Programs & Events
313 Day at Valade
Join us for a full day of music, food and fun as we celebrate the best area code in the country - the 313!
Fri. March 13, 2026 @ 3:13PM
Programs & Events
2026 Detroit Riverfront Run
The Detroit Riverfront Run is a 5K and 10K run and walk held each year along the Detroit Riverwalk and the Dequindre Cut.
Sat. June 06, 2026 @ 8:40AM
Programs & Events
Wisdom Wednesdays
Chess every Wednesday at Valade Park with Wise Guys Chess Club. All ages and experience levels welcome.
Wed. March 18, 2026 @ 6:00PM
Attractions
Bank of America Playscape at Cullen Plaza
The Bank of America Playscape is located at Cullen Plaza adjacent to the parking lot.
Attractions
Birding Spots
The Detroit Riverfront is home to a range of beautiful birds, including the blue jay, red cardinal, geese, and ducks. While walking the...
Attractions
Bob's Barge (Seasonal)
Gracing the shores at Robert C. Valade Park from May to October, this seasonal attraction is open Wednesday to Sunday during the warmer...
Attractions
Cafe at Valade & Shed Bar
Cafe at Valade, featuring Smokey G's Smokehouse is your go-to destination for delicious smoked BBQ in Detroit! The Shed Bar serves up a...
Attractions
Campbell Terrace Stage
The David Campbell Terrace is an outdoor stage located just north of the Lafayette entrance on the Dequindre Cut. The Conservancy hosts...
Attractions
Cullen Café & Tiki Bar (Seasonal)
The Cullen Tiki Bar and Café are located on the Riverwalk at Cullen Plaza. The Café serves up tasty meals and treats right in the heart...
Attractions
Cullen Family Carousel (Seasonal)
Instead of traditional horses, this carousel features creatures indigenous to the Detroit River, such as the egret, snail, frog, heron and...
Parks & Greenways
Cullen Plaza
Cullen Plaza is home to many of the Detroit Riverfront's most popular highlights, including the Cullen Family Carousel, an inlaid granite...
Attractions
Delta Dental Play Garden
Whether you’re local or visiting for the day, the Delta Dental Play Garden is the ultimate play destination in Detroit. Come climb...