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Grand River Avenue and Downtown Farmington will be JAMmin' on Saturday, October 24 from 12:30pm to 4:00pm. We are closing the street in order to celebrate the completion of the Streetscape Project!

The festivities begin at 12:30pm with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony across Grand River. At 1:00pm, Paisley Fogg will perform live music for all to enjoy. Throughout the day, street performers will "Wow" you with their talents and Downtown Farmington restaurants will be selling their delicious food from tents located on Grand River.

Don't forget to bring the little ones in their Halloween costumes! The annual Downtown Farmington "Trick or Treat" is from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. We thank our great downtown merchants for participating in this great tradition.

Other special events during the Streetscape Jam include:

Sidewalk sales at participating merchants

Salem United Church of Christ , located at 33424 Oakland Street in Downtown Farmington, will be offering a FREE hotdog dinner and "Trunk or Treat" event from 4pm-6pm. This great event is sponsored by Salem Church and Real Estate One of Farmington Hills.


Farmington First United Methodist Church will have a car wash sponsored by their youth group from 10am to 4pm in their parking lot (donations excepted). Also, don't miss the car show! Contact Nancy at 248-476-9734 for more information or to register your vehicle. Farmington First United Methodist Church is located at 33112 Grand River Avenue in Downtown Farmington.


It's Happening in Downtown Farmington!

Streetscape JAM!

Downtown Farmington will be JAMming on Saturday, October 24. In order to celebrate the completion of the Streetscape Project, Grand River Avenue will be closed from 11:30am to 4:00pm, Saturday, October 24, from Grove Street to Farmington Road. Come join our community as we celebrate the new sidewalks, street, and landscape!

The festivities begin at 12:30 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony and continues into the afternoon. Grand River will be filled with street performers, live music, and delicious Farmington Fare.

The Farmers and Artisans Market will fill the Sundquist Pavilion with autumn flavors from 9:00 am to 2:00pm.

Dress up the little ones and bring them to the annual "Trick or Treat" with our wonderful Downtown merchants from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

More activities are being planned but you will want to mark OCTOBER 24, 2009 on your calendar. Keep checking this blog for all the latest information.

Downtown Farmington, It's Happening!

It's Happening

Tuesdays in the Bag!
Every Tuesday at the following participating merchants, you can receive great specials and treats. Simply use your "It's Happening" shopping bag Tuesdays at these great Downtown Farmington merchants. This wonderful promotion lasts thru October. Now is a great time to support your Downtown! Shopping bags are available for purchase at the Farmington DDA office located at 33316 Grand River Avenue and at the Farmers and Artisans Market every Saturday. "It's Happening" shopping bags are only $1.00!

Please see the individual merchant for complete details regarding the offer.

John Cowley and Sons : Free 1/2 portion of one of the following delicious desserts... Bread Pudding, Strawberry Shortcake, or Funnel Cake Sundae. No purchase is necessary.

Merle Norman: $3.00 off any 2 cosmetic purchases.

Bead Bohemia : 10% off your total purchase.

Sunflour Bakehaus : Old World Bread is $2.25. That is a .50 cent savings!

Farmington Downtown Development Authority : Free "It's Happening" t-shirt (one per household).

Ariel Automotive : 10% off merchandise and services. Tires are excluded from this offer.

Synergy HomeCare : $10 toward a service.

Sacred Sage : Free music CD with purchase.

Victorian Lace Elegance : 10% off total purchase.

J's Jewelry : 20% off total purchase.

Majestic Design : 20% off total purchase.

Ruby Blu Salon: Shampoo and hair cut just $14. Shampoo, hair cut, and blow out just $24.

Darrell's Firestone : $10 off oil change.

The Vines Flower Shop : Please contact The Vines for their weekly special.

Kathy's Kloset: Free pair of earrings with purchase.

Tre Sorelle: 20% off total purchase.

Big Apple Bagels : Buy 6 bagels get 6 free.

Focal Point : Buy 1 ready made frame and get 1 free.

Clothes Encounters: With a $30 purchase receive a $5 gift card.

Music Go Round: Free harmonica with $10 purchase.

Farmington Center Florist : 20% off your purchase (Wire out orders excluded).

