Huron River Day

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Sunday, May 19 at Island Park

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2024 Huron River Day is Sunday, M​ay 19

Enjoy the beautiful Huron River with free, family-friendly river activities during the Huron River Day festival. This event will be at Island Park​, 1420 Island Drive in Ann Arbor, Sunday, May 19, noon-4 p.m. Learn, explore and have fun celebrating Ann Arbor's wonderful freshwater with  children's activities, river exhibits, music, food trucks/carts and more. Park at Fuller Park and take a short walk through the park or ride your bike to Island park and use a complimentary bike valet provided by Common Cycle.

Special guest speaker and live music

  • 12​ p.m. Hullabaloo
  • 1 p.m. Welcome comments
  • 1:20 p.m. Pontiac Trail Blazers
  • 2:45 p.m. Flute Circle
  • 3 p.m. Gemini
  • 4 p.m. End of event

​Have fun on the Huron River

  • Dirt Doctor with water squirting lessons
  • Live animals with Leslie Science & Nature Center
  • The Huron-Clinton Metroparks will have its Mobile Learning Center onsite showcasing the river's natural history
  • Live music under a tent next to the river
  • Thirty minute nature walks (starting at the Information Tent at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.) by Natural Area Preservation

Exhib​​itors

  • Ann Arbor Citizens' Climate Lobby
  • City of Ann Arbor
  • City of Ann Arbor - Natural Area Preservation (NAP)
  • City of Ann Arbor - GIVE 365 - Huron River Cleanup Program
  • City of Ann Arbor - Police Department
  • Huron-Clinton Metroparks Mobile Learning Center
  • Huron River Watershed Council
  • Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative / B2B Trail
  • Legacy Land Conservancy
  • Leslie Science and Nature Center and Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum
  • Michigan Geocaching Organization
  • Washtenaw County Parks
  • Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner's Office
  • And more to be announced!

Food trucks/carts

  • Pizza Pazza
  • Hummus Falafel
  • EJ's Gourmet Street Cuisine (Hot Dogs)
  • Hello! Ice Cream
  • Why Not Pie Pop-up
  • The Coffee Grind Coffee Truck

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The Huron River Day celebration is sponsored
by 
the Huron River Watershed Council

Additional support provided by Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation and the City of Ann Arbor.

​Huron River Day hist​​ory

Huron River Day began 44 years ago. This event encourages partnerships among government, private and non-profit organizations and educates citizens about water quality and Huron River preservation. For ​more information about Huron River Day, call 734.794.6240. 

Huron River Day is a day of celebrating our community's unique and special resource. The Huron River flows through our city and provides so many benefits to our community and our environment. This scenic river is a source for drinking water, a home for the wildlife and a place for recreation, including kayaking and fishing.​​

Huron River Day merchan​​dise​

We've designed a few t-shirts and a tote bag in honor of Huron River Day. Place an order in advance of the event and sport your purchase on Sunday, May 19! Visit the website​ to make a purchase.
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