Design Boutiques in Ann Arbor worth going out for.

Witch Mark Halloween Party

October 31 at 11am (This weekend)

Thistle & Bess · Old Fourth Ward

Thistle & Bess throws a Halloween bash for its new Fine Jewelry collection, with Alchemy Slow Living mixing up custom fragrances you can take home. Come for the sparkle, leave smelling like magic.

The 67th Annual Ann Arbor Art Fair

Ann Arbor Street Art Fair Inc · Old Fourth Ward

The Ann Arbor Art Fair brings nearly 1,000 artists to 30 city blocks for a massive three-day celebration. This juried event unites three independent nonprofit fairs into one vibrant downtown experience.

Art Takeover by Avery Williamson

Thistle & Bess · Kerrytown

Local artist Avery Williamson transforms Thistle & Bess with 30+ original paintings you can take home. It's a rare chance to snag signed, one-of-a-kind work from a rising talent in a shop known for its sharp eye.

16 Hands

Kerrytown

Original artisan-made treasures for your home, office, and garden, plus jewelry and accessories crafted by emerging and established makers—many from Ann Arbor and across the U.S.

The Gutman Gallery

Old Fourth Ward

An inclusive fine arts space where local creativity takes center stage. Gutman Gallery pairs rotating exhibitions of paintings, ceramics, glass, and textiles with a shop full of one-of-a-kind, artist-made pieces at every price point.

Rock Paper Scissors

Old Fourth Ward

Ann Arbor's beloved gift shop stocks snarky cards, Michigan-made goods, and pop culture treasures, plus a Press Bar where you can custom-print your own sweatshirt. It's way bigger than it looks, so budget time to wander.