Gala Bistro : 25% off total bill.

Bellis Therapeutic Spa : 35 minute message for $25.

Cromwell Family Chiropractic : 10% off all fees.

Edible Arrangements: Buy 1 fruit salad get one free.

Eye Spy Eye Care: Free lens cleaning cloth.




Please contact the following participating merchants for information regarding their "Tuesdays in the Bag" specials:

Visibles Marketing

Salon Legato

PluSkateboarding

Dimitri's Family Dining

Judge Asset Management

Farmington Insurance Agency

Evolve Body Art Studio

Carla's Country Carriage

M. Mazzoni Jewelers

The "Ten Buck Truck" returns to Downtown Farmington's Sundquist Pavilion Tuesday, August 18 at 11:30 am. This week's theme is "Masks." What fun! Children 12 and under will love to make a craft project out of recycled industrial products. Participants can even go 'shopping' in the Ten Buck Truck at the end of the class. For more information on programs offered at Arts and Scraps visit their website at www.artsandscraps.com

This great FREE event is part of "Tuesdays in the Bag", a promotion that is encouraging Farmington to GO GREEN. Remember to use your "It's Happening" shopping bag tomorrow and receive special discounts and treats from participating merchants. Shopping bags are $1 and are available at the DDA office and many merchants in the Downtown. Come stroll Grand River Avenue and Farmington Road and take a look at the tremendous progress the Streetscape Project is making. Grab lunch, participate in Arts and Scraps, and do all of your shopping in Downtown Farmington.

A list of "Tuesdays in the Bag" participating merchants can be found at www.farmingtonstreetscape.org on the "Upcoming Events" page.

What a great day we had during the Downtown Farmington Garden Tour! 25 of us began at the Sundquist Pavilion and then walked thru the neighborhood behind the Farmington Library. Along the way, we visited Liberty Street Gardens, The Warner Mansion, and the homes of the Liska's, Saxton's, Wright's, and Rock's. Sue Grissim, of Grissim and Metz , then walked us down the brand new sidewalk on the north side of Grand River. She explained the wonderful plantings and the ideas behind the Streetscape Project.

Thank you to the homeowners who opened up their yards for us to admire. Thanks also to the wonderful people that took the tour!

It's Happening!

Tuesdays in the Bag...

Don't forget to visit Downtown Farmington every Tuesday to take advantage of the wonderful specials and events occurring at your favorite businesses. Simply use your "It's Happening" shopping bag at participating merchants to receive bargains and treats. Shopping bags are $1.00 and available at the DDA office (33316 Grand River Avenue), the Farmers Market, and at many Downtown Farmington businesses. For more information, visit the www.farmingtonstreetscape.org "Upcoming Events" page.

While shopping Downtown Tuesday, August 4, plan on attending the FREE "Herb Garden" class at the Sundquist Pavilion. This one hour class begins at 11:30am and promises to show you new ways to use herbs in your everyday recipes. Come and learn how to spice up your kitchen!

You'll want to come hungry because this week is Restaurant Week in Downtown Farmington! Our fine eateries are having special menus and events all week long. It is a perfect opportunity to take a stroll along the newly landscaped sidewalks while enjoying the fine fare found in Farmington. More information can be found by visiting www.farmingtonstreetscape.org "Upcoming Events" page.

What a week in Downtown Farmington!

It's Happening!

Restaurant Week is August 2 -8, 2009.
Enjoy fabulous meals and entertainment while strolling the beautiful new sidewalks on the north side of Grand River. "It's Happening"!

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It's Happening!

Tuesdays in the Bag....

This great promotion continues throughout the summer so bring your "It's Happening" shopping bag to Downtown Farmington and enjoy specials and treats. Shopping bags are available at the Farmington Downtown Development Authority for $1.00 and a list of participating merchants can be found at www.farmingtonstreetscape.org on the "Upcoming Events" page.

The DDA is proud to sponsor "Green" activities every Tuesday at the Pavilion. Tomorrow, July 28, Oakland County Parks and Recreation will be here with a 25 feet tall Rock Tower! Come on down to the Sundquist Pavilion and climb a rock right here in Downtown Farmington. The Pavilion will be "rockin" from 3pm-5pm. Make sure you wear "tennis" shoes and socks for this event. Participants must be at least 4 feet tall.


