With so many fun and festive events going on in
Metro-Detroit, we are so excited to feature all of the upcoming holiday events In + Around the “D” on Detroit Moms Blog!
Auburn Hills Tree Lighting | Auburn Hills
Friday, December 4, 6:00 p.m.
At the corner of Auburn and Squirrel roads, downtown Auburn Hills
Free | This Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is sure to dazzle the downtown area of Auburn Hills. Enjoy a joyous festival centered around the arrival of Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and lighting an enormous Christmas tree. Your child can write a letter to Santa and send it to the North Pole by dropping it into Santa’s mail box. Bundle up and take a ride through downtown on a horse drawn carriage. Take the time to send a special note to a soldier and donate hats, scarves and gloves to local charities in need.
Holiday Lights Parade | Berkley
Saturday, December 5, 5:30 p.m.
Free | The celebration starts with free vintage Trolley Rides from 1 – 5 p.m. also enjoy special activities and holiday treats at your favorite Berkley stores and restaurants. Carolers, snow princess and other entertainment with free hot chocolate near some of the trolley stops. There will be a petting zoo at 2 pm at 12 Mile Road and Tyler. The tree lighting ceremony kicks off at 5:30 with a visit from Santa. The evening is complete with Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides (corner of Rosemont & Coolidge). Ticket charge per person/family rate available.
Annual Tree Lighting Celebration | Canton
Wednesday, December 2, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
$5 per family | Along with a visit from Santa the Tree Lighting Festivities include seasonal entertainment, holiday themed crafts and activities! Located at Summit on the Park
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Chelsea
Friday, December 4, 6:00 p.m.
Free | The Rotary Club will kick off this event with a re-dedication of the Pierce Park Gazebo, built by the Chelsea Rotary Club 25 years ago. Sounds of the holiday season will be performed by members of the Chelsea High School Choir followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and a visit from the 2014 Chelsea Fair Queen. Don’t forget the big guy in the red suit: Santa will arrive by Chelsea firetruck!
Holiday Lights Night + Parade | Clarkston
Saturday, December 12, 6:00 p.m.
Depot Park, 375 Depot Road, Downtown Clarkston
Free | Kick off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Lights Night! After the parade, join Santa and his reindeer in lighting the tree at Depot Park while enjoying complimentary Kona coffee & Kona Kocoa. Hot dogs, roasted almonds and baked goods available are for purchase as well. Drop off a letter to Santa, visit the live reindeer, and take a photo in front of the glittering tree.
Christmas Aglow | Clinton Township
Saturday, December 5, 6:00 p.m.
Clinton Township Parks and Recreation, Township Gazebo, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd
Free | Kick off the holiday season with this long standing tradition in Clinton Township. Join everyone in the Township Gazebo to see Santa arrive on a fire truck. Visit Candy Can Trail to receive some goodies.
Tree Lighting + Sing-Along | Dearborn
Monday, December 7, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave.
Free | This annual Christmas tree lighting and sing-along event will feature visits with Santa and the lighting of the City Christmas tree!
Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village | Dearborn
Friday – Sunday, December 4 – 6, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. | Friday – Sunday, December 11 – 13, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. | Thursday – Wednesday, December 17 – 23, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. | Saturday – Monday, December 26 – 28, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Cost – $24/adults, $18/kids ages 5 -12, free/ages 4 and under | Take a night to walk the lantern-lit paths, admire costumed presenters, and watch a spectacular fireworks display that will leave you in the Christmas spirit. Step into the past with everything from the sound of carolers, the scent of roasting chestnuts to the jingle jangle of sleigh bells. What child doesn’t love watching/riding horse drawn wagons and Model T cars? Come enjoy an event voted the Top Holiday Event by USA Today and Reader’s Digest.
Menorah in the D | Detroit
December 6th, 3 – 8 pm
Campus Martius, Detroit
Menorah in the D is a community-wide menorah lighting event in downtown Detroit taking place this Chanukah. This event is full of inspiration and pride for our entire community and local Jewish families throughout Metro-Detroit. The 26 ft Menorah was designed and built by artists Erik & Israel Nordin of the Detroit Design Center in Corktown. Enjoy a concert with the Soul Farm Band along with lots of family fun including strolling jugglers and acrobats, roasting marshmallows, pose with the Detroit Mascot Paws, as well as a free food court serving traditional Chanukah doughnuts called sufganiot, hot soup bar, hot apple cider, snacks and lots more!
Tree Lighting | Farmington
Saturday, December 5, Immediately following the parade
Governor Warner’s Mansion
During Holly Days at the Governor Warner Mansion you’ll enjoy watching the tree-lighting celebration to kick off the holiday season in Farmington. Enjoy listening to carolers and sampling freshly baked cookies while sipping hot chocolate, yum!!!
Tree Lighting | Fraser
Saturday, December 5th, 5:30 p.m.
This event will kick off the holiday season with caroling and your favorite Christmas music, a visit from Santa, holiday treats, and the iconic tree lighting ceremony.
Tree Lighting Ceremony + Holiday Open House | Lake Orion
Saturday, December 5th, 5 p.m.
Downtown Lake Orion
Enjoy this community event with your family followed by the annual lighted parade at 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Lake Orion.
