Parks & Recreation | City of Southfield

Promotional graphic for Wild About Southfield featuring jungle illustrations and photos of an animal presenter holding a porcupine and interacting with families. Saturday, November 14, 1–3 PM at Beech Woods Recreation Center, 22200 Beech Road. Activities include an exotic animal show, crafts and temporary tattoos. Fee: $15 per family. Registration ends November 9. Space is limited.

Get Ready to Go Wild at Wild About Southfield!

Get up close with some fascinating creatures during a live exotic animal show, then keep the fun going with animal-inspired arts and crafts, temporary tattoos and more!

Saturday, November 14 1–3 PM

Beech Woods Recreation Center

Learn more about Wild About Southfield → Current Events

Native American Heritage Celebration

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with an afternoon of culture, tradition and discovery! Enjoy live performances by the Red Tribe Nation Dance Troupe, Native storytelling, artisan vendors and more at this free community event on November 14.

Learn More → Current Events

Colorful flyer for the Super Saturday Nutty Scientists Show on Saturday, November 21, from 12–1:30 PM at the Southfield Parks & Recreation Building. Interactive science show featuring experiments with fast-moving air and a hands-on take-home activity. Ages 2–18. $5 per child; accompanying adults free. Registration deadline November 19.

Super Saturday: Things Are Getting Nutty!

Get ready for an afternoon of scientific surprises! Join the Nutty Scientists on Saturday, November 21, for exciting experiments, flying objects and hands-on fun. Just $5 per child!

Registration is now open! Find all the details at → Current Events

Southfield Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market flyer featuring festive nutcracker decorations. Thursday, December 10, 5–9 PM at the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road. Free admission. Santa arrival and tree lighting at 6 PM. Activities include holiday entertainment, hot chocolate, s'mores and a new Holiday Market featuring local vendors

Holiday Magic Comes to Southfield!

Celebrate the season at Southfield's Tree Lighting Ceremony & NEW Holiday Market on Thursday, December 10! Enjoy Santa's arrival, festive entertainment, family activities and local vendors. Admission is FREE!

Visit our Current Events page for all the details and the full schedule.

Ceramic Tree Luminaries workshop graphic featuring three green ceramic Christmas trees against a terracotta background with softly glowing holiday lights. Friday, November 20, 6–9 PM at Burgh Historical Park, 26060 Berg Road. $30 Southfield residents, $35 non-residents.

Add a handmade glow to your holiday décor!

Ceramic Tree Luminaries: Create a festive ceramic tree luminary to brighten your holiday décor! Join us November 20 for a hands-on clay workshop. No experience necessary.

Learn more at → Get Creative

Fall 2026 Southfield Parks & Recreation Activities Guide cover featuring photos of youth basketball players and coaches during games and practices. The cover reads, “Parks & Recreation Southfield: Learn. Play. Grow. This Fall.”

Fall Into Something Fun with Southfield Parks & Recreation!

The Fall 2026 Parks & Recreation Activities Guide is now available online!

There’s plenty to discover this season, with programs, classes and special events for all ages and interests. Find youth and adult sports, fitness and dance classes, arts and enrichment programs, ice skating, golf, activities for ages 50+, family fun and seasonal special events throughout the fall.

Whether you’re ready to learn something new, get active, spend time with family and friends, or simply have some fun, there’s a place for you this fall with Southfield Parks & Recreation.

Explore the Fall 2026 Activities Guide and start planning your season today!

Questions? Call Southfield Parks & Recreation at (248) 796-4620.

Explore the Fall 2026 Activities Guide

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.