Events

The Detroit Youth Sports Showcase returns to the Detroit Riverfront on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 11am-2pm!

The Detroit Youth Sports Showcase is a free opportunity for youth to try out a variety of sports and outdoor physical activities with partners from across the city. Participants will explore stations throughout Cullen Plaza and Milliken State Park including basketball, tennis, soccer, chess, and more, as well as group fitness classes and demonstrations. Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm!

All ages and experience levels are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to fill up on-site and wear athletic apparel and closed toed shoes. Free parking is available in the River East Garage at 1000 Franklin Street, Detroit MI 48207. Food will be available for purchase on-site.

Participants can receive free Detroit Tigers tickets while supplies last, alongside other giveaways and back to school resources.

All programming is rain or shine!

Register Here

Are you a summer camp or youth organization looking to bring a large group of participants? Email us at info@detroitriverfront.org and we'll get your group registered!

partner information

Are you an organization looking to participate as a partner? Review the packet linked below and fill out the form to tell us more about your organization. Youth serving organizations that provide programming around physical activity, health and wellness, and leadership development or team building, and back to school resources are invited to apply to partner on this event. 

Partner Packet

Partner Interest Form

For more information, email info@detroitriverfront.org.