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Find Your Next Favorite Tradition.
Southeast Michigan's gathering place for local artists, makers, food, music, and community.
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What's Coming to the Lantern
FeaturedVintage, Vibes & Visions
📍 Casa de Margaritas, Monroe, MI
Vintage treasures, handmade goods, food trucks, live entertainment, and two days of creativity and community.
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Witches Ball
📍 Southeast Michigan
An enchanting evening of magic, mystery, and elegance. Dress in your finest witchy attire. Details coming soon.
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Lanterns & Little Goblins
📍 Southeast Michigan
A family-friendly Trunk or Treat with decorated vehicles, candy, costumes, games, vendors, and Halloween fun for all ages.
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Our Story
More Than an Event. A Place to Belong.
The Social Lantern began with a simple belief: the best moments happen when communities come together. We bring local artists, makers, food vendors, performers, and neighbors into the same space because we believe magic happens when strangers become friends. Every lantern we light is another opportunity for our community to gather, grow, and create traditions worth passing on.
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Are You a Maker, Vendor, or Performer?
We'd love to have you at the table. Every event is built by and for our community.
Artisan Vendors
Handmade goods, fine art, vintage finds, and creative makers of all kinds.
Food Trucks & Caterers
From street tacos to wood-fired pizza — bring your flavors to our hungry crowd.
Performers & Entertainers
Musicians, dancers, storytellers, and anyone who brings a crowd to life.
Community Partners
Nonprofits, local businesses, and organizations who share our love of community.
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