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Maria Showich-Gallup leads Visions Unlimited storytime.
Storytime links preschoolers with special ed students in downtown Farmington public library

Each Tuesday morning, in the lower level of downtown Farmington’s public library, an unabashedly joyful, hug-filled reunion happens in the children’s department.

Photo courtesy Kate Knight
Downtown Farmington talks design at the Civic Theater

For those who couldn't attend, here are some key takeaways from the community discussion.

VegMichigan Free Festival
VegMichigan Free Festival visits downtown Farmington’s Riley Park

If you passed by downtown Farmington’s Riley Park on Sunday and spotted white tents, food trucks, and entertainers, you may have done a double-take and thought, “Wait … wasn’t the farmers’ market yesterday?”

Art 101
Art 101 aims to teach kids and teens creative fundamentals in downtown Farmington

Individual attention is one of Art 101’s biggest selling points, as is its emphasis on letting students choose subjects that excite them. Video game characters are approved.

The old Dressbarn in downtown Farmington. (Photo by David Lewinski)
Downtown Farmington prepares to say farewell to its beloved Dressbarn

Because the Farmington store is one of the top performers in the chain’s 100-store region, it’s likely to become one of the last Dressbarns standing.

PLUSkate Camp. Photo by David Lewinski.
Downtown Farmington’s PLUSkateboarding leads local camp for ‘short shredders’

PLUSkateboarding – a downtown Farmington store founded by owner Rob Woelkers in 2003 – runs week-long summer day camps that are so beloved that many kids not only attend year after year but ask to register for multiple weeks in a single season.

Patio life in downtown Farmington. Photo by David Lewinski
How downtown Farmington found its outdoor vibe

Over the past decade, downtown Farmington has been intentional about creating an inviting outdoor atmosphere. Here's how they did it.

Jill Castiglione
Independent downtown Farmington pharmacy competes with CVS

We regularly hear about how brick-and-mortar stores are now in their death throes. So what on earth possessed Jill Castiglione to open her own pharmacy in downtown Farmington directly across from a CVS?

Rhythms in Riley Park. Photo by David Lewinski.
Everything’s coming up live music in downtown Farmington these days

This summer you can head to Farmington’s Sundquist Pavilion for Lunch Beats on Wednesday at noon; Family Fun in Riley Park on select Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.; and Rhythms in Riley Park nearly every Friday, from 7-9 p.m. 

BROWNDOG BARLOR & RESTAURANT. PHOTO BY DAVID LEWINSKI
Where to brunch in Metro Detroit: Downtown Farmington Edition

Where can you meet up with friends or family members for brunch (or just late breakfast) in downtown Farmington? This week, Metromode highlights four spots that offer some delicious options for those lazy weekend mornings.

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