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WinterFest In Detroit: Everything You Need To Know

Over 2,000 people are expected to enjoy an array of indoor and outdoor winter actives at the second annual WinterFest in Detroit​.

DETROIT — Over 2,000 people are expected to enjoy an array of indoor and outdoor winter actives at the second annual WinterFest in Detroit.

The family-friendly winter event presented by Detroit Parks and Recreation will be on Jan. 14 at the Adams Butzel Complex, located at 10500 Lyndon Street, from noon to 4 p.m. No tickets or reservations are needed.

Some of the activities happening at the event include:

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  • Free ice skating at the Jack Adams Ice Arena
  • Detroit Red Wings hockey demos
  • Figure skating demos
  • Horse and carriage rides
  • Food trucks
  • Wintercade gaming zone
  • Frozen Forest with Elsa and other Disney characters from the movie

"Detroiters expect great recreation programming and we are happy to provide it by making WinterFest an annual event," City of Detroit Group Executive Services and Infrastructure Brad Dick said. "We are making it bigger and better this year and invite residents to experience Fun in the D at one of Detroit's premier recreation complexes."

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