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SUMMARY:Shape Your World: Beacon Park Interactive Experience ft. Optik Installation
DESCRIPTION:Uncover your own perspective and dive deeper into how you shape the world and the environment we all share. With a venue theme of “Light\, Energy and Motion” and an approach rooted in functional design\, environmental responsibility\, public accessibility and community\, DTE Energy’s Beacon Park is proud to host the Optik installation during 2025 Detroit Month of Design. Curated by the Downtown Detroit Partnership\, the experience highlights the ongoing commitment to bring creativity and community to Downtown Detroit. \nFrom September 3 – October 5\, 2025\, from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.\, Beacon Park will transform into a vibrant space filled with lights\, abstract sounds\, melodic music and curated cocktails and mocktails by Lumen Detroit\, all in an open-air setting\, designed to create a one-of-a-kind experience for Downtown Detroit visitors and design enthusiasts.  Optik is an interactive installation that invites individuals to play with their surroundings and discover new perspectives on everyday environments. The installation features ten gyroscope-like structures\, each standing six feet (1.8 meters) tall. At the center of each structure is a dichroic film that reflects sunlight during the day and refracts the inner ring’s lighting at dusk\, creating a constantly shifting display of color and light. As the audience rotates each unit\, they create their own endless cascade of colors. The experience is amplified as sound joins the movement\, turning each unit into a different musical instrument. \nThrough movement and reflection of light\, each of these colorful units encourages the public to engage with another unit and other people within the space\, sparking spontaneous conversations\, dance parties\, jam sessions\, light shows\, and to finally see each and every one’s true color.  Optik transports people away from their daily routine and into a state of play. It is no longer just a photogenic monument within a space; it becomes a communal hub for social connection.
URL:https://detroitartdao.com/event/shape-your-world-beacon-park-interactive-experience-ft-optik-installation-33
LOCATION:Beacon Park\, 1901 Grand River Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beacon Park,Community Events,Free Event,Park Events
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SUMMARY:Campus Kids Day: Lil’ Boo Bash Presented By Corewell Health
DESCRIPTION:Campus Kids Days Presented By Corewell Health returns to Campus Martius Park for summer 2025! Families are invited to enjoy this free series of fun-filled Sundays featuring themed entertainment\, interactive activities\, and engaging experiences for kids of all ages. It’s the perfect way to make the most of a Sunday in the heart of Downtown Detroit. Our Campus Kids Day event series is presented by Corewell Health and supported in part by the Detroit Zoo and Metro Parent.  The Michigan Science Center will also be in attendance at all Campus Kids Day events\, bringing fun in the sun with unique activations and stations.  \n  \n\nvar exampleCallback=function(){console.log(‘Order complete!’);};window.EBWidgets.createWidget({widgetType:’checkout’\,eventId:’1399557858229′\,iframeContainerId:’eventbrite-widget-container-1399557858229′\,iframeContainerHeight:425\,onOrderComplete:exampleCallback}); \nOctober 5: Lil’ Boo Bash  \nKick off spooky season with a fang-tastic Lil’ Boo Bash at Campus Martius Park! This family-friendly Halloween celebration will feature \n\n a “Spooky Start-Up Lab: Brew Your Own Brand” station courtesy of Detroit CHEMpreneurIST.\n\nGet ready to mix up something spook-tacular in the lab! Participants will become Formulation Chemists and brew their own unique body scrub\, learning how real entrepreneurs use chemistry and creativity to bring personal care items to life. This frightfully fun activity stirs together chemistry\, creativity\, and business skills in one wickedly cool experience. Perfect for brewing up confidence\, curiosity\, and community spirit!\n\n\nSpooktactular Costume contest (starting at 3:00 p.m.) with a variety of prizes and categories\, including:\n\nToo Cute to Spook – cutest costume\nBest Dressed Boo Crew – best group or duo costume\nIcon in the Making – best pop culture\, superhero\, or character\nCrafty Costume Creator – best homemade or DIY costume\nGiggle Getter – funniest costume\n\n\nDJ Invisible spinning your favorite Halloween-themed family-friendly tracks\nTake in the Halloween Harvest Magic Show taking place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.\nA Bounce house\nExplore the Michigan Science Center station\nCraft stations courtesy of Metro Parent\nFacepainting\, lawn games\, and giveaways from Birdie’s Books\nTigers baseball on the big screen\nTicket giveaways courtesy of 313 presents including the chance to score tickets to Sesame Street Live\, Gabby’s Dollhouse Live and Master Chef Live.\nAnd more!\n\nMark your calendars and join us for these exciting afternoons packed with creativity\, energy and family-friendly fun! Be sure to check in closer to the event for more details on each day’s events and themed fun.  
URL:https://detroitartdao.com/event/campus-kids-day-lil-boo-bash-presented-by-corewell-health
LOCATION:Campus Martius Park
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