Valentine’s Day Daddy-Daughter Dances in Southeast Michigan

A daughter’s first love is usually her dad, and dads tend to be just as enamored with their little girls.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for dads and daughters to celebrate that unique bond – and this year, southeast Michigan is revving up for the big day with some massive celebrations.

Dads, dress in your best, and bring your princess, or princesses, out for a night of food, fun and frolic at one of these daddy-daughter dances in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties.

Missing a dad or a daughter in this scenario? In most cases, caring uncles, grandpas, cousins or brothers are invited to accompany their loved instead, and there are options for mother-and-son duos, as well as shindigs for the entire family, too. Search the list, and find a dance that fits your needs.

Note: many of these dances require advance registration, and spots can sell out fast. Be sure to get your tickets early.

Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Southfield Pavilion 

Jan. 18, 2020

• Address: Best Western Premier Southfield, 26555 Telegraph Road, Southfield
• Phone: 248-796-4620
• Times: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Cost: $10-$12/residents, $15-$17/non-residents

Girls 14 and under and their dads dress in their best for a night of dancing and fun. Registration due by 2 p.m. Jan. 18.

Daddy-Daughter Dance ‘One Magical Evening’ at the Hubbard Ballroom in Dearborn

Feb. 1, 2020

• Address: Hubbard Ballroom, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
• Phone: 313-943-2350
• Times: 2-4 and 5-7 p.m.
• Cost: $25/person

This fairytale-inspired dances offers music, pizza, cotton candy and keepsakes for families. Registration due by Jan. 30.

Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance at the Hunter Community Center

Feb. 1, 2020

• Address: Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Court, Clawson
• Phone: 248-589-0334
• Times: 3 p.m.
• Cost: $20/couple; $5/additional daughter

Enjoy dancing and music; plus live entertainment, refreshment and much more. Advance registration required.

Butterfly Ball at Summit on the Park

Feb. 7-8, 2020

• Address: Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton
• Phone: 734-394-5460
• Times: 6-8 p.m. Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday
• Cost: $11-$14/person

There’s kid-friendly music, dancing, refreshments, balloon drop, keepsake photos and a butterfly souvenir to take home. Advance Registration required.

Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Saline Recreation Center

Feb. 7-8, 2020

• Address: Saline Recreation Center, 1866 Woodland Drive E., Saline
• Phone: 734-429-3502
• Times: 6:30-8 p.m.
• Cost: $25/couple, $8/additional daughter

This 25th annual offers tons of fun, like a balloon drop and prizes; plus dancing and music. Advance registration required

Daddy-Daughter Glow Dance at the Novi Civic Center

Feb. 7-8, 2020

• Address: Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi
• Phone: 248-347-0400
• Times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday
• Cost: $15/person

Stars and starlets dress in their best and enjoy a night on the red carpet at this glow-in-the-dark daddy-daughter shindig. Advance registration required.

Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Costick Center in Farmington Hills

Feb. 7-8, 2020

• Address: Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
• Phone: 248-473-1800
• Times: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday
• Cost: $9/residents, $14/nonresident

Dress in your best for an enchanted night of music, dancing and photo ops with unicorns and fairies. Advance registration required.

Barn Dance at Kensington Metropark Farm Center in Milford

Feb. 8, 2020

• Address: Kensington Metropark Farm Center, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford
• Phone: 810-227-8910
• Times: 6 p.m./parent-child 8 p.m./open dance
• Cost: $8/person, $10/vehicle entry

Seasoned and newbie square dancers hit the floor together for a rootin’ tootin’ time. Advance registration required.

Daddy-Daughter Sweetheart Ball at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center in Dearborn Heights

Feb. 8, 2020

• Address: Richard A. Young Recreation Center, 5400 McKinley St., Dearborn Heights
• Phone: 313-277-7080
• Times: 6:30-8 p.m.
• Cost: $15-$17/couple; $6/additional daughter

Father figures can bring their best girls, ages 3-17 out for a night of dancing, food and fun. Advance registration required.

Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Oak Park Community Center 

Feb. 9, 2020

• Address: Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park
• Phone: 248-691-7555
• Times: 5-7 p.m.
• Cost: $25/couple, $12/additional daughter

Dads, step dads, granddads, older brothers and other father figures ask their favorite little girl to this fun dance. Advance reservations required.

Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Cherry Creek Golf & Banquet Center in Shelby Township

Feb. 13, 2020

• Address: Cherry Creek Golf & Banquet Center, 52000 Cherry Creek Drive, Shelby Township
• Phone: 586-254-7700
• Times: 6-8:30 p.m.
• Cost: $46/resident couple, $18/additional daughter; non-residents add $15

Enjoy a buffet-style dinner and dancing; plus a keepsake flower, a gift for the girls, photos for purchase and more. Advance registration required.

Cubs’ Choice Dance at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak 

Feb. 15, 2020

• Address: Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
• Phone: 248-541-5717
• Times: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Cost: $20-$30/person

Cubs and momma bears head to the zoo for a wild night of dancing, music and fun. Registration required.

Mother-Son Sweetheart Ball at the Richard A. Young Center in Dearborn Heights 

Feb. 15, 2020

• Address: Richard A. Young Recreation Center, 5400 McKinley St., Dearborn Heights
• Phone: 313-277-7080
• Times: 6:30-8 p.m.
• Cost: $15-$17/couple; $6/additional son

Little men bring their moms out for a night of music, refreshments and fun. Aimed at ages 3-17. Advance registration required.

Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center in Ann Arbor

Feb. 15, 2020

• Address: Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center, 2960 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor
• Phone: 734-971-6355
• Times: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Cost: $20/couple; $5/additional child

Bring your daughters for a celebration that is packed with all kinds of fun including a balloon drop, face painting, dancing, refreshments and more. Advance registration required.

Daddy Daughter Dance at Brandon High School in Ortonville 

Feb. 20, 2020

• Address: Brandon High School, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville
• Phone: 248-627-4640
• Times: 6-8 p.m.
• Costs: $30/couple, $15/each additional child

Dads and daughters enjoy a light meal, a DJ, dancing and two professional photo booths.

Mother Son Date Night at Brandon Middle School in Ortonville

Feb. 20, 2020

• Address: Brandon Middle School, 609 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville
• Phone: 248-627-4640
• Times: 6-8 p.m.
• Costs: $30/couple, $15/each additional child

Moms, bring your little men for an evening of fun including a light meal, a DJ, dancing and a professional photo booth.

Valentine’s Daddy Daughter Dance at the Waterford Recreation Center

Feb. 22 and 29, 2020

• Address: Waterford Recreation Center, 5640 N. Williams Lake Road
• Phone: 248-674-5441
• Times: 2-4 p.m.
• Cost: $12/residents, $14/non-residents

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with music spun by DJ Marky Mark and dancing.

Mother Son Hoedown at the Novi Civic Center

Feb. 28, 2020

• Address: Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi
• Phone: 248-347-0400
• Times: 7-9 p.m.
• Cost: $14-$17

Moms and sons gather for an evening of dancing, food and fun. Registration required.

Mother Son Dance at the Cherry Creek Banquet Center in Shelby Township

March 4, 2020

• Address: Cherry Creek Banquet Center, 52000 Cherry Creek Drive, Shelby Township
• Phone: 586-731-0300
• Times: 6-8:30 p.m.
• Costs: $46/residents, $18/additional son; non-residents add $15

Mother and sons dance the night away at this post-Valentine’s Day party. Registration required.

Looking for even more Valentine’s Day fun? Check out our roundup of top Valentine’s Day events.

This post was originally published in 2017 and is updated regularly.