How was your Labor Day weekend?

We had planned on going to the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival and the Detroit Jazz Festival, but we were only able to make it out to Hamtramck. I’m so bummed we missed the Jazz Fest. I’ve never been, and I’ve always wanted to go!

I am really trying to up my “festival-going game” because there are always SO many festivals to go to in Detroit, Metro Detroit, and across the state.

I want to go to pretty much all of the festivals and it seriously makes me sad that it’s not possible for me to go to every single event or festival that I find interesting. LOL! (Crazy, right?)

Hamtramck Labor Day Festival 2019
Photo I captured at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival 2019.
My crew! Elijah had to work so he wasn’t able to go with us this time.
Nail Art
I even went to get my nails done with a little music note just for the Jazz Fest.

RAINY LABOR DAY EVENING CHANGED OUR PLANS A BIT

Our plan for Monday (Labor Day) was to stop by Hamtramck’s Labor Day Festival and then hang out at the Detroit Jazz Festival. But as soon as we got to Hamtramck, it started raining really hard.

When the rain slowed down, we went to Downtown Detroit to see if the Jazz Fest was still going on. I checked my Instagram for any weather updates and found out the performances were delayed because of the weather.

Detroit American Coney Island
American Coney Island in Downtown Detroit
Zechariah loved his light-up shark sword and banana milkshake.
Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
Michala loves going to carnivals. I don’t know how she gets on the rides, though. I can’t handle the roller coaster and rides that go up high. Lol!
Hamtramck Labor Day Festival
Travis being goofy.
I wore a colorful vintage outfit because after Labor Day I have to pack away all of my summer clothes and pull out my Fall outfits!
Pretty sky after the rain in Hamtramck.
Wayne County Detroit building
As we drove through Downtown Detroit, I snapped a few photos from the van.
Wayne County Detroit Michigan
Wayne County – Detroit
Jefferson Avenue Detroit
I spotted a rainbow shining over Jefferson Ave. This makes the second rainbow I’ve seen in Detroit within 3 weeks of each other!

DISCOVERING A NEW-TO-US RESTAURANT IN HAMTRAMCK

We decided to grab a bite to eat while we waited for the performances to start again. When we took the kids to the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival, we had walked by a cool-looking taco restaurant.

I had made a mental note to check it out on our date night so that’s where Travis and I ended up going.

Dos Locos Tacos is the name of the restaurant. Have you been?

Dos Locos Tacos Hamtramck
We ate at Dos Locos Tacos in Hamtramck. So good!
Dos Locos Tacos in Hamtramck, Michigan
Travis and I loved Dos Locos Tacos! Definitely going back again very soon.

EVENING STROLL AT LAFAYETTE GREENS URBAN GARDEN

After the Labor Day Festival, we headed back to Downtown Detroit for Jazz Fest.

Sadly, we left Hamtramck too late and ended up missing the Monday night session. I had misread the schedule and mixed-up Sunday’s schedule for Monday’s performances.

Oh well. There’s always next year, right?

So, we just enjoyed a nice night stroll in Lafayette Greens Urban Garden– an urban garden located in Downtown Detroit. The flowers smelled amazing and it’s just so romantic.

I wonder if the garden was open just for the Jazz Fest or if it’s now open at night every day of the week?

Selfie at the Green Living garden in Downtown Detroit.
Lafayette Greens Urban Garden in Downtown Detroit
I was surprised to find the gates of the Lafayette Greens urban garden opened at night. Of course, I had to go see the beautiful flowers!
Lafayette Greens Urban Garden in Downtown Detroit
The flowers at the Lafayette Greens urban garden are beautiful!

A FEW MORE PHOTOS FROM MONDAY EVENING

people mover detroit
Downtown Detroit
Downtown Detroit
A man walking his very cute pooch.
Pub bus. Detroit.
The District Detroit
View from The District Detroit.
detroit michigan
Detroit
John R. Blvd Detroit
Corner of John R.
Hamtrack Michigan
Reflections. Hamtramck.
Detroit Industrial Gallery Tim Burke
Detroit Industrial Gallery by Detroit artist Tim Burke.
Lafayette Greens Urban Garden in Downtown Detroit
Lafayette Greens is located behind the American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island in Downtown Detroit.
Lafayette Greens Urban Garden in Downtown Detroit
Lafayette Greens is a green space and urban garden located in Downtown Detroit.
Lafayette Greens Urban Garden in Downtown Detroit
“The award-winning garden, created by Kenneth Weikal Landscape Architecture, was donated to The Greening of Detroit by Compuware in 2014.” — Lafayette Greens
Lafayette Greens Urban Garden in Downtown Detroit
The flowers and plants are grown without the use of chemicals.
Lafayette Greens Urban Garden in Downtown Detroit
It was a beautiful night and despite missing the Jazz Fest, we had a wonderful holiday weekend! Also, the Lafayette Greens urban garden in Downtown Detroit is a must-see!

Written by

Jennifer Hamra

Freelance creative Jennifer Hamra created her blog Good Life Detroit in 2015 after relocating from Tennessee to Southeast Michigan.

Inspired by her love for personal blogging and photography, Jennifer likes to share her favorite Detroit things, from cool places to visit (the hidden gems are her favorite!) to the amazing people she has connected with over the years.

When she's not busy juggling family life and her creative projects, you can find her at an art gallery, community event, farmers market, or spending quiet time at home with a good book and cup of tea.

Jennifer lives in the metro Detroit area with her husband Travis and their six children.

Connect with Jennifer on social media @goodlifedetroit on all social media platforms. Email at [email protected].