Annual KindleFest and Children’s Lantern Parade

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!

{Date}
December 5th, 2014

{Time}
10 am – Midnight
Outdoor Market 6pm – 10 pm
Parade 6:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Kerrytown Market & Shops
Ann Arbor

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Santa Visits Kerrytown

{Dates}
December 6^th, 13^th + 20^th

{Time}
10 am – 2 pm

{Location}
Kerrytown Market + Shops
Ann Arbor

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Birmingham Santa House

{Date}
November 26 – December 24, 2014

{Time}
Weekends, see hours HERE

{Cost}
$5 donation

{Location}
Shain Park
Downtown Birmingham

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Birmingham Carriage Rides

{Date}
November 26 – December 20, 2014

{Time}
Weekends

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Carriages load at the corner of Henrietta & Merrill
Downtown Birmingham

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Birmingham Winter Market

Featuring holiday greens, gifts, crafts, ice carving demos, winter princesses, live reindeer, warming stations, activity area, Santa House + Carriage Rides.

{Date}
December 5 – 7th, 2014

{Time}
Friday 3 pm – 9 pm
Saturday 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday 11 am – 4 pm

{Cost}
$5 donation

{Location}
Shain Park
Downtown Birmingham

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Annual Tree Lighting Celebration with Santa

Festivities include seasonal entertainment, holiday themed crafts and activities!

{Date}
December 3,  2014

{Time}
6:00 am – 8:30 pm

{Cost}
$5 per Family

{Location}
Summit on the Park
Canton

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Breakfast with Santa

{Date}
December 6, 2014

{Time}
6:00 am – 8:30 pm

{Cost}
Purchase Tickets by December 1^st
3yrs and under: $4 Res/$5 Non-Res
4-12yrs: $15 Res/$18 Non-Res
13yrs and up: $19 Res/$23 Non-Res

{Location}
Walnut Room
Canton

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Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa

Festivities include seasonal entertainment and Santa arrives on a fire engine!

{Date}
December 5,  2014

{Time}
6:00 am – 6:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Pierce Park
Chelsea

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Christmas on the {Waterloo} Farm

Annual tours of the ten-room farmhouse, log house, Dewey School and other outbuildings.  Free refreshments and live music. 

{Date}
December 6^th – 7th,  2014

{Time}
Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday noon – 4 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Pierce Park
Chelsea

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Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa

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!

{Date}
December 5,  2014

{Time}
6:00 am – 6:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Pierce Park and throughout Downtown Chelsea
Chelsea

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Breakfast with Santa

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!

{Date}
December 6,  2014

{Time}
8:30 am – 10:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Comfort Inn & Village Conference Center
Chelsea

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10^th Annual Chelsea Light Parade

Downtown Chelsea will be full of things to do during the day, check out these events before the light parade!  The parade features dozens of lighted floats and vehicles, marching bands and Santa!

{Date}
December 6, 2014

{Time}
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Along Main Street
Chelsea

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Macy’s 2^nd Mondays

{Date}
December 8^th, 2014

{Time}
10 am – noon

{Cost}
$18 adults
$13.50 ages 5-12
FREE 4 and under

{Location}
Henry Ford Museum
Dearborn

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Holidays in Henry Ford Museum

A giant Christmas tree, trains + Santa!

{Date}
November 28^th, 2014 – January 4^th, 2015

{Time}
Santa Hours 10 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday
9:30 am – 5 pm Saturday + Sunday

{Cost}
$18 adults
$13.50 ages 5-12
FREE 4 and under

{Location}
Henry Ford Museum
Dearborn

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Holidays Nights in Greenfield Village

A lantern lit walk through the village with live music, skating, fireworks, Santa with his reindeer and more!

{Date}
December 5-7, 12-14, 18-23 and 26-27^th, 2014

{Time}
6:30 – 10 pm

{Cost}
$18 adults
$13.50 ages 5-12
FREE 4 and under

{Location}
Greenfield Village
Dearborn

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Holidays Nights Supper with Santa Package

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.

