TGIF Detroit! Weekend Fun for Everyone (Aug. 24-26)

TGIF DETROIT!!! Weather for this weekend – I don’t think the weather forecast could be any better for this weekend and just in time for some great outdoor fun!

THERE’S NO WHINING ABOUT THIS….
What a great way to start off the weekend – a little vino and tapas. Every wine connoisseur needs to check this out. MotorCity Wine Tasting is tonight, Aug. 24th, from 6 – 8:30 p.m., located at MotorCity Wine Boutique, 608 Woodward Ave. The website boasts being named “Best of Detroit Wine Bar” and is known for blending wine, music and art. Enjoy tasting 18 select wines, red and white, accompanied by cheeses, charcuterie and antipasti in the relaxed living room setting. MotorCity Wine also doubles as a wine store, which means you can buy that bottle of wine you can’t live without. You must be 21 or older and it is highly recommended that you purchase your $25 ticket in advance as there is limited capacity.

LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!
Strap on your boxing gloves and get ready to take a big hit… that is… I mean… in the gut! The city will be bursting with excitement as some of Detroit’s best chefs duke it out for the title of “Best Burger” at the first Burger Brawl Detroit. The battle for best burger will take place on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Fairway Packing meat shop located at 1313 Erskine Street, which is located in the popular Historic Eastern Market. Each chef will be allowed to grind up and pound their very own meat blend, then put a meat beatdown on the grill with the hopes of WOWING the judges and taking home the title for “Best Burger.” The best part is that you can watch it all go down and sample these belly busting burgers!

OUTDOOR FUN FOR EVERYONE
Sunday should be a day to wind down and enjoy with the family! Why not enjoy Detroit like a tourist and feel as if you are on vacation? Grab your camera and enjoy The Detroit Riverfront which currently boasts over 3 miles of waterfront activity for the entire family to enjoy. With so many activities available you will be sure to find something for everyone. Be a kid again and enjoy a fun carousel ride, a leisurely lunch on the waterfront or an adventure-filled Diamond Jack river tour, rent a bike through Wheelhouse Detroit, or try to catch a butterfly in a garden. You can even meet some new friends for your dog by joining the Riverfront Canine Club which starts Sunday, Aug. 26th at 10:30 a.m. or simply have fun reenacting a scene from “The Shining” and get lost in the labyrinth.

No matter what you decide to do this weekend, just remember “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

What plans do you have for the weekend? We’d all love to know!

– JoeyGirl

Season of Giving: U-Haul Helps Arizona Charities at Christmas

Santa’s “nice list” in Arizona grew especially long this past holiday season, as U-Haul® Team Members and their families throughout the Valley cheerfully donated their time and resources to help those less fortunate. Team Members filled the month of December with...

Planting Detroit: U-Haul funds Tree planting in Rouge Park

Through funding from U-Haul and U-Haul customers to The Conservation Fund's Go Zero program, 450 trees were planted in Rouge Park in Detroit on September 28. The volunteers came by foot, cars, buses and planes - nearly 200 of them, to plant 450 trees in the...

Burger Brawl Burgers Community News Cullen Family Carousel detroit Detroit bike rentals Detroit Carousel Detroit river tours Detroit Riverfront Diamond Jack River Tours Events Festival local MotorCity Wine Boutique outdoor Detroit RiverWalk Cafe Wheelhouse Detroit wine tasting

What’s New

U-Haul Supports Tillman Scholars at 20th Annual Pat’s Run

A determined group of U-Haul® Team Members and 30,000 likeminded neighbors raced 4.2 miles to honor the life of Pat Tillman and raise money for more than 850 Tillman Scholars. The 20th annual Pat’s Run took place April 13 in Tempe, where Tillman attended school and...

U-Haul Volunteers Support Special Olympics Athletes through Guardian Games

The Guardian Games have been a popular community event across the Valley since their inception in 2017. Sanderson Ford®, a longstanding U-Haul® partner, spearheads the friendly competition to fundraise for Special Olympics Arizona® and develop a closer relationship...

U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage at 10 Stores in Southern Louisiana

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage to residents impacted by the tornadoes and flooding affecting much of southern Louisiana, including the New Orleans metro area. Severe weather has brought fierce winds and heavy rains to the region. A tornado caused...

Tornado Recovery: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage in Conyers, GA

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents impacted by tornado damage in and around Conyers, Ga. Severe weather struck the Atlanta metro area late Tuesday night with Conyers being among the communities hit hardest. A...

U-Haul Volunteers Gain Satisfaction from Service at St. Mary’s

U-Haul® volunteers recently helped St. Mary’s Food Bank put a fresh spin on its mission to provide food for people in need across Arizona. Thanks to St. Mary’s partnership with meal-kit company HelloFresh®, people facing food insecurity can now receive both an...

Texas Panhandle Wildfires: U-Haul Offering 30 Days Free Storage

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents impacted by the wildfires across the Texas panhandle. The Smokehouse Creek Fire started on Monday and has burned more than 1 million acres. It’s the largest in the state’s...

U-Haul and ACS Join Forces in Climb to Conquer Cancer

The Climb to Conquer Cancer of Phoenix is the American Cancer Society’s largest single-day climb event in the world. Every February in Arizona, thousands of cancer survivors, family members, caregivers and supporters participate in the Climb to Conquer Cancer. U-Haul...

U-Haul, Tribute Journey Spread Valentine’s Day Love to Veterans

February 14 is not just Valentine's Day. It is recognized as a National Salute to Veteran Patients day. During Valentine's Day week each year, U-Haul and the Tribute Journey say “thank you” to veterans of the U.S. Armed Services who are cared for in Department of...

U-Haul International Moves with U-Box Makes Moving Abroad Easy

Every new year invites new adventures. If your 2024 adventures include moving abroad, U-Haul International Moves® is equipped and licensed to support your exciting transition each step of the way. The U-Haul® brand is known globally for empowering do-it-yourself...