The annual marijuana “holiday” — 4/20 — takes place this weekend on Easter Sunday and marijuana retailers across Michigan are offering deals on product — and some big givaways — to celebrate.
Marijuana has been legal for recreational use in Michigan since 2018, causing the industry to explode with $3 billion in both recreational and medical marijuana sales in 2024.
Now, on weed lovers’ favorite holiday, retailers are rolling out deals on pre-rolls, flower and food in Michigan. One retailer is even offering a new car, while you can win $5,000 through another Michigan vendor.
“4/20” refers to April 20. The date has come to be known as the stoner holiday on which marijuana smokers celebrate their love of bud.
The holiday’s origins can be traced back to a group of high schoolers who invited others to smoke weed on April 20, 1990, at 4:20 p.m., USA TODAY said.
Almost 35 years later, Michiganders still celebrate the unofficial holiday.
With 4/20 falling on the Christian holiday of Easter, many retailers are offering deals the day before, on April 19. Here’s where to find events, food and deals across the state:
How did ‘420’ become code for marijuana?
While no one can say for certain, one widely accepted origin traces back to a group of teenagers hanging out after school, USA TODAY reported.
In the early ’70s, five students at San Rafael High School in Marin County, California would meet outside of the school after extracurricular activities had ended for the day. The group, eventually called the “Waldos,” simply for the fact they met by a wall to do their thing, made their official meeting time 4:20 p.m. and eventually started using 420 as code for smoking.
One of the Waldo members, Dave Reddix, later got work as a roadie for the Grateful Dead, and the band helped to popularize the term, he told Time. Specifically, a flyer distributed by a group of Oakland Deadheads in December 1990 inviting people to smoke on April 20 at 4:20 p.m. did the trick.
A reporter at High Times magazine got hold of the flier and printed it in 1991, bringing it to the attention of cannabis fans across state lines. The magazine continued to use the term in future publications, solidifying its place in popular vernacular.
Kalamazoo event features concert, weed samples
Inspectah Deck, of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan along with a collection of regional and local hip hop artists will headline “Secret Garden Festival”, a 4/20 weekend event, although the event will take place a day before on April 19.
Vendors won’t be selling cannabis, but may have samples, according to reporting from M-Live.
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Location: Thunderbird, 701 E. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo
Battle Creek Dispensary has deals on Acapulco Gold
Symphony Farms in Battle Creek, 1140 Harmonia Road, will have a collection of deals for 4/20 including:
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Acapulco Gold 1/2oz Pre-Pack for $25
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Strange Candy 1/2oz Pre-Pack for $25
Hours on 4/20: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
House of Dank celebrates 10th annual celebration
House of Dankis celebrating 10 years in the Michigan cannabis industry with giveaways, discounts and events across their 12 locations throughout the state.
For a full list of their locations House of Dank has locations in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Center Line, Kalamazoo, Monroe, Lapeer, Lansing, Saginaw, Traverse City and Ypsilanti.
Hours on 4/20: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., or 10 p.m., depending on the location.
LIV Cannabis in Lansing on Friday
The first 50 guests on April 19 will receive a free gift bag and food from local vendors, according to the company’s website.
Additionally there are deals pre-rolls, edibles, flower and more. For a full list of deals check LIV’s website.
Hours on 4/19: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 4/20: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
High Profile offers weekend deals
The company with locations throughout Michigan is offering 25% off when you purchase $250 worth of product or more.
High Profile locations are found on its website.
Quality Roots announces 4/20 specials
“4/20 is a month-long celebration at Quality Roots,” the company said on its website. “We’re dropping deals all April long, both in Michigan and New Jersey.”
Quality Roots has numerous Michigan locations.
A variety of deals are listed on the website.
You can win a car this week
King of Budz Cannabis Company, which has multiple locations in southeast Michigan, is offering a $60,000 car this week.
The sweepstakes, available on their app, starts April 20.
Gage announces $5,000 giveaway
Gage, which has outlets in Michigan, is offering a $5,000 giveaway for 4/20.
You can enter by mail or visit any Gage, Lemonnade, Pinnacle Emporium or Cookies retail store (excluding Cookies Grand Rapids) in Michigan, make an applicable purchase of $75 or more before applicable taxes, fill out the Sweepstakes entry form online, confirm your agreement to opt-in to email and SMS marketing communications from the sponsor, and confirm and that you have read and agree to these rules and the sponsor’s Privacy Policy.
4/20 day food deals
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Insomnia Cookies: Through April 20, get $4.20 off a Deluxe six-pack with code GOODSTUFF (offer good in stores, for delivery and with pickup orders placed online).
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Popeyes: Through April 20, Popeyes has a limited-time Munchies Menu available only in the Popeyes App or on Popeyes.com. You’ll find specially priced items including $4.20 sandwiches.
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
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