Color-changing LED swings light up Beacon Park for Detroit Month of Design

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Sep 24, 2024 at 10:45 am

Color-changing LED swings light up Beacon Park for Detroit Month of Design

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Swings aren’t just for kids.

New color-changing LED swings have been installed at Beacon Park as part of Detroit’s annual Month of Design, inviting visitors of all ages to take a seat.

The illuminating, interactive light installation uniquely blends art and community engagement.

In partnership with Design Core Detroit and Prevail Activations, the swings are set up in the park’s green space for a limited time, providing free family fun, relaxation, and plenty of Instagrammable photo opportunities.

The experience is presented by the DTE Beacon Park Foundation and programmed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership.

The LED swings are available to the public daily through Sunday, Oct. 6.

Location Details

Beacon Park

1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit

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Halloween pop-up bars in metro Detroit you don’t want to miss this fall

Black LagoonOct. 1-Nov. 5; The Skip, 1234 Library St., Detroit; blacklagoonpopup.comAcclaimed Halloween pop-up Black Lagoon is making its Detroit debut this year. Created by industry veterans Erin Hayes and Kelsey Ramage, Black Lagoon offers a gothic-inspired bar setting with a macabre mix of goth and metal influences. With its expansion into 35 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, this year’s Detroit location will feature a carefully curated cocktail menu. Drinks made with sponsor brands like Lot 40 Rye, Fords Gin, Mezcal Union, and Mr. Black Cold Brew Liqueur will be paired with dark decor.

Nightmare on BagleyThrough Oct. 31; 2545 Bagley St., Detroit; onbagley.comThis pop-up is returning to its Southwest Detroit location with Halloween-themed drinks and an array of spooky decorations. The spot is known for its playfully named cocktails like “Bloodrita” and “Peaches & Scream.” This year’s event continues to build on the space’s reputation for seasonal pop-ups, having previously hosted Blitzen’s on Bagley during the Christmas season and Vixen’s on Bagley for Valentine’s Day. The intimate, themed atmosphere makes it a fun destination for those looking to get into the Halloween spirit with friends or a lover.

Jojo’s Pumpkin PatchThrough Oct. 31; Jojo’s Shake Bar, 88 W. Columbia St., Detroit; jojosshakebar.com/pumpkin-patchIf cozy fall vibes are more your thing, Jojo’s Shake Bar is hosting an experience for all ages. Jojo’s Pumpkin Patch is serving up guests with warm hot chocolate and fall-themed photo ops, perfect for gathering with family or friends and enjoying a casual vibe. With both indoor and outdoor seating, the pop-up blends the fall season with Halloween.

225 SpookeasySept. 25-Oct. 31; Atwater Brewery, 237 Joseph Campau Ave., Detroit; instagram.comAtwater Brewery is bringing the Halloween spirit to its Detroit location with its “225 Spookeasy.” Guests will find themselves in a setting filled with spooky decor, paired with a lineup of unique, Halloween-inspired cocktails. The “speakeasy”-style pop-up offers a relaxed, haunted environment. Reservations are encouraged.

Wicked ‘Shop ShopOct. 1-31; Union Woodshop, 18 S. Main St., Clarkston; unionwoodshop.comThroughout October, guests can head to Union Woodshop’s upstairs bar space to enjoy themed craft cocktails, festive bites, and a series of Halloween surprises. The venue remains family-friendly until the kitchen closes at 9 p.m., after which it shifts to 21+ only. Special events will happen every Saturday such as free tarot card readings and a ghost walk through downtown Clarkston.

Halloween Pop-Up at Host UticaOct. 1-31; Host Utica, 7759 Auburn Rd., Utica; hostutica.comThis local co-working space and restaurant is hosting a Halloween pop-up for the first time this year, every Friday and Saturday night in October. The vibes will be spooky and romantic, with fun cocktails, perfect for a unique fall date with a lover.

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Layla McMurtrie

Layla McMurtrie is the digital editor of Detroit Metro Times. She's passionate about art, music, food, and Detroit's culture and community. Her work has been featured in the Detroit Free Press, Between the Lines, and Metromode, among other Michigan publications.