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This 41st annual run is a long-standing and successful fundraiser, organized and run by volunteers, that supports the Burns Park Elementary PTO and other local school PTOs through our "Run for Schools" program.
Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the Burns Park Run 5k and 10k races annually draw between 1,000-1,500 runners ages 5-90 years,...
Join us for a fun-filled day of competition and prizes! Catch Northern Pike, Blue Gill, Bass and Crappie. Gift cards and other prizes for winners of the Longest Northern Pike and Longest Pan fish. Bring your own bait. No alcohol, ATV’s or snowmobiles.
Pre-register at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org for discounted rate.
The Wolverines and Spartans will once again compete for the “Iron D” Trophy, which is awarded to the winner of the annual clash in Hockeytown. The most-played rivalry in college hockey will open a new chapter as the two universities compete at Little Caesars Arena to claim in-state bragging...
Chandler Park Academy and Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine are hosting their 7th Annual Community Health Fair & Tastefest. It will be Friday, January 18, 2019 from 3-6 p.m. Participants will be able to receive free flu shots, dental, vision, glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. There...
This Make-A-Wish® Michigan fundraiser celebrates the more than 9,500 wishes that have already been granted, while raising funds for future wishes. It's a family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, companies, donors and friends.
Registration closes on Wednesday, May 1, at 11:59 p.m. Registration will be available on the day of...
The 2019 U.S. Championships will be held in metro Detroit. All junior and championship level events, 15 single-sessions in total, will be held at Little Caesars Arena from Jan. 22 to 27 and all novice, intermediate and juvenile events will take place at the Detroit Skating Club in Bloomfield...
Gazelle Sports is bringing its super silly, super fun and family-friendly holiday run/walk, The Whoville 5k, to Metro Detroit. This West Michigan favorite will be coming this year for the first time to Northville, bringing tons of Dr. Seuss-themed fun; plus photo opportunities with Santa and delicious hot chocolate...
