Looking for a fun way to spend a summer evening with the family? Join the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department for the inaugural Southfield POP (Party on the Promenade) on Wednesday, July 22, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Municipal Campus Front Lawn and Promenade.
This FREE family event will feature something for everyone, including inflatable games and bounce houses provided by our friends at Oakland County Parks, face painting, a balloon artist, arts & crafts, lawn games, flag football, music from a live DJ and more. Local food trucks will also be on site with food and refreshments available for purchase.
Event Highlights
• FREE admission
• Inflatables provided by Oakland County Parks
• Face painting
• Balloon artist
• Arts & crafts
• Lawn games
• Flag football
• Live DJ
• Food trucks with food and refreshments available for purchase
Date: Wednesday, July 22
Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Southfield Municipal Campus Front Lawn & Promenade
Address: 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076
Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for an evening of fun, music and community as we kick off what we hope will become Southfield's newest summer tradition!
Grab your favorite NERF blaster and get ready for an action-packed evening of friendly competition! Participants will battle it out in exciting games like Capture the Flag, Humans vs. Zombies, Hostage, Fortnite-style challenges, and more.
Southfield Parks & Recreation will provide the darts (ammo) and safety goggles. You bring the blaster and get ready for an evening filled with teamwork, strategy, and plenty of fun. While the kids battle it out, parents can enjoy a well-deserved night out!
Event Details
Ages: 7–10
Date: Friday, July 31
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: Civic Center Park Tennis Courts, 26000 Evergreen Road
Registration Fee
Residents: $5
Non-Residents: $7
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 22
Participants must bring their own NERF blaster. Safety goggles and darts (ammo) will be provided.
For more information, please call Anessa at (248) 796-4608.
Event Highlights
Enjoy more than 12 FREE attractions, including:
• Zip Line
• High Ropes Course
• Climbing Wall
• Waterslide (bring your swimsuit and towel!)
• Foam Party (bring your swimsuit and towel!)
• VR Laser Tag
• Bounce Houses
• Mini Golf
• Free Throw Mobile Trailer
• The Pose Experience Mobile Selfie Boutique
• Crafts
• Live DJ
• Food trucks will also be on site with refreshments available for purchase.
Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 12-3 p.m.
Location: Municipal Campus Front Lawn
26000 Evergreen Road
FREE! Admission and all attractions are free to enjoy.
Due to the incredible response to our opening Gazebo Concert, the remaining concerts will now be held on the Municipal Campus Front Lawn (26000 Evergreen Rd.) to provide additional parking and make it easier for everyone to enjoy the concerts together.
Only the location has changed. The concerts remain free and begin at 7PM. Bring a lawn chair or blanket!
2026 Gazebo Concert Series
Concerts take place Tuesdays from 7-8:30 PM and feature a variety of musical styles including R&B, soul, blues, funk, jazz and pop favorites. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
Southfield Municipal Campus Front Lawn
26000 Evergreen Rd.
Tuesdays • 7-8:30 PM
• July 7 – 313 Experience
Old/New School R&B • Hip Hop • Pop
• July 14 – Kathleen Murray Band
Blues • R&B • Soul • Rock
• July 21 – JHiTS Band
R&B • Funk • 70s/80s Hits • Jazz
Free admission.
For additional information, call (248) 796-4650.
Spend your summer evenings enjoying free live music outdoors during Southfield Parks & Recreation’s Summer in the City Concert Series on the Southfield Municipal Campus Front Lawn.
This year’s lineup features a variety of crowd-pleasing performances ranging from blues and Motown favorites to pop, rock and dance hits. Food trucks will also be on site during each concert.
Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
2026 Summer in the City Concert Series
Southfield Municipal Campus Front Lawn
7-9 PM
Free admission.
Friday, June 26 | 7-9 PM
Chris Canas Band - Detroit’s Prince of the Blues
Food vendors on site: Kona Ice, Mookey’s Greens & Beans and Mr. Pit Master Barbeque.
Friday, July 10 | 7-9 PM
Sound Proof Band - Motown • R&B • Disco • 70s–90s Hits
Food vendors on site: Kona Ice, Mookey’s Greens &Beans and Mr. Pit Master Barbeque.
Friday, July 31 | Special extended concert: 7-10 PM
Your Generation in Concert - Five decades of pop, rock & dance hits
Food vendors on site: Stephen’s Southern Delight Ice Cream, Eggroll Diva and Fun Food Express.
Contact nbush@cityofsouthfield.com for additional information on the Summer in the City concert series.
Get outside and explore Southfield with our July Park Adventures series! These guided morning walks are a great way to enjoy local parks, discover hidden gems, and connect with the community. Walks begin at 9 AM and are open to all.
July Schedule:
• July 2 - Freeway Park/Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve, eastbound Lincoln, west of Greenfield
• July 9 - Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.
• July 16 - Civic Center Park, 26000 Evergreen Rd.
• July 23 - Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.
• July 30 - Inglenook Park, 20901 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
For more information, contact Nicole at 248-796-4667.
Get outside, get inspired, and create something uniquely your own! Art Walks invite participants of all ages to explore Southfield’s parks through a creative lens—discovering textures, colors, and patterns in nature along the way.
What to Expect
• A guided walk through one of Southfield’s scenic parks
• Opportunities to observe textures, shadows, and natural details
• A hands-on art project inspired by what you discover
• A relaxed, creative environment for all skill levels
Event Details
Locations & Dates:
• Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve
– Tuesday, July 21 (6–7 PM)
• Civic Center Park
– Sunday, August 2 (3–4 PM)
Fee: Free
Ages: All ages welcome
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Registration
Pre-registration is recommended as spots are limited.
Register online or at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk.
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.
