58th Annual Detroit Boat Show

58th Annual Detroit Boat Show

Feb 13, 2016 - 11:00am to Feb 22, 2016 - 5:45pm
Event Type : Family/Kids

What: 58th Annual Detroit Boat Show Owned and produced by Michigan Boating Industries Association

When: February 13-21, 2016 Where: Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan

Featuring: Hundreds of marine businesses filling a sold out show at Cobo Center for the premier showing of new boats for the model year 2016 and new non-current boats from 2015 and 2014. Hundreds of boats with the latest engineering, design, materials and colors for new boats of all types and sizes: sleek yachts, runabouts, personal watercrafts, pontoons, fishing boats, ski and wakeboard boats, inflatables, cabin cruisers, paddleboats and bowriders. Featuring 29 NEW MODEL INTRODUCTIONS! Also featured will be the latest services, accessories, engines, trailers, electronics, marinas, fishing gear and more. One-stop-shopping: Provides for on-site financing, insurance, slip rental, brokerage, vacation planning, charter trips, maintenance and most all other types of extras needed by boaters.

Feature Attractions include: Swampmaster Alligator Show, DIY Seminar Series, Meet a Live Mermaid, interactive Kids Fun Zone, Walk and roll in the Waterwalkerz, a Free Boater Safety Course, and fully stocked Tiki bar! See a full list of features on www.detroitboatshow.net.

Hours: Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sundays & Monday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Admission: Adults $12, Children 12 and under are free with an adult; Seniors 65 and over are free on Monday, February 15th. Discount tickets, special admission days and special promotion information is available online at Detroitboatshow.net

Boat Show Gives Back: Throughout the week, Detroit Boat Show-goers and exhibitors will give back to the community with two charitable promotions. Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Autism Awareness Day where participating dealers will donate $100 per boat sold to the Autism Society of Michiagn and the first 100 attendees will receive a free t-shirt. Wednesday, Feb. 17 attendees will donate “A Boat Load of Food” dedicated to helping those in need. Attendees who donate 5 or more non- perishable food items to Gleaners Food Bank between 3pm to 6pm will receive free admission to the show. Hotel Accommodations: Discounted room rates available at the Courtyard Detroit Downtown for boat show attendees.

Parking: Conveniently located at Cobo Center and surrounding lots. For More Info: Go to www.detroitboatshow.net, or call the MBIA at 800.932.2628. The Detroit Boat Show is sponsored by Great Lakes Scuttlebutt, Official Magazine of the Detroit Boat Show and the Courtyard Detroit Downtown, Official Hotel of the Detroit Boat Show. FOR MORE INFORMATION visit Detroitboatshow.net, or call 1.800.932.2628. 

Wheels on the Walk

Wheels on the Walk

Sep 13, 2014 - 12:00pm to Sep 14, 2014 - 3:45pm
Event Type : Family/Kids

Bring your family out for a FREE afternoon of art and exercise with the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy.  Grab your bikes, scooters, rollerblades, strollers or anything with non-motorized wheels and join us for a wheeled family-friendly tour of DIA Inside|Out on the riverfront. Inside|Out is a program through the Detroit Institute of Arts that brings high-quality reproductions of masterpieces from the DIA’s collection to outdoor venues throughout the metro Detroit.

Complete the tour and receive a special prize!

  • Wheeled passport tour of DIA Inside|Out
  • Arts & Scraps
  • Environmental workshop with the MDNR Outdoor Adventure Center
  • Live music
  • Chalk Art
  • Raffle Prizes and more!

REGISTER HERE

Event starts at Rivard Plaza  (1340 Atwater St.) Rivard Plaza has limited Free Parking available.
Tour is roughly 1.5 miles.  

Evening Outdoor Events at the Outdoor Adventure Center

Evening Outdoor Events at the Outdoor Adventure Center

Jul 24, 2014 - 5:00pm to Jul 25, 2014 - 6:45pm
This event occurs every week until Thu Aug 21, 2014.
Event Type : Family/Kids

Stop by for outdoor games, live music by the Jeffrey Trent Trio and interactive nature experiences.

Outdoor Events at the Outdoor Adventure Center

Outdoor Events at the Outdoor Adventure Center

Sunday, Aug 03, 2014 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
This event occurs every 3 weeks until Sun Aug 24, 2014.
Event Type : Family/Kids

Join us for outdoor family fun and interactive nature experiences.