{Date}
December 5-7, 12-14 + 18-23^rd, 2014

{Time}
4:45 – 6:30 pm dinner
6:30 – 10 pm

{Cost}
Starting at
$45.25 adults
$31.50 ages 5-12
$14.50 4 and under

{Location}
Greenfield Village
Dearborn

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Noel Night

An open house to 75 of Detroit’s cultural institutions, this 41^st annual event includes free entry to the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Michigan Science Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Detroit Public Library and the Detroit Historical Museum.  There will be over 200 live acts, shopping, carriage rides and a sing-along along Woodward Avenue.

{Date}
December 7th

{Time}
5 – 10 pm

{Cost}

{Location}
Midtown Detroit

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Ice Skating at Campus Martius

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.

{Date}
November 21, 2014– January 3, 2015
{Preview Days 14^th – 16^th}

{Time}
See Schedule HERE

{Cost}
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

{Location}
Campus Marius Park
Detroit

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Holly Days

The celebration kicks off with the Farmington Winter Market at the American Legion from 10 am – 2 pm. Kids can visit Santa at Farmington’s “North Pole” from Noon – 4 pm and free holiday movies at the historic Farmington Civic Theater and more!  Tree Lighting ceremony will be held at the Governor Warner Mansion following the Light Up the Grand parade.

{Date}
December 6^th, 2014

{Time}
10 am – 2 pm Winter Market
noon – 4 pm Santa
5 pm Tree Lighting + Parade

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Downtown Farmington

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Riley Park Ice Rink

For this first season skating is FREE to the public!  They encourage a little donation, secure donation box on site. 

{Date}
Open Daily, Weather Permitting

{Time}
8:30 am – 10 pm Sunday – Thursday
8:30 am – 11 pm Friday + Saturday

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Downtown Farmington

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Farmington Winter Market

{Date}
Opening November 22^nd, 2014

{Time}
10 am – 2 pm

{Location}
American Legion Post No. 346
Farmington

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Holiday Vendor Show

Join + support this amazing group raising money to fight cancer, Relay For Life of Farmington/Farmington Hills.  They are hosing their first annual Holiday Shopping event! It is that time of year to be thinking of others, it’s a great way to pick up a few gifts for your loved ones while supporting their fight against cancer!

{Date}
Saturday December 6th

{Time}
10 am- 2 pm

{Cost}
$2 Admission fee
Admission allows you a chance to win a door prize basket filled with great items from all of the vendors at the show!

{Location}
Unity of Farmington Hills

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Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic

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!

{Date}
November 28-30, December 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 23, 26-28, 30
(Drive through ONLY nights :: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 24, 29)

{Time}
Christmas Departures :: 5:00, 5:50, 6:40, 7:30 pm {additional trains available!}
(5 – 9 pm)

Village tickets $8 – $10
Combo Village + Train tickets $10 – $13

{Location}
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
Flint

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Winter Wonderland at the Ford House

{Date}
December 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th, 19^th, 20^th, 26^th, 27^th 2014

{Time}
5 – 8 pm

{Cost}
$10, add $5 for a candlelight stroll through the house

{Location}
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
Grosse Pointe Shores

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Holiday Tea and Tour at the Ford House

This event is a lovely afternoon with ladies, spend this time with your daughters and enjoy a holiday house tour followed by a light meal with tea and pastries. 

{Date}
December 7^th {sold out}, 8^th, 15^h 2014

{Time}
3 pm

{Cost}
$35

{Location}
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
Grosse Pointe Shores

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Holiday Tea and Tour at the Ford House

This event is a lovely afternoon with ladies, spend this time with your daughters and enjoy a holiday house tour followed by a light meal with tea and pastries. 

{Date}
December 7^th {sold out}, 8^th, 15^h 2014

{Time}
3 pm

{Cost}
$35

{Location}
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
Grosse Pointe Shores

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Breakfast with Santa

“Experience Christmas magic as Santa arrives at the War Memorial via helicopter for a personal visit with each and every child. Following your morning meal, head to the Auditorium for a lively performance by the Merry Music Maker. Dress in your holiday best and pack your camera, as this very special morning concludes with formal photos with Santa.”

