Winter Blast 2025: Royal Oak police, firefighter broomball game to support homeless organizations
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (FOX 2) - To kick off Winter Blast, Royal Oak police officers and firefighters will hit the ice rink to help those in need.
On Jan. 31, they'll participate in the Guns & Hoses Broomball Battle at Centennial Commons Park to raise money for the Welcome Inn Day Center and Outreach on 7th - two organizations that both help unhoused people.
Welcome Inn prepares for another winter helping homeless in Starr Presbyterian Church building in Royal Oak
The South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) Welcome Inn Day Center opens Dec. 2 at the former Starr Presbyterian Church in Royal Oak. The nonprofit now has access to the whole building after the church closed in October.
A $25 ticket gets you a spot next to the ice rink to watch the game, along with entry to a reception at Lockhart’s BBQ after the match.
Get tickets to the broomball game here.
Winter Blast returns to downtown Royal Oak
Timeline:
The broomball charity game kicks off the weekend of winter fun.
Friday, Jan. 31 – 4-11 p.m. (broomball game from 4-5 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 1 – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 2 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Winter Blast Cost:
Admission is free, though certain activities will cost money.
Zip line rides will be $15. Ice skating is free, but skate rentals will be $5.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Winter Blast Things to Do:
Activities at Winter Blast include ice skating, a zip line, live music, marshmallow roasting, carnival rides, and more.