come to downtown Alpena and enjoy the first ever Cozy Crawl Event! Continue reading Downtown Alpena Cozy Crawl
Are you looking for a neat and different Christmas gift for your family member, friend, or significant other? Well, look no further than these shops right here in downtown Alpena! Find everything from books to new and old video games to pets and so much more! Continue reading Unique Christmas Shopping in Downtown Alpena
Christmas is arguably one of the best holidays of the year! So head to Downtown Alpena and check out the many different festive activities and places to shop to fill your stockings and Christmas Trees with gifts! Continue reading Downtown Alpena Holiday Guide
Kickoff the fall season by coming to downtown Alpena this weekend to enjoy the many fall events going on from Friday to Sunday! Continue reading Fall Events in Downtown Alpena this Weekend
Fall in downtown Alpena is a beautiful time of the year. The leaves are changing colors, there’s a cool breeze and lots of events and things to do downtown! Continue reading Downtown Alpena Fall Bucket List
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