Picnic & Play by the Lake
This summer, pack your picnic basket and join us on the beautiful back lawn of The War Memorial for Picnic & Play by the Lake — a free, family-friendly gathering designed to turn an ordinary morning into a memory-making adventure.
This series, beginning June 25 and continuing July 23 and August 27, gives families from Grosse Pointe and beyond two carefree hours by the lake from 10:30am–12:30pm. Bring your own picnic blanket, your favorite snacks, and your favorite people. We’ll bring the fun.
Expect plenty of yard games and hands-on activities for kids and families to enjoy together — think classic lawn favorites, space to run, and that unbeatable summer feeling that only happens when sunshine meets shoreline. Each picnic will feature a special craft for the kids to enjoy.
Whether you stay for a quick snack break or settle in for the full two hours, this is your invitation to step outside, connect, and play.
Craft Schedule
June 25 | Rainbow Paper Plate Tambourine
July 23 | DIY Paper Pinwheels with Danielle Mitchelson
Aug 27 | Pom Pom Inchworm
We’re especially excited to partner with The Family Center to help make this new community program welcoming, engaging, and full of energy.
There may not be a better place to spend a summer morning than the War Memorial’s back lawn — lake views, open space, and laughter drifting through the air.
Grab your picnic basket. We’ll see you on the lawn.