Detroit Prepares for 313 Day With Concerts, Deals and Park Events

Detroit gears up for 313 Day on Friday. Events will scatter throughout the city, with concerts, food specials, and activities at Belle Isle among them, according to Axios Detroit. This annual celebration honors the area code tied to the city.

Belle Isle opens its gates at sunrise and closes at sunset. The park's conservancy plans to unveil the restored casino at 3 p.m. following a renovation that cost nearly $5 million.

A house party takes over Belle Isle Casino from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Only the first 313 people get in.

The Belle Isle Aquarium throws open its doors from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering limited 313 Day gear and activities for families. Enter for a chance to name a baby sturgeon.

Music fills Flynn Pavilion between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Both the Belle Isle Nature Center and Dossin Great Lakes Museum waive admission fees while staying open longer than usual.

Snipes drops a limited 313 Adidas Top Ten High sneaker at its locations starting Friday. The streetwear shop also throws a free concert starring rapper Skilla Baby at the Garden Theater in Midtown, running 6 p.m to 10 p.m.

StockX pops up at 1001 Woodward Ave. to mark 10 years in the downtown area. Shoes, clothes, and collectibles fill the space from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Restaurants and bars across Detroit roll out deals. Mootz downtown slashes pizza slices to $3.13. Atwater Brewery prices food and drinks at $3.13.

Mezcal in Midtown pours $13.13 premium margaritas while Latin beats play. The Brakeman taps select draft beers for $3.13, and Penny Red's dishes out macaroni and cheese at the same price.

The riverfront hosts a free gathering at Valade Park kicking off at 3:13 p.m. Expect live music, trivia contests, performances, hands-on art, and small business booths.