{Date}
December 7^th, 13^th, 14^th 2014

{Time}
10:30 – 12:00 pm

{Location}
Grosse Pointe War Memorial
Grosse Point

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Dickens Festival with Santa!

Holly’s Victorian architecture comes alive in its 40^th annual Dickens Festival.  Featuring Characters from Dickens’ Novels, music from the Festival Singers, crafts and pictures with Santa!

{Date}
November 29^th, December 1^st, 7^th-8^th, 14^th-15^th

{Time}

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Village of Holly

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Breakfast with Santa at Canterbury Village

{Date}
November 30^th, December 6^th, 14^th, 21^st, 2014

{Time}
Register ASAP
Seating at 9 am + 11:30 am

{Cost}
Meal fees

{Location}
Canterbury Village
Lake Orion

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Livonia Christmas Walk

“26th 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.  Tickets will be available in November.”

{Date}
December 6, 2014

{Time}
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

{Cost}
Advance tickets $9, at the door $10

{Location}
The Greenmead Historical Park
Livonia

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Sunday Christmas Tours at Greenmead

{Date}
December 7^th, 14th, 21^st, 2014

{Time}
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

{Cost}
$3 Adult
$2 Children

{Location}
The Greenmead Historical Park
Livonia

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Anton Art Center Christmas Market

Shop for unique gifts my Michigan artists, and check ou the decorated trees

{Date}
Sundays November 14th thru December 21st

{Time}
10 am – 5 pm Tuesdays – Thursdays and Saturdays
10 am – 6 pm Fridays
noon to 4 pm Sundays

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Anton Art Center
Mount Clemens

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Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall

43^rd Annual sets a 110-Room Tudorrevival style mansion aglow with holiday décor and historic fun.

{Date}
November 28^th thru December 23^rd 2014}

{Time}
11 am -5:00 pm

{Cost}
$5-$20

{Location}
Rochester

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Holiday Cheer at Wild Lights

This 21 and older event is a great date night!  Stroll the zoo’s light festival with a specialty holiday drink in hand.  The zoo is illuminated with over 5 million LED lights.  Cost includes admission, the Polar Express 4-D Experience, and 3 drink tickets {cocoa for DD ticket holders}.

{Date}
December 4^th, 2014

{Time}
zs6 – 10 pm

{Cost}
$40
{DD tickets $25 (not permitted to consume alcohol)}

{Location}
Detroit Zoo
Royal Oak

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Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

More than 5 million LED lights illuminate the zoo!  Opening night includes some fun activities and an appearance by singer Karen Newman performin “Christmas Eve on Woodward Avenue”.  Live entertainment, photos with Santa “Paws”, ice carving, arts + crafts.

{Date}
For 24 Nights beginning November 22^nd. 2014
November 22–23 + 28–30 and December 5-7, 11-14, 18-23 + 26-31

{Time}
5”30 – 9 pm

{Cost}

{Location}
Detroit Zoo
Royal Oak

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Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa!

32^nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring caroling, song sheets, refreshments and Santa!

{Date}
December 4th, 2014

{Time}
6:15 pm – 8 pm

{Cost}
Donations Toys + Non-Perishable Food Items

{Location}
Farmers Market
Royal Oak

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Holiday Magic Marketplace

Farmers Market is hosting Holiday Magic just before the 32^nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Over 60 local crafters and artisans featuring antiques, collectables, crafts and more!

{Date}
December 4th, 2014

{Time}
4 pm – 8 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Farmers Market
Royal Oak

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Wayne County Lightfest with Santa

Drive through an animated holiday lighting displayed Hines Drive!  Visit Santa’s Workshop at the end of Warrendale Park starting November 26^th until December 23^rd.  Don’t forget to bring your letter to Santa, you can drop it in the giant mailbox.

{Date}
November 21^st – December 31^st
(closed December 25^th!)

{Time}
7 – 10:00 pm (Monday thru Thursday)
6:00 – 10:00 pm (Friday thru Sunday)

{Cost}
$5 a vehicle
{Toy night “Tuesdays”, bring an uwrapped toy instead of $5, toys will be donated to the Wayne County Family Center

{Location}
Hines Drive
Westland

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Starlight Spree and Tree Lighting

Featuring carolers, hot chocolate, art crawl and Santa.