Tree Lighting + Caroling Ceremony | Livonia
December 1, 7:00 p.m.
Located at the Livonia City Hall and Civic Center Library.
This community event features Santa, holiday crafts, magic show and drinks.
Tree Lighting + Afterglow | Macomb Township
December 1, 7:00 p.m., 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Holiday Tree Lighting | Madison Heights
Monday, November 23, 6:30
Civic Center Plaza, City Hall, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights
Free | The Mayor will welcome Santa and present him with the key to the city. Watch as Santa and Mrs. Claus turn on the holiday lights for city to see. Come enjoy cookies + cocoa while listening to your favorite holiday music.
Light Up the Night | Novi
Friday, December 4, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Novi Civic Center, 45175 Ten Mile Road
Free | Come enjoy an evening of fun roasting marshmallows, ice sculptures, live reindeer, train rides (behind the Civic Center) and FREE refreshments. Don’t miss an appearance by our favorite {jolly} guy, Santa and the main tree lighting event happening at 6:15 p.m. If you want to warm up, step inside to do a little shopping at the craft show. There is something for everyone at this event.
Walk of Trees | Downtown Plymouth
November 20 – January 1 | 24/7
Kellogg Park, Plymouth
Free | Bring the family to walk quaint Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth. Approximately 75 trees have been decorated by the local businesses, clubs and families for your viewing pleasure. This exhibit is lit 24 hours from the Saturday after Thanksgiving until Christmas. So bundle up your family and start a new family tradition!
Heritage Holidays | Ray Township
Friday and Saturday evenings, December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center, 64000 Knustman Road, Ray 48096
This special celebration is something the whole family is sure to love. You can enjoy a stroll through the park admiring all of the holiday decorations and twinkling lights. Stop by and visit Santa in the mill and make a festive holiday craft. Don’t forget your blankets to snuggle up with while riding a horse-drawn wagon. Warm up with a delicious cup of hot chocolate by the bonfire. Ready to make a holiday memory with your loved ones?
The Big, Bright Light Show | Rochester
{Debut} November 23th – January 3rd, all weekends in January
You are invited to brighten your holidays in downtown Rochester with The Big, Bright Light Show, celebrating its 10th Anniversary! The buildings in downtown Rochester will be covered with more than 1 million points of glimmering holiday light. As a BONUS, the lights will continue through all weekends in January, through the Fire & Ice Festival.
Gibraltar Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting + Kids Christmas Party | Rockwood
Saturday, December 5, Parade starting at 5:30 p.m.
Starting at City Hall and ending at the Community Center
The Beautification and Recreation Commission will be hosting their annual Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Christmas Party party for the kids.
Tree Lighting + Holiday Party | Romeo
Friday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Main Street to Romeo Village Park
Free |Kick off the official Christmas Season with the annual tree lighting at Romeo Village Park. Immediately following, the Washington Lions invite you to attend a Christmas party including visits with Santa, hot dogs, refreshments and entertainment.
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Royal Oak
Thursday, December 3, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Outside of the Farmer’s Market
Free | Royal Oak’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will include caroling, refreshments, and a special visit from Santa! Hot dogs, hot chocolate & coffee are complimentary. The Farmer’s Market will be also be hosting the Holiday Magic Marketplace, featuring over 60 local artisans and crafters, starting at 4:00 p.m.
Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo | Royal Oak
For 24 Nights| November 20–22 + 27–29 and December 4-6, 11-13, 18-23 + 26-31 | 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Experience the magic of the Detroit Zoo lit up with more than five million LED lights illuminating trees, buildings and more than 100 animal sculptures. There will be live entertainment, arts and crafts, ice craving, holiday train displays and an exhibit featuring the Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Seasonal refreshments (wonderfully delicious hot chocolate) will be available for purchase. Photos with Santa “Paws” will be available for purchase until December 23rd. Advance purchase per person/$9, at the gate for ages 2 and up/$11 – purchase tickets here. Parking per car/$6
Saline Tree Lighting Ceremony | Saline
Tuesday, December 1, 7:00 p.m.
In Front of Key Bank, corner of Michigan Ave. and North Ann Arbor Street
Free | This tree lighting ceremony will bring joy to all with a Christmas Carol sing-a-long, hot chocolate to warm your soul, and delicious cookies.
Christmas Aglow Tree Lighting | Shelby Township
Thursday, December 3, 7:00 p.m.
Shelby Township Municipal Grounds
Free | Christmas Aglow is one of the oldest and largest events in Shelby Township. Santa will light the town tree, and then make his way to the historic Hope Chapel where he will join Mrs. Claus to hear the children’s holiday wish lists. There will be arts & crafts for the kids and horse-drawn carriage rides. The Shelby Township Lions Club will provide coffee & cookies. Don’t forget to stop by the campfire to warm up and roast marshmallows. The Eisenhower High School Choir will perform.
A Sterling Christmas | Sterling Heights
Saturday, December 5, 5:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Recreation Center/Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
Free | This family fun holiday event – in its 39th year – is filled with caroling and holiday music, horse-drawn carriage rides, wagon + pony rides, a petting farm, campfires, the annual tree lighting ceremony, refreshments and more!
