Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

10/17/2026

Downtown Fall Fest 2026 — Saturday, October 24

Fall is officially taking over Ashmun Street.

Join us Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 PM to 8 PM for Downtown Fall Fest in Sault Ste. Marie — a full day of shopping, eating, exploring, and celebrating the season right in the heart of downtown. Ashmun Street will be closed in front of the businesses so the whole block becomes one big fall celebration.

What's happening:

🍁 Free vendor spaces — first come, first served. Local makers, artists, and businesses, come set up and sell. 🏰 Bounce house for the kids — because nobody wants to hear "I'm bored" at a fall festival. 🎃 Pumpkin painting — grab a pumpkin and make it yours. 🏀 Sault High Basketball fundraiser — come support the team. 🧙♀️ The Dancing Witches

In town for Great Lake State Weekend? Come downtown for the fun before the game — this is the perfect way to spend the afternoon.

Later that evening: Tailgate at Taffy Abel before Lake State Hockey vs. Bowling Green, with the puck drop at 7:07 PM. Make a day of it — festival downtown, hockey at night.

Shop. Eat. Explore. Celebrate fall downtown.

09/15/2026

SAVE THE DATE — CRAFT SHOW AT AVERY SQUARE!

Come downtown and celebrate the creativity of Sault Ste. Marie! Join us at Avery Square on October 9 & 10 for a two-day Craft Show featuring handmade items from our local creative community.
It’s a great opportunity to shop local, discover unique handmade gifts, support area makers, and enjoy some great food at The Deli while you’re here!

📍 Avery Square | 510 Ashmun Street
📅 Friday, October 9 | 1 PM–7 PM
📅 Saturday, October 10 | 9 AM–3 PM

Bring a friend, explore the craft show, and spend a little time enjoying Downtown Sault Ste. Marie!

08/26/2026

🌧️🎶 Don’t let the rain stop you from enjoying the tunes of Gentleman George! 🎶🌧️

Tonight’s Music in the Park is moving indoors to the Soo Theatre! 🎤🎸

📍 Soo Theatre
🕖 7:00 PM

Come out, stay dry, and enjoy an evening of great music! We’ll see you there! 🎶🙌

08/11/2026

🎶 Music in the Park is tomorrow night! 🎶

Come out and enjoy a great evening in the park with Molly Escherich! Bring a lawn chair or blanket, invite your friends and family, and enjoy some live music together.

07/28/2026

06/10/2026

Join us for a Public Workshop to help shape future projects in both downtown commercial districts and the Airport Area District. Learn about eligible improvement categories including: public spaces, business support, infrastructure, and redevelopment tools. Come share your ideas for strengthening our community.

2-hour interactive session Monday, June 15th, 8:30-10:30 a.m. City Hall 225 E. Portage Ave (DDA).

1-hour interactive session Monday, June 15th, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

This is your chance to bring forward project ideas, highlight priorities, and help guide future investments in our town.

Come ready with ideas. Learn how projects can be funded. Help set the direction for implementation.

Your input will directly inform next steps for downtown improvements.

05/25/2026

The MEMORIAL DAY PARADE is
May 30th. This is the traditional Military’s observation of the holiday. Our city is one of only a handful of cities in the United States that still follow the original Military’s observance of the solemn day.
With Sault Ste. Marie’s rich Military history, it only makes sense that
VFW Post 3676 and American Legion Post 3, as the facilitators of the parade, would follow the traditional Military date.
If your group would like to take part in the parade to honor those Veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country, join us and line up behind Pingatore Cleaners at 6:30 pm. The parade begins at 7:00 pm. At the parade’s end, on the court house lawn, there will be a Memorial Ceremony including laying of wreaths and
a 21 gun salute.
As a reminder this is not a political pamphlet passing opportunity nor a candy throwing event. It is a solemn showing of respect for those Veterans who gave their lives for your freedom.