Holiday Gala

Oct 18, 2026 | Local Events

✨ Celebrate the Season with Your Neighbors! ✨
The long-awaited 2026 UDCA Holiday Gala is officially back! Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive food, drinks, mingling, and dancing at the historic Detroit Golf Club.

Whether you’re catching up with longtime friends or welcoming new faces to the University District, it’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season together! 🥂💃🕺

🎟️ Your Ticket Includes:
• Welcome Cocktail Hour: Sparkling wine, gourmet small bites & live entertainment provided by Ben Sharkey🎷
• Dinner: A delicious buffet with options for all diets (including vegetarian) 🍽️
• Drinks: 1 complimentary drink ticket (additional beverages available for purchase) 🍹
• Evening Fun: DJ, dancing, and a photo booth to capture special memories! 📸

🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Detroit Golf Club (17911 Hamilton Rd)
👗 Attire: Holiday Glamour — dress to impress! (Please note: Detroit Golf Club dress code applies — no denim or athletic wear permitted).
🔞 Note: Adults Only event.

🎟️ Ticket Information:
• Individual: $95 | Pair: $180
⚡ Early Bird Discount: Save $5 on tickets purchased before October 20!

⚠️ Important: Advance purchase ONLY — no tickets will be sold at the door. Sales close November 9th (or when capacity is reached).
👉 Reserve your tickets TODAY!

Harvest Fest

🍂 Celebrate Autumn with Us at the UDCA Annual Harvest Fest! 🍁 Fall is in full swing, and it’s time to gather with our neighbors! Join the University District Community Association next Saturday, October 24 for our Annual Harvest Fest! 🎃✨ Bring your family, friends,...

UDCA Board Elections Are Underway

Thinking About Serving Your Neighborhood? Now Is The Time! Every fall, University District members choose the neighbors who will help guide our community association. This year, five seats on the UDCA Board of Directors are open, and we would love for you to consider...

2026 Home Tour a Great Success!

On a partly-cloudy, but comfortable day, our neighborhood streets were filled with visitors who came from near andfar to visit six beautiful houses, thoughtfully selected for the 2026 University District Home Tour. Thehomes offered an insight into the historic nature...

Proposed Short Term Rental Ordinance

For years University District residents have voiced concern over the lack of a City of Detroit ordinance regulating short term rentals (STRs) and the large and late-night parties, parking troubles, gun fire, etc. associated with the STRs already in the...

Season Premiere Detroit Mercy Theatre Company

Eurydice November 6 - 15 Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents acclaimed playwright Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice, an emotionally powerful contemporary reimagining of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Told through Eurydice’s eyes, the play explores her emotional...

Save the Date: Holiday Gala

The long-awaited Holiday Gala is officially back! Please join us for an elegant evening of wonderful food, mingling, and dancing with your neighbors at the historic Detroit Golf Club. It is the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new faces...

Neighborhood Beautification Efforts Peaked in September!

We in the University District love our neighborhood and our neighbors. We are committed to help create and maintain the quiet beauty that is found in simple and natural things. By being mindful of habitats for wildlife in an urban setting, we help to connect residents...

Detroit Home Repair Program

Detroit Homeowner's may be eligible for home repair assistance. Applications open on September 9th 2026 at 8:00am and close at 5:00pm on September 22nd 20206. For more information email: HHFSHomeRepair@detroitmi.gov

Storm Response & Safety Tips

We hope everyone stayed safe during the recent storms. The University District Community Association is reaching out with a few practical safety tips and cleanup resources to help clear debris across the neighborhood. Storm Cleanup & Safety Resources Fallen Trees...

Company is Coming…

It’s time to get ready for the Home Tour! Our community willhost about 800 guests on Saturday, September 12th and we’reasking you to help them feel welcome in our neighborhood.