Rubber Duck Hunt
Apr
1
to Apr 30

Rubber Duck Hunt

Howell Recreation is seeking your help on an exciting and quirky adventure! A crate of very rare rubber ducks was supposed to arrive, but when it did, it had been broken open, and the ducks inside scattered across Howell! Now, these rare rubber ducks are hiding all over town, and we need your keen observational skills to track them down.

Thanks to the special permission granted by the Wild Rubber Ducks Association, you’ve been named an honorary zoologist to assist in this important mission. Your task is to locate these rare breeds of rubber ducks that have settled in various locations around Howell.


Key Details:

Start Date: March 24th (pickup) Ducks will be out to find beginning April 1st.

End Date: April 30th (the rare ducks are only in Howell for the month of April)

Special Pack: Starting March 24th, you can pick up a unique study pack containing valuable resources for your search, including tips on where the ducks might be hiding.

Mission: Search the locations based on provided tips and find which species of rubber ducks are present at each spot.

Report: After finding all the ducks, submit a detailed report identifying the species you’ve found at each location.

Rewards: Once you have completed the search and submitted your findings, each participant will receive a special rubber duck pet as a reward for their contribution to this important zoological mission!

So gear up and get ready for a fun-filled month of duck discovery! Your adventure as a zoologist begins on March 24th, and remember: the clock is ticking - the ducks will be gone by April 30th!

Site: Downtown Howell
Cost: $10 (Resident) / $15 (Non-Resident)

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Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt (6th-12th Grade)
Apr
12
8:30 PM20:30

Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt (6th-12th Grade)

Join us for our fourth annual teen flashlight egg hunt event. Bring your flash light, find your eggs for your chance to win some cool prizes and raffles!

Schedule:

  • 8:30pm - Check In

  • 9:00pm - PM Rules & Guidelines

  • 9:15pm - Hunt Begins

  • 9:45pm - Raffle & Prizes

  • 10:00pm - Event Ends

Registration Deadline: April 4th.

Site: Marion Township Hall, 2877 Coon Lake Rd.
Cost: $5 (Hive Member) / $10 (Non-Hive Member) / Day of On-site Registration: $10

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Spring Fling Tipsy Yoga (21+)
Apr
25
6:00 PM18:00

Spring Fling Tipsy Yoga (21+)

Embrace the vibrant energy of spring with our unique Tipsy Spring Yoga class! This playful session combines refreshing yoga flows with light-hearted fun, perfect for those looking to unwind and celebrate the season with a drink in hand. All levels welcome; suitable for beginners and experienced yogis. We will be doing yoga flows while incorporating drinking the beverage of your choice!

 

 Bring your favorite beverage* of choice and join us for a fantastic series of tipsy yoga! Please bring your own mat. Limited mats available.

Cost: $10 (Resident) / $20 (Non-Resident)

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Hive Youth & Teen Center Open House (Challenger & Hutchings 5th Graders & Their Families)
May
2
5:00 PM17:00

Hive Youth & Teen Center Open House (Challenger & Hutchings 5th Graders & Their Families)

Hive Youth & Teen Center Open House (5th Graders & Their Families)

Challenger & Hutchings: Friday, May 2nd - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Three Fires & Voyager: Friday, May 9th - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Northwest & Southwest: Friday, May 16th - 5:00pm-7:00pm

Come learn all about The Hive Youth & Teen Center, meet our staff, and check out the facility in this series of Open Houses for kids entering 5th grade and their families.

Site: The Hive Youth & Teen Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Cost: FREE

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May
3
10:00 AM10:00

Empowering Teens Through Yoga (Ages 13-18)

Join us for a dynamic and engaging yoga class designed specifically for teenagers! This class aims to create a safe space where teens can explore mindfulness, improve their physical fitness, and enhance their mental well-being. This class is suitable for all levels; whether you are a beginner or have some experience. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and a willingness to explore and have fun! 

Cost: $15 (Resident) / $25 (Non-Resident)

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May
3
11:15 AM11:15

Family Partner Yoga

Join us for a fun Family Partner Yoga class! This interactive session encourages families to bond through yoga while enhancing flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. Explore a variety of partner poses that promote teamwork and communication. Learn simple breathing exercises and mindfulness practices that families can incorporate into their daily lives. Ideal for children (ages 5+) with an adult partner. We look forward to stretching, laughing, and growing together as a family! 