{Date}
December 6^th, 2014

{Time}
6 – 7:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Downtown Ypsilanti

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!  Our kindest wishes go out to everyone this week as we give thanks to all the blessings in our lives.

What we LOVE about this holiday…

– Thanksgiving is a non-religious holiday celebrated by pretty much everyone.  There are no rules + no presents!

– It is a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and a way to celebrate kindness. 

– Families reflect on the year and give thanks for their blessings.

-Gathering with family and friends to enjoy an enormous feast, almost always a meal complete with a roasted turkey with all the trimmings and pumpkin pie.

– Almost ALL businesses close down, even workaholics take a break and use this holiday as an excuse to take a long weekend away.   It is a major travel week, even more travel than Christmas!  

– As mentioned above it is about the gathering of  family + the feast, but let’s not forget about the parade + football!

Enjoy~

BLACK FRIDAY 2014!!!!!
November 28th
Ad Alerts

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Kerrytown Annual Tree Lighting Festival with Santa!

 “Join us to welcome the holidays in our courtyard where we’ll have Christmas carols, candle luminaries and best of all Santa to light the tree!”

{Date}
November 30, 2014

{Time}
5-6:00 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Kerrytown Market & Shops
Ann Arbor

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Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa!

Featuring Santa, caroling, choirs and horse drawn carriage.

{Date}
November 26, 2014

{Time}
6:00 pm

{Cost}
FREE
$5 photo with Santa

{Location}
Shain Park
Downtown Birmingham

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Birmingham Santa House

{Date}
November 26 – December 24, 2014

{Time}
Weekends, see hours HERE

{Cost}
$5 donation

{Location}
Shain Park
Downtown Birmingham

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Birmingham Carriage Rides

{Date}
November 26 – December 20, 2014

{Time}
Weekends

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Carriages load at the corner of Henrietta & Merrill
Downtown Birmingham

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Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa!

Featuring Santa, caroling, choirs and horse drawn carriage.

{Date}
November 26, 2014

{Time}
6:00 pm

{Cost}
FREE
$5 photo with Santa

{Location}
Shain Park
Downtown Birmingham

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Holidays in Henry Ford Museum

A giant Christmas tree, trains + Santa!

{Date}
November 28^th, 2014 – January 4^th, 2015

{Time}
Santa Hours 10 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday
9:30 am – 5 pm Saturday + Sunday

{Cost}
$18 adults
$13.50 ages 5-12
FREE 4 and under

{Location}
Henry Ford Museum
Dearborn

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Ice Skating at Campus Martius

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.

{Date}
November 21, 2014– January 3, 2015
{Preview Days 14^th – 16^th}

{Time}
See Schedule HERE

{Cost}
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

{Location}
Campus Marius Park
Detroit

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Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Game

{Date}
November 28^th, 2014

{Time}
12:30 pm

{Location}
Ford Field
Detroit

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America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

“Walking on Sunshine”

{Date}
November 27^th, 2014

(Time}
9:00 am

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Starts at Woodward and Kirby Street
Ends at Woodward and Congress Street
Detroit

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Detroit’s Turkey Trot

Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day 10K + 5K

{Date}
November 27^th, 2014

{Time}
6:00 am Michigan Room at Cobo Center opens for Packet Pickup
(NO race day registration)
7:30 am BCBSM Mashed Potato Mile
7:30 am 10K Fifth Third Turkey Trot starts on Woodward near Congress
8:30 am 5K S3 Stuffing Strut starts on Woodward near Congress

{Cost}
Registration

{Location}
Detroit

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Riley Park Ice Rink

For this first season skating is FREE to the public!  They encourage a little donation, secure donation box on site. 

{Date}
Open Daily, Weather Permitting

{Time}
8:30 am – 10 pm Sunday – Thursday
8:30 am – 11 pm Friday + Saturday

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Downtown Farmington

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Farmington Winter Market

{Date}
Opening November 22^nd, 2014

{Time}
10 am – 2 pm

{Location}
American Legion Post No. 346
Farmington

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Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic

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!

