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The Scavenger Safari & Walk is the Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan's (BCFM) family event. It brings together patients, families and community members for an adventurous scavenger hunt throughout the Detroit Zoo. Registration required.
Event cost: $50/ages 14-plus, $35/ages 5-13, free/ages 4 and under and BCFM patients
Event time: 8 a.m.-6...
Enjoy a family-friendly tailgate party at Grand Circus Park. It will feature appearances from the Detroit Tigers Energy Squad and Paws, music, food trucks, giveaways and more. It is presented by Miller Lite, Bally Sports Detroit and produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m....
Toddlers and their parent or guardian can enjoy children's music throughout the park, a special appearance by Joey the Kangaroo and a jump time just for their age. All jumpers must wear Launch Safety Grip Socks (purchase for $3 a pair if you need them).
Event cost: $15/child, $5/second toddler...
The Downtown Detroit Partnership invites couples to a Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate Date at The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit. The rink will be lit up with the colors of love and feel-good ballads and classic love songs will fill the air.
Event cost: $12/adult, $9/ages 12...
Support the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan with in-person 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run. A Children's Carnival Tent will feature PBS giveaways, costume characters and more! Registration required.
Event cost: $35-plus/10K, $25-plus/5K, $10/ages 12 and under Fun Run
Event time: 9:30 a.m./Fun Run, 10 a.m./5K and 10K, March 19, 2023
