Events & Specials
Upcoming events in Downtown Clawson
Random Acts of Kindness Week – February 15-21
The giant red hearts on the downtown lamp posts mean the week is near!
Join Downtown Clawson in this city-wide remembrance of the joy of a simple act of kindness. This year the Downtown Development Authority and downtown businesses are targeting their efforts to supporting our military men and women. We have drop off locations for select items and donation jars will be placed throughout downtown. Please come and join the effort:
We will be taking donations of the following items at these selected spots:
Sprouting Tots; 25 S. Main Street
Beanie Babies and Webkinz
These toys are small enough to easily fit in uniform pockets and they are given away to kids by our soldiers deployed in the Middle East. The toys need not be new but should be in good condition. ( Webkinz may be retired)
Wunderground Magic Shop; 18 S. Main
Board games (Yahtzee, Uno, etc), playing cards, poker chips…
Games to provide entertainment for soldiers
Liberty Tax Service; 17 W. 14 Mile Road
cellphones, ipods, and toner cartridges
These items are recycled by a program called Cell Phones for Soldiers and the funds are used to provide calling cards to allow soldiers to call home.
http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/
Fraternal Order of Eagles; 174 Bowers
travel size personal care items and hard candy.
These may also be dropped off at the DDA office in City Hall.
Donation jars will be found throughout the downtown to aid the Michigan National Guard Family Fund, a valuable source of emergency relief for our Michigan Guard members and families.
Blank note cards will be available in business waiting areas, Hunter Community Center and City Hall to send notes of thanks or encouragement to deployed soldiers or service veterans through Operation Gratitude. www.opgratitude.com
Be on the lookout for ‘secret samaritans’ roaming the downtown throughout the week, randomly handing out gift certificates from downtown businesses and thanking patrons for visiting Downtown Clawson.
Past Events
Scaventure
A trick-or-treat scavenger hunt adventure for kids 11 and under – Saturday, October 24, 1-3p
Grab your parents, grab a friend, follow the clues to the end!
Follow the clues to over 40 downtown businesses in the 14 Mile and Main corridor. Our local police and fire departments will be giving out treats too!!
Pubkin Crawl
Costume pub crawl, Halloween fun for kids 21 and over – Saturday, October 24, 7p -??
Registration begins at 7pm for this night of fun. We have a full itinerary…lots of contests and prizes!! Drink and food specials galore!
Registration: 7-8pm at The Fraternal Order of Eagles located at 174 Bowers. Registration is $10 per person and you will receive a bracelet that marks you as a participant…we don’t want to mess up your clever costumes with a t-shirt.
Itineraries with locations and times for costume judging & contests and specials will be handed out at registration.
Bring your friends and enjoy this fun Halloween event in Downtown Clawson.
We will be crawling through the following locations: Fraternal Order of Eagles, Renshaw Lounge, Black Lotus Brewing Co., Moose Winooski, Tavern on the Main and Royal Kubo.
End of Summer Block Party
Say farewell to summer at this city block party on Saturday, September 12, 3-7pm on North Main Street just north of 14 Mile Road. Great food from downtown restaurants, live bands, beer tasting tent, cake auction and….games for kids…obstacle course, bungee run, dunk tank…and much more!!
Cinema in the Street
A great walk-in outdoor movie on South Main Street; Saturday, July 11. Join us for a night of family fun! The entertainment starts at 6 pm with a bounce house, magic acts, facepainting, puppet shows and more. Our movie – Raiders of the Lost Ark – starts at dusk. Come early and have a bite to eat at one of our great restaurants and stay for the fun….Be sure to bring a chair for movie watching.
This years puppet show is sponsored by Oakland County Commissioner Tim Burns. The two puppet shows and times are:
6:30 pm Rapunzel
8:00 pm Hansel and Gretel
