Discover something great in Downtown Bay City
Kick off the holiday shopping season before the big-box rush and celebrate small and women-owned businesses during Pink Friday! A nationwide “Shop Small First” event!
Join us in Downtown Bay City as our local shops roll out special deals, gifts, and treats to thank you for shopping local this season. From discounts and giveaways to pink drinks and sweet surprises, it’s the perfect day to explore downtown and support our small businesses.
The first 50 shoppers who spend $100+ Downtown can bring their receipts to the DMB office (916 Washington Ave. Suite 206) to claim a limited-edition tote!
Here’s more of what you’ll find around town:
Bay City Antiques Center - Buy 4, get 1 free (or buy 10, get 3 free) on music, VHS, cookbooks, and books. Plus, 20% off items with pink tags.
Believe Inspire Beauty - Pink drinks, sale items, and gifts with purchases of $50 or more.
Bespoke Studios | Black Moon Boudoir - Super Secret Pink Friday Special Offer with over $395 in savings (limit 5 bookings).
Elizabeth Charles Flowers + Home - Bubbly pink tini and pink treats.
Ferne Boutique - In-store giveaway.
First Look Bridal Boutique & Tuxedo - Free customized jean jacket with the purchase of a full-price wedding gown.
Fran & Dot Boutique - 10% off any item with pink and giveaway entry with a $100 purchase.
G.T. Homestead - Several specials posted throughout the shop.
Herman Hiss & Company - First 25 customers to make a purchase receive a free special gift.
Herter Music Center - Wear pink and receive 20% off any regular-priced item.
Legacy Coffee House - Pink Drink offered.
Little House - Spin the wheel for prizes and enjoy pink treats.
Munroe - Free gift with purchase.
My Secret Garden - Free pink spa candle with $30 purchase, pick-a-prize or discount, tasty pink treats, and make-a-charm scarf necklace activity.
OCH, Tavern 101, Bunny’s, Drift - Pink drinks at all locations.
Ocean Jasper Wellness - Discounted walk-in services, service coupons, gift cards, and new retail available.
Painterly Pottery - From 5–11 PM, buy 2 and get 1 free.
Remedy FNMT - Black Friday deals released early, gift certificate specials, and 10% off essential oils.
The Vintage Greenhouse - 20% off select vendors and a free gift with $20 purchase.
Third St Thrift - Special offer coming soon.
Timeless Trading Company - 10% off anything pink and raffle prize drawing (purchase required to enter).
Urban East Footwear - 40% off select Sorel styles, extra $10 off anything in the sale section, and choice of gift with purchase.
THURSDAY, November 20th
11/20 - Lunch & Learn: CMURC | Bay Area Chamber of Commerce | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Come learn about the resources CMURC offers and how you can take advantage of them to benefit your business! Cost to Attend: FREE to Chamber Members. Please register here.
11/20 - Mysteries of the Great Lakes | Delta College Planetarium | 2:00 PM
Dubbed 'inland seas' by early European explorers, the Great Lakes have some of the most spectacular wilderness scenery on Earth, and a fifth of all the planet's fresh water. The waters pass by towering cliffs dotted with early Native American pictographs, caribou and moose grazing on the shores, over giant prehistoric sturgeon lurking among thousands of shipwrecks and past nearly 40 million people who live along the more than 10,000 miles of coastline. Purchase tickets here!
11/20 - November Business After Hours | Vinny's Pizzeria | 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Host/Location:
Vinny's Pizzeria
168 Uptown Drive
Bay City, MI 48708
Date/Time:
4pm-6pm
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Don't forget to bring your business cards for registration and networking.
Business After Hours are free to attend and is a members ONLY event!
11/20 - Forged Cigar Night | Timothy's Fine Cigars | 4:00 PM
Come hang out with Anthony from Forged! 115 Center Ave.!
11/20 - Holiday Open House | Pure Medical Spa | 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Pure Medical Spa invites guests to a festive evening featuring exciting giveaways, event-only pricing, refreshing spirits, delicious appetizers, and one major reveal designed to elevate the Pure experience and enhance skin health. The first 20 attendees will receive a SkinMedica Skincare Kit valued at $150. 
Pure will be unveiling a brand-new service that’s set to change the game — and to celebrate, they’re giving away two Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day tickets, a VIP parking pass, and an exclusive game-day gift basket packed with fan favorites. Who’s ready for Ford Field?
11/20 - Member Make & Take | Studio 23 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Members of Studio 23 are invited to unwind at the end of the day by creating pin-back buttons and mixed-media bookmarks in the gallery!
Bring a friend, a snack, and (if you're 21+) your preferred adult beverage.
This is a FREE event for members of Studio 23, no registration required. This is an in-person only project.
