Winter Blast: The Snow Slide is back

What better reason do you have to visit Detroit than a 200-foot long, 32-foot high slide made of snow? Well, there are plenty of other reasons, but this is certainly a fun one. The Snow Slide, sponsored by the Ambassador Bridge, is making it’s first return to the Motown Winterblast in Detroit since 2008.

Enjoy Christmas Story Time at the Ford House

Get into the holiday spirit with Christmas Story Time at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House on Dec. 14 and 15 at 6 p.m. Parents can bring their little ones to hear the classic Christmas story “The Night Before Christmas” in the grand Gallery Room, where the Ford Family held their own holiday celebrations years ago. …

Panera Bread Hosts a FREE Family Fun Day

On Saturday, Dec. 11, Panera Bread of Southeast Michigan and United Way for Southeastern Michigan will host a free family fun day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is open to all ages. United Way will share information with parents about the free resources available through its Early Learning Communities – a program …

Paul Simon Taught Me About the Children’s Health Fund

Yesterday I got the wonderful opportunity to learn how Paul Simon and doctor Irwin Redlener co founded the Children’s Health Fund and have brought their vision to the children of Detroit.  Mr. Simon and Dr. Redlener spoke about their commitment to the children of Detroit to provide a place for families to go for their …