Metro Detroit has so many great winter-themed activities, including ice skating, skiing, sledding, snow tubing, ice fishing and more.
Lace-up your boots, zip up your coat and get your hat, gloves and scarf on before heading out to these fun winter-themed events. Most have kid-friendly activities, ice sculptures on view and hot chocolate to keep you warm while you’re there.
Looking for more winter fun, check out the family-friendly events listed in our calendar.
Macomb
Romeo WinterFest
Feb. 3, 2024
- Address: Downtown Romeo
- Cost: Free
Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, kids crafts and games, ice sculpture show, live music, snowman-building contests and more. There will also be a best-dressed contest.
Winterfest 2024 at Walter and Mary Burke Park
Feb. 22-25, 2024
- Address: 36300 Front St., New Baltimore
- Cost: Free before 5 p.m. and all day Sunday; $5/tent admission after 4 p.m.
Enjoy games, entertainment, food and beverages, merchandise and activities for all ages at this annual fest.
Oakland
Bowers Farm Winter Park 2024 at Bowers School Farm
Jan. 5-Feb. 25, 2024 (Wednesdays-Sundays)
- Address: 1219 E. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Township
- Cost: Free/admission, $17/tubing
Celebrate winter through tubing, concessions and more at Bowers Farm.
Frost Festival in Downtown Rochester
Jan. 19-20, 2024
- Address: Downtown Rochester area
- Cost: Free
See downtown Rochester transformed into a frosty wonderland. There will be Under the Sea themed ice sculptures, a shopping and dining BINGO game, marshmallow roasting, competitions and more.
Pontiac Winter Festival at City Hall
Jan. 20, 2024
- Address: 47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
- Cost: Free
Enjoy tons of winter fun at this festival including ice skating, Polar Express ride, food, hot chocolate, shopping and more.
BRRmingham Blast in Downtown Birmingham
Jan. 27, 2024
- Address: South Old Woodward Avenue from Maple Road to Brown Street, Birmingham
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a brand new winter event in downtown Birmingham that will feature marshmallow roasting, zip lining, food trucks, entertainment and more.
Winter Blast Royal Oak
Feb. 2-4, 2024
- Address: Downtown Royal Oak
- Cost: Free admission
Enjoy free skating, live music, ice sculptures, learn to ski/snowboard experience, zip line, food trucks, kids adventure center and more.
#StrongerTogether Ice Fest
Feb. 11, 2024
- Address: Downtown Lake Orion and Oxford
- Cost: Free
See all of the beautiful ice sculptures and live ice carvings located in downtown Oxford and Lake Orion.
Washtenaw
Chocolate Extravaganza
Feb. 11, 2024
- Address: Downtown Chelsea
- Cost: Free admission
Shop Chelsea’s annual Chocolate Extravaganza and get treats and goodies, just in time for Valentine’s Day. There will be events for kids, too.
Wayne
Winter at Valade Fire & Ice Festival at Robert C. Valade Park
Jan. 5-7, 2024
- Address: 2670 Atwater St., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Enjoy medieval fun with a winter twist at Robert C. Valade’s Fire and Ice Festival. Enjoy ice carving competitions, turkey legs, ax throwing, archery, performances, photo opportunities and more.
Plymouth Ice Festival 2024
Feb. 2-4, 2024
- Address: Downtown Plymouth
- Cost: Free
The Plymouth Ice Festival invites families to explore downtown Plymouth, with sidewalks lined with ice carvings. Also, tubing is back.
Winter Wonderland at Elizabeth Park
Feb. 3, 2024
- Address: 4461 Elizabeth Drive, Trenton
- Cost: Free
Head to Elizabeth Park for some winter fun including ice carving demos, rock climbing, hikes, hayrides, crafts, bonfire, outdoor dance party, snowman building (weather permitting) and much more.
Winter LoveFest at Palmer Park
Feb. 10, 2024
- Address: 1121 Merrill Plaisance St., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a pre-Valentine’s Day event that celebrates love and Black History in and around the historic Palmer Log Cabin.
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