Community Calendar

Join us for the annual All American 4 & 8 mile! A patriotic-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
FREE Ice Cream!
Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 1, 4 & 8 Mile, 12 & Under are only $15

4 & 8 Mile registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child
wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Annie Gao, a carillonist and software engineer from the sunny suburbs of Southern California, plays arrangements of Baroque, classical, and Romantic instrumental and vocal works, original carillon music, and popular hits on the 60-bell Lurie Carillon in Gerstacker Grove (U-M North Campus). Paid metered visitor parking is available behind the Walgreen Drama Center. Additional street parking along Bonisteel Blvd. is available after business hours, as well as parking by the E.V. Moore Building (lot NC10), the North Campus Recreation Building (lot NC44), and the Art & Architecture Building (lot NC43) (all free after 6 p.m.).

This walking tour will be led by Highland Cemetery Vice Chair Barry LaRue and Washtenaw County Historical Society President Karen Jania. Highlights will include gravesites of notable Ypsilantians and Starkweather Chapel (1889), designed by Mason and Rice, renowned architects known for the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, in the Richardsonian Romanesque Revival style, and featuring Tiffany windows. Attendees are requested to assemble at the cemetery entrance, dressed in clothing and footwear for walking outside.

Award-winning carillonist Joseph Min (New York) performs a poetic program entitled "Dancing in the Wind" on the 53-bell Charles Baird Carillon in Burton Memorial Tower. This family-friendly outdoor concert happens rain or shine. The nearest municipal parking structures are available at 324 Maynard and at 510. E Washington.

Virtuoso British carillonist Trevor Workman performs a concert on the 53-bell Charles Baird Carillon in Burton Memorial Tower. This family-friendly outdoor concert happens rain or shine. The nearest municipal parking structures are available at 324 Maynard and at 510. E Washington.

Join us for the annual Stomp Out Sarcoma 5K, a family-friendly walk/run dedicated to raising awareness and funds for sarcoma research at the University of Michigan, Rogel Cancer Center. This event brings together survivors, supporters, caregivers, physicians, and community members to honor those affected by sarcoma and support ongoing efforts to find a cure. All ages and fitness levels are welcome!

Rising Belgium-based American carillonist Claire Janezic performs Baroque arrangements with exciting new carillon repertoire, including her own composition “Mist Against the Cathedral,” on the 60-bell Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon in Gerstacker Grove (U-M North Campus). This family-friendly outdoor concert happens rain or shine. Paid metered visitor parking is available behind the Walgreen Drama Center. Additional street parking along Bonisteel Blvd. is available after business hours, as well as parking by the E.V. Moore Building (lot NC10), the North Campus Recreation Building (lot NC44), and the Art & Architecture Building (lot NC43) (all free after 6 p.m.).

You're Invited! The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library welcomes you to come and explore the many ways we can enhance your next event with our new A/V capabilities!

Join us for soft drinks and nibbles from local caterers, a tour of the venue, and a 20% off coupon good toward your next rental fee.

Free Event
Limited free parking available - check out the Parking Guide for more information.
Please rsvp to Terra at terra.brock@nara.gov by Jun 20, 2025

Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k! A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
FREE Kona Ice
Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15

5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

**Please note a $10 parking fee is required to enter the park, unless you have an RSU Annual Pass**