Historic Lapeer - Main Street DDA

06/09/2026

You don't need to travel far to make unforgettable summer memories.

Historic Downtown Lapeer is packed with everything that makes summer special, great shopping, great dining, great entertainment, and a full calendar of events for all ages.
From the Summer Concert Series and Lapeer Food Truck Festival to Porchfest Lapeer, the Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer, Lapeer Car Cruise, family-friendly celebrations, and magical things brewing, there's always something happening just around the corner.

Spend a day exploring your favorite local shops, enjoy dinner on a patio, listen to live music, discover something new, take the dog for a walk and reconnect with friends and neighbors.
Whether you're looking for a fun date night, a family outing, or simply a reason to get out and enjoy the community, Historic Downtown Lapeer has you covered all summer long.

Check out the 2026 Summer Event Schedule below and start planning your next adventure.

Shop. Dine. Experience. LOCAL.
Remarkable Summer. Remarkably Close.

06/08/2026

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27, 2026, as the Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer transforms into a day of Renaissance inspired fun, adventure, and surprises!

From 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, enjoy all your favorite Farmers Market vendors while experiencing a festive atmosphere filled with:

- Costume Contest – Dress in your finest Renaissance attire (or any fun costume) and join the competition!
- Family-Friendly Fun throughout the day
- Games, laughter, and interactive activities
- Giant Surprises appearing throughout the market
- Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, plants, and more from our amazing market vendors

Then, when the market closes, the festivities continue!

Renaissance Pub Crawl begins at 3:00 PM, giving adults a chance to continue the merriment while exploring Historic Downtown Lapeer's great restaurants, pubs, and establishments.

Whether you're a knight, wizard, pirate, noble, peasant, or simply someone looking for a fun day downtown, this is one event you won't want to miss.

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
🕘 Farmers Market: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🍻 Pub Crawl Begins: 3:00 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Lapeer

Be sure you're following the Historic Farmers Market of Lapeer page for updates and additional details!

06/07/2026

The Summer Concert Series kicks off this Thursday in Historic Downtown Lapeer!
Devoted Beacon Music kicks off the season for us at 6:30pm this Thursday at the Ed LaClair Lapeer Rotary Pocket Park (Next to The Pix Theatre)
Devoted Beacon Music brings the hits and you can bring your dancing shoes. Their music gets people moving!
Enjoy a great night with some great music in Historic Downtown Lapeer!

The Lapeer Summer Concert Series Returns!

Looking for the perfect way to spend a summer evening? Join us Thursday nights from June 11 through August 13, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, for the Lapeer Summer Concert Series in the Ed LaClair Lapeer Rotary Pocket Park!

This year's lineup features an incredible mix of local musicians and performers, covering a variety of musical styles. Whether you enjoy folk, rock, acoustic favorites, symphonic music, or something in between, there's truly something for everyone.

2026 Lineup
• June 11 – Devoted Beacon Music
• June 18 – Pete Folco
• June 25 – The Lapeer Symphony Orchestra*
• July 2 – Adam and Pete
• July 9 – Professor Joe Wright and Friends
• July 16 – The O'Dwyer Brothers
• July 23 – Chris Eilersen
• July 30 – Cicada
• August 6 – Julius Medina
• August 13 – Saint Paulie Street

*Please note: The Lapeer Symphony Orchestra concert on June 25 will take place at the Community Pavilion in front of the Historic Courthouse. All other concerts will be held in the Ed LaClair Lapeer Rotary Pocket Park.

Make an evening of it! Come downtown early to enjoy dinner at one of our local restaurants, do a little shopping, and then settle in for great live music. The Pocket Park is located within the Lapeer Social District, so you can purchase a beverage from a participating downtown business and enjoy it while listening to the concert.

Bring a chair, bring some friends, and enjoy summer in Historic Downtown Lapeer.

Thursdays • 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Ed LaClair Lapeer Rotary Pocket Park
Shop. Dine. Experience. LOCAL.

05/27/2026

Last week we had the opportunity to celebrate a special milestone as Cherry's, LLC marked their 2 year anniversary in Historic Downtown Lapeer!

For the past two years, Cherry's has brought a wonderful mix of Michigan made products, healthy and delicious grab-and-go meals, snacks, and treats to the downtown, while also offering prepared meals that can be ordered in advance.

We recently stopped in for a visit and a quick showcase of this great downtown business. Join us in congratulating Cherry's on two years of serving the community and helping make Historic Downtown Lapeer such a special place to shop, explore, and support local!
Here's to continued success and many more years ahead!

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer it is a day of gratitude and remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

As you spend time with family and friends today, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who never made it home.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and safe Memorial Day.

05/24/2026

🇺🇸 Local community members are invited to join Lapeer VFW Post 4139, Lapeer American Legion Post 16 and Vietnam Veterans of America in paying tribute at the following Memorial Day observances in Lapeer:

Cemetery schedule:
7:40 am Mt Loretta
8:00 am Green Corners
8:35 am Dawn Memorial
9:10 am Stiles
9:45 am Mt Hope

10:50 am Ceremony at the Nepessing St Bridge Honoring Navy and Coast Guard comrades

11:15 am Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony

🍲Veterans Luncheon – Hosted at the Lapeer VFW Post 4139 following the services.
Food is served starting at 1:30 PM.

05/18/2026

Unfortunately mother nature is not cooperating with this week's Lapeer Car Cruise.
This week's event is canceled due to the weather.
With no cruise next week on Memorial Day, the next cruise of the season is Monday, June 1st.

05/18/2026

Good Morning from Historic Downtown Lapeer!
Join us this morning for Coffee Hour at the Lapeer Main Street DDA Office in the Lyric Mall from 8:00am to 9:00am. We will be brewing up a pot of the Chocolate Cherry coffee from TheDoghouse.Coffee this morning.

Let’s talk about the community, your favorite local businesses, what you’re celebrating this week, downtown updates, construction progress, the Pistons, the Tigers, upcoming events, or whatever is on your mind.

This is simply a chance to connect with neighbors, share ideas, support one another, and start the day on a positive note. We just ask that federal politics and negativity stay at the door.

Community starts on Main Street. Hope to see you this morning! ☕

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Construction work continues throughout Historic Downtown Lapeer as crews make great progress on Pine Street, Park Street, and the municipal parking lot north of Nepessing Street.

Over the next couple of weeks, you can expect continued road work, underground utility improvements, electrical work, grading, and paving-related activity throughout portions of downtown as these major infrastructure projects continue moving forward.

As you can see from the photo below, work has already begun on sidewalks, curbing, and dumpster enclosures in the large parking lot and crews continue to be ahead of schedule on the project.

However, as with any large construction project, schedules and work areas may shift due to weather and other factors, and we appreciate everyone’s continued patience and support.

Most importantly — our downtown businesses remain OPEN, accessible, and ready to welcome you.

It’s a beautiful evening in Historic Downtown Lapeer, and the weather forecast for next week looks mostly warm and inviting. That makes it a great time to get out, enjoy downtown, visit your favorite shops and restaurants, and continue supporting local throughout construction.