Kids Fishing Fest

Kids Fishing Fest

Sunday, Jun 11, 2023 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Event Type : Family/Kids

Kids Fishing Fest is presented by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.

Sunday, June 11 Noon-4:00 PM at Milliken State Park and Harbor 

Parents, Grandparents and Guardians come enjoy this special opportunity to spend quality time with the children in your life and create fun lasting memories for your family. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a beautiful day in Milliken State Park.

·         Free family event for kids

·         Free bait

·         FREE pole rental* for those without, please plan to bring a pole if you have one.           

·         Free snacks              

Due to record pre-registration Kids Fishing Fest registration has closed. We will open Kids Fishing Fest to people who did not pre-register at 1:00 PM the day of the event. 

All children must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or legal guardian who will be required to sign a Release & Wavier when registering.

*Free Parking is available across from Milliken State Park.

*Loaner poles will be available. Valid ID must be provided by an accompanying guardian to borrow equipment.

*Giveaways are first come, first served despite pre-registration. 

*Event will be held rain or shine.

2023 Rain Barrels on the Riverfront

2023 Rain Barrels on the Riverfront

Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
Event Type : Family/Kids

Join Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, MI Rain Barrel, and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy on Saturday, April 29th from 9:30 AM - 12 PM at Gabriel Richard Park (7130 E Jefferson Detroit, MI 48207) for 2023 Rain Barrels on the Riverfront. This year marks the return of our hands-on workshop, in which we will build and paint our rainbarrels together.

Pre-register for the event (using the link at the bottom of the page) to purchase a rain barrel at the discounted price of $75. *A limited number of scholarship barrels are available for Detroit residents. Please call (313) 475-7057 for more information.

Event Schedule 

  • 9:30 AM, Check-in for those who have pre-registered
  • 10 AM, Rain barrel workshop begins ***construction is required
  • 11:30 AM, Opportunity to paint your rain barrel after it has been constructed
  • 12 PM, Event concludes

 

 

Pre-register Here

 

Sturgeon Day

Sturgeon Day

Saturday, May 06, 2023 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Event Type : Family/Kids

Come and see the amazing Lake Sturgeon up close and personal during Sturgeon Day at Milliken State Park! Join the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy as we partner together to celebrate all things sturgeon!

Staff from the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office - Detroit River Substation and Michigan DNR will be on hand to learn all about this incredible fish. This event is FREE and fun for all ages!

Guests can plan to participate in:

  • Learning Activities
  • Touch a Live Sturgeon
  • Visit with Partner Organizations
  • Games
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Food Truck

Register Here

*Event will be held rain or shine.

For more information email: info@detroitriverfront.org

Vote for the Detroit Riverwalk!

Vote for the Detroit Riverwalk!

Jan 23, 2023 - 11:45am to Feb 06, 2023 - 11:45am
Event Type : Family/Kids

Help us Three-peat! The Detroit Riverwalk is in the running for Best Riverwalk in the USA as voted on by USA Today readers. We won in 2021, we won in 2022, can we three-peat with your help?! Click the link below to vote every day until February 6th. 

Vote for Detroit!