Farmington - Partner City

Downtown Farmington announces plans for new park at historic site

“This project is a great example of bringing historic and modern elements together for the benefit of a community,” says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League. “A historic area will now also include modern amenities and a universally accessible design to ensure that everyone can enjoy the space and have the opportunity to foster connections with those around them.” 

Mary Lou Stropoli, co-founder and president of Skep Space and a member of Farmington’s Public Art Committee, was tasked with transforming GLP Financial Group headquarters into an art gallery.
How downtown Farmington’s creative community is coming back stronger than ever

It’s a nonprofit arts organization success story. And in the world of downtown development, how often can you say that?

As Farmington celebrates 200 years, here’s where to visit to get a sense of its past (and future)

2024 is the community’s bicentennial. Here's what's happening at some of its most historic sites today.

Farmington's bicentennial, that's what's up.
Construction of new downtown park, buzzy restaurant openings mark banner year in downtown Farmington

2023 served as a great lead-in for 2024, when Farmington celebrates a truly significant milestone: its bicentennial.

Phillip Jewell, Chief Operating Officer of Blue Hat Coffee, spent four years readying the historic space that would become Blue Hat Coffee.
Coffee beans and elbow grease: Blue Hat Coffee opens in downtown Farmington

In what has to be one of downtown Farmington’s most highly anticipated openings in recent years, Blue Hat Coffee has opened its doors.

A press conference celebrating the launch of Farmington Area FiberCity was held on October 30.
21st century cities: Partnership to bring 10G internet to Farmington, Farmington Hills

The internet in downtown Farmington is about to get a whole lot faster. Here's where to surf the web and work remotely in the meantime.

The most recent Ladies Night Out event took place this past April.
Credit union partners on special offer for downtown Farmington gift cards; Ladies Night Out returns

It’s getting easier to shop local in downtown Farmington — and just in time for the holidays.

"The people in downtown Farmington and the DDA, they saw a bigger vision for me than I did for myself," says Nakija Mills, owner of Lekker Chócó Treats.
Experimental small business incubator hatched a sweet success story in downtown Farmington

"The people in downtown Farmington and the DDA, they saw a bigger vision for me than I did for myself," says Nakija Mills, owner of Lekker Chócó Treats. 

The fourth annual Grand Raven Festival has returned to Downtown Farmington.
PHOTOS: Scenes from opening night of the month-long Grand Raven Festival in downtown Farmington

A 6-foot-tall, 700-pound raven has once again descended upon the streets of downtown Farmington and that can only mean one thing: The Grand Raven Festival has returned.

PHOTOS: Downtown Farmington celebrates National Farmers Market Week

National Farmers Market Week took place this past August 6th through the 12th, and downtown Farmington did not disappoint.

Our Partners

City of Oak Park

Don't miss out!

Everything Detroit, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.