Official WDC Calendar of Events
The official Woodward Dream Cruise takes place annually on the 3rd Saturday in August, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Click a blue bar to find out what’s happening at various locations during the Woodward Dream Cruise!
Please note that the list of events are subject to change without notice.
Friday, August 15, 2025:
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: CruiseFest Classic Car Parade, On West 12 Mile Rd., between Coolidge and Greenfield Rd.
- 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM: 12 Mile Rd Street Concert, Movie, other Activities.
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, W. 12 Mile Rd at Woodward Avenue
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, W. 12 Mile Rd at Woodward Avenue
- www.berkleymich.org/cruisefest
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Birmingham Cruise
- South Old Woodward from Maple to Lincoln
- Classic Car Show, Interactive Sponsor Displays, Retail and Food Vendors
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent
- www.AllinBirmingham.com/CruiseEvent
Friday, August 15, 2025 – Nine Mile Rd and Woodward
- 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show
- 5:00 PM: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- 5:30 PM: Lights & Sirens Cruise Parade
(begins on East Nine Mile Rd at Woodward, cruising north to Eleven Mile Rd and returning back to E. Nine Mile Rd) - 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Kids Car Club & Play Zone
- 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, food and merchant vendors
Saturday, August 16, 2025 @ Nine Mile Rd and Woodward
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Mustang Alley
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Kids Car Club & Play Zone
- 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM: Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, food and merchant vendors
- www.FerndaleDreamCruise.com
Friday, August 15, 2025:
- 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Performance Park Classic Car Show
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, Vendors and Food Court
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Cruise In Shoes 5k Run
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Performance Park Classic Car Show
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, Vendors and Food Court
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, Woodward and Oakland Park Blvd.
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Ford Bronco Show, Woodward and Oakland Park Blvd.
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- ALL DAY: Entertainment, Food Trucks, Family Fun, & Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent
- www.pontiac.mi.us/community/events/
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SMART-WDC FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
- Join us on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for a stress-free ride to the Woodward Dream Cruise with SMART – WDC’s Free Shuttle Bus Service! Enjoy the iconic event from a SMART perspective as you travel in comfort on our air-conditioned buses. Forget the hassle of parking, gas, and driving – we’ve got it all covered!
Service Highlights:
- Free Rides for All: Hop on and off the shuttle for free anywhere along the Woodward route, from Ferndale to Downtown Pontiac.
- Convenient Hours: Shuttles run from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., giving you plenty of time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Dream Cruise.
- Easy Boarding: Catch the shuttle at any RED SMART or FAST bus stop along Woodward Avenue.
- Accessibility and Convenience: All our shuttles are wheelchair accessible and equipped with bike racks, ensuring everyone can join in the fun.
- Experience the Woodward Dream Cruise with SMART and cruise through the nine participating communities along the 16-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue in style and comfort!