Travel

Amazon Fulfillment Center Tour

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 11:30-2:15pm

January 7 and 14 tours are at capacity for this popular offering. 

 Look for additional tour dates in the coming months. 

How does an Amazon warehouse really work? Join us, take his one hour guided tour and find out for yourself! Did you know that Amazon fulfillment centers are far more than a traditional warehouse? Some of their buildings are as large as 28 football fields, and can hold millions of products at  one time. They are bright, huge buildings with orange robots transporting towers of goods, miles of conveyor belts carrying inventory in every direction, and shipping labels practically flying onto boxes, blown by puffs of air. On this tour, you will see how products in your online shopping cart get from Amazon to you. It’s a symphony of people and technology that allows them to deliver orders quickly and efficiently to customers around the world.

Please keep in mind, this tour is a massive amount of walking, climbing stairs, fast moving, with no stopping or sitting. 

DSO Morning Coffee Concerts

Friday, January 16, 2026 | 9:15-1:30pm

Bus leaves Next at 9:15 am, returns about 1:30 pm. Please pre-register, space is limited.

Use the pull down menu to register.

Friday, January 16 BEETHOVEN’S TRIPLE CONCERTO

Celebrated American conductor Jonathon Heyward returns in a program featuring the all-star Kanneh-Mason siblings in Beethoven’s rarely performed Triple Concerto, effectively a concerto for piano trio and orchestra. Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony takes inspiration from the composer’s travels in Italy, reflecting the sunny countryside, imposing architecture, and spirited local dances.

Friday, January 30  EPIC FILM SCORES

Join the DSO and conductor Steve Reinke as they bring the silver screen to life in an unforgettable night of Epic Film Scores. From Hollywood’s golden age to today’s biggest blockbusters, this cinematic celebration highlights legendary composers who forever defined the sound of film. Experience heart-racing thrillers, classic epics, and beloved fanfares in a journey through iconic moments in film history you won’t want to miss.

Location: Detroit

DIA- Contemporary Anishinaabe Art

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 10:00-2:45pm

Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation. Self Guided Tour and Lunch at the DIA cafe. 

Bus departs Next at 10:00 am, returns about 2:45 pm

This trip to the DIA has a primary focus on the Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation exhibition, celebrating the enduring cultures and creative achievements of over 60 Anishinaabe artists from across the Great Lakes region. One of the largest presentations of contemporary Native American art in the Midwest and the first major Native American exhibition at the DIA in 30 years! This is a self-guided tour featuring a diverse scope of more than 90 works – basketry, beadwork, birchbark artistry, clothing, film, graphic design, jewelry, painting, pottery, sculpture, and woodwork. You will have 3 hours to spend (Anishinaabe Exhibition, the museum in general, the DIA Café, gift shop) as you wish, on this cold day, at our amazing institution.

Great Lakes Crossing - Shop, Walk, Dine

Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 10:30-2:15pm

It’s a NEW YEAR, AND it’s frigid outside! Why not head to Great Lakes Crossing? Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is Michigan’s largest fully-enclosed outlet center with a mile of shopping and over 170 retail, entertainment, and dining options. Weather you would like to take advantage of the post- holiday sales, kick off your cardio goals, have lunch, or all three, Great Lakes Crossing is the place to be! You will have a total of 2 ½ hours at the Outlets to shop, walk, dine till you drop.

The Michigan Science Center

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 10:00-1:15pm

MUST BE REGISTERED BY WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21

Located on the corner of Warren and John R in Midtown, the Michigan Science Center is one of several nonprofit organizations in Detroit’s cultural district. With live stage shows, an IMAX® Dome, a 4D theater, a Planetarium, an 8,700 square foot special exhibit hall, and 220+ interactive exhibits, the “Mi Sci” has a lot to offer visitors of all ages. Their mission is to inspire curious minds to discover, explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a creative, dynamic, hands - on learning environment. You will have 2 ½ hours to delve into your inner ologist in this self guided visit.

Plymouth Historical Museum & The Plymouth Coffee Bean Company

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 11:45-1:45pm

Bus departs Next at 11:45 am, returns about 2:45 pm 

We will start at the Plymouth Coffee Bean Company, the longest running independent coffee house in Michigan. Treat yourself to a scratch made sweet or savory crepe (their specialty), delicious baked goods, and of course a locally roasted “brew”. Plymouth Historical Museum features 26,000 square feet of exhibits, a gift shop, a display of historic streets, special changing exhibits, and an archives and research library. Other permanent exhibits include a display relating the history of the Daisy BB Guns and Company founded in Plymouth in 1886. The museum also holds an extensive Retz Abraham Lincoln collection including over 10,000 artifacts relating to Lincoln. Travel back in time through the Plymouth community’s example of the American Experience

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital - Shop and Dine on Main Streetb

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 11:00-1:30pm

Bus departs Next at 11:00 am, returns about 1:45 pm 

In accordance with our health and wellness week, here’s something a little out of the ordinary… Open to the community, Main Street at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is home to shops and dining spots that feature a variety of unique items and healthful offerings. Here’s your opportunity to check out this medical center, grab a healthy bite to eat, and pick up a gift for someone special. After all, "the greatest wealth is health" and a healthy lifestyle is built on daily habits like good nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. Put this doctrine into motion and join us to explore Main Street, offering: The LiveWell Shoppe, LiveWell Market, Bloomfield Coffee Lodge, and Henry’s. Henry’s offers a unique and healthy dining experience that includes a variety of food stations prepared fresh daily. 

Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson's- Mind, Body, Soul - Guided Tour

Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 1:30-4:00pm

Bus departs Next at 1:30 pm, returns about 4 pm

As a follow up to the presentation that was given here on Friday, February 5, at 6:00 pm. Take a 90 minute guided tour of this world-class, bright, cheerful, state of the art, responsive facility. Offering a broad range of therapeutic programs (exercise and movement-based therapies) and comprehensive programming (lifestyle classes and counseling services) free of charge to those impacted by Parkinson’s and their Care Partner’s. The Center is a welcoming community to share ideas with others about the daily experience of living with Parkinson’s. “Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disease in the U.S., affecting over one million American’s. Although progress is being made in the search for a cure, people need help fighting the effects every single day”