The annual Ann Arbor Huron River Day Celebration is held by Ann Arbor Parks. It returns to Gallup park after a year at Island Park due to the bridge construction at Gallup Park last year. This is the 45th year of the Huron River Day celebration.
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.
There are so many family friendly river activities at Huron River Day. But my favorite has traditionally been the canoe and kayak rentals. My daughter loves getting a chance to try stand up paddleboarding.
Live animals from Leslie Science & Nature Center
Live Music & Events
noon – Huron River Day Begins
1p – Guided Hike (meet at Information Booth)
1-2p – Laith Al-Saadi
2-2:30p – Guest Speaker
2:30-3:30p – Laith Al-Saadi
3p – Guided Hike (meet at Information Booth)
4p End of Event
Exhibitors
City of Ann Arbor Office of Emergency Management
City of Ann Arbor Water Department
Ecology Center
Huron River Watershed Council
Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative/B2B Trail
Legacy Land Conservancy
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum
Michigan Geocaching Organization
Washtenaw County Parks
Washtenaw County Conservation District
Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioners Office
(List as of April 22 – More to be announced)
Food
Plan for lunch by bringing a picnic or buying food from a local food truck.
2025 Food Trucks/Carts:
Hummus Falafel
Hello! Ice Cream
Petey’s Donuts
Simply Spanish
Tacos El Panda
Getting to Huron River Days
Parking is available at Huron High School (paved surfaces only) or ride your bike and use complimentary bike valet from Common Cycle and get a coupon for $10 off your boat rental.
Past Huron River Days
My daughter and I had a great time at the 2018 Huron River Day. She loved kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and the other activities. We returned for the 2019 Huron River Day where she again went stand up paddleboarding and we went kayaking. We just made it back to the dock when it started to rain and was pouring before we got to our parking spot at Huron High School.
What to Wear & What to Bring to Huron River Days
Sunscreen
Water Bottles
Dress for the weather, we suggest layers if it is cool.
Shoes that can get wet especially if you plan to try stand up paddleboarding
Park Owner: Ann Arbor Location: Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA Playground Features: Slides, Sandbox, SeeSaw, Merry Go Round, Monkey Bars, Climbing Apparatus, Ground Activities, River access, flying saucer swing, rocking boat, crawl through Park Features: Shade, Pavilion(s), Trails, Events, Parking Lot
Park Owner: Ann Arbor Location: Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA Playground Features: Slides, Swings, River access, flexible bridge Park Features: Shade, Trails, Events, Parking Lot
Park Owner: Ann Arbor Location: Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA Playground Features: Slides, Swings, Sandbox, Ground Activities, River access, livery, rocks for climbing Park Features: Shade, Trails, Events, Parking Lot
Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be cancelled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, or we can make mistakes.
