Join us on select Sundays this summer for the ultimate city escape during Summer Sundays at Beacon Park! Whether you’re looking to break a sweat or kick back and relax, there’s something for everyone—brunch at Lumen Detroit, fitness classes, lawn games, crafts and more. The best part? It’s all FREE! Check out the schedule and register for Sunday fitness classes with Boll YMCA below. From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Lumen brunch and picnic. […]
Date(s): 07/13/2025 – 07/13/2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Overview: Visiting the Nature Center? Join us for feeding time with the Nature Center animal ambassadors! Learn more about what turtles, snakes and frogs eat, how often they eat, and see what it takes to keep them fed. What to Expect: This event takes place indoors. The room where the program takes place may be challenging for those with sound sensitivity. This is a drop-in style […]
Join us for a groovin’ afternoon at the Palmer Park Community House and Splash Park for our first Family House Music Dance Party! Presented by People for Palmer Park’s Arts & Culture Committee and @choosebetterfriends records. Featuring new music by @bale_defoe and tunes by selectors @djphilminnick, @its_jpeacock, @ryanmcraymusic and Junior Open Decks slots for budding DJs under 16. Drop in art activities by @mintartistsguild and food (for purchase) by @tacoshernandezfoodtruck. Free and open to the public! Bring your picnic blankets and be ready to dance! Image […]
Events run from 1–5 p.m. on select Sundays, July 13 through October 5. 2025 Schedule: July 13: Baby Shark Bonanza Dive into a fin-tastic afternoon of ocean-inspired family fun! Snap a photo with the Baby Shark character (appearing 2–3 p.m.), groove at the Bubble Dance Party with DJ Bri (1:30–2:30 p.m. & 3:30–4:30 p.m.), explore the Michigan Science Center station, and enjoy glitter tattoos, lawn games, giveaways from Birdie’s Books, baseball on the big screen and more. It’s a […]
Join Belle Isle Nature Center staff on a scenic walk to appreciate the colors, shapes, and textures of nature. Create ephemeral art on the landscape. Image Source
This sensory-friendly program takes patrons along an interactive musical journey exploring the joys of nature. Original songs highlight topics that include animals, amphibians, the Great Lakes, insects and so much more. The music covers a wide variety of genres, and the songs are designed for the audience to interact and sing-along. It’s a fun and memorable show, with messages to get everyone thinking about the natural world around them. Join us from 2:00-3:00pm for pre-concert activities, including lawn games in Sosnick […]
Purpose The Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market is established to foster economic development and occupational efficiency for resident growers and artisans of the Jefferson-Chalmers community, and all of Detroit, as well as to serve as an agribusiness resource center for community growers for the promotion of healthy eating, sustainable resource cooperation, urban gardening, and business incubation. Mission Statement Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market seeks to unify the community, boost the local economy, stimulate local food production, and aggrandize […]
Join Belle Isle Nature Center staff on a scenic walk to appreciate the colors, shapes, and textures of nature. Create ephemeral art on the landscape. Image Source
Purpose The Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market is established to foster economic development and occupational efficiency for resident growers and artisans of the Jefferson-Chalmers community, and all of Detroit, as well as to serve as an agribusiness resource center for community growers for the promotion of healthy eating, sustainable resource cooperation, urban gardening, and business incubation. Mission Statement Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market seeks to unify the community, boost the local economy, stimulate local food production, and aggrandize […]
Purpose The Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market is established to foster economic development and occupational efficiency for resident growers and artisans of the Jefferson-Chalmers community, and all of Detroit, as well as to serve as an agribusiness resource center for community growers for the promotion of healthy eating, sustainable resource cooperation, urban gardening, and business incubation. Mission Statement Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market seeks to unify the community, boost the local economy, stimulate local food production, and aggrandize […]
Purpose The Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market is established to foster economic development and occupational efficiency for resident growers and artisans of the Jefferson-Chalmers community, and all of Detroit, as well as to serve as an agribusiness resource center for community growers for the promotion of healthy eating, sustainable resource cooperation, urban gardening, and business incubation. Mission Statement Jefferson Chalmers Farmers Market seeks to unify the community, boost the local economy, stimulate local food production, and aggrandize […]