{Date}
November 28-30, December 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 23, 26-28, 30
(Drive through ONLY nights :: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 24, 29)

{Time}
Christmas Departures :: 5:00, 5:50, 6:40, 7:30 pm {additional trains available!}
(5 – 9 pm)

{Cost}
Village tickets $8 – $10
Combo Village + Train tickets $10 – $13

{Location}
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
Flint

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Holiday Celebration & Candlewalk with Santa!

A perfect way to kick off the Christmas season.  Hot cocoa and cookies, carolers and a visit from Santa!

{Date}
November 28^th, 2014

{Time}
6:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Frankenmuth

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Eastland Center Santa Arrival

Featuring a marching band and choo-choo train.

{Date}
November 29th

{Time}
Santa Breakfast 9:30 – 10:30 am
Santa arrives 11 am

{Cost}
Breakfast $3
Tickets are limited purchase early

{Location}
Eastland Mall
Harper Woods

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Dickens Festival with Santa!

Holly’s Victorian architecture comes alive in its 40^th annual Dickens Festival.  Featuring Characters from Dickens’ Novels, music from the Festival Singers, crafts and pictures with Santa!

{Date}
November 29^th, December 1^st, 7^th-8^th, 14^th-15^th

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Village of Holly

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Fantasy of Lights Parade with Santa!

Featuring illuminated floats, Marching bands and Santa!  And a full day of fun!

{Date}
November 28^th, 2014

{Time}
7 pm
(3-10 pm Fantasy of Art)
(4 pm Christmas Alley)
(4:30 – 7 pm Entertainment)
(6 pm Fantasy 5K Run)

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Howell

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Santa Arrives at the Always Christmas Store

Santa arrives at noon on November 28^th on a fire truck.

{Date}
November 28^th, 2014

{Location}
Canterbury Village
Lake Orion

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Breakfast with Santa at Canterbury Village

{Date}
November 30^th, December 6^th, 14^th, 21^st, 2014

{Time}
Register ASAP
Seating at 9 am + 11:30 am

{Cost}
Meal fees

{Location}
Canterbury Village
Lake Orion

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Annual Christmas Parade with Santa!

The Gobbler Gallop takes place before the parade!  1-Mile Fun Run at 8:20 am and a 4 Mile Walk/Run at 8:50 am

{Date}
November 29^th, 2014

{Time}
10 am

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Downtown Milford

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Macomb County Santa Parade

Presented by the City of Mount Clemens the parade kicks off the holiday season with the arrival of Santa.

{Date}
November 28^th, 2014

{Time}
10 am

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Downtown Mt. Clemens

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Anton Art Center Christmas Market

Shop for unique gifts my Michigan artists, and check out the decorated trees.

{Date}
Sundays November 14th thru December 21st

{Time}
10 am – 5 pm Tuesdays – Thursdays and Saturdays
10 am – 6 pm Fridays
noon to 4 pm Sundays

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Anton Art Center
Mount Clemens

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Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall

43^rd Annual sets a 110-Room Tudor Revival style mansion aglow with holiday décor and historic fun.

{Date}
November 28^th thru December 23^rd 2014}

{Time}
11 am -5:00 pm

{Cost}
$5-$20

{Location}
Rochester

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Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

More than 5 million LED lights illuminate the zoo!  Opening night includes some fun activities and an appearance by singer Karen Newman performing “Christmas Eve on Woodward Avenue”.  Live entertainment, photos with Santa “Paws”, ice carving, arts + crafts.

{Date}
For 24 Nights beginning November 22^nd. 2014
November 22–23 + 28–30 and December 5-7, 11-14, 18-23 + 26-31

{Time}
5”30 – 9 pm

{Cost}

{Location}
Detroit Zoo
Royal Oak

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Wayne County Lightfest with Santa

Drive through an animated holiday lighting displayed Hines Drive!  Visit Santa’s Workshop at the end of Warrendale Park starting November 26^th until December 23^rd.  Don’t forget to bring your letter to Santa, you can drop it in the giant mailbox.

{Date}
(8K Fun Run/Walk on November 18^th)
(Bike through the lights on November 19^th)
November 21^st – December 31^st
(closed December 25^th!)

