KIDS & TEENS
Discover ways for kids and teens to learn, play, create and stay active with programs designed just for them.
Build confidence and learn realistic self-defense skills that are simple to learn and remember. This one-day class for ages 12+ focuses on personal safety, awareness and practical techniques.
Ages: 9 - 15
Fee: $25/person
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: Parks & Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Road
Registration deadline: Monday, October 19
For details or registration information, call (248) 796-4620
Tumble Bunnies Children's Programs return this fall with three gymnastics classes designed especially for children ages 1½–7.
Through age-appropriate movement, tumbling, stretching and balance activities, children can develop coordination, strength and confidence while having fun.
Itty Bitty Bunnies - Ages 1½–3
• Hop, bounce and tumble with your little one in this energetic parent-child class.
• Wednesdays, 5:30–6 PM
Bizzy Bunnies - Ages 3–4
• Young gymnasts can tumble, bounce and balance their way through beginner gymnastics.
• Wednesdays, 6:05–6:35 PM
Happy Hoppers - Ages 5–7
• Kids can continue building confidence and coordination through gymnastics and movement activities.
• Wednesdays, 6:40–7:10 PM
All Classes
• November 11–December 23
• Parks & Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Road
• $95/Resident; $110/Non-resident
• Registration deadline: November 10
Register online or in person at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk.
Questions? Call Anessa at (248) 796-4608.
Special Events
There’s always something happening with Southfield Parks & Recreation! Check out upcoming special events and community activities for all ages.
Boo Bash is back with a new outdoor experience for 2026! Southfield Parks & Recreation invites kids ages 2–12 and their families to spend a fun-filled fall afternoon at Beech Woods Park on Saturday, October 17 from 1–4 PM.
This year’s event features bounce houses, games and crafts, a basketball trailer and music from DJ Lutalo, plus several special attractions. Meet snakes and reptiles from The Reptarium, visit the animals at the Duke Farms Petting Zoo and take a fall hay ride through the park. Food trucks will also be on site with food available for purchase.
Costumes are encouraged!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1–4 PM
Beech Woods Park & Picnic Shelter
22200 Beech Road
Admission is $5 per Southfield resident child and $10 per non-resident child. Adults are free with paid child admission.
Boo Bash is designed for children ages 2–12.
Fall fun is popping up in Southfield! Join us for an evening of pumpkin painting, cider, donuts and seasonal fun with family and friends.
We’ll provide the pumpkin and painting supplies, so all you need to bring is your creativity! Enjoy cider and donuts while you paint, then stop by our fall-themed photo op for a picture.
Ages: 3 and up
Fee: $10 per participant
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults do not need to register or pay unless they would like to paint a pumpkin of their own. Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 6 – 7:30 PM
Location: Southfield Parks & Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Road
Registration deadline: Monday, October 19
Space is limited, so register early to save your spot!
Register using the Register Online Today button above.
For more information, contact Anessa at 248-796-4608.
FUN FOR ALL AGES
Build your skills or try something new with instructional programs offering options for youth, teens and adults.
Indoor Beginner Tennis Lessons at Beech Woods Recreation Center
Ready to give tennis a try? Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or looking to build your skills, our Indoor Beginner Tennis Lessons are a great place to start!
Join Coach Johnny Montgomery at Beech Woods Recreation Center to learn the fundamentals of tennis, including grip, footwork, strokes, serving, scoring, basic rules and court etiquette. With classes for children, families and adults, there's something for nearly everyone!
Thursdays, Oct. 22–Nov. 19
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Youth (ages 8–17) • 6–6:50 PM
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Family (ages 7+) • 7–7:50 PM
Saturdays, Oct. 24–Nov. 21
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Quick Start (ages 4–6) • 11:30 AM–12:20 PM
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Youth (ages 7–10) • 12:30–1:20 PM
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Adult (ages 18+) • 1:30–2:20 PM
Fees:
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Southfield Resident: $55
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Non-Resident: $70
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Ages 50+: $49.50 Resident / $63 Non-Resident
Location: Beech Woods Recreation Center, 22200 Beech Road
Registration is open! Register online at cityofsouthfield.com/parksandrec or call (248) 796-4670 for more information.
