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Bike the Blvd Morning Ride
Enjoy the crisp morning air and join us for a 60-minute sunrise group ride on the Kanawha Blvd Bike Path on the seat of your very own bicycle. Meet at the top of Magic Island park (101 Kanawha Blvd. West) at 7am. Remember to br...
Charleston · Magic IslandMagic Island
ArtsFamilyfreeFree
Free
John Inghram Presents: Tribute to Led Zeppelin with Natalie Brooke
The City of Charleston announced the entertainment lineup for the 2026 Live on the Levee, presented by Moses Auto Group. The free concert series returns this summer with a 10-night run, bringing live music back to the Schoenbau...
Charleston · Haddad Riverfront ParkHaddad Riverfront Park
FoodFamilyfreeFree
Free
Paper Pilots
Get ready for takeoff at Paper Pilots! Join us for a high-flying afternoon where creativity meets engineering as you design, fold, and launch paper airplanes of all shapes and sizes. Experiment with different folding techniques...
Charleston · Clay Center for the Arts & SciencesClay Center for the Arts & Sciences
FoodFamilyfreeFree
Free
Sunday Scaries 20-mile Bike Ride
Join us for a 20-mile bike ride to beat any Sunday scaries before the work week begins! Be prepared to ride for about 2 hours at a moderate pace as we bike around Charleston's Downtown, East End and Kanawha City neighborhoods....
Charleston · Lee Street TriangleLee Street Triangle
ArtsFamilyfreeFree
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Allen Stone with Sasha Colette & The Magnolias
The City of Charleston announced the entertainment lineup for the 2026 Live on the Levee, presented by Moses Auto Group. The free concert series returns this summer with a 10-night run, bringing live music back to the Schoenbau...
Charleston · Haddad Riverfront ParkHaddad Riverfront Park
MusicFamilyfreeFree
New here? Start with Detroit
If you are new to Detroit, MI, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
Places people plan around in Detroit
Detroit visitor calendarDetroit, MI
Start with the official visitor or tourism calendar before opening social posts.
Detroit downtown, parks, and waterfrontDetroit, MI
Look for walkable districts, parks, waterfronts, markets, plazas, and family-friendly public spaces.
Detroit museums and major venuesDetroit, MI
Check museums, gardens, stadiums, theaters, arenas, convention centers, and event grounds.
What is coming up by place
Major venueClay Center for the Arts & SciencesCharleston · Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
Local venueHaddad Riverfront ParkCharleston · Haddad Riverfront Park
Local venueMagic IslandCharleston · Magic Island
Local venueLee Street TriangleCharleston · Lee Street Triangle
