Black History Month 2026 Events
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 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers®: Love Stories
The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers® returns to the Southfield Pavilion with Love Stories, an intimate and electrifying evening of real stories shared live and straight from the heart. Hosted by the incomparable Satori Shakoor, this powerful event explores love in all its forms—romantic, familial, self-love, heartbreak, healing, and the bonds that shape who we are.
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, Shannon Cason, 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
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 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!
❄️ Time to 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
- ✨ Open Skates: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays • 12–1:20 PM • $4/person
- 🏒 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
- 🎉 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
1: Click on our special Detroit Zoo link https://tickets.detroitzoo.org/affiliate.asp?ID=0F8E5784-1B1F-4FDE-8B69-108A9B125D7E This link will take you directly to our special "store" site without the need to enter a password.
2: You can also reach the site by going to https://tickets.detroitzoo.org and enter our exclusive Ticket Store User Name: Southfield parks and recreation
Please note: If you wish to visit the Polk Penguin Conservation Center, you will need to get a free, timed-entry pass. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis at main admissions gate only. We hope you and your family enjoy the Detroit Zoo this season! If you have any questions concerning the Detroit Zoo ticket program please call us at (248) 796-4620.