Christmas Tree Lighting + Holiday Sing-Along | Taylor
Wednesday, December 9, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Taylor Conservatory on Northline Road, east of Pardee Road, next to Heritage ark Petting Farm
Free | You’ll love this old-fashioned Christmas tree light ceremony that will light up a 20-foot Christmas Tree under the conservatory dome. Enjoy singing your favorite Christmas songs inside the Petting Farm Visitors center while sipping on hot cocoa and cider.
City of Troy Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | Troy
Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
City Hall
Free | Begin this event with your favorite Christmas carols led by Athens High School Choir. Genisys Credit Union will be providing sweet treats and hot cocoa to all. Santa will make his grand entrance with the help of Troy High Colt Drumline. Make sure you bundle up and join him for the annual Christmas tree Lighting.
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Warren
Saturday, December 5, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
City Square
Free | You’ll enjoy a day of ice skating absolutely free! If you don’t have skates, don’t worry – rent them for $3. Stop by the petting zoo to see your favorite animals. Photos with Santa and see live reindeer with your own two eyes. Other activities include an ornament give-a-way, caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, stage entertainment and hot chocolate to warm up. If you’re stopping to see Santa, please support the Salvation Army and bring a canned food item.
Waterford Tree Lighting + Santa Celebration | Waterford
Tuesday, December 1, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Waterford Town Hall
5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford
Free | Grab a non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy and head down to Waterford Township Hall. Get ready for cookie decorating, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, children’s crafts and performances by Waterford Mott Jazz band and Pontiac-Waterford Big Chief Chorus. Refreshments will be sold.
Holiday Fest + Mill Lighting | Westland
Saturday, December 12, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
$3/adults, $6/children, 3 & under Free | This 28th annual Annual Mill Lighting will add more lights to the already beautiful and festive Hines Drive. From 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. children can make holiday crafts and play games with prizes. Families can participate in holiday games such as “Fruitcake Bowling”, “Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt”, and “Reindeer Antler Wreath Toss”. You can visit Santa Claus. during the Nankin Mills Traditional Mill Lighting and Sing-A-Long.
33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland
**No Strollers Please**
*Registration required! Call 734.261.1990 for more information. Limited spots available.
Wayne County Lightfest | Westland
November 19st – December 31st (closed December 25th!) | 7 – 10:00 pm (Monday thru Thursday) 6:00 – 10:00 pm (Friday thru Sunday)
$5 a vehicle. Enjoy this drive through an animated holiday lighting display along Hines Drive, featuring more than 1 million lights! Visit Santa’s Workshop at the end of Warrendale Park starting November 19th until December 23rd. Don’t forget to bring your letter to Santa, you can drop it in the giant mailbox!
Wixom Tree Lighting | Wixom
Friday, December 4, 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
Free | Walled Lake Western’s Band will kick off the holiday festivities. Sing-a-long with the First Baptist Church as they sing your favorite Christmas carols. Don’t forget to visit Santa and his reindeer during this event. Light refreshments will be served.
Annual KindleFest + Children’s Lantern Parade | Ann Arbor
December 4th, Parade 6:30 p.m. {Festivities from 10 a.m. – midnight with the Outdoor Market from 6 – 10 p.m. Lanterns for sale, 4:00 p.m.}
Free | Kerrytown District’s annual outdoor holiday market featuring local and regional artists and farmers. Selling hand-crafted holiday goods and unique holiday gifts. Enjoy live music and fire pits to keep you warm. Along with a warming tent, s’more roasting and a Lantern Parade in the Kerrytown neighborhood. Stores also feature Midnight Madness, open from 10 am to midnight! Bring your own lantern, or purchase one for $10 to have your child participate in illuminating the neighborhood.
Hometown Holiday Light Parade | Chelsea
Saturday, December 5, 6:00 p.m.
Free | The 11th annual parade, featuring dozens of lighted floats and vehicles, marching bands & Santa!
**NEW ROUTE: Parade starts at Chelsea State Bank’s south-end lot (corner of M52 and Old US12) and proceeds down Main St. to Jackson Street. The parade will end South of the Rail Road tracks at Jackson Street.
Holiday Lights Parade | Clarkston
Saturday, December 12, 6:00 p.m.
Starting at Renaissance High School/Community Education Building, 6558 Waldon Road, Clarkston, 48348
Free | This year’s theme is “Robots Invade the Holiday Parade”. Enjoy this event as it travels through downtown Clarkston. Tree Lighting & Santa visit immediately following at Depot Park. Please visit the above link for parade route and parking information.
Light Up the Grand | Farmington
Saturday, December 5, 5:00 p.m.
Downtown; find your spot between Warner St. and Wilmarth St.
Free | Spectacular display of lights, music, dancing & floats. Follow Santa’s sleigh to the tree lighting!
*Canned goods will be collected by the Goodfellows along the parade route.
Santaland Parade | Garden City
Saturday, November 28, 10:00 a.m.
Starts at Garden City High School, 6500 Middlebelt Road, Garden City
Orion Area Lighted Parade | Lake Orion
Saturday, December 5, 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Lake Orion
Free | A community-wide event, taking place every year in the heart of Lake Orion. Floats and vehicles display brightly colored lights, marching bands feature holiday music, and community groups proudly march down the street. Santa joins the event in his sleigh! Fun for all ages.
