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1. Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate Date
The Downtown Detroit Partnership invites couples to a Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate Date. What’s more romantic than gliding along the ice hand-in-hand with your sweetheart while enjoying majestic views of the Detroit skyline? The rink will be lit up with the colors of love and feel-good ballads and classic love songs will fill the air. All couples are welcome to join this celebration of love. Skaters will also have a chance to win tickets to upcoming shows courtesy of Broadway in Detroit!
Friday, Feb. 14 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Rink at Campus Martius in Detroit
2. Blake’s 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Spice up your February with great drinks, live music, and good vibes at Blake’s 9th Annual Chili Cook-Off! Be there on Saturday, Feb. 15 for a social afternoon of craft hard cider, beer, and endless entertainment. Live music will keep the energy high while you enjoy family-friendly games, cold pints, and unlimited chili samples to keep you fueled. The day wraps up with the ultimate chili showdown at 4 p.m., where contestants face off for top honors in categories like four-legged, two-legged, exotic, and no-legged.
Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill in Armada
Join in on the fun for Fireworks and Flannels, a new outdoor winter festival in Waterford with activities for the whole family. The day starts with a 1k/5k Flannel Fun Run. All registered participants will get a medal, and t-shirts while supplies last. Then, guests can walk around the event grounds and enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, a beer tent, horse-drawn wagon rides, mobile recreation, The Art Experience, an illuminated walking path and more! The whole day wraps up with a beautiful fireworks finale.
Saturday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. at Waterford Oaks County Park
There’s no better place to experience winter celebrations from around the globe than on Detroit’s international riverfront this coming weekend! Bundle up and head out for a worldly experience at Winter Around the World at Valade Park. The festival will feature an international food truck rally and dance performances showcasing a variety of styles and genres by Detroit artists, all culminating in a Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday, Feb. 16.
Friday, Feb. 14 - Sunday, Feb. 16 at Valade Park in Detroit
5. Detroit Valentine’s Day Helicopter Tour
Elevate your Valentine's Day celebration this year with the ultimate high-flying experience! Treat your loved one to a private Detroit Valentine’s Day Helicopter Tour, whisking you both away on a romantic adventure through the skies. The Valentine’s Day Tour will take you soaring over Downtown Detroit, where snow-covered streets and glistening lights create a magical backdrop. Marvel at iconic landmarks such as Motor City Casino, The GM RenCen, and Detroit's sporting stadiums, all while enjoying a bird's-eye view of the skyline and the partially frozen river below.
Friday, Feb. 14 - Sunday, Feb. 16 at Detroit City Airport in Detroit
**SPECIAL EVENT: The Motor City Winter Dog Classic
Stop by the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Feb. 13 - Feb. 16 for the Motor City Winter Dog Classic! Over 200 AKC breeds will compete daily beginning at 8am. Admission is just $10 for Adults, Kids 12 and under get in free. Sponsored by the Oakland County Kennel Club and Purina Pro Plan. More information here >>