This summer we're hosting a pop up that brings a social setting with food and beverage options for you to enjoy and be inspired to help us build the future of the White House site. Come out on Saturdays through August 29th!

Held on the Conservatory grounds, the evening features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment from Ben Sharkey and from the Grunyons, and networking with supporters of the botanical wonders the Conservatory houses. Proceeds from this year’s 20th Anniversary Garden Party on Belle Isle will benefit the gardens and the visitor experience of the Conservatory area.

Music On Belle Isle Group (MoBIG) returns with the Riverblast! concert series on Wednesdays, beginning June 10th at Sunset Point. Concerts are rescheduled for the following Monday in the case of rain or inclement weather.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit presents MDYD 2.026, a reimagined end-of-summer enrichment event that engages thousands of youth in fun, educational and entertaining interactive experiences to get them encouraged, energized and excited for the upcoming school year.

In partnership with the City of Detroit, Belle Isle Conservancy, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Eastern Market, Joe Louis Greenway, Michigan Central, the Sean Anderson Foundation and Usher's New Look, MDYD 2.026 expands to one week and six locations across Detroit, building on late founder Ed Deeb's legacy of inclusion and access.

Bee Fest is the Belle Isle Nature Center’s annual celebration of the pollinators who call southeast Michigan home. Hosted on National Bee Day, Bee Fest focuses on the important role bees play in our ecosystem and teaches guests how to care for these six-legged pollinators through fun activities and educational displays.

Free Admission

Belle Isle is so cool, it has its own summer anthem! Performed by Detroit artists stoop lee and Curtis Roach, Meet Me at 99 Pleasure Drive is playing in our speakers all summer '26.

Swim the globe! See fish from around the world in the country’s oldest original aquarium, opened in 1904. Free admission, $5 donation encouraged. Open year-round, Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Join a KBIB cleanup crew to help keep Belle Isle litter free! Fridays and Saturdays through October. Visit the link for full details.

Learn more about our work to connect the active amenities on the island together and fill out our survey!

With so much to see and do, Belle Isle offers a variety of resources, tours and experiences to help visitors explore and enjoy the island year-round. The Belle Isle Conservancy inspires curiosity, connection, and care for the island’s unique species and environments, as well as those found around the world. From casual visitors to school groups, we offer meaningful experiences designed to engage learners of all ages.

This summer we're hosting a pop up that brings a social setting with food and beverage options for you to enjoy and be inspired to help us build the future of the White House site. Come out on Saturdays through August 29th!

Held on the Conservatory grounds, the evening features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment from Ben Sharkey and from the Grunyons, and networking with supporters of the botanical wonders the Conservatory houses. Proceeds from this year’s 20th Anniversary Garden Party on Belle Isle will benefit the gardens and the visitor experience of the Conservatory area.

Music On Belle Isle Group (MoBIG) returns with the Riverblast! concert series on Wednesdays, beginning June 10th at Sunset Point. Concerts are rescheduled for the following Monday in the case of rain or inclement weather.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit presents MDYD 2.026, a reimagined end-of-summer enrichment event that engages thousands of youth in fun, educational and entertaining interactive experiences to get them encouraged, energized and excited for the upcoming school year.

In partnership with the City of Detroit, Belle Isle Conservancy, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Eastern Market, Joe Louis Greenway, Michigan Central, the Sean Anderson Foundation and Usher's New Look, MDYD 2.026 expands to one week and six locations across Detroit, building on late founder Ed Deeb's legacy of inclusion and access.

Bee Fest is the Belle Isle Nature Center’s annual celebration of the pollinators who call southeast Michigan home. Hosted on National Bee Day, Bee Fest focuses on the important role bees play in our ecosystem and teaches guests how to care for these six-legged pollinators through fun activities and educational displays.

Free Admission

Belle Isle is so cool, it has its own summer anthem! Performed by Detroit artists stoop lee and Curtis Roach, Meet Me at 99 Pleasure Drive is playing in our speakers all summer '26.

Swim the globe! See fish from around the world in the country’s oldest original aquarium, opened in 1904. Free admission, $5 donation encouraged. Open year-round, Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Join a KBIB cleanup crew to help keep Belle Isle litter free! Fridays and Saturdays through October. Visit the link for full details.

Learn more about our work to connect the active amenities on the island together and fill out our survey!

With so much to see and do, Belle Isle offers a variety of resources, tours and experiences to help visitors explore and enjoy the island year-round. The Belle Isle Conservancy inspires curiosity, connection, and care for the island’s unique species and environments, as well as those found around the world. From casual visitors to school groups, we offer meaningful experiences designed to engage learners of all ages.