LITTLE SAILORS DAY – Kids Ride Free

Kids Ride Free! Calling all aspiring Little Sailors! �� On June 28, 2025, kids ride free and
embark on an unforgettable adventure at the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours. Dive into a day
packed with fun and educational activities, where you’ll learn the ropes of working on a Great
Lakes vessel, master essential water safety skills, and join in thrilling games and interactive
demonstrations. There’s so much more to explore! Don’t miss out on this family fun-filled
weekend in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan!

THIS EVENT JUST KEEP GROWING!

Boat Rides:

• Free Boat Rides on our Tour Boats for Kids: During Scheduled Hours, 2 kids (0-17) per
  adult. No reservations, first come first serve.
• Western Great Lakes Pilot Association: Win a chance to ride a Pilot Boat out to a
  freighter. 1 adult and 1 child space limited.
• National Guard: Free Boat rides for kids and family & showcasing their heavy machinery.

Boats On Display:

• Sheriff Department with their Air Boat
• Sault Tribe with their Law Enforcement Boat and demonstrations
• Algoma Sailing Club: Sailboats and demonstrations on the fundamentals on sailing,
  learn the lines and knot tying.

Special Guests:

• Chrissy Kadleck of Interlake Steamship: Great Lakes cargo and gifts from freighters.
• Roger LeLievre: Know Your Ships books & signing
• Andrea Guerriero DRE Designs – Great Lakes Marine Products: Merchandise with
  proceeds going to ISMA Scholarship Fund
• Special appearance from our mascot Decky!

Activities:

• Original Soo Locks Boat Tours: Line Handling, Line throwing, Color the Boat, Prizes,
  Give-A-Ways, & More
• Soo Locks Children Museum: Face painting, dress up, ring toss, beanbag toss, & ring
  toss.
• CLMCD Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District: a fun interactive hands-on
  model demonstration of watershed pollution, using Play-Doh for management practices.
• CISMA Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area: Talking about Invasive
  Species and handing out seed bombs.
• Auxiliary Coast Guard: Interactive displays, Life Ring & Life Jacket Demonstrations,
  Boating Safety, & More.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers: Flat Flag, Cold Hand Luke, Rescue the
  Teddy Bear, Etc.
• Bayliss Library: Nautical Time, with maritime stories to thrill not only the kids but their
  parents too!

Food Vendors:

• Zac & Mac’s: Sundae bar where kids can select their own toppings
• Bob’s Food Trailer: Keeping everyone energized and happy

From Our Local Establishments:

• Win Coupons for a Little Sailors Day Meal from these popular dining establishments:
  West Pier Drive Inn, Clydes Drive Inn, Lock View, Frank Place, Antlers, Pure Country, Moloney’s
  Alley, Domino’s Pizza, Applebee’s, & More. A BIG THANK TO ALL OF YOU! 🙂

We are excited to have the National Guard 14th 37th 1437MRBC joining us for Little Sailors
Day. They will be showcasing their heavy equipment and offering free boat rides for kids. The
National Guard uses various types of boats, including the Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM-8)
and the newer Maneuver Support Vessel (Light) (MSV(L)). These boats are designed for cargo
operations and can carry significant loads, making them essential for military logistics. Kids will
have the unique opportunity to experience these boats firsthand and enjoy free rides with the
National Guards.

Join us for a day of family fun! Hop aboard on Saturday, June 28th, and make unforgettable
memories with us! �� For more info �� https://www.originalsoolocktours.com/news-and-
events/little-sailors-day-original-soo-locks-tours.html

WE WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUITY AND EVERYONE
INVOLVED IN WORKING TOGETHER MAKING THIS AN AMAZING MARITIME EVENT FOR
KIDS! 🙂