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Fall in Tecumseh

October downtown

The leaves are falling from the trees, the morning air has a certain crispness to it. This can only mean one thing in Lenawee County; it's time for Tecumseh's Appleumpkin Festival.

Next special event

32nd Annual Appleumpkin Festival

Saturday, October 10 to Sunday, October 11 · Downtown Tecumseh

Farmers Market Saturdays through October 24 except October 10, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Market on Evans

Carved pumpkins beside a brick storefront on Chicago Boulevard during Appleumpkin

October on the calendar

All of October

Explore downtown by block

Downtown Tecumseh is a celebration of the entrepreneur. Nestled inside historic buildings you’ll find an interesting mix of specialty shops, professional services, boutiques and dining options. Whether you’re looking for custom made fine jewelry, wines from the vines of Michigan, or the best cinnamon rolls in Lenawee County, you’ll find it here, in downtown Tecumseh.

Shop & dine downtown

Art Trail Tecumseh

Art Trail Tecumseh is a free outdoor sculpture exhibit, waiting for you to explore, on your own time, at your own pace. The sculptures will be on display in Tecumseh throughout the year with new sculptures installed in the spring each year.

Walk the trail Art Trail Tecumseh 2026 brochure and map (PDF, 1.7 MB)

  1. The Parade, by Todd Kime Stop 2 The Parade
  2. Herding Cats #1, by Todd Kime Stop 4 Herding Cats #1
  3. Dancer, by Michael Magnotta Stop 7 Dancer
  4. Tall Bird, by Sunday Mahaja Stop 10 Tall Bird
  5. Aaargh, by Jennifer Meyer Stop 11 Aaargh
  6. Wood Muse, by Mark Chatterley Stop 12 Wood Muse
  7. Dragonfly, by Robert Georgic Stop 19 Dragonfly
  8. Jack, by Richard Tucker Stop 21 Jack

Saturday mornings at the Market on Evans

Tecumseh's exciting Farmers Market makes it easy to shop local, support your community, and find unique goods or fresh foods you simply can't find anywhere else.

Season
Saturdays, May 16 to October 24
Hours
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where
The Market on Evans, 213 N. Evans Street
Shoppers and a vendor at a Saturday Farmers Market table

Next market Saturday, October 3

No market on Saturday, October 10

The Tecumseh Historical Mural: downtown landmarks across the top and portraits of Tecumseh figures along the bottom.

The Historical Mural

See it at The Market on Evans, 213 N. Evans St.

Tecumseh Historical Mural Project was painted by the 2016 Tecumseh High School Art Class students under the direction of art teachers - Christine Obeid and Ron Frenzen.

Who is in the mural
A shopper walking past storefront displays downtown

Things to do

Your visit to Tecumseh can be filled with lots of family fun and adventure or it can be as relaxing and peaceful as you desire.

  • Fairy Door Adventure

    Take a magical walk and enjoy yourself exploring and searching for Tecumseh's Fairy Doors.

  • Parks

    You'll find over 360 acres of parkland within Tecumseh, brimming with green space, wildlife, waterways and hiking/biking trails.

  • Walking and Biking

    Enjoying a peaceful stroll is easy around Downtown Tecumseh.

  • Tecumseh Center for the Arts

    Experience the excitement of a live performance at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts (TCA).

  • Tecumseh Area Historical Museum

    The history of Tecumseh played a pivotal role in the region, from being a crossroads for Native American tribes to being a critical stop for commerce and travel through the area.

  • History of Downtown Tecumseh

    Tecumseh's rich historic culture is evident in the historical buildings and facades throughout the community.

All things to do

Downtown plans and projects

The Tecumseh Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a longstanding entity formed in 1981 that focuses on the economic vitality and growth of the Downtown Tecumseh area.

The plan's map of its seventeen phases: the parking lots behind the four corner blocks, Evans, Logan and Chicago, pocket parks at Pearl Street, and South Evans Street to Russell Street.

The Downtown Streetscape Master Plan

The Downtown Tecumseh Streetscape Master Plan establishes a clear, community-driven vision for enhancing the character, functionality, and long-term vitality of the City’s core.

Adopted May 18, 2026, in seventeen phases

Aerial view down Chicago Boulevard through the four corners

Plan a visit

The City of Tecumseh is an ideal destination for your next day trip. Located in Lenawee County, Downtown Tecumseh is 25 miles southwest of Ann Arbor and 35 miles northwest of Toledo.

Downtown
Chicago Boulevard and Evans Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286 · Directions
Parking
Parking is free in the public lots behind the corner blocks and on North Evans Street, all marked on the walking map.
Restrooms
Public restrooms are graciously offered by merchants indicated by the logo on the map.
The map
Downtown walking map (Spring 2025) (PDF, 1.2 MB)