WINTER AT VALADE
Presented by Friends of Robert C. Valade Park
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is committed to helping visitors embrace winter by extending our great riverfront programming year-round at Robert C. Valade Park with the return of Winter at Valade. Join us in January and February to enjoy oversized fires, sleds, games, drinks, food, and a full schedule of programs and events, including the return of our signature themed weekends, winter wellness activities, and more! View full details on the tabs to the left or scroll down to learn about each activity.
Free parking for Winter at Valade is located in the lot at the corner of Chene and Guoin (enter on Guoin). There is additional parking at the Stroh Riverplace Garage and nearby side streets. Please follow all posted parking directional signage and do not park on Atwater Street. Click here for a street and lot parking map.
Other transportation options include:
- DDOT Jefferson bus #9 to Chene and walk 3 blocks south towards the river
- MoGo, Detroit's bike share program, has docks throughout Metro Detroit. Ride to the station at Atwater and Joseph Campau station and walk one block west on Atwater to Valade.
- Connect shuttle runs a free loop from Rivertown to Michigan Central Station along Atwater, Jefferson, Fort, and Michigan. Ride to the Atwater or or Jos Campou/Wright stop from any station along the route. More at https://detroitmi.gov/government/mayors-office/office-mobility-innovatio....
Join us for special themed weekends!
Fire and Ice Festival - January 10-12
Lunar New Year - February 14-16
Fireside Fridays
Each Friday from Jan 10 to Feb 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. guests can enjoy family friendly-fun featuring karaoke with Detroit’s own Karaoke Kingz, classic and new board games, and food and drink specials from Smokey G’s Smokehouse and the Valade Shed Bar. Each Friday will feature a different karaoke theme.
Each Sunday from Jan 12 to Feb 23 will feature free group fitness classes designed for the winter weather. The Polar Power Walk offers an upbeat, cardio driven group walk along the Riverfront with stops for stretching and group movement. The Self Care Sunday Stroll is a slower, more meditative experience focused on the senses and checking in with your mental health. Both classes are fully outdoors, open to all ages, and start at 2pm.
Thank you to our Winter at Valade Sponsors!
Presented by
Friends of Robert C. Valade Park
Motown Magic Weekend Sponsor
Visit Detroit
Mardi Gras at Valade Weekend Sponsor
Soaring Eagle
Sledding Hill & Marshmallow Roaster Sponsor
Bosch
Sled Shed Sponsor
Sarah & Charles McClure
Cozy Community Sponsors
HamiltonAnderson
Marie & Michael Holcomb
Michigan Building Trades
