Events

Dog owners? Are you and your dog tired of being cooped up inside in the winter? Come join us for some winter-time exercise, socializing, and fun!

Canine to Five and the Riverfront Canine Club are hosting "Winter Walks on the Riverfront." The "Winter WalksZ" will be held the 2nd Sunday of the month from January through April. This guided walking group will be led by Canine to Five staff and is free to everyone and their dogs!

The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy has partnered with Detroit Receiving Hospital to host "River Walkers" since 2008. The program's popularity with the Senior community has more than doubled its participation from its inaugural year. "River Walkers" is designed specifically for Seniors who want to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.  Participants meet up at Rivard Plaza from June thru August (and possibly September - weather permitting) every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:00 AM for health presentations, dance fitness, chair aerobics, and walking.  The program is free and includes attendance prizes and refreshments.

The Red Bull Air Race World Championship pilots are tuned up and ready to face the daunting Detroit River track June 5 and 6. The race will be once again a must see event hosted by Windsor, Ontario. For updated entertainment schedules and tickets, visit www.redbullairrace.com.

The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy was proud to once again support the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon with a portion of the official race course set along our beautiful RiverWalk on October 18. Race supporters joined the Conservancy to cheer on the runners at the "Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Spirit Station" along the route near the Omni Hotel.  The spirit station was located between miles 23 and 24 of the race - a crucial point of the race for any runner and one that was certainly appreciated by the marathon participants.

The University of Detroit Mercy and Friends of the Titans hosted a "We Are Detroit" benefit prior to the Titans men's basketball game against Tennessee State on December 8, 2009 with proceeds benefitting the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. 

The Friends of the Titans is a group that believes wide-based support of UDM Athletics serves as a catalyst for the revistalization of Detroit.  An exciting Division I college basketball program has a positive impace towards the continued growth of our region.

The basics of bird watching will be the topic of conversation for this Detroit Riverfront Audubon Society Meeting.  There will be a review of birding books as well as the various types of binoculars.  We will also review photographs of birds found in the area over the past few weeks including some of the birds migrating south to warmer climates.

The Detroit Audubon Society is proud to present the newest sub-chapter - the Detroit Riverfront Audubon Society.  The group will host its first meeting on Tuesday, September 22 at 7 p.m. at 1300 Lafayette.

Music, Art and Summer Fun...OH MY!  Families, mark your calendars for Second Saturdays on the Riverfront, a free, one-of-a-kind summer extravaganza set against the beautiful waterside scenery of Rivard Plaza.  Live music.  Art making.  Marshall Music's Instrument Petting Zoo.  Airbrush and Clown Balloon Artists.  Ride the Cullen Family Carousel.

On Thursday, September 10, The Blue Pigs will be making an encore performance at Rivard Plaza on the Detroit RiverWalk at 12 noon.

The Blue Pigs are a group of 5 Detroit Police Officers (assigned to Police Community Services) that use music to help promote a better relationship between the police department and the community. The Blue Pigs use music to get the attention of their audience and discuss various aspects of crime prevention and making positive life choices.