*Only one person per family needs to register*

Cost: $20 (Resident) / $30 (Non-Resident)

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Hive Youth & Teen Center Open House (Three Fires & Voyager 5th Graders & Their Families)
May
9
5:00 PM17:00

Hive Youth & Teen Center Open House (Three Fires & Voyager 5th Graders & Their Families)

Hive Youth & Teen Center Open House (5th Graders & Their Families)

Challenger & Hutchings: Friday, May 2nd - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Three Fires & Voyager: Friday, May 9th - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Northwest & Southwest: Friday, May 16th - 5:00pm-7:00pm

Come learn all about The Hive Youth & Teen Center, meet our staff, and check out the facility in this series of Open Houses for kids entering 5th grade and their families.

Site: The Hive Youth & Teen Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Cost: FREE

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Touch a Truck
May
10
9:00 AM09:00

Touch a Truck

The Howell Recreation Touch a Truck event will be held on May 10th. The event will take place from 9 am to 2 pm. We will be hosting a sensory-friendly or quiet hour from 9 am to 10 am. The purpose of this event is to allow children of all ages to come to explore the inside of trucks or vehicles they frequently see around town and provide them with information about the purpose of each organization or vehicle.

No registration is required.

  • Sensory Friendly Hour: 9am-10am

  • Touch a Truck: 10am-2pm

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Hive Youth & Teen Center Open House (Northwest & Southwest 5th Graders & Their Families)
May
16
5:00 PM17:00

Hive Youth & Teen Center Open House (Northwest & Southwest 5th Graders & Their Families)

Hive Youth & Teen Center Open House (5th Graders & Their Families)

Challenger & Hutchings: Friday, May 2nd - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Three Fires & Voyager: Friday, May 9th - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Northwest & Southwest: Friday, May 16th - 5:00pm-7:00pm

Come learn all about The Hive Youth & Teen Center, meet our staff, and check out the facility in this series of Open Houses for kids entering 5th grade and their families.

Site: The Hive Youth & Teen Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Cost: FREE

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Kids Night Out (K-5th Grade)
May
24
5:30 PM17:30

Kids Night Out (K-5th Grade)

Looking for a fun night out but not sure what to do with the kids? Sign up for a kids night out and drop the kids off at the Hive Youth & Teen Center for a night of pizza, movies, games, and more!

Drop off opens at 5:30 PM and children must be picked up by 10:00 PM. Registration is required.

Any questions please contact the Youth Services Manager at 517-579-2861 or ktroshak@howellrecreation.org

*Child Information Sheet (attached with receipt) must be filled out for each child unless they attended our 2024 Hive Five Summer or Winter Day Camps.

Registration Deadline: May 16th

Site: The Hive Youth & Teen Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Cost: $40 (Resident) / $60 (Non-Resident)

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Storytime Yoga Session 1 (Ages 3-8 & Their Caregivers)
Jun
11
4:00 PM16:00

Storytime Yoga Session 1 (Ages 3-8 & Their Caregivers)

Storytime Yoga (Ages 3-8 & Their Caregivers)

Looking for something fun and active to do with your little one? Join Miss Missy for our first-ever Storytime Yoga session! This 1 hour adventure blends movement, stretching, and storytelling to spark imaginations while promoting relaxation and fitness. It's the perfect way to bond, move, and enjoy a tale together—all while introducing the basics of yoga in a playful and approachable way.

Cost: $12 (Resident) / $15 (Non-Resident)

*This class is NOT included in the Fitness+ Membership.

Deadline to register is May 30th.

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Storytime Yoga Session 2 (Ages 3-8 & Their Caregivers)
Jul
2
4:00 PM16:00

Storytime Yoga Session 2 (Ages 3-8 & Their Caregivers)

Storytime Yoga (Ages 3-8 & Their Caregivers)

Looking for something fun and active to do with your little one? Join Miss Missy for our first-ever Storytime Yoga session! This 1 hour adventure blends movement, stretching, and storytelling to spark imaginations while promoting relaxation and fitness. It's the perfect way to bond, move, and enjoy a tale together—all while introducing the basics of yoga in a playful and approachable way.