Chamber Christmas Parade | Milan
Saturday, December 5, 6:00 p.m. {Festivities begin @4 p.m. in Tolan Square}
Downtown Milan
Free | Join thousands of spectators along Main and Wabash Streets for this annual event! This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland”. Santa will ride into town on the Boogie Woogie Choo Choo Train, and will visit with children at the Milan Fire Station. Food vendors, a greens market and a firepit will be featured. Tree lighting to follow!
Huron Valley Annual Christmas Parade | Milford
Saturday, November 28, 10:00 a.m.
Downtown Milford
Free | The Huron Valley Annual Christmas Parade features more than 40 floats and attractions. Santa will cap off the event with a special message for all!
Holiday Extravaganza Parade | Pontiac
Saturday, December 5, 11:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Downtown Pontiac
Free | This event, in its 34th year, features professional Parade Company floats and over 100 of your favorite costumed characters! Marching bands, dancers, and fire trucks will be featured as well. Join in the fun from Cesar E. Chavez Avenue to the Pontiac City Square.
Hometown Christmas Parade | Rochester
Sunday, December 6, 2:00 p.m.
Downtown Rochester
Free | The largest Christmas parade in Michigan! This year’s theme is “The Sounds of Christmas”. Santa & Mrs. Claus will join in the fun, and will feature numerous activities in Santa’s Warming Tent.
*Free shuttle service available, beginning at 12:15 p.m. Please see above link for more details*
Holiday Parade | Saline
Saturday, December 5, 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Saline
Free | The 40th annual parade’s theme is “Sights and Sounds of Christmas”. 23 floats, 47 walking groups, 8 performing groups and 27 animals will be featured!
Belle Isle Holiday Stroll | Belle Isle
Friday, December 11th, 2015, 5- 8p.m.
Free |Explore the Conservatory, Aquarium & Dossin Great Lakes Museum with family & friends! Enjoy holiday music, free mulled cider & Dutch Girl Donuts at the Conservatory, or cocoa cookies and crafts at the Dossin. *Bring a new teddy bear to donate to the Michigan State Police “Trooper Teddy” Program, or a new toy for “Toys for Tots”* An event for all ages!
Friendship Church Living Nativity| Canton
1240 N. Beck Rd, Canton, Corner of Beck and Saltz Roads
Christmas on the Waterloo Farm | Chelsea
December 5th – 6th, Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Sunday noon – 4 pm
Annual tours of the ten-room farmhouse, log house, Dewey School and other outbuildings. Free refreshments and live music. Located at Pierce Park.
Cost | $5 adults | $2 ages 5-12 | FREE 5 and under | no charge for Waterloo Area Historical Society members
Live Nativity & Community Advent Night | Clarkston
Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon, Clarkston
Wednesday, December 2nd 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free| Dinner, petting zoo, Christmas carol sing-along, cookies & hot cocoa. All are welcome!
Christmas Story Express| Clarkston
Brigewood Church, 6765 Rattalee Lake Road, Clarkston
December 4th – 6th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Free|A drive-through narrated version of the Christmas story featuring over 150 live characters, animals and a beautiful light display. All are welcome.
Holidays in Henry Ford Museum | Dearborn
November 27th, 2015 – January 3rd, 2016 | Santa Hours 10 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday | 9:30 am – 5 pm Saturday + Sunday
This fantastic holiday event includes a giant Christmas tree, trains + Santa!
Cost | $18 adults | $13.50 ages 5-12 | FREE 4 and under & members |$6 parking
Holidays Nights in Greenfield Village | Dearborn
December 4-6, 11-13, 17-23 and 26-28th, 2015 | 6:30 – 10 pm
Your family is sure to enjoy a lantern lit walk through the village with live music, skating, fireworks, Santa with his reindeer and more!
Cost | $24 adults | $18 ages 5-12 | FREE 4 and under |$6 parking
Holiday Sunday Street Market | Eastern Market
Sundays: November 29th, December 6th & December 13th | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Free | Your chance to SHOP LOCAL! Be sure to check out the sheds, district shops & new wall art throughout the Market.
Noel Nights | Midtown Detroit
Saturday, December 5, 2015: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Free | Enjoy the 43rd annual Noel Night in Detroit’s Midtown District. There will be over 70 institutions, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Public Library, Michigan Science Center and many more opening their doors for an evening filled with holiday fun! You’ll love the horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday shopping, activities for the whole family and performances by over 200-area music, theatre, and dance group. The list of performers is absolutely amazing! Click above for a complete list.
Round your evening out with a community sing-along on Woodward Avenue led by the Salvation Army Band {a long-standing Noel Night tradition}.
Kwanzaa Celebration at the Wright Museum | Detroit
Saturday, December 26 – Thursday, December 31, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave
Free | This annual event will bring four days of unique activities your whole family is bound to love! You can come indulge in the rich cultural heritage through storytelling, musical performances, and a Kwanzaa marketplace.
Campus Martius Park | Detroit
November 20 – January 2 : 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Who doesn’t love a skating rink right in the middle of downtown? A little Christmas gem!