11/20 - Cider Dinner | Tavern 101 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
4 courses, 4 ciders, endless flavor! Don't miss Tavern's Cider Dinner. Tickets just available at Tavern 101!
11/20 - HHM "Made-in-Michigan Shorts" | State Theatre | 7:00 PM
A curated collection of short films from across Michigan will be screened, followed by an after-party with award announcements! Admission is $8.
FRIDAY, November 21st
Downtown Bay City's Pink Friday
11/21 - Playdate @ Wirt | Wirt Library | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Drop in for playtime fun in the Wirt Children's program room. No registration required.
11/21 - Spark: The Universe in Us | Delta College Planetarium | 2:00 PM
Spark: The Universe in Us explores our connection to Earth and the cosmos. Journey from a Sierra Nevada waterfall to the heart of exploding stars and see how the universe creates the elements that make up life—all narrated by Diego Luna. Purchase tickets here!
11/21 - Gratitude and Grooves | Legacy Coffee House | 7:00 -11:00 PM
A great night to connect with community, listen to some groovy music, and give gratitude. Pretzel Prize will be there with some goodies along DJ Dirty Mic and Foxy Cleopatra!
SATURDAY, November 22nd
11/22 - Knife Demonstration | Artigiano | 9:30 AM
This is a short demonstration and opportunity to try some knives for yourself!
Tickets are $20 and can be applied to the cost of a new knife. Space is limited so reserve your spot early. Class size is small, so they expect to sell out, but they will offer more times in the near future.
To reserve your spot - head to their website, simply add the number of desired tickets to your cart, then click on “MY CART” link at the top of the site, or under the three lines at the top of your screen (if you are using a mobile device), to checkout.
11/22 - Annual Step Up Day | Herter Music Center | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Stop into Herter Music Center on November 22nd and work with their expert staff to find a professional level instrument for you!
They will also be able to offer special rebates and financing, varying on brand and model.
11/22 - Crafty Kids Saturday Holiday Series | Studio 23 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Crafty Kids Saturday Holiday Series invites children to enjoy low-cost art workshops throughout November and December. Workshops are held each Saturday and designed to spark creativity and holiday fun. Register here for just $10!
11/22 - The Enchanted Reef | Delta College Planetarium | 2:00 PM
The vastness of our planet’s oceans guards unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is Kaluoka’hina, the enchanted reef whose magic protects it against humans finding it. Kaluoka’hina’s colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in peace… until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it’s up to the young sawfish Jake and his paranoid pal Shorty to restore the magic of Kaluoka’hina and save their reef. Purchase tickets here!
11/22 - Wicked Trivia! | Wirt Library | 2:00 PM
Ages 8-12. Celebrate the release of Wicked Part 2 by testing your knowledge of everyone's favorite new movie musical. Registration is required.
11/22 - Season of Light | Delta College Planetarium | 3:30 PM
The darkest season brings some of the brightest celebrations. This presentation explores the history of beloved winter holiday traditions and the religious and cultural rituals tied to the winter solstice. Purchase tickets here!
11/22 - Holiday Season Block Print Workshop | So Good Gallery | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Come celebrate the Holiday Season by creating your own Winter or Holiday themed block print. $55 per person. Supplies are included and snacks will be provided.
11/22 - Lough Dough Cover Show | Masonic Temple | 6:00 - 11:45 PM
A yearly party where our area's favorite bands and supergroups give their spin on the hits we love!
Brissette as A TRIBUTE TO GUITAR HERO
Pesky Kid as TAME IMPALA
Halfmodel Rockets as SABRINA CARPENTER
Green Light Go as THE WONDER YEARS
Already Over as THREE DAYS GRACE
The Wild Life as WEEZER
McNast as MAC MILLER
FRUIT$ as KESHA & CHARLI XCX
Quincy Jadams as THE FRONT BOTTOMS
Brugada as SYSTEM OF A DOWN
Øslo as BLACK SABBATH
Skitchfall as BLINK-182
Historic Masonic Temple
700 N Madison Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
Saturday, November 22, 2025
6:00 PM
11/22 - Life Under the Arctic Sky | Delta College Planetarium | 7:00 PM
This is a film about the Northern Lights and the Sami People (the indigenous people of the Arctic in what is now Norway, Sweden and Finland). Highlights include the Northern Lights, the Reindeer Migration, dogsledding trips and winter festivals. A total of 10 filming expeditions were made to the Arctic to capture the Aurora, the Sami’s reindeer, and the beautiful Arctic scenery. Purchase tickets here!
SUNDAY, November 23rd
11/23 - Sunday Night Karaoke | Jake's Corner Lounge | 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sunday night is Karaoke Night at Jake's hosted by DJ Oliver Dixon. DJ Dixon will be playing requests and karaoke from 9PM-1AM, so if you don't want to sing, just let him know what you'd like to hear and he'll play it if he's got it!