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Family Fun Days at Beacon Park

Family Fun Days at Beacon Park

Family Fun Days at Beacon Park Detroit are back by popular demand! Come to Beacon Park with the whole family to enjoy make + take activities, lawn games and crafts. Each week will feature unique themes including field day activities, music, art and live performances - even a back to school bash!

Refuel from the local food trucks or grab a bite at Beacon Park's flagship restaurant Lumen Detroit.

EVENT DATES & THEMES (Subject to change)

June 6 - Music, Arts, + Stories
Musical performances for children/families (The Storytellers), interactive visual arts & crafts, storytelling

June 13 - Run + Play Field Day w/ FR4F
Obstacle course, jump rope, non-hands kickball, golf (nerf), Social Sports Detroit shuffleboard, PKSA martial arts
Programming Partner: YMCA Healthy Living Table - Free snacks and health resources.

June 20 – Father's Day Celebration
Male mentors (play leaders), craft gift-making for Dad, fun & games

June 27 – Main Stage + Crafts
Stage performances for children/families (Wild Swan Theatre), craft activities DSO community concert 4pm - 5pm

July 11 - Run + Play Field Day w/ FR4F
Obstacle course, jump rope, non-hands kickball, golf (nerf), Social Sports Detroit shuffleboard, PKSA martial arts
Programming Partner: YMCA Healthy Living Table - Free snacks and health resources.

July 18 – Main Stage + Crafts
Stage performances for children/families (Wild Swan Theatre), craft activities

July 25 – Celebrate Detroit! 320th B’Day Party
Detroit-themed games and crafts
Detroit Youth Choir Virtual Performance during FFD - on a large screen.
From 6 - 9 pm: Family / Friends virtual performance.

August 1 – National Friendship Day – Passport Activities
Performances by various cultural orgs (i.e., Heritage Works, Nadanta, Clare Music School (Chinese), Living Arts (Hispanic), etc.), crafts and games from various cultural traditions

August 8 - Run + Play Field Day w/ FR4F
Obstacle course, jump rope, non-hands kickball, golf (nerf), Social Sports Detroit shuffleboard, PKSA martial arts
Programming Partner: YMCA Healthy Living Table - Free snacks and health resources.

August 15 - Music, Arts, + Stories
Musical performances for children/families (The Storytellers), interactive visual arts & crafts, storytelling

August 22 – Main Stage + Crafts
Stage performances for children/families (Wild Swan Theatre), craft activities
August 29 – Back to School Celebration
Literacy games, book give-aways, crafts & fun

Reminder of safety guidelines in Beacon Park
1. Please stay home if you feel sick
2. Mask required for unvaccinated individuals
3. Maintain physical distance between others
4. Frequently use hand washing stations, bathrooms, or sanitizer located in the park
5. Please wait to enter Beacon Park if we reach capacity

Beacon Park
Free
Every week through Aug 29, 2021.
Sunday: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Beacon Park
1903 Grand River Ave
Detroit, Michigan 48226