Campus Martius is known as one of the best skating rinks in the Metro Detroit area and is sure to amaze you. Twinkling lights and a beautiful 60-foot Christmas tree surrounds the rink
It will be an absolutely magical experience for the whole family! Skate up to the Rink Side Bar to sip on a delicious beverage. From Monday to Thursday you can skate from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The hours are extended on Friday (11:00 a.m. to midnight) and Saturday (10:00 a.m. to midnight). Sunday you can skate from noon to 8:00 p.m. Admission prices: adults (13-49)/$8, child (12 and under)/$7, seniors (50 & older)/$7
If you don’t have your own skates, don’t worry – you can rents skates for $3. Don’t forget to snuggle up and enjoy a nostalgic carriage ride around Campus Martius, Friday through Sunday.
Holly Days | Farmington
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Farmington
Free | Enjoy the sweet sound of carolers while sampling freshly baked cookies while sipping delicious hot chocolate. You can bring your family to the historic Farmington Civic for a FREE viewing of two movies (surprise popular winter princess movie and Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas). Make your way to Santa’s Headquarters (Baker’s Studio, 33316 Grand River) to tell Santa exactly what you want for Christmas and receive a free photo with him from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic | Flint
November 27-29, December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 22, 23, 26-27, 29-30 (Drive through ONLY nights :: December 7, 14, 21, 24, 28) | 5 – 9 pm |Christmas Departures :: 5:00, 5:50, 6:40, 7:30 pm {additional trains available!}
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
Costumed villagers prepare for the holiday season in the Village. The Colwell Opera House presents live entertainment and Santa Claus! Featuring model trains, craft demos, holiday music and thousands of lights sparkle through the village and a nighttime train ride!
Cost | Village tickets $8 – $10, Combo Village + Train tickets $10 – $13
Journey to Bethlehem | Grand Blanc
Friday-Sunday, December 11-13, 2015 | Friday, 6-8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 3-6 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church, 12534 Holly Road, Grand Blanc, 48439
Free | This event – celebrating its 10th year – is a guided walk-through story of the first Christmas. Join shepherds and wise men, meet kings and prophets in the marketplace, witness the birth of Jesus, and stay for some cookies and treats!
Winter Wonderland at the Ford House | Grosse Pointe Shores
December 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 26th, 2015 | 5 – 8 pm
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
$10, add $5 for a candlelight stroll through the house
Dickens Festival | Holly
November 28th, 29th & December 5-6, 12-13
Free | Holly’s Victorian architecture comes alive in its 42nd annual Dickens Festival. Featuring Characters from Dickens’ Novels, music from the Festival Singers, crafts and pictures with Santa!
Winter Fantasyland | Lincoln Park
November 25, 2015 – December 24, 2015 | Wednesday – Friday, 4 – 8 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 2 – 8 p.m.
*December 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
$1 Admission
Lincoln Park Bandshell, 3240 Ferris Ave, Lincoln Park
The Greenmead Historical Park | Livonia
Livonia Christmas Walk | December 5, 2015 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 27th annual Christmas Walk along with the Simmons/Hill House at Greenmead tour 5 homes within Livonia. Advance tickets are $9, on the day of the event $10.
Christmas Tea at Blue House | December 12, 2015 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Advance tickets $25
A Visit with Santa| December 6th | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | $3 Adult + $2 Children
Crocker House Museum | Mount Clemens
Victorian Christmas Wassail & Bazaar | December 13th, 2015 | 12: 15 p.m. or 3:15 p.m. | Tickets $25/$30 |*reservations required
Create a Christmas Memory: Art, Trains & History in Mt. Clemens | December 6th, 2015 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. |Entrance fee at each location visited: Anton Art Center, Crocker House Museum & the Mount Clemens Depot.
Christmas Carols & Afternoon Tea | December 20th, 2015 | 1 p.m. | Tickets $35/$40 |* reservations required
Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall | Rochester
Friday, November 27 – Tuesday, December 23, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Meadow Brook Hall, 480 South Adams Road, Rochester
Admission is $20 for adults and $5 for 17 & under. Children 2 and under are free. OU staff (with ID) pay $12 and OU students (with ID) pay $5.| Celebrate the 44th annual Holiday Walk in this 110-room Tudor-revival style mansion beautifully decorated with historic and holiday treasure. This is a National Historic Landmark you don’t want to miss seeing during the holiday season.
Extended Holiday Hours at the DIA | Detroit
Saturday December 26th – Wednesday December 30th | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
Bring your family & friends to the DIA for extended holiday hours this season! Shop the Museum Shop, or see the “30 Americans” exhibit.
Ann Arbor Ice Cube | Ann Arbor
2121 Oak Valley Drive
Open Skate
Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 6:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m., 10:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Tuesday, Thursday – 10:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Saturday – 12:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m., 5:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. | Sunday – 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Adults/$4, Children (12 & under) & Seniors/$3 | Skate rental $3
Birmingham Carriage Rides | Downtown Birmingham
Carriages load at the corner of Henrietta & Merrill
Weekends from November 25 – December 19, 2015
FREE
Mt. Brighton | Brighton
Ski and Snowboard Season Open now!
Be sure to check snow conditions + lift status before you head out! | Weekdays :: 10 am – close | Weekends :: 9 am – close
$27-$61 lift tickets | Rentals available | Check current rates here. | Ask for Pre-season rates if it is still early!
