Holiday Celebration Kickoff
Friday, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
Bert's Entertainment Complex — 2727 Russell St, Detroit
Black tie
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Holiday Celebration Kickoff
Featured · Black Friday
Join Bert's Entertainment Marketplace, Detroit Sports Zone, and Shriners As Mentors (Desert of Michigan) for one unforgettable black-tie night — kicking off the 12-Hour Toy Drive and a season of giving and community impact.
Friday, November 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bert's Entertainment Complex — 2727 Russell St, Detroit, MI
Black Tie Attire Required
Cocktail hour · Dinner & program · Live entertainment · Auctions · Networking · Purpose
Toys today. Hope tomorrow. Impact forever.
A Season Of Giving
The 12-Hour Toy Drive
One night. One mission. Countless smiles. The Holiday Celebration Kickoff launches a 12-hour toy drive putting gifts in the hands of Detroit kids — be a part of something bigger.
Give A Toy
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the kickoff celebration or donate toward the drive.
Partner With Us
Businesses and organizations can host collection points and sponsor the drive.
Volunteer
Help collect, sort, and distribute toys during the 12-hour push.
Legacy Moments
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies
Detroit Sports Zone has proudly presented the Detroit High School Hall of Fame induction galas at Bert's — honoring new classes of Detroit legends and earning recognition from Wayne County. Explore the Hall of Fame →
2015 Induction Gala
Awards ceremony at Bert's Marketplace welcoming the Hall of Fame Class of 2015.
2012 Induction Gala
The Hall of Fame induction awards ceremony that helped launch a Detroit tradition.
Wayne County Recognition
A County of Wayne resolution honoring Detroit Sports Zone's Hall of Fame induction ceremony.