Dress up the kids and get ready for some spooktacular family fun! Boo Bash returns to the Southfield Pavilion on Saturday, October 19 from 1–4 p.m. Kids ages 2–12 are invited to come in costume for an afternoon of Halloween festivities.
Enjoy:
Creepy crafts & ghoulish games
A lively dance party with DJ Lutalo
A family-friendly Halloween magic show
Trick-or-treating fun throughout the Pavilion
A food truck with refreshments for purchase
🎟 Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $10/person for Southfield residents and $15/person for non-residents. One adult must accompany each family, and all attendees (yes—even adults!) must purchase a ticket. Costumes are encouraged for everyone.
👉 Tickets are available at the Parks & Recreation Information Window (26000 Evergreen Road) Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., or online at bit.ly/SfldBooBash25 or by using the Register Online Today! button
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📞 Call (248) 796-4620 for more information.
Join us on Thursday, October 23 for a festive fall evening filled with pumpkin painting, cider sipping, yummy donuts, and photo-perfect moments. Best of all—no mess to clean up at home! 🙌
📅 Sessions:
🕠 5:30–6:45 PM (ages 3–10, but all are welcome)
🕖 7:00–8:15 PM (ages 10+, but all are welcome)
👉 Parents/adults do not need to register unless they want to paint their own pumpkin.
📞 Call (248) 796-4620 to sign up today.
Don’t miss this cozy fall celebration—spots are filling fast! 🍁
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Southfield’s first dog park on Friday, October 17 at 2 PM
Enjoy giveaways, light refreshments, and a first look at this new space designed for both dogs and their humans.
This exciting project was made possible through a $100,000 Community Park and Trail Capital Grant from Oakland County Parks.
🐾 Help support Adopt-a-Dog Month!
We’ll be collecting donations for the Oakland County Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center during the ceremony.
Items like 13-gallon trash bags, wet and dry dog food, grooming supplies, braided rope leashes, treats, and toys are greatly appreciated!
📍 The Dog Park at Lahser Woods Park, 27577 Lahser Rd.
Let’s celebrate, connect, and have some tail-wagging fun together! 🐕💚
Looking for a refreshing way to connect with nature this fall? Join Cathy and fellow adventurers for our Park Adventure Walks—a weekly guided stroll through some of Southfield’s most scenic parks and preserves.
Each outing offers light exercise, a chance to spot local plants and wildlife, and time to enjoy the crisp autumn air with a friendly group of nature lovers. Every walk brings something new—you never know what you’ll discover!
🕘 Walks begin at 9 AM unless otherwise noted. Meet at the designated park parking lot and get ready to explore!
Thursday, October 2 Freeway Park/Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve, eastbound Lincoln, west of Greenfield
Thursday, October 9 Art Walk to red Pole Park, Meet at the Parks & Recreation building (26000 Evergreen Rd.)
Thursday, October 16 Civic Center Park, 26000 Evergreen Rd.
Thursday, October 23 Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, 27225 W. Ten Mile Rd.
Thursday, October 30 Burgh Historical Park/Southfield Cemetery, 26060 Berg Rd.
❄️ 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.
