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Enjoy a family-friendly tailgate party at Grand Circus Park. It will feature appearances from the Detroit Tigers Energy Squad, appearances and autographs with Detroit Tigers alumni, food trucks, music, giveaways and more. It is presented by Miller Lite, Bally Sports Detroit and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
Event cost:...
Families can run or walk a 5K or Kids Kilometer race. All proceeds from this event go to Save a Heart. After the race, there will be live music, Irish Dancers, bagpipers, face painting, food and drinks.
Event cost: $16-$40
Event time: 9:45 a.m./1K, 10:15 a.m./5K March 12, 2023
Teens ages 13 and up can enjoy an epic teen night glow party at Launch Trampoline. There will be music and special appearances by local DJs, SFX lighting and black lights, glow in the dark body paint and more. All jumpers must wear Launch Safety Grip Socks (purchase for...
Toddlers and their parent or guardian can enjoy children's music throughout the park, a special appearance by Joey the Kangaroo and a jump time just for their age. All jumpers must wear Launch Safety Grip Socks (purchase for $3 a pair if you need them).
Event cost: $15/child, $5/second toddler...
Ages 12 and up can join Tiny Lions lounge & Adoption Center to practice yoga with their furry feline yoga masters. You may bring your own yoga mat or borrow one of theirs. Pre-registration and advance payment required.
Event cost: $10/person
Event times: 9-10 a.m. Sundays, Feb. 19-Dec. 31, 2023
Ages 12 and up can join Tiny Lions lounge & Adoption Center to practice yoga with their furry feline yoga masters. You may bring your own yoga mat or borrow one of theirs. Pre-registration and advance payment required.
Event cost: $10/person
Event time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 16-Dec. 28, 2023
The Downtown Detroit Partnership invites couples to a Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate Date at The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit. The rink will be lit up with the colors of love and feel-good ballads and classic love songs will fill the air.
Event cost: $12/adult, $9/ages 12...
Families can come out to the O'rena for Princess Day at the women's basketball game where you might be able to meet some Frozen friends.
Event cost: $10/general admission
Event time: 1-4 p.m. (game begins at 2 p.m.) Feb. 18, 2023
HappySoles 5k Run/Walk/Bike supports the purchase of food for Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry. Registration required.
Event cost: $35/5K run or 5K bike, $45/5K combo
Event time: 7-11 a.m. June 4, 2023
Parents can plan a special night out while kids get to enjoy a night in at the Hawk Community Center. Hawk Recreation Staff will plan and oversee activities for a fun-filled night. For ages 5-11.
Event cost: $25/resident, $30/non-resident
Event time: 6-9 p.m. April 28, 2023
Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide signature event that unites communities across the country to put an end to arthritis.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m.-noon May 6, 2023
Families can come out to Dodge Park Ice Rink to receive a free glow stick (while supplies last). Jan. 14 is 80s night, Jan. 21 is 90s night and Jan. 28 is 00s night.
Event cost: Free/residents with valid ID, $5/non-residents, $3/skate rental, $5/skate sharpening
Event times: 7-9 p.m. Jan. 14,...