Cost: $12 (Resident) / $15 (Non-Resident)

*This class is NOT included in the Fitness+ Membership.

Deadline to register is June 27th

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Storytime Yoga Session 3 (Ages 3-8 & Their Caregivers)
Jul
30
4:00 PM16:00

Storytime Yoga Session 3 (Ages 3-8 & Their Caregivers)

Storytime Yoga (Ages 3-8 & Their Caregivers)

Looking for something fun and active to do with your little one? Join Miss Missy for our first-ever Storytime Yoga session! This 1 hour adventure blends movement, stretching, and storytelling to spark imaginations while promoting relaxation and fitness. It's the perfect way to bond, move, and enjoy a tale together—all while introducing the basics of yoga in a playful and approachable way.

Cost: $12 (Resident) / $15 (Non-Resident)

*This class is NOT included in the Fitness+ Membership.

Deadline to register is July 25th

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2025 Melon Classic Golf Scramble
Aug
8
8:00 AM08:00

2025 Melon Classic Golf Scramble

  • Chemung Hills Golf Club & Banquet Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2025 Melon Classic Golf Scramble

Friday, August 8th - 8:00am

This event will be held at Chemung Hills Golf Course & Banquet Center on August 8th starting at 8 am.

$375/team of 4 (Resident) / $450/team of 4 (Non-Resident)


Bundle Pricing:

1 Melon Classic (Team of 4) and 4 Melon Ball Tickets
$550 (Resident) / $700 (Non-Resident)

1 Melon Classic (Team of 4) and 8 Melon Ball Tickets:
$800 (Resident) / $1000 (Non-Resident)


Schedule:

  • 8:00am Registration 

  • 8:30am Coffee & Rolls

  • 9:00am Shotgun Start 

 *There will also be a 50/50 Raffle and Golf Squares (similar to Super Bowl Squares)*


Registration Includes:

  • 18 holes of golf with a cart 

  • Golfer Gift

  • Light Breakfast and Lunch 

  • Appetizers

Additional Purchases 

  • Skins 

  • Mulligans 

  • and More!


 Prizes with rewards for:

  • 1st place Men, Ladies, and Mixed Division (when applicable) 

  • Closest to the pin (Hole 11) Men's and Ladies 

  • Longest putt (Hole 9) Men's and Ladies 


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2025 Melon Ball
Aug
9
to Aug 10

2025 Melon Ball

  • Chemung Hills Golf Club & Banquet Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2025 Melon Ball

Saturday, August 9th - 6:00pm-10:00pm

We are bringing back the annual Melon Ball with a twist! This year's Melon Ball will be held at Chemung Hills Golf Club and Banquet Center from 6-10 pm on August 9th as a kick-off to the Melon season.

A traditional sit-down dinner will be served. There will be a cash bar with beer, wine, and specialty cocktails! There will also be a 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets!

 

Cost (Individual): $60/person (Resident) / $75/person (Non-Resident)
Cost (Table of 8): $450 (Resident) / $550 (Non-Resident)


Bundle Pricing:

1 Melon Classic (Team of 4) and 4 Melon Ball Tickets
$550 (Resident) / $700 (Non-Resident)

1 Melon Classic (Team of 4) and 8 Melon Ball Tickets:
$800 (Resident) / $1000 (Non-Resident)


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Melon Quest Scavenger Hunt
Aug
14
to Aug 17

Melon Quest Scavenger Hunt

Melon Quest Scavenger Hunt

Melon Quest is a team scavenger hunt journey that will take place during the Melon Festival weekend! Your team will go on a scavenger hunt to complete the tasks and answer questions about the Howell businesses and the Melon Festival. Melon Quest will be run through the Goosechase app.

Registration is now open!