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It's Happening!

Restaurant Week is quickly approaching!
Enjoy the wonderful foods Downtown Farmington has to offer during Restaurant Week, August 2 -8, 2009. This is a perfect time to stroll the newly completed north side of the Grand River Streetscape Project while sampling all the fine fare in Farmington. Participating restaurants will have specials throughout the week. It's Happening!

Sunflour Bakehaus: Samples of the delicious baked goods throughout the week. On Saturday, August 8, Ms. Maria will have story time for kids from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Pages : 10 meals will be $10 all week and on Wednesday and Saturday, ribs are all you can eat for $12.95.

Cedar: Buy three sandwiches get the fourth FREE! Dine in or carry out.

Tina's Coney Island: Buy one coney dog get one free. Dine in or carry out.

Edible Arrangements : With the purchase of a $50 arrangement, receive a free box of strawberries!

Hershey's Ice Cream: Buy one scoop of Rocky Road ice cream and get one scoop FREE!

Big Apple Bagels :
Monday - Muffins for $1.09
Tuesday - Buy 6 bagels get 6 free ($4.79 for a dozen)
Wednesday- Free coffee with purchase of bagel with cream cheese
Thursday - Free fountain drink and chips with sandwich purchase
Friday - Sandwich, fountain pop, and chips for $4.00 + tax

Cowleys : Will have a specials throughout the week along with live music and a wine tasting. Friday, August 7, the band "Free Beer" will play classic rock.

Dimitri's: Free beverage with a $5.00 purchase.

Ginger's Cafe and Gourmet Shoppe : Stop by this lovely Victorian house for a sample of Peach Tea, Ginger Bread, and Peach Cobbler!

Bellacino's : Receive a free medium beverage with a $5.00 purchase Monday-Wednesday.
All week special... Purchase a 9" grinder and receive a second for $2.00.

More information regarding Restaurant Week will be posted in upcoming blogs. Don't forget to visit the Streetscape website for information on the Project and upcoming Downtown Farmington events. www.farmingtonstreetscape.org

It's Happening!

Tuesdays in the Bag

Every Tuesday something extra special "Happens" in Downtown Farmington. This Tuesday, July 21, you can get in gear! Join us for a bike tour of Downtown Farmington and the beautiful surrounding neighborhoods. The two hour tour begins at the Sundquist Pavilion at 11:30 am. and is open to all ages. Bring your helmet, two wheeler, and water. Space is limited so please call the Farmington DDA at 248-473-7276 for more information and to reserve your space.

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The Farmington Founders Festival begins this Friday, July 17 and the fun continues all weekend long! There is plenty to do for all ages so "Go Play in the Streets" of Downtown Farmington.

Here are just a few of the wonderful activities occurring all weekend long...

Summer in the Cities Tour a live broadcast by Magic 105.1 and Jim Harper

Busch's Fresh Food Market Street Fare

Meijer Go PlayGround

Alley Regalley
Pies on the Grand

Art on the Grand

Suburban Collection Crafter's Marketplace

LOC Federal Credit Union Movie Under the Stars

Bosch History Tours

Farmers Market

Botsford Founders Festival Parade

Bright House Main Stage

Walker's Tavern

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Family Stage

4 Mile Run

Need more to do? Don't forget to shop and support the 160 great Downtown Farmington merchants.

Don't forget to shop the awesome Farmington Farmers Market every Saturday from 9am to 2pm.  Fresh foods, locally grown produce, and incredible art fill the Sundquist Pavilion!   "It's Happening" in Downtown Farmington!

It's Happening!

The "Ten Buck Truck" returns to Downtown Farmington Tuesday, July 8 at 11:30 am. This week's theme is "Space and Aliens". What fun! Children 12 and under will love to make a craft project out of recycled industrial products. Participants can even go 'shopping' in the Ten Buck Truck at the end of the class. For more information on programs offered at Arts and Scraps visit their website at www.artsandscraps.com

This great event is part of "Tuesdays in the Bag", a summer long promotion that is encouraging Farmington to GO GREEN. Remember to use your "It's Happening" shopping bag tomorrow and receive special discounts and treats from participating merchants. Shopping bags are $1 and are available at the DDA office and many merchants in the Downtown. Come stroll Grand River Avenue and Farmington Road and take a look at the tremendous progress the Streetscape Project is making. Grab lunch, participate in Arts and Scraps, and do all of your shopping in Downtown Farmington.