Artic Edge Ice Arena | Canton
46615 Michigan Ave.
Open Skate
Check here for schedule
Adults/$5, kids (ages 14 and under)/$3 | Skate rental/$3
Artic Coliseum Arena | Chelsea
501 Coliseum Drive
Click here for 2015-16 hours – the hours vary day-to-day
Weekends & non-school days: adults/$5, kids (under age 14)/$4 | Mondays – Fridays (when school is in session): adults & kids/$3 | Skate rental – $3
Pine Knob | Clarkston
Ski and Snowboard Season Open!
Be sure to check snow conditions + lift status before heading out to the powdery hills! | Weekdays :: 10 am – 10 pm | Weekends :: 9 am – 11 pm
$24-$55 lift tickets | Rentals available | Check current rates here. | Ask for Pre-season rates if it is still early!
Ice Skating at Campus Martius | Detroit
Campus Martius Park was designed to be the central square of Detroit. During the winter months the offers a venue for ice skating, and the nearby cafe offers hot chocolate to keep Detroiters warm and toasty. The rink opens officially after the Tree-Lighting Ceremony.
Ice Skating Season November 21, 2014– January 3, 2015 | See Schedule HERE
Adults (13-49 years) $8 | Child (12 & under) $7 | Seniors (50 & older) $7 | Skate Rental $3 | Shoe Check available for people with their own skates $2 | Skate Sharpening $5 | Monthly Skate Pass $30
Riley Park Ice Rink | Downtown Farmington
Outdoor skating this winter in Downtown Farmington! FREE to the public! They encourage a little donation, there is a secure donation box on site.
Open Daily, Weather Permitting | 8:30 am – 10 pm Sunday – Thursday | 8:30 am – 11 pm Friday + Saturday
FREE
Mt. Holly | Holly
Ski and Snowboard Season Open!
Be sure to check snow conditions + lift status before heading out to the powdery hills! | Weekdays :: 10 am – 10 pm | Weekends :: 9 am – 11 pm
$27-$55 lift tickets | Rentals available | Check current rates here. | Ask for Pre-season rates if it is still early!
Anton Art Center Christmas Market | Mount Clemens
Shop for unique gifts my Michigan artists, and check out the decorated trees
Sundays November 13th thru December 20th | 10 am – 5 pm Tuesdays – Thursdays and Saturdays | 10 am – 6 pm Fridays | noon to 4 pm Sundays
FREE
Lakeland Hockey Arena | Waterford
7330 Highland Road
Public Skating. Please click here for daily schedule.
$4/person with skate rental available
Alpine Valley Ski Area | White Lake
Ski and Snowboard Season Open!
Be sure to check snow conditions + lift status before heading out to the powdery hills! | Weekdays :: 10 am – 10 pm | Weekends :: 9 am – 11 pm
$34-$50 lift tickets | Rentals available | Check current rates here. | Ask for Pre-season rates if it is still early!
Cookies with Santa | Shelby Township
December 12th | 10 am – 12 pm
Childtime Center, 5959 24 Mile Rd, Shelby Township
Get a photo taken with Santa by Wildflower Photography, hang with the Snow Queen and her lovely sister, enjoy delicious snowflake cookies + coffee (for mom and dad) and hot chocolate bar + snacks, write a letter to Santa, make ornaments, facepainting and more… Purchase tickets here
Santa Visits Kerrytown | Ann Arbor
December 5th, 12th + 19th | 10 am – 2 pm
407 N. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor
Briarwood Mall | Ann Arbor
Thru December 24, Santa’s hours here!
Make your appointment online now!
100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor
Santa’s Wonderland| Bass Pro Shops, Great Lakes Crossing
4500 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
November 15 – December 24, 2015 | see schedule here
FREE photos, games, crafts, carousel rides & more!
Birmingham Santa House | Downtown Birmingham
November 25 – December 24, 2015 | Weekends, see hours online
$5 donation
Pavilion of Shain Park, West of Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin Street
Stars & Stripes Kids Activity Center |Clarkston
4630 White Lake Road, Clarkston
December 5th- 6th, 11th, 18th-19th | Call to register, space limited: 248/625-3547
“Visit With Santa Claus”: $33/family which includes unlimited pictures with Santa in a cozy, winter wonderland setting. Bring your letter for Santa to read, and receive reindeer food direct from the North Pole. All ages welcome. *Must pre-register*
Holidays in Henry Ford Museum | Dearborn
A giant Christmas tree, trains + Santa!
November 27th, 2015 – January 3rd 2016 | Santa Hours 10 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday | 9:30 am – 5 pm Saturday + Sunday
$20 adults | $15 ages 5-12 | FREE 4 and under
20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Fairlane Mall | Dearborn
Thru December 24, Santa’s hours online !
*Santa breaks from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
18900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
A Visit with Santa at the Greenmead Historical Park | Livonia
December 6, 2015 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$3 Adult | $2 Children
20501 Newburgh Rd., Livonia
Laurel Park Place | Livonia
Thru December 24 | Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Sunday: Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Check the website for scheduled breaks
37700 Six Mile Rd., Livonia
Santa Visits Maybury Farm | Northville
Saturday & Sunday, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Warm + Cozy Welcome Center, Maybury Farm, 50165 Eight Mile Road, Northville
Bring your cameras to take photos with Santa!
