Events

  • Winterfest

    North Shore Center 2745 136th Ave, Hopkins, MI, United States
    Recreation Events

    Bundle up and join us for Winterfest, one of Sandy Pines’ coziest and most exciting seasonal events! Enjoy a full afternoon of winter fun featuring a bonfire, hot chocolate and coffee bar, hot dog bar, cookie decorating, snowman building, a family fun game, a polar plunge, dog sled demonstrations, and more! Here’s what’s happening throughout […]

  • Park & Garden Flower Sale

    Park & Garden
    Recreation Events

    Join us in the parking lot next to Park & Garden for our annual Park & Garden Flower Sale! Browse a wide selection of flowers, plants, and garden favorites to brighten up your site for the season. Whether you're refreshing your landscaping or starting something new, this is the perfect chance to grab beautiful blooms […]

  • Holiday Tournaments – Memorial Weekend 

    Sandy Pines 3681 28th St, Dorr, MI, United States
    Recreation Events

    The Sandy Pines Recreation Department hosts tournaments and events every holiday weekend to keep you entertained! We offer basketball, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, dodgeball, remote control car races, and more! No need to sign up this year! Please just show up at the scheduled tournament location 10 minutes before the start time. *Adult Pickleball & Tennis […]

  • Poppies & Pages

    North Shore Center 2745 136th Ave, Hopkins, MI, United States
    Recreation Events

    Event Information Join us for Poppies & Pages, a meaningful and creative evening designed to help kids connect with the spirit of Memorial Day. This free event begins with a special read-aloud led by staff, followed by a hands-on craft activity where children will create poppy-themed pennant flags or other patriotic designs. Once completed, the […]

  • Recurring

    Kids Zone

    Phase 1 Pavilion 2745 136th Ave, Hopkins, MI, United States
    Recreation Events

    Event Information: Looking for something fun for the kids to do on holiday weekends? Join us for Kids Zone—a series of high-energy, laugh-filled activity sessions just for our younger campers! Each Kids Zone event features a mix of games and challenges like parachute games, tug-of-war, obstacle courses, three-legged races, water balloon relays, hula hoops, and […]

  • Memorial Jar Painting

    Recreation Station 2745 136th Ave, Hopkins, MI, United States
    Recreation Events

    Event Information: Join us for Memorial Jar Painting from 6:00–8:30 pm, where we’ll decorate mason jars in red, white, and blue, or in memory of a loved one. Then, at 9:00 pm, we’ll line the Memorial Walkway with the finished jars and light them to honor and remember those we’ve lost. A simple, meaningful way […]

  • Paper Boat Races

    Recreation Station 2745 136th Ave, Hopkins, MI, United States
    Recreation Events

    Event Information: Join us for Paper Boat Building & Races, a fun and creative activity perfect for all ages! Participants will receive simple instructions and materials to design and build their very own paper boats. Once complete, the real fun begins—each boat will be raced down our PVC water tubes to see whose creation sails […]

  • Shipwrecked Party

    Phase 1 Outdoor Pavilion
    Recreation Events

    Event Information: Ahoy, mateys! Get ready to set sail for adventure at our Shipwrecked Party, a fun-filled pirate celebration packed with games, crafts, and swashbuckling activities for all! Join the crew for pirate crafts, DIY pirate hats, face painting, temporary tattoos, and daring challenges like Walk the Plank and the Cannonball Toss. There will be […]

  • Treasure Dig

    Phase 1 Volleyball Courts
    Recreation Events

    Event Information: X marks the spot at the Treasure Dig! Kids will dig through the sand in search of hidden gold coins and sparkling gems—but no adults allowed on the sand for this adventure! The dig site will be split into two areas: one side for ages 5 & under and the other for ages […]

  • Treasure Hunt

    Recreation Station 2745 136th Ave, Hopkins, MI, United States
    Recreation Events

    Event Information: Adventure awaits at the Sandy Pines Treasure Hunt! Start your journey at the Recreation Office, where you’ll pick up your treasure map and begin decoding the icons that lead to secret destinations hidden throughout the park. At each stop, you’ll collect gold coins and uncover clues to your next location. Once you’ve gathered […]

  • Capture The Flag

    Flea Market Area 2745 136th Ave, Hopkins, MI, Michigan, United States
    Recreation Events

    Event Information: Get ready for an evening of fast-paced fun and friendly competition at Capture the Flag in the Flea Market Area! Race, dodge, and strategize your way to victory as you and your team try to capture the opposing flag without getting tagged. The night kicks off with Youth Capture the Flag for ages […]

  • Sand Art Necklaces

    Recreation Station 2745 136th Ave, Hopkins, MI, United States
    Recreation Events

    Event Information: Get creative with Sand Art Necklaces at Sandy Pines! For just $2 each, you can choose your favorite sand art bottle and fill it with layers of colorful sand to create a one-of-a-kind wearable keepsake. It’s an easy, hands-on activity that’s fun for all ages—mix, pour, and design your own masterpiece to take […]