The War Memorial

06/18/2026

Join us for a one-week Kids Art Camp inspired by favorites like Pokémon, Super Mario Bros., Minions, and K-Pop Demon Hunters! Young artists will create fantasy creatures, heroes, and magical worlds through painting, sculpture, and mixed-media projects.

Campers complete two art projects each day, learn new techniques, and design their own original characters in a fun, supportive environment. No experience needed—just creativity and imagination!

Sign up today at bit.ly/4oEoXBe

06/16/2026

☀️ Summer nights are better by the lake.

SummerFest is back with a season of free concerts and movies for the whole community to enjoy.

This year's lineup includes:

🎶 Rhythm Society Orchestra
🎬 The Sandlot
🎶 A Simon & Garfunkel Tribute
🎬 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
🎶 Queen of Blues Thornetta Davis

Pack a lawn chair, gather your favorite people, and join us on the shores of Lake St. Clair for another season of music, movies, and memories.

Visit www.facebook.com/share/18yFV6mMuN/ to learn more!

06/15/2026

Looking for a creative outlet?

Whether you're a beginner or simply ready to pick up a brush again, Acrylic Painting at The War Memorial offers a fun, welcoming environment to explore color, learn new techniques, and create something uniquely your own.

Because it's never too late to make time for creativity.

🎨 Register today: bit.ly/4ol8IZm

06/15/2026

Discover the Magic of Watercolor with Elizabeth Gauthier!

Beginning today, join us for a fun and inspiring 6-week watercolor painting class designed for artists of all skill levels—from complete beginners to experienced painters looking to refine their techniques and explore new creative possibilities.

Throughout the course, you'll learn:
How colors interact to create mood, depth, and visual interest
Techniques for building texture and special effects in your paintings
Composition tips to make your artwork more engaging
New skills and approaches to grow your artistic confidence

Sign up today at warmemorial.arux.app/course/132/2026/watercolor-painting

06/14/2026

A year older than the nation, today we recognize the U.S. Army on its 251st birthday. Let's celebrate the Soldiers whose courage and commitment have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations.

06/13/2026

Curious about pickleball but not sure where to start?

Join us for Intro to Pickleball: Family Style—a free evening designed for all ages and experience levels. Enjoy beginner-friendly instruction, open play, lawn games, and a special interactive drum experience on our lakefront campus.

Bring a picnic blanket, gather your family and friends, and enjoy a summer evening together.

No experience required.

Presented in partnership with The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods and Parking Lot Pickleball.

Register for free at

The War Memorial is partnering with The Family Center and Parking Lot Pickleball to host a free, family-friendly picnic and pickleball event! Learn pickleball basics and enjoy the beautiful lakefront setting with your family and your own dinner or snacks at Intro to Pickleball: Family Style.&nbs

06/10/2026

Summer creativity starts next week at The War Memorial with Campville!

Get ready for an unforgettable week of imagination, color, and hands-on fun with our art camps:

🎨Mini Picassos: Animal Adventure Art Camp
Young artists will go wild about art as they create animal-inspired masterpieces, explore different artistic techniques, and bring their favorite creatures to life.

🦄Creative Nature: Mythical Creatures Art Camp
From dragons and unicorns to brave heroes and magical worlds, campers will unleash their creativity while designing fantastical characters and imaginative works of art.

Whether your child loves animals, fantasy, or simply creating, these camps are the perfect way to kick off a summer filled with inspiration and fun.

Spots are filling fast, so register for these camps and more at warmemorial.org/campville