Cost: $15/team (Resident) / $20/team (Non-Resident)

A scavenger hunt team holds a kayak above their heads in the middle of grand river as one of the Melon Quest challenges.
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48th Annual Howell Melon Run & One in a Melon Mile
Aug
15
6:00 PM18:00

48th Annual Howell Melon Run & One in a Melon Mile

Howell Melon Roll (Ages 2-5) - 6:00pm

One in a Melon Mile - 6:30pm

Howell Melon Run 5K - 7:00pm

Howell Recreation and presenting sponsor ChemTrend proudly present the 48th Annual Howell Melon Run (we welcome runners, walkers, and those racing in wheelchairs and other assistive devices) on August 15, 2025, events begin at 6 PM in beautiful downtown Howell.

This year's race will feature classic events for the whole family such as the Melon Roll, The One in a Melon Mile, The Mascot Dash, and the fan favorite Howell Melon Run 5k.


Packet Pickup:

Early packet pick-up will be on August 12th - 14th ( 925 W Grand River Ave. Howell MI 48843). We ask that you try to pick up your items in advance if possible but packets will be available on-site for race day starting at 4:30 pm. We will send out a reminder email with details when it gets closer. 

100% of the net proceeds go to providing community programs for the Howell area. 

Registrations on or before 7/28/25 are guaranteed a short-sleeved shirt. Registrations after that date will not receive a shirt. Any leftover shirts will be available for purchase starting one week after the race is complete for $20 each. 


Get a Refund By Referring Friends

All 5k runners have a chance for a FREE RACE!  Each registered runner will received a special code via email. Send that code to as many friends as possible to get them to register. Participants will receive $1 back for every new registration through this special code up to $25. Offer is only available with online registrations.


Results:

Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site. 

Awards:

Overall Male & Female
Masters Male & Female

Finisher Medals will be given as well

The race will be chipped timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. 


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3rd Annual Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5K
Sep
13
9:00 AM09:00

3rd Annual Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5K

Livingston County Veteran Services, First Responders, and Howell Recreation present the second annual 9/11 “Never Forget 5K Trail Run/Walk.”  Join us at Fillmore County Park on September 13th at 9 am as we remember those who lost their lives that day, as well as our military veterans and first responders who went into harm’s way as a result of the attack. This trail is not stroller-friendly and is not paved. All runners will receive a t-shirt and a finisher medal.  A portion of the proceeds will go back to Livingston County Veteran Services. 

As much as we love your furry friends, we are kindly requesting that only service dogs join us

Shirts are available with registration while supplies last


Packet Pickup: 

  • Early packet pick-up will be on

    • September 9th - 11th from 8 am-8 pm at the Oceola Community Center at 1661 N. Latson Rd, Howell, MI 48843 OR

    • September 12th, 8 am - 5 pm at the Oceola Community Center at 1661 N. Latson Rd, Howell, MI 48843 OR

    • We ask that you try to pick up your items in advance if possible but packets will be available on-site for race day starting at 8 am. We will send out a reminder email with details when it gets closer.


Results:

Your accurate chip time and current overall will be texted to your phone and be available live on this site. 

The race will be timed by the Michigan Running Foundation 

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Headless Horseman 5K & Monster Mile
Oct
18
5:30 PM17:30

Headless Horseman 5K & Monster Mile

Monster Mile - 5:30pm-6:00pm
Headless Horseman 5K - 6:00pm

The Headless Horseman 5K is BACK and SPOOKIER than ever! This dusk event will be in-person and kick-off at State and Clinton Streets in beautiful Downtown Howell. Costumed participants will wind their way through the historic neighborhoods and through Scofield City Park. Participants will receive a long-sleeved 50/50 blend shirt if registered by the end of the day on September 28th.  

This year's race will have a rolling start with runners starting at 6 pm, you can start the race anytime between 6 pm and 6:10 pm. This will allow for participants to be spaced out at the start of the race, along the course, and at the finish line. Walkers, strollers, assistive devices, and dogs on 6ft leashes are welcome. 

Please note that funds from this program help to cover not only costs incurred from the program itself but also help to make the Legend of Sleepy Howell possible. This longstanding community event offers a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience and helps especially those kids living in rural areas. Thank you for your support!


Packet Pick-up:

Early Packet Pick up will take place Oct. 14th -17th at the Oceola Community Center 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell MI 48843 during normal business hours. 


Get a Refund By Referring Friends

Refer 1 or more participants and get a refund of up to $1.00 per participant!

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