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The Belle Isle Conservancy’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Belle Isle’s natural beauty, historic structures, and unique character for the enjoyment of all, in every season, from sunrise to sunset.
Breathe deeper here.
Saturday Socials at the Belle Isle Commons
August 29, 2026 | 12 PM - 6 PM
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!

MObig presents RiverBlast! 2026
August 26, 2026 | 7 PM at Sunset Point
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.
August 26 - Birmingham Concert Band

The 20th Garden Party on Belle Isle
September 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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.

Eco-Punks: Lessons from the 1967 Love-In on Belle Isle
September 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Brought to you by Detroit Month of Design, Eco-Punks is a one-day interdisciplinary convening bringing together activists, archivists, community practitioners, culture-bearers, environmental researchers, geologists, music historians, and musicians, and to examine how Detroit’s geologic landscape and rock music histories have been shaped by industrial growth and climate change.

For your Belle Isle summer soundtrack!
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.

Belle Isle Aquarium Open During Construction
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.

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

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

Reserve a Belle Isle experience for your group!
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.

Saturday Socials at the Belle Isle Commons
August 29, 2026 | 12 PM - 6 PM
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!

MObig presents RiverBlast! 2026
August 26, 2026 | 7 PM at Sunset Point
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.
August 26 - Birmingham Concert Band

The 20th Garden Party on Belle Isle
September 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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.

Eco-Punks: Lessons from the 1967 Love-In on Belle Isle
September 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Brought to you by Detroit Month of Design, Eco-Punks is a one-day interdisciplinary convening bringing together activists, archivists, community practitioners, culture-bearers, environmental researchers, geologists, music historians, and musicians, and to examine how Detroit’s geologic landscape and rock music histories have been shaped by industrial growth and climate change.

For your Belle Isle summer soundtrack!
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.

Belle Isle Aquarium Open During Construction
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.

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

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

Reserve a Belle Isle experience for your group!
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.

Upcoming Events
Nature at Night: UV Gotta See This
August 27, 2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Discover biofluorescence in nature during this special all-ages event at the Belle Isle Nature Center. Under the glow of UV light, certain plants and animals reveal fluorescent patterns and colors invisible to the naked eye. Guest presenter Joseph Ferraro will share his stunning photography and insights during an engaging talk on the science and surprises of fluorescence in nature. Free admission.
Afternoon Jazz at the Dossin: Stephen Grady Quartet
August 30, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the birth anniversary of legendary jazz trumpeter Kenny Dorham with Quiet Kenny: The Music of Kenny Dorham, a special tribute led by Detroit trumpeter Stephen Grady Jr. Featuring Dorham's memorable compositions and arrangements
Community Mural Painting
August 30, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Help bring Currents in Color to life! Created by Detroit-based multidisciplinary designer Brontae Williamson, this community painting project invites visitors to add their own brushstrokes to a vibrant mural inspired by Detroit's people, waterways, and natural beauty.
Dossin After Dark
September 25, 2026
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
For one unforgettable evening, guests will experience the museum and waterfront in an entirely new way, with live jazz, cocktails, a strolling dinner, a live cigar-rolling demonstration, and panoramic views of the river as freighters make their way past. Proceeds from Dossin After Dark help ensure the Dossin Great Lakes Museum continues to connect Detroit’s past to the river that shaped its future—and keeps the stories carried by its ships, industries, and waterways alive for generations to come.
Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee Meeting
October 15, 2026
9:00 AM
The BIPAC is a public committee jointly appointed by the Governor and Mayor and we cover infrastructure updates, planning, advocacy, programming, and anything else happening on the island.
Belle Isle Nature Center Monthly Programs Calendar
Check out this month's list of programs at the BINC!
Dossin Great Lakes Museum Upcoming Events Calendar
Check out these upcoming events at the Dossin!
Nature at Night: UV Gotta See This
August 27, 2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Discover biofluorescence in nature during this special all-ages event at the Belle Isle Nature Center. Under the glow of UV light, certain plants and animals reveal fluorescent patterns and colors invisible to the naked eye. Guest presenter Joseph Ferraro will share his stunning photography and insights during an engaging talk on the science and surprises of fluorescence in nature. Free admission.
Afternoon Jazz at the Dossin: Stephen Grady Quartet
August 30, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the birth anniversary of legendary jazz trumpeter Kenny Dorham with Quiet Kenny: The Music of Kenny Dorham, a special tribute led by Detroit trumpeter Stephen Grady Jr. Featuring Dorham's memorable compositions and arrangements
Community Mural Painting
August 30, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Help bring Currents in Color to life! Created by Detroit-based multidisciplinary designer Brontae Williamson, this community painting project invites visitors to add their own brushstrokes to a vibrant mural inspired by Detroit's people, waterways, and natural beauty.
Dossin After Dark
September 25, 2026
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
For one unforgettable evening, guests will experience the museum and waterfront in an entirely new way, with live jazz, cocktails, a strolling dinner, a live cigar-rolling demonstration, and panoramic views of the river as freighters make their way past. Proceeds from Dossin After Dark help ensure the Dossin Great Lakes Museum continues to connect Detroit’s past to the river that shaped its future—and keeps the stories carried by its ships, industries, and waterways alive for generations to come.
Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee Meeting
October 15, 2026
9:00 AM
The BIPAC is a public committee jointly appointed by the Governor and Mayor and we cover infrastructure updates, planning, advocacy, programming, and anything else happening on the island.
Belle Isle Nature Center Monthly Programs Calendar
Check out this month's list of programs at the BINC!
Dossin Great Lakes Museum Upcoming Events Calendar
Check out these upcoming events at the Dossin!


















Experience the Park
Explore the MapEvery visit to Belle Isle tells a story
What's yours? From bikers cruising past summer picnics to friends watching the winter ice along the shore, your moments are a vital part of this living landmark. Add your photo and show why this is Detroit's best getaway, all year long.
Plan Your Visit
99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit
Park open to all daily 5:00am until 10:00pm
Enter the park via Jefferson Avenue or connect directly from the Riverwalk.
The Future of Belle Isle
Looking ahead to protect, preserve, and enhance Detroit’s historic backyard.