Why fight winter when you can celebrate it? Join the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department for Winter Fest, a family-friendly event filled with seasonal fun both indoors and outdoors at the Southfield Sports Arena.
What to Expect
• Ice skating (limited skate helpers and rentals available)
• Horse-drawn carriage rides
• Rock climbing wall
• Marshmallow roasting
• Community resources and giveaways from the Southfield Police Department and the Southfield Public Library
Event Details
Sunday, February 1
Southfield Sports Arena
Admission
$4 Southfield residents
$5 Non-residents
How to Register
Pre-register online or call (248) 796-4620 for more information.
Bundle up and bring the whole family!
What to Expect
• DJ Lu spinning fun tunes and leading hustle dance demos
• Craft stations, including Shrinky Dinks
• Desserts provided by TBerry Bakery
• Photo area to capture the memories
• A relaxed, upbeat atmosphere to dance, snack, create, and celebrate friendship
Event Details
Friday, February 13
7:00–9:00 PM
Southfield Parks & Recreation Building
Ages 12 & up welcome
Cost
$20 per person
Bring a friend! Two tickets for $30
Registration deadline: February 7
Black History Month 2026 Programs
Southfield Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the 2026 lineup of programs celebrating Black History Month.
Celebrate Black History Month Shirts - Shirts are available in sizes Small through 4x for $25 each, while supplies last. Shirts are available for purchase at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk, Mon-Fri from 8 AM - 6 PM.
What to Expect
Live performances featuring Alexander Zonjic and other local musicians
A Black-owned Business Marketplace open throughout the event
The Black History 101 Mobile Museum on-site
BBQ and Soul Food trucks with refreshments available for purchase
Event Schedule
4 PM – Florella Strings
5 PM – Angela Davis
6 PM – The Detroit Youth Choir
7 PM – Alexander Zonjic’s All Stars (featuring Spyder Turner, Evan Garr, Gerald Gibbs, Mike Harrington, Eugene McBride, and Sasha Kashperko)
Event Details
Saturday, February 7 4-8 PM
Location: Southfield Pavilion
Admission: Free
Seating is limited to 800 guests.
Rhythm of our Roots is made possible by the following sponsors:
The City of Southfield, McDonald's Restaurants, DABO Detroit, Hi-Falutin' Music.
For more details call, (313) 964-5050
Expect an unforgettable night of storytelling filled with truth, laughter, vulnerability, and connection—delivered with the raw honesty and Detroit energy that defines the Twisted stage.
What to Expect
• Live storytelling hosted by Satori Shakoor
• Powerful, real-life stories shared by community storytellers
• Special performances featuring singer Gwen Foxx and the Cass Tech Dance Workshop
• An engaging, thought-provoking evening that celebrates truth and connection
Storytellers & Performers
Judge Wade McCree, Darlene Calloway, Crystal & Michael White, Mazie Jones, Gwen Foxx, and the Cass Tech Dance Workshop
Event Details
Friday, February 20
Doors open: 6:00 PM
Performance: 7:00–9:00 PM
Location: Southfield Pavilion
Ages: 18+
Fee
$15 per person
Available online only using the Register Today button
Join us for a special Midmorning Movies presentation in recognition of Black History Month featuring Old Heart, a film that honors Black soldiers who have fought for our country and serves as a tribute to elder independence.
Set in Detroit and the Netherlands, Old Heart was filmed in Michigan and the Dutch community of Veldhoven and features 23 Michigan actors.
⭐ Special Guest: Actor Edward Gaines will join us after the film!
Event Details
Wednesday, February 11
10:30 AM
Location: Southfield Pavilion (26000 Evergreen Rd.)
Admission: Free
Join Senior Services for their annual Black History Month Luncheon featuring a delicious meal, uplifting conversation, and interactive moments designed to encourage sharing, learning, and connection.
Enjoy special entertainment including drumming, dance, and poetry.
🛍️ Black-owned business vendors will be on site (cash recommended for vendor purchases).
Event Details
Friday, February 13
Includes lunch & entertainment
Fee
$25 Southfield residents
$30 non-residents
Registration deadline: Friday, February 6
How to Register
Call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650 to register.
Give your kids an unforgettable break from school with four days of fun, learning, and adventure at the Southfield Parks & Recreation Building!
Camp highlights include:
• Magician Gordon Russ
• Ice skating
• Black History Month activities with Ber-Henda Williams
• Mad Science Slime Workshop
Campers should bring a lunch and dress for the weather.
Camp Details
Tuesday-Friday, February 17–20
9 AM–4 PM (please arrive by 9 AM daily)
Location: Southfield Parks & Recreation Building
Fees (includes all 4 days)
$160 Resident
$180 Non-Resident
How to Register
Registration is in person only at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk. Registration remains open until camp fills.
Spots are limited — register early!
Celebrate Black History Month with an interactive, hands-on experience the whole family will enjoy! Join community storyteller and motivator Ber-Henda Williams as she brings Black history to life through stories of inspiring African American leaders in science, innovation, and technology.
Children will learn through creativity and play as they help design a one-of-a-kind collaborative diorama, making history engaging, meaningful, and fun.
What to Expect
• Interactive storytelling and discussion
• Inspiring stories of African American STEM leaders
• A creative, hands-on diorama activity
• A fun learning experience for kids and families
Ages
5 and up
Choose Your Showtime
• Ages 10 & under: 12:00–1:30 PM
• Ages 11 & up: 2:00–3:30 PM
Fee
$5 per child (accompanying adults enter FREE)
Registration deadline: Thursday, February 19
Location
Parks & Recreation Building — Room 115
Registration
Call (248 796-4620 or use the Register Online Today button.
Please note we do not walk if the temperature is forecast below 15°
🕘 Walks begin at 9 AM unless otherwise noted.
Please meet at the designated park parking lot and dress for the weather and walking on natural surfaces.
February Park Adventure Walk Schedule
Thursday, February 5 – 9 AM
Civic Center Park, 26000 Evergreen Rd (meet at the Parks & Recreation Building)
Thursday, February 12 – 9 AM
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.
Thursday, February 19 – 9 AM
Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.
Thursday, February 26 – 9 AM
Bauervic Woods Park, 20545 W. Nine Mile Rd.
Bundle up, bring a friend, and come explore Southfield’s parks with us!
❄️ Lace Up & Hit the Ice! ⛸️🏒
We’ve expanded our ice programming this fall at the Southfield Sports Arena—something for every skater!
Weekday (Mon, Wed & Fri) Options
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✨ Open Skates: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • 12–1:20 PM • $4/person
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🏒 Sticks & Pucks: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • 10:30–11:50 AM • $8/person
👟 Skate rental available: $3/pair
📞 Call (248) 796-4640 for more details
Weekend Options
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🎉 Open Skates: Saturdays • 6:30–7:50 PM | Sundays • 3–4:20 PM
$4/resident • $5/non-resident -
🏒 Sticks & Pucks: Sundays • 12–1:20 PM • $8/person
👟 Skate rental available: $3/pair
📞 Call (248) 796-4640 for more details
The mission of the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department is to provide excellence and equal opportunity in leisure, cultural and recreational services to all Southfield residents. Our purpose is to provide safe, educationally challenging, convenient leisure opportunities, utilizing public open space and quality leisure facilities to enhance the quality of life for Southfield’s total population that might not otherwise be available.