Get in Gear!

This Tuesday, June 30, from 11:30am-3:00pm, bring your bike down to the Sundquist Pavilion for a bike check-up. What better way to have fun in the sun than to SAFELY ride your two-wheeler through the beautiful Downtown Farmington community. This activity is brought to you by the Farmington Downtown Development Authority as part of "Tuesdays in the Bag".

Remember to bring your "It's Happening" shopping bag with you tomorrow and take advantage of the special savings and treats participating merchants are offering every Tuesday. If you don't have your shopping bag yet, don't worry! "It's Happening" shopping bags are available at the DDA office and at participating merchants for $1.00. A complete list of Downtown merchants offering specials every Tuesday can be found on the "Upcoming Events" page at www.farmingtonstreetscape.org.

FORE! Tomorrow, Saturday, June 27, is Duffer Day at the Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market.  That's right!  We will have a mini-golf course on the Pavilion grounds.  Come "play a round" in Downtown Farmington!

While in town, don't forget to grab a bite to eat at one of the many fine eateries and stop in the unique shops of Farmington.

We will see you in Downtown Farmington!

It's Happening!

Tuesdays in the Bag

Every Tuesday at the Sundquist Pavilion, the Farmington Downtown Development Authority is bringing you a great "Green" activity.  Come on into Downtown and have a wonderful time.  While in Farmington, don't forget to use your "It's Happening" shopping bag.  Participating merchants are offering fabulous discounts and goodies every Tuesday throughout the summer.

Make a day of it!  Stop by one of the great restaurants for breakfast or lunch and support the local merchants offering unique services and products.

Downtown Farmington, "It's Happening"!  

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It's Happening!

What fun we had today at the Pavilion!  Arts and Scraps rolled in the "Ten Buck Truck" and youngsters made insects out of foam, movie tickets, puzzle pieces, glitter, and other great materials!  Today's activity is part of "Tuesdays in the Bag", a summer long promotion in Downtown Farmington.  Every week special events and activities at the Pavilion will show us all how to be GREEN and more earth friendly.  Today, 38 kids learned how to take a bunch of scraps and turn it into ART.  Thanks to all who came to Downtown Farmington for a great day.

Arts and Scraps will be back to the Pavilion on July 7 and August 18.  For a complete list of summer "Tuesdays in the Bag" activities, please visit  www.farmingtonstreetscape.org

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The "Ten Buck Truck" is coming to the Sundquist Pavilion, June 23 at 11:30am! Kids 12 and under will love Arts and Scraps and the Ten Buck Truck that is filled with metals, foam, and wood. Come and recycle industrial scaps into a one-of-a-kind art project. The fun is all part of "Tuesdays in the Bag" a summer long promotion in Downtown Farmington. Buy your "It's Happening" shopping bag at the Farmington Downtown Development Authority and at participating merchants for $1.00. Every Tuesday use your shopping bag to receive great discounts and special treats throughout the Downtown. A complete list of participating merchants can be found at www.farmingtonstreetscape.org on the "Upcoming Events" page.

It's Happening!

June 11, 2009

“It’s Happening”!


It is an exciting time in Farmington and your support and commitment to the Downtown are greatly appreciated.


Of course there will be orange barrels on Grand River, sidewalks will be closed temporarily, and dust will fly. However, Downtown Farmington remains open during this awesome remodeling Project!


Join us all summer for the many activities your Downtown has to offer. Spend a Friday evening listening to live music at Rhythmz in Riley Park, buy your fresh produce at the Farmers and Artisans Market, and come play in the streets during the Founders Festival.


Your continued support of the 160 Downtown Farmington merchants is greatly appreciated. Now is a great time to buy locally and show our businesses how much we love our Downtown.


Again, we thank you for your devotion to our community and to the Streetscape Project.  This website and blog will keep you informed of the Project and all of the Downtown "Happenings". 

Downtown Farmington, “It’s Happening”!