Open Skate at Southfield Sports Arena
Lace up your skates and spend some time on the ice at Southfield Sports Arena! Open Skate sessions are available throughout the week, with weekday lunchtime skates and weekend sessions for the whole family.
Weekday Open Skate
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
12–1:30 PM
$4/person
Skate rental: $3
Weekend Open Skate
Saturdays: 6:30–7:50 PM
Sundays: 3–4:20 PM
Residents: $4 | Non-residents: $5
Skate rental: $3
Open Skate is held at Southfield Sports Arena, 26000 Evergreen Road. For more information, call (248) 796-4640.
Sticks & Pucks at Southfield Sports Arena
Grab your gear and get some extra time on the ice! Sticks & Pucks sessions at Southfield Sports Arena offer hockey players time to work on skating, stickhandling and shooting skills.
Weekday Sticks & Pucks
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
10:30–11:50 AM
$8/person
Sunday Sticks & Pucks
Sundays
12–1:20 PM
$8/person
Equipment Requirements: Adults ages 18 and up must wear a hockey helmet, hockey gloves and hockey skates. Ages 17 and under must wear full hockey equipment, including a helmet with face mask, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Southfield Sports Arena is located at 26000 Evergreen Road. For more information, call (248) 796-4640.
Get Creative
Tap into your creative side with hands-on classes and workshops designed to inspire, teach and let you make something uniquely yours.
Meet fellow crafters while giving back to the community through The Giving Stitch. Participants create handmade hats, blankets and comfort items for hospital patients and other community members in need.
Dates: September 15-November 17
Time: Tuesdays, 5-7 PM
Location: Parks & Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Road
The Giving Stitch is recommended for ages 12+. A parent or guardian must sign a waiver for participants under age 18 on their first day attending.
Adults
Ready to try something new or get back to something you enjoy? Explore upcoming sports, recreation, fitness and enrichment opportunities for adults.
Self-Defense for Teens & Adults
Build confidence and learn realistic self-defense skills that are simple to learn and remember. This one-day class for ages 12+ focuses on personal safety, awareness and practical techniques.
Ages: 12 and up
Fee: $45/person
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Parks & Recreation Building, 26000 Evergreen Road
Registration deadline: Monday, October 19
For details or registration information, call (248) 796-4620
Senior 50+
Stay active, connected and engaged! Explore upcoming programs, activities and special events for adults ages 50+. Please check out the Senior Activities page for more great programs, classes and events.
Get outside and explore Southfield with our 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.
We encourage participants to register in advance. Registration is free, helps us plan for attendance, and allows us to notify you of any weather-related cancellations or program updates. You can call Nicole at (248) 796-4667 or use the Register online Today button. Just search Park Adventures.
October Schedule:
• October 1 - Freeway Park/Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve, eastbound Lincoln, west of Greenfield
• October 8 - Berberian Woods Nature Preserve, Streamwood Lane, south of Twelve Mile Rd.
• October 15 - Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.
• October 29 - Burgh Historical Park, 26060 Berg Rd.
There is no Park Adventure walk on October 22.
Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
The Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office is coming to the Southfield Pavilion! Schedule an appointment for convenient access to select Secretary of State services right here in Southfield.
Services include license renewals, ID services, title transfers and disability placards.
Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 10 AM-3 PM
Location: Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road
Appointments are required. Call Southfield Senior Services at (248) 796-4650 to book an appointment.
Take a trip back in time and explore the rich history of music with music enthusiast Stu Johnson! Each presentation combines favorite songs, fascinating stories, slides and handouts to bring music history to life.
Words by Johnny Mercer
Friday, October 16 1–2:15 PM
With lyrics to more than 1,600 songs, Johnny Mercer ranks among the great songwriters of the 20th century. Explore songs Mercer created in collaboration with composers including Hoagy Carmichael, Harry Warren, Harold Arlen and Henry Mancini.
Music of the War Years
Friday, November 20 1–2:15 PM
Revisit songs closely associated with the war years, including I'll Be Seeing You, It's Been a Long, Long Time and Sentimental Journey. The presentation will also feature performers including The Andrews Sisters, Margaret Whiting and Peggy Lee, concluding with a Salute to the Armed Forces and Kate Smith's God Bless America.
Southfield Parks & Recreation Building
26000 Evergreen Road
$5 Southfield Resident; $6.50 Non-resident
Register for one presentation or join us for both!
