Huron River Day
| Sunday, May 18 at Gallup Park. | 734.794.6240 |
Huron River Day returns to Gallup Park in 2025
Mark your calendar for Huron River Day (HRD) on Sunday, May 18, from noon to 4 p.m. at Gallup Park (3000 Fuller Road). This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of the Huron River and all it has to offer — now in its 45th year, thanks to support from the DTE Foundation and the Bank of Ann Arbor.
Spend the afternoon enjoying nature, hands-on activities, try your hand at fishing, live animals from Leslie Science & Nature Center (located inside the meeting room at Gallup Park), food trucks and eco-friendly exhibits. Ann Arbor’s own Laith Al-Saadi — finalist from Season 10 of NBC’s “The Voice”— will be performing twice (beginning at 1 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m.), bringing his signature blend of blues, soul and classic rock to the park!
Tentative schedule:
Noon, HRD begins
1 p.m. Guided Hike (meet at the information booth)
1-2 p.m. Laith Al-Saadi (first set 60 minutes)
2 p.m. Guided Hike (meet at the information booth)
2-2:30 p.m. Thirty-minute intermission (guest speaker)
2:30-3:30 p.m. Laith Al-Saadi (second set 60 minutes)
3 p.m. Guided Hike (meet at the information booth)
4 p.m. HRD concludes
Parking Information
Whether you're arriving on foot, by bike, or by car, Gallup Park is ready to welcome you. Cyclists can take advantage of a complimentary bike valet provided by Common Cycle, making it easy to park and explore. If you ride a bike and park in the valet area you will receive a coupon for $10 off a boat rental. If you park at Huron High School please note you are not allowed to park on the dirt or grassy area at the school. Paved surfaces only.
Volunteer at Huron River Day!
We're currently seeking volunteers — individuals and groups alike — to assist with a variety of tasks on the day of the event. Opportunities include guiding parking, staffing the event, helping at the bike corral and more. Click here to see the available tasks and shifts to help make this popular festival a success!
Exhibitors
Ann Arbor Citizens' Climate Lobby
Ann Arbor District Library
Ann Arbor Police Department
Ann Arbor Rowing Club
City of Ann Arbor Office of Emergency Management
City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations
City of Ann Arbor Water Department
Ecology Center
Ferncliff Studio
GIVE 365
Huron River Watershed Council
Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative/B2B Trail
Huron-Clinton Metroparks Mobile Learning Center
Legacy Land Conservancy
Leslie Science and Nature Center and Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum
Michigan Geocaching Organization
Natural Area Preservation
Nature Conservancy
St. Paul School
Walk Bike Washtenaw
Washtenaw County Parks
Washtenaw County Conservation District
Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner's Office
... and more to be announced
Activities will include:
Eco-Challenge with prizes
Leslie Science & Nature Center educational table with live animals in the Gallup Park meeting room
Stream table from University of Michigan Natural History Museum
Huron-Clinton Metroparks Mobile Learning Center
Benthic Macroinvertebrate ID with the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Gallup Livery stand-up paddleboard and fishing demonstrations
Dirt Doctor table with hands-on activities
Food trucks/carts
Hello! Ice Cream, Hummus Falafel, Petey's Donuts, Simply Spanish and Tacos El Panda.
The Huron River Day celebration is sponsored DTE Foundation and the Huron River Watershed Council
Additional support provided by Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation, City of Ann Arbor and Bank of Ann Arbor.
Huron River Day history
Huron River Day began in 1980, on the 10 year anniversary of Earth Day. Check out a history of Huron River Day from the AADL. 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.
