WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN MT. PLEASANT

As the fall season continues and people start to look for things to do with friends and family, it’s a good idea to start looking at what’s happening in Downtown Mt. Pleasant. There’s always a wide range of events going on and you may not know what the Downtown area has to offer! To make future planning a little bit easier, below is a list of upcoming events, new businesses and ways to spend time with loved ones.

Ladies Night Out | Nov. 10
Get your shopping bags ready! Ladies Night Out is a yearly event where women are able to roam free around Downtown and enjoy the large number of bargains, sales and promotions the participating merchants have to offer. It’s a great way to get holiday shopping out of the way or to just have fun with friends. With a $5 donation at the door of the Broadway Theatre, participants are entered into a raffle drawing with prizes from over a dozen different local businesses. This year’s participating businesses are RedBloom Yoga, Fusion Fitness and Boot Camp, Le Fleur Boutique, Pure Vitality Juice Bar & Spa and MORE!

 

Karma Kat Café | Anytime!
Ever wondered what it’s like to visit a cat café? With Karma Kat Café you don’t need to look any further than Downtown Mt. Pleasant! The café is a recent addition to the community and has been doing a wonderful job in finding these cats their FUR-ever homes. It has hosted a variety of events including crafts with cats, yoga with cats and a two for Tuesday deal! Spending time with the cats is a great way to relax and de-stress – who wouldn’t love these furry friends?

 

Mt. Pleasant Christmas Celebration | Nov. 30 & Dec. 1
There’s no better way to spend time with family and friends than wandering along the streets of Downtown to enjoy the 25th Anniversary of the Mt. Pleasant Christmas Celebration. The celebration includes: crafts, Christmas sing-alongs, tree lighting ceremonies, a pancake breakfast and more! To celebrate the anniversaries of this beloved holiday event AND their own, The Bird Bar & Grill is sponsoring a firework display after the lighted parade on Dec. 1.

 

Mama Bair Art at Painted Turtle | Nov. 15, Dec. 6 & 20
Megan Bair, otherwise known as Mama Bair Art, will be holding three instructional painting sessions over the next two months at Painted Turtle – so don’t miss out! Megan is the owner of Roz’s Diner in Rosebush and hosts painting sessions for all ages at various businesses. Her sessions are fun-filled, and guests are always encouraged to bring their friends, favorite snacks and beverages. Visit our calendar of events page for an additional class schedule.

Man vs Mountain 5K | Feb. 2, 2019
Looking ahead to the New Year, the Man vs. Mountain 5K is right around the corner! Man vs. Mountain is a fun, unique obstacle course race that gives participants an added challenge of competing in the frigid elements of a Michigan winter. Early registration is now open and the prices are low – so register before it jumps to full price!

New business shout-out

Shutters & Chandeliers – 112 E. Broadway St.
Hall of Heroes, LLC., returns to Downtown – 201½ E. Broadway St.
Chasing Fireflies Boutique inside Norm’s – 201 E. Broadway St.
Sereniti’s Treasures inside GraySky Gallery – 120 S. Main St.
Mt. Pleasant Hot Yoga is now Yoga on Main and offers massages – 115 S. Main St.
Coming soon: Vin Trofeo’s Pizzeria & Pub! – 120 S. Main St.

Wrap up the fall season with friends and family at these fun events! If you’re just looking for new businesses to check out, be sure to visit the ones listed above! Stay up to date with all Downtown Mt. Pleasant events throughout the rest of the year on the Mt. Pleasant Area CVB’s calendar of events page