“Christmas Impossible”| Northville
Saturday & Sunday | December 5 – December 20
$17 Children | $20 Adults
*Photos available with Santa after Children’s Lunch Theater
Genitti’s Hole in the Wall Theater 108 East Main Street, Northville
Santa’s Sleepy Storytime | Novi
December 12, 2015, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Novi Civic Center
$5/person, must pre-register here
Twelve Oaks Mall | Novi
Thru December 24, 2014, Holiday Mall Hours with breaks
{Ice Palace featuring Frozen}
27500 Novi Road, Novi
Heritage Days at Wolcott Mill Historic Center | Ray Township
Friday and Saturday evenings | December 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
$5 Per Person
Wolcott Mill Metropark Historic Center, 64000 Knustman Road, Ray
Kris Kringle Market | Downtown Rochester
Friday, December 5, 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Saturday, December 6, noon – 10:00 p.m.
West Fourth Street between Walnut and Main streets, Rochester
The Village | Downtown Rochester Hills
View Santa’s Schedule here
Don’t forget your camera! You can get your own picture absolutely FREE!
104 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills
Royal Oak Farmers Market | Royal Oak
Thursday, December 4, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Santa to arrive around 6:15 p.m.
316 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak
Detroit Zoo | Royal Oak
Saturdays, December 5, 12 & 19 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Buffet style breakfast with Santa and a few of his animal friends
$25/30 Adult | $20/25 Children 14 and under
8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
Lakeside Mall | Sterling Heights
Thru December 24| Check here for hours
Lower Level in Center Court, 14000 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights
Oakland Mall | Troy
Thru December 23, Mondays – Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
*December 24, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Make sure you check the times Santa takes a break!
Lower Level JCPenney, Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile Road, Troy
The Somerset Collection | Troy
Thru December 24, 2014, 8:00 a.m. (daily) until the mall closes
2800 W. Big Beaver, Troy
Waterford Tree Lighting | Waterford
Tuesday, December 1, 2015, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm.
Waterford Town Hall, 5200 Civic Center Drive
Westland Shopping Center | Westland
Thru December 24, 2014
One hour after the mall open to one hour before the mall closes.
Mall hours here
Check out the Santa Fast pass here!
Rainforest Café | Auburn Hills
Saturday, December 12th & 19th
4310 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
6th Annual Lunch with Santa at Antonio’s | Canton & Dearborn
December 5th & 6th (Canton), December 13th (Dearborn Heights) | Two seatings: 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
2220 N. Canton Center Rd. or 26356 Ford Rd., Dearborn Heights
Breakfast with Santa at Comfort Inn + Village Conference Center | Chelsea
Festivities include seasonal entertainment and Santa arrives on a fire engine! Luminaries on Main Street, visit with Santa and Santa’s Workshop, Live Nativity Scene with live animals and Christmas choir, Common Chords Concert, cookie decoration and story telling!
December 5, 2015
8:30 am – 10:30 pm
FREE
Holiday Nights Supper with Santa Package at Greenfield Village | Dearborn
Following your horse-drawn wagon ride to a A Taste of History Restaurant, enjoy a festive family buffet with a visit from Santa. Followed by Holiday Nights through the Village.
December 4-6, 11-13 + 17-23rd, 2015
4:45 – 6:30 pm dinner | 6:30 – 10 pm
Starting at $48 adults | $33.75 ages 5-12 | $15, 4 and under
20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn
Saturday Santa Brunch at The Whitney | Detroit
Saturday, December 5th & 12th at 10:00 a.m.
Adults $29 | 10 and under $19
4421 Woodward Ave, Detroit
Brunch with Santa at the “Snake” | Detroit
Sunday, December 13th at 11:00 a.m. – 2:0 p.m.
Adult $35 | 12 -4yr. $15 |under 4, FREE
Rattlesnake Club
300 River Place Dr. Detroit
Adams/Butzel Complex Jack Adams Ice Arena | Detroit
December 12th -13th at 9:30 a.m.
$8/person which includes letter to Santa, craft, face painting, ice skating & more.
Kulick Community Center | Ferndale
Saturday, December 5, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
1201 Livernois
Register by calling 248.544.6767
Breakfast with Santa at Grosse Point War Memorial | Grosse Point
December 6, 12 & 13 | 10:30 a.m. – noon
Per person $20
32 Lakeshore Drive
Make sure you register here.
Howell Conference & Nature Center | Howell
Saturday, December 5, 6, 12, 19 & 20 at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Adults/$8, kids/$6, children 2 and under/FREE
1005 Triangle Lake Road
Breakfast with Santa at Canterbury Village | Lake Orion
November 29th, December 5th, 13th, 20th, 2015
Register ASAP: 248/391-1900 | $15.95/adults, $10.95/kids under 11, 2 & under: FREE
Thomas Dining | Livonia
December 12-13th | seating times begin at 9 a.m.
Sacred Heart Banquet & Conference Center
Child (3-11yrs) $15 | Adult (12 & older) $17 | two and under FREE
Click here for reservations, space is limited
29125 W. Six Mile Road
Dave & Buster’s Breakfast with Santa| Livonia
Saturday, December 19, 8:00 a.m.
