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Fire and Ice Festival at Robert C. Valade Park

January 24 - 25, 2026

Photo credit: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Location

Robert C. Valade Park

2670 Atwater St.

Detroit, MI 48207

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Description

Fire and Ice Festival is a free winter celebration featuring ice sculpting, live music, circus performers and interactive activities for kids. Families can enjoy scavenger hunts, character meet and greets, curling, sledding and the lighting of a giant ice tower. Food and drinks are available for purchase and free parking is offered nearby.

Event cost: Free admission

Event times: Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25

Additional Information

Website: https://www.detroitriverfront.org/events/calendar/2026/01/24/fire-ice-festival-new-dates

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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