events

First Friday Food Court: Eat It By The SpoonFull

First Friday Food Court kicks off Ypsi's summer season

By Laleh Walker · Saturday, June 13, 2026

To kickoff the summer, First Friday Food Court returned to Ypsilanti Friday, June 5, in partnership with Growing Hope, First Fridays Ypsi, and PoetTreeTown.

Front facade of Rhizome Roots with plants and posters in the window.

Green Social Detroit collaborates with Rhizome Roots to bring Plant Swap to Ypsilanti

By Hannah Borders · Friday, June 12, 2026

Rhizome Roots, a local yoga studio, is collaborating with the organization Green Social Detroit to educate Ypsilanti residents on plant care during plant swap event.

Protester in neon green shirt holds sign that says immediate resignation, investigation, remediation, state accountability.

Community members protest Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility prison conditions

By Lauren Holloway · Thursday, June 11, 2026

Organizations across Washtenaw County came together to protest conditions in the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility.

An adult and child stop by a stand at the farmer's market and talk to two staff members.

Ypsilanti Farmers Market offers fresh produce, goods throughout the summer

By Gray Connor · Monday, June 8, 2026

The Ypsilanti Farmer's Market, organized by Growing Hope, will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesdays at 3-7 p.m. throughout the summer.

In downtown Ypsilanti, the front entrance of the Ypsilanti Public Library, located on Michigan Avenue, features a glass door and large rectangular windows on both sides.

Ypsilanti District Library hosts youth creativity camp

By Lauren Holloway · Friday, June 5, 2026

Ypsilanti District Library, in partnership with the Ozone House and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, hosts yearly summer songwriting camps for youth ages 10-24.

Depot Town Cruise Nights returning on summer Thursdays

By AnnaBelle Favre · Thursday, June 4, 2026

Starting June 4, Depot Town Cruise Nights will pick back up as a Thursday night event throughout the summer. Spectators can come cruise the classic cars and visit Rally in the Alley, an art market.

What's the Move? June 3-9

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Looking for something to do this week? The Eastern Echo has you covered with these upcoming events in Ypsilanti.

Small flags are stuck into the grass with every color of the rainbow, including black and brown, in the shape of a Pride flag.

5 local ways to celebrate Pride Month in Ypsilanti

By Laleh Walker · Monday, June 1, 2026

Throughout the month of June, Ypsilanti will host events ranging from Y2K cookouts to space raves and beyond, providing diverse ways for the community to celebrate Pride Month.

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What's the Move? May 26 to June 2

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, May 26, 2026

From craft nights to live music, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti.

What's the Move? May 19-25

By Lilly Kujawski · Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Here's what's happening in and around Ypsilanti from May 19-25, 2026.

A building with white column-style architecture is located next to greenery and trees and contains the words "Frederic H. Pease Auditorium."

What's the Move? May 12-18

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Get the scoop on what's happening in and around Ypsilanti from May 12-18, 2026.

Black, white and green graphic advertising the Coming Home Celebration event.

EMU CMTA celebrates innovation and alumni with 'Coming Home Celebration'

By Gray Connor · Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Coming Home Celebration: The Story Continues event is set to recognize Eastern Michigan University's Communications, Media and Theatre Arts department alumni, faculty and students.

The entrance of a building with double glass doors. The doors are clear, and white curtains on the inside are visible through them. The number "108" is written in silver above the doors.

What's the Move? April 28 - May 4

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Several events are coming up between April 28 and May 4, 2026, in the Ypsilanti area.

This photo shows the words "You belong here" written in rainbow-colored sidewalk chalk. Two chalk art hearts surround the words.

8 art-related events to attend in Washtenaw County this summer

By Hannah Borders · Monday, April 27, 2026

From pride celebrations to art fairs, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor will have no shortage of fun this summer.

The front entrance of a brick building with big windows and glass double doors. A dark green sign in front of the building reads, "Campus Wellness Center" in white letters.

The Eastern Echo's guide to finals week at EMU

By Allie Beecher · Monday, April 27, 2026

Eastern Michigan University offers a wide variety of resources to support students during finals week.

A square-shaped building made of gray-colored wood with a brown-colored panel running across its middle. There are several windows, and the door to the building is purple. In one of the windows is a Black Lives Matter sign. A few bikes are parked in front of the building, and a sign in the foreground says "Ozone House Entrance." Overhead, the sky is a shade of pale blue.

What's the Move? April 21-27

By Allie Beecher · Monday, April 20, 2026

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti from April 21-27, 2026.

White-painted storefront with large windows and a green and red awning above the entrance. Vinyl records hang in the window with a sign reading "Wyrd Byrd."

What's the Move? April 14-21

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Looking for something to do? Check out this list of Ypsilanti events happening April 14-21, 2026.

Eastern Michigan University Fraternity and Sorority Life gears up for Greek Week

By Gray Connor · Saturday, April 11, 2026

Community bonding, fundraising and competitive fun are encouraged throughout this year's Greek Week at Eastern Michigan University.

Two women celebrate and smile while wearing blue shirts for the event, with the leftmost wearing a teal survivor ribbon as a sash across her chest.

Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance to host Mother's Day 5K and Fun Run

By Lauren Holloway · Saturday, April 11, 2026

The Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance will host its annual Mother’s Day 5K and Fun Run on May 10, 2026.

A building with a red-and-blue-brick entrance. Extending from the right side of the entrance is a long gray-colored section of the building. Several green trees frame the entrance to the building, and there is green grass in the foreground of the photo. Overhead, the sky is blue, and there is a rainbow visible over the building.

What's the Move? April 7-13

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Get the scoop on local events happening in Ypsilanti from April 7-13, 2026.