Huron River Day
| Saturday, May 16 at Riverside Park. | 734.794.6230 |
Huron River Day returns to a new location at Riverside Park in 2026!
Mark your calendar for Huron River Day (HRD) on Saturday, May 16, noon-4 p.m. at Riverside Park (1000 Canal Street). This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of the Huron River and all the conservation efforts made by partnering organizations and the surrounding community!
This year, Huron River Day will feature several interactive sessions the morning of the event where community members can participate in workshops, guided walks, clean ups, crafts and other opportunities to learn more about the Huron. Participants in these sessions will be given a Huron Hero Card to redeem for prizes later at the festival.
In the afternoon you can look forward to a festival atmosphere with hands-on activities and games, live animals from Leslie Science & Nature Center, a kids area with inflatables and face painting, live music, local eco-friendly exhibitor tables and more!
Tentative schedule: Coming soon!
Morning Interactive Sessions: 8 a.m. - noon
Festival: noon - 4 p.m.
Parking Information
There are 4 parking areas within .15 miles of Riverside Park. U of M parking structure M99, U of M parking Structure M93, U of M parking lot M50 and U of M parking lot M40. There is also overflow parking available at all 3 Fuller Park lots within .46 miles of Riverside Park.
Volunteer at Huron River Day: Coming soon!
Exhibitors: Coming Soon!
Activities: Coming soon!
Food Trucks/Carts
Tacos El Panda, The Grill Father BBQ, Washtenaw Dairy and more soon!
The Huron River Day celebration is sponsored by the DTE Foundation
Additional support provided by the City of Ann Arbor, the Huron River Watershed Council, Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation and Middle Huron Partners.
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, email a2parksevents@a2gov.org
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.
