Our Events
ACES
The first Wednesday of every May, more than 300,000 children statewide exercise all at the same time. In collaboration with Farm Bureau Insurance, we are proud to host Project ACES — All Children Exercise Simultaneously. For one hour on ACES day, children from more than 1,000 schools across the state perform a variety of exercises, learning about the importance of physical activity and that moving can be fun!
When: May
Where: Statewide
Bike to School Day
Bike to School Day is an annual celebration that builds from the success of Walk to School Day. Bike to School Day encourages students to get out and get active on their way to school. Schools can participate by registering with the Safe Routes to School program and by promoting the event to students, parents, and community members.
When: May
Where: Statewide
Walk to School Day
Walk to School Day is an international event celebrated each October to encourage walkable communities. Created in 1997 by the Partnership for a Walkable America, it has grown to become an international event that takes place in more than 40 countries worldwide. In Michigan, thousands of students from more than 300 schools participate in Walk to School Day events annually.
When: October
Where: Statewide
