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.


It's Happening!

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.

It's Happening!

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.