Ypsi Real

05/06/2025

😍 Ever wondered what the iconic Ypsilanti Water Tower looks like on the inside?
⛲ Join us as we share our first-person experience of what’s behind the stone walls!

The Water Tower is not open to the public, so check out this exclusive!

Ever wondered what the iconic Ypsilanti Water Tower looks like on the inside? Join us as we share our first-person experience of what’s behind the stone walls!

05/02/2025

🥕 🍅 🥬 The Ypsilanti Farmer's Market Is BACK!
Head to the new location on S. Washington St. on Saturdays for fresh produce, pantry staples, local artisans, and perhaps some jams (the fruity kind and the musical kind!)
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The Ypsilanti area is the proud home of engaged, progressive, and passionately involved community members, which shines through especially bright in the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets.

04/29/2025

🗓️ Mark your calendar for May 11! The Ypsi Artisan Spring Market is back with over 40 local businesses, artisans, and non-profits. A fantastic opportunity to shop local for unique, hand-crafted items! 🧑‍🎨

Exciting news! The Ypsi Artisans Market has returned with a bang! Join and explore a diverse selection from over 40 Ypsilanti-based small businesses, crafters, and nonprofit organizations. It's the perfect opportunity to support local talent and shop for unique, handcrafted items. Grab a friend and....

04/24/2025

🌱 🌷 Get outside and enjoy the warmth! Here are 5 Ypsi parks and trails to get you started.

Ypsilanti parks and trails offer ultimate nature escapes, wheelchair-friendly paths, single-track biking and exciting outdoor activities. While visiting, go antiques shopping, grab lunch, and hit the trails. Find it all here in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

04/22/2025

🥰 👨‍👩‍👦 Last year, our friend Jackie brought her family for a day of fun in Ypsilanti! Follow along and be inspired to plan your own Ypsi adventure! 🚘

We teamed up with popular Michigan travel blogger and Instagrammer, Jackie , to showcase some of the coolest Michigan destinations. Join Jackie and her family as they take a road trip to Ypsilanti and visit museums, the coolest shops and cafes, and have plenty of family fun.

04/15/2025

There's only a few days left to participate in The Ypsilanti DDA Community first-ever Sammie Slam!! Visit their page for all the details!

04/11/2025

🎉 Get ready, Ypsilanti! 🎭🎺

UMS is teaming up with Riverside Arts Center and the brilliant Mark Tucker of FestiFools Studio for an unforgettable celebration of creativity and community!

🕓 Start at 4 PM at Riverside Arts Center to pick out your very own whimsical FestiFools puppet.

🎶 Then at 5 PM, join the magical Processional to parade through the heart of Ypsi with the incredible Detroit Party Marching Band, marching from Downtown to Depot Town!

🏁 The journey ends at the historic Freighthouse, where the party continues with: 🎵 Live music by the swingin' Djangophonique
🍔 Delicious local eats & drinks available for purchase
🤝 Good vibes and great neighbors

✨ Come as you are — leave inspired.

📍 April 19 | Downtown Ypsilanti

UMS is joining forces with Riverside Arts Center and Mark Tucker of FestiFools to create an artistic celebration in Ypsilanti. Start at the Riverside Arts Center at 4 pm, where you’ll pick out your FestiFools puppet, then join us for a short, one-of-a-kind Processional at 5 pm, as we march alongsi...

04/08/2025

🧐 Travel back in time with these unique Ypsilanti postcards! 🤠
Do you have any pictures from the past? Post them in the comments ⬇️

We’re taking you back over 100 years, offering a glimpse of what Ypsilanti was like for those who once resided and visited before. From downtown landscapes to illustrated attractions, travel through time with unique Ypsilanti postcards.

04/04/2025

UMS returns to the Ypsilanti Freighthouse! April 5-19 explore the arts in diverse and dynamic ways. 👏

University Musical Society

04/01/2025

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️The 8th annual Astronomicon is this week! (April 4-6)
Celebrity meet & Greets, comic books, movie memorabilia, nostalgia toys, cosplay contests, and concerts.
More info and tickets ⬇️

Here's your chance to attend the 8th annual Astronomicon with an all-star lineup! Voted Metro Detroit's Best Convention, this all-inclusive Comic Con caters to all genres including Comics/Toys, Horror, Wrestling, and Pop Culture! Special Guest Headliners: - Bruce Campbell from "Evil Dead" - Tommy Ch...

03/27/2025

🍽️ 🌮 🍝 🍤 Give your kitchen the night off, have dinner out! 🕺 💃

Ypsilanti’s food scene features a wide variety of flavorful foods. Phenomenal chefs strategically incorporate locally sourced ingredients.

03/25/2025

In Ypsi we keep it real...Ypsi Real 🤭 🤪

Ypsilanti, “Ypsi” as the locals say, has a rich history which shines through in its vibrant shopping, dining, art and entertainment scenes.