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A collection of tiny shops along the Thunder Bay River in Downtown Alpena
❄️ Holiday Hours: SAT 10–5 | SUN 11–4
🎄 Season opens Friday, Nov 27 | 10–6

The Water Street Commons is a series of five tiny shops, one beverage shed, food truck area, and public seating area along the Thunder Bay River in the heart of Downtown Alpena. The project is led by the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) as a way to provide low-cost, low-risk commercial space for small businesses looking to try out Downtown Alpena, diversify the downtown offerings, and bring more foot traffic to the downtown. The shops will be open each year May through December with rotating vendors.

11/14/2026

Brookie's Bakery is officially sold out! She’ll be back at the Commons next Saturday, November 21st— save the date! 🍰

11/14/2026

Brookie's Bakery is popping up at the Commons tomorrow, Saturday, November 14th, with her famous cheesecakes and cake slices! 🍰 Trust us, you’ll want to get here early…her slices sell out FAST so be sure to stop by right when the shops open at 10am!

See you tomorrow cake lovers! 💕🍰

11/13/2026

We’re so excited for Wandering Winds Farm + Bakery to pop up with Falls Creek Produce & Flowers this holds season 🍪 ✨🎄

11/13/2026

Falls Creek Produce & Flowers and Wandering Winds Farm + Bakery are back this holiday season at the Commons, opening November 27th!

We are returning to our shed at Water Street Commons for the holidays with our favorite croissant making friends Wandering Winds Farm + Bakery! You can order from www.fallscreekmi.com or come visit to shop in person at our kick-off weekend and annual holiday market November 27, 28, and 29!

11/13/2026

This is your sign to start sprinkling a little Christmas into your weekends. 🎄 Think finding a new holiday mug, treating yourself to something sweet, and getting into the festive spirit without going full Christmas mode just yet.

First up, Brookie Fisher is popping up this Saturday, November 14 at 10am with holiday cake and cheesecake slices! Including their Hazelnut Hummingbird Cake and plenty of flavors. 🍰

Then stop by The Art Nook , open every Saturday 10–5 and Sunday 11–4 through Christmas. The Art Nook is a collection of artists and makers bringing together handmade pottery, original artwork, unique gifts and one-of-a-kind finds. It’s the perfect place to find a new Christmas mug (or a few gifts for someone on your list!).

A little holiday shopping, a little treat-yourself moment, and two local shops to make a Saturday out of.

Find us at Water Street Commons, 123 Water St, Alpena in Downtown Alpena

11/12/2026

Brookie's Bakery is popping up at the Commons this Saturday, Nov 14th with a full lineup of homemade desserts — cake slices in hummingbird with hazelnut frosting, chocolate fudge raspberry, lemon strawberry, vanilla blueberry raspberry, chocolate caramel peanut butter, raspberry pistachio, and fluffy coconut!

Plus cheesecake slices in strawberry with Swiss meringue, double chocolate & black cherry, lemon blueberry, espresso martini, and classic cherry. 🍰

This Saturday, November 14 | 10am📍 123 Water St, Alpena
Downtown Alpena

11/11/2026

Water Street Commons holiday season is coming — where holiday shopping, festive finds, and time with friends + family come together ❄️✨

Holiday Market Shops:
• The Art Nook — pottery mugs, prints + handmade gifts
• Falls Creek Produce & Flowers — wreaths, garland, and holiday decor
• Wandering Winds Farm + Bakery — artisan baked goods
• Choucas Hats — winter headwear shop built for outdoor life

Pop-up shops all season long, including:
• Brookie's Bakery — cakes, cupcakes + cheesecakes

🎄 Grand season opening Friday Nov 27, 10am–6pm
🕐 Holiday shop hours: Saturdays 10–5 | Sundays 11–4

Meet Santa in the big shop Saturdays 11–5 & Sundays 12–4 Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve, plus Friday Nov 27 & Christmas Eve 11–5.

Want to join as a pop-up or seasonal shop? DM us for details.

📍123 Water St, Alpena, MI in Downtown Alpena

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Address

123 Water Street
Alpena, MI
49707

Opening Hours

Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+19893566422

Website

https://www.downtownalpenami.com/waterstreetcommons.html, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0BSOFRI155uilkkAaWz

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