Eastside Kids

Winter at Valade @ Robert C. Valade Park
2026-01-31 12:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-01 12:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI, 48207
Winter at Valade, presented by Friends of Robert C. Valade Park
Every Saturday and Sunday includes:

Sledding with free sleds to borrow in the Sled Shed
Oversized bonfires and marshmallow roasters (lit 12-7 p.m.)
Curling
Board Games inside the Shed
Riverfront Ambassadors with free activity pages, hand warmers, and gloves
Drinks and s’mores at the Valade Shed Bar (12-8 p.m.)
Food from Smokey G’s (12-7 p.m.)

Polar Power Walk every Sunday 2 p.m.
Join Urban Solace for this upbeat, cardio driven group walk along the Detroit Riverfront with stops for stretching and group movement. Free, registration required (click the calendar listing below).
Special Themed Events
January 24 & 25: Fire and Ice Festival
Medieval themed celebration featuring ice carving, live performers, vendors, games and interactive activities. You won’t want to miss the annual lighting of the Ice Tower Saturday night!
February 14: Lunar New Year Celebration Hosted by the Michigan Taiwanese American Organization
Live performances, crafts, activities, food vendors and more!
