Join us Saturdays and Sundays from January 10 to March 1 to enjoy indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family!
Every Saturday and Sunday visitors can enjoy:
Sledding with free sleds to borrow in the Sled Shed
Oversized bonfires and marshmallow roasters (lit 12-7 p.m.)
Curling
Board Games inside the Shed
Riverfront Ambassadors with free activity pages, hand warmers, and gloves
Drinks and s'mores at the Valade Shed Bar (12-8 p.m.)
Food from Smokey G's (12-7 p.m.)
Polar Power Walk: Every Sunday at 2 p.m., join Urban Solace for the Polar Power Walk which offers an upbeat, cardio driven group walk along the Riverfront with stops for stretching and group movement.
Winter at Valade kicks off January 10 & 11 with the return of our popular Fire & Ice Festival. Join us for a weekend of medieval fun with a winter twist! Visitors can enjoy oversized fires, turkey legs and an ice carving competition. Don't miss the annual lighting of the 7-foot tall ice tower at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
We're also bringing back our Lunar New Year Celebration February 14 with the Michigan Taiwanese American Organization (MITAI). The celebration will include a festive and colorful parade, drumming, and lion, dragon and Nezha dances, crafts and activities, food vendors and more!
Winter at Valade:
https://www.detroitriverfront.org/plan-your-visit/special-events/winter-at-valade
Polar Power Walk:
https://www.detroitriverfront.org/events/calendar/2026/01/11/polar-power-walk
Fire & Ice Festival:
https://www.detroitriverfront.org/events/calendar/2026/01/10/fire-ice-festival
Lunar New Year:
https://www.detroitriverfront.org/events/calendar/2026/02/14/lunar-new-year-celebration
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