Downtown Alpena

05/30/2026

Welcome Wing it to downtown! Catch them this summer next to Red Brick Tap & Barrel and 808 Bowlz!

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05/28/2026

The 2nd Annual Petal Pub Crawl is ONE WEEK from today! 🥂🌸

Grab a group of friends and enjoy a blooming good night in Downtown Alpena to kick off the Flower Fest festivities.

• Check-in with your team in the Center Alley (back entrance to Mango's) between 5-7 pm to get your welcome packet and instructions. Each team member can collect their own cards. Pre-register by June 1st to get free swag. Register here: https://forms.gle/k5m7evUhh8vM8E2J7

• At each participating stop, pick up a floral card. Buy a drink and swap a card. At the end of the night, leave your cards at any participating stop. Five lucky winners with the following hands will win:
🌸 4 of a kind ($50 Downtown Dollars)
🌸 Full house ($50 Downtown Dollars)
🌸One mystery flower will be handed out over the course of the night. We’re not revealing which flower it is, but if you find it, you’ll win an automatic prize!

📍 Downtown Alpena
🗓 Thursday, June 4
⏰ Volunteers will be posted up at participating stops from 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM- but the fun continues as long as each spot is open!

Floral outfits encouraged. Grab some friends and enjoy a lively night out in Downtown Alpena!

05/28/2026

Thank you Sweet Baby James for being part of our downtown over the last five years. We wish you all the best in this next chapter.

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It is with a full and grateful heart that we share some difficult news—our store will be closing its doors this July.
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For the past 5 years, this business has been such a special part of our lives, my sister and I followed our dreams of opening a baby store and we did it. And our amazing community showed up. Your support, kindness, and love have meant everything to us. Thank you for trusting in us to dress, accessorize, and keep your happy little humans busy.
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If we could stay open, we absolutely would. Unfortunately, the reality is that the economy has made it incredibly difficult for small businesses like ours to continue. We hope that you will continue to support small businesses whenever and wherever you can—they are the heart of a downtown.
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As we begin this transition, our progressive closing sale starts today- recieve 20% off storewide (no exclusions). We’ll continue to share updates as we get closer to our final day in July.
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On a personal note, this next chapter will take me back into the classroom, following in my mom’s footsteps and continuing her legacy through teaching. While this goodbye is bittersweet, I know that my heart & happiness is wherever the kiddos are.
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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for 5 incredible years. We will always be grateful for each and every one of you. 💛

05/26/2026

Downtown Alpena is home to handcrafted bath + beauty products made right here in town at 🫧✨

At Soaps and Such, you’ll find artisan-crafted soaps, candles, body care, gift baskets, and locally inspired products made with wholesome ingredients and a whole lot of care.

Owner Kelly Bruning started the business with a passion for helping people make healthier choices for their skin and today the shop continues to create products that are thoughtfully researched, cruelty-free, and made with many vegan-friendly ingredients.

One of the coolest parts? You can even peek into their workshop and watch the magic happen 👀🕯️

Whether you’re shopping for yourself, a gift, or just love discovering unique downtown finds, this is one stop that smells as amazing as it looks

📍Located at 133 E. Chisholm St
Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed Sundays

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05/24/2026

Join us Saturday, May 30 from 9 AM – 11 AM as we get Downtown Alpena ready for summer with our annual flower planting! 🌿☀️

We’re looking for volunteers to help plant flowers throughout downtown. Whether you can stay for a little while or the whole morning, we’d love to have you join us.

Come lend a hand, enjoy a beautiful spring morning, and help make downtown shine for the season ahead 🌷

📍 Downtown Alpena
🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 9 AM – 11 AM

05/23/2026

Right inside Center Building, Blue Moon Cafe has become a downtown favorite for good food and a welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you’re grabbing lunch to go, or meeting up with friends for dinner downtown, it’s a spot worth visiting.

Open: Monday - Friday 10 AM - 7 PM ❤️

05/19/2026

Downtown Alpena is full of everyday places that keep our community moving.

If you’ve driven through downtown, you’ve probably passed it, but Ton-O-Suds Laundromat has quietly been part of Alpena’s everyday rhythm for years 🫧

Located inside Harborside Center offering convenient laundry service for community members, open daily 7 AM - 10 PM.

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05/09/2026

The 2nd Annual Petal Pub Crawl is BACK! Kick off the festival with a blooming good night in Downtown Alpena. Enjoy drink specials at downtown bars & restaurants, collect cards at each stop along the way, and try to get a winning hand for a chance to win Downtown Dollars and floral prizes!

Register your team by June 1st to get free team swag at the event: https://forms.gle/MEwFcPA445ooRzv29