19375 Victor Pkwy
Call 734.452.4608 for tickets!
Pancake Breakfast with Santa | New Baltimore
New Baltimore Fire Department
Sunday, November 29th at 8:00 a.m.
36535 Green St.
Breakfast with Santa at Macy’s {Twelve Oaks Mall} | Novi
December 5 – 20, weekends only, 9:00 a.m.
27550 Novi Road
Adults $21.95 | Kids (under 10) $14.95 | Under 1 Free
Dinner with Santa at Macy’s {Twelve Oaks Mall} | Novi
December 17th, 6 p.m.
27550 Novi Road
Adults $24.95 | Kids (under 10) $15.95 | under 1 Free
Annual Brunch with Santa at Boulder Pointe Golf Club | Oxford
Sunday, December 13th at 10:00 a.m.
Adults $17.95 | ages 10 to 4 $12.95 | 4 and under FREE
Dinner with Santa at Wild Lights | Royal Oak
December 18th – 19th, 2015 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. |$39/adults (15 & up), $34/children
Detroit Zoo
Celebrate the season with a feast in the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery. The buffet-style dinner includes a special gift for each child, arts & crafts, storytime and a visit from Santa. Admission to Wild Lights included as well. Tickets required, seating limited.
Breakfast with Santa | Shelby Township
Saturday, December 5 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
51670 Van Dyke, 1 light north of 23 Mile Road
Resident $7| Non-resident $14
Bring your camera and wish list!
Macy’s – Lakeside | Sterling Heights
December 12-13, 19- 20 at 9:00 a.m.
14200 Lakeside Circle
Adults $21.95 | Kids (under 10) $14.95 | under 1 Free
Macy’s Somerset Collection | Troy
December 5-6th, 13th & 20th at 9:00 a.m.
2750 W. Big Beaver Road
Adults $21.95 | Kids (under 10) $14.95 | under 1 Free
Macy’s – Oakland Mall | Troy
December 13th at 9:00 a.m.
500 West 14 Mile Road
Adults $21.95 | Kids (under 10) $14.95 | under 1 Free
Breakfast with Santa – Granite City | Troy
Sunday, December 13, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
699 West Big Beaver Road
Reservations suggested.
Dave & Buster’s | Utica
Saturday, December 13, 10:00 a.m.
45511 Park Avenue
Adults $12.99 | Child $17.99 (includes $5 power cord)
Wixom Community Center | Wixom
Saturday, December 13th at 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
For children under 10 years old (Wixom residents only)
Registration deadline is December 3.
Braun’s Tree Farm | Ann Arbor | 796 Warren Road | F-Sun – 10 a.m. – dark
Lodi Farms | Ann Arbor | 2880 South Wagner Road | M-F 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Blake Farms Orchard + Cider Mill | Armada | 17985 Armada Center Road | 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (daily)
Urquhart’s Tree Farm | Chelsea | 10050 Jerusalem Road | Wed. + Thurs. 3 – 5 p.m, Fri. noon-5 p.m., Sat. + Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hodgson Tree Farm | Clarkston | 5461 Whipple Lake Road | Weekdays by appointment, Weekends 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ratalee Lake Tree Farm | Clarkston | 7650 Ratalee Lake Road | Daily 10 a.m. – dark
Runyan’s Tree Farm | Clio | 10235 N. Webster Road | Weds – Fri – 9 a.m. – dark
Westman’s Tree Farm | Dexter | 8000 Chamberlin Road | Mon-Thurs – 3:30 – dark, Fri – Sat – 9 a.m. – dark
Top Hill Farms | Goodrich | 5767 Fox Lake Road | Weekdays – 1 – 5 p.m., Weekends – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Arend Tree Farms | Grass Lake (village) | 3512 Notten Road | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (daily)
Middle Road Tree Farm | Highland | 4235 Middle Road | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (daily)
Broadview Christmas Tree Farm | Highland | 4380 N. Hickory Ridge Road | Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Middle Road Christmas Tree Farm | Highland | 4235 Middle Road | Daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Stanczyk Tree Farm | Holly | 7355 Fish Lake Road | Sat. + Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Trim Pines Farm | Holly | 4357 E. Baldwin Road | Check website
Cohoctah Meadow Tree Farms | Howell | 11450 Durand Road | Sat. + Sun. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Huron Christmas Farm & Nursery | Huron Township | 32120 King Road | 9 a.m. – dark
Matthews Evergreen Farm | Ida | 13416 Lulu Road | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (daily)
Ryan’s Nursery | Ida | 7258 Jackmen Road | Weekdays – 3 p.m. – dark, Weekends – 9 a.m. – dark
Huron Christmas Tree Farm | New Boston | 32120 King Road | Daily 9 a.m. – dark
Addison Oaks Christmas Tree Farm | Oakland | 355 Lake George Road | Weekdays noon – 5 p.m., Weekends 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm | Oxford | 4780 Seymour Lake Road | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hillside Christmas Tree Farm | Tipton | 4714 Michigan Ave | Sat – Sun – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
We want to know, what are you planning on doing with the family this holiday season?
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