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5 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Eastern Market's All Things Detroit Holiday Experience, Youmacon 2023 & more

Eastern Market in Detroit
(Aleanna Siacon, Detroit Free Press)

(WWJ) -- Working on your weekend plans? Let us be your guide!

Each week, WWJ discovers all the top events happening around Metro Detroit to help you make the most of your weekend with the Don't Miss List.


Subscribe here to get the full Don't Miss List newsletter in your inbox every Thursday afternoon, and be sure to check out these Metro Detroit events this weekend:

1. All Things Detroit Holiday Experience

Get into the spirit with the All Things Detroit Holiday Experience this weekend! More than 200 local makers and businesses will gather to sell a wide array of handcrafted and holiday-themed goods, gifts and foods at Detroit's Historic Eastern Market. Dine at the food truck rally and shop for gifts made by local makers and entrepreneurs while enjoying a beautiful fall day in the city. All Things Detroit: Holiday Experience happens on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. inside Sheds 3, 4 and 5 at Eastern Market.

Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Shed 3, 4 and 5 at Eastern Market in Detroit

2. Royal Oak Bourbon Fest

Cheers! The Royal Oak Bourbon Fest is an indoor bourbon festival hosted this weekend at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. The festival will feature 200+ whiskeys and bourbons, store picks, classic cocktails and high-end bottle section. Most of the list is bourbon, but there will be a few non-bourbon options such as beer, wine and non-alcoholic options. In addition to the great beverage selection, there will be food trucks, live music, retail vendors and more!

Saturday, Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. at the Royal Oak Farmers Market

3. Youmacon

Youmacon returns to Detroit this weekend to celebrate Japanese animation, video games, pop culture and costuming! This unique, all-ages event is filled with interactive games, competitions, celebrity guest panels, live musical performances and more! Plus, shop anime merchandise, artwork, figures and other collectibles in a massive 150,000 sq. foot marketplace. Dress to impress as your favorite Anime characters!

Thursday, Nov. 2 - Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center and Huntington Place

4. Clawson Record and CD Show

Metro Detroit music fans aren't going to want to miss this! The Clawson Record and CD Show is back this weekend at the Knights of Columbus in Downtown Clawson. Uncover unique musical treasures while exploring dozens of tables of records, music posters, rock photos and more! Photographer Leni Sinclair will be there displaying her iconic photos and memorabilia, as well as artist Mark Arminski and photographer Frank Pettis! Grab a few fellow music lovers and get ready to discover some treasures.

Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Downtown Clawson

5. Merry Macabre Artisan Market

It's a celebration of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas at the Merry Macabre Artisan Market in Ypsilanti! Enjoy a unique shopping experience, where you'll find a variety of vendors selling unique and handmade goods, including Halloween and horror-themed items, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations and gifts, vintage clothing and jewelry, art and more. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift for the holidays or just want to browse a unique and festive market, the Merry Macabre Artisan Market is the place for you!

Friday, Nov. 3 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Ypsilanti Freight House