{Time}
7 – 10:00 pm (Monday thru Thursday)
6:00 – 10:00 pm (Friday thru Sunday)

{Cost}
$5 a vehicle
{Toy night “Tuesdays”, bring an unwrapped toy instead of $5, toys will be donated to the Wayne County Family Center

{Location}
Hines Drive
Westland

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November is here and almost over!  Can you believe it?!  This mom is in denial, all around denial – hello snow storms?!?!?!

After researching what is going on In + Around Metro Detroit this holiday season, I-was-blown-away by all the cool things Metro-Detroit has to offer our {local} families.  I hope these upcoming lists will help you discover something  new + fabulous to do around Metro-Detroit with your family!

My kiddos are all about Christmas and claim to be “ready”!  These were our top 5 X-Mas moments last week….

1.  The toys’r us catalog arrived in the mail made my 6 YO the happiest kid on the block.  {I’ve been looking for ways to get him excited to write more….grab your pencil buddy, start making those lists!}
2. The kids movie of the week was Santa Clause {1, 2 + 3!}  with Tim Allen.  4 YO is terrified of the “fake” Santa, I wonder how this years Santa visit is going to go?!
3. My 4 YO was inspired by the above mentioned movies and wants to be THE next Santa Clause.  His little Santa suit + hat made an appearance every-single-day.  
4. We got to sing most of our favorite holiday songs with 100.3 WNIC!
5. My 6 YO had the spirit to give away some of his toys to children who were less fortunate than he.  {finally!  but I am pretty sure he just wants to make room for new toys…..!}

This list is LONG and is in order by city.  Please make sure to double check information before any event, as things can change.  Wishing you a joyful weekend!  ~Annette
{P.S.  Stay tuned for next weeks Weekend Happenings sneak peek coming to you early!}

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Brighton’s Holiday Glow

Featuring live entertainment, a nativity petting farm, train rides, hayrides, letter writing to Santa, pictures with the reindeer, yummy treats, and Santa will be joining!

{Date}
November 22^nd, 2014

{Time}
4 – 7 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Brighton

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Mt. Brighton

{Date}
Ski and Snowboard Season Opens on November 16^th

{Times}
Be sure to check snow conditions + lift status before you head out! 
Weekdays :: 10 am – close
Weekends :: 9 am – close

{Cost}
$27-$59 lift tickets
Rentals available
Check current rates here.
Ask for Pre-season rates if it is still early!

{Location}
Brighton

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PRE-Thanksgiving Harvest Market

Buy fresh local food for you Thanksgiving meal!

{Date}
November 23, 2014

{Time}
9:00 am – 1:00 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Preservation Park
Canton

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Pine Knob

{Date}
Season Opens on November 15^th

{Times}
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

{Cost}
$24-$55 lift tickets
Rentals available
Check current rates here.
Ask for Pre-season rates if it is still early!

{Location}
Clarkston

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Holiday Tree Lighting

This fun adventure in the D is loved by so many!  The Campus Martius Rink is fun for the whole family or even a perfect date night!  Detroit lights it’s 60’ tree with some fun festivities. 

{Date}
November 21, 2014

{Time}
5:00 pm – midnight

{Cost}
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

{Location}
Campus Marius Park
Detroit

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Ice Skating at Campus Martius

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.

{Date}
November 21, 2014– January 3, 2015
{Preview Days 14^th – 16^th}

{Time}
See Schedule HERE

{Cost}
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

{Location}
Campus Marius Park
Detroit

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Riley Park Ice Rink

For this first season skating is FREE to the public!  They encourage a little donation, secure donation box on site. 

{Date}
Open Daily, Weather Permitting

{Time}
8:30 am – 10 pm Sunday – Thursday
8:30 am – 11 pm Friday + Saturday

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Downtown Farmington

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Farmington Winter Market

{Date}
Opening November 22^nd, 2014

{Time}
10 am – 2 pm

{Location}
American Legion Post No. 346
Farmington

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Thanksgiving for Nature

This event features a self-guided scavenger hunt through the trails of Heritage Park!  Warm up with some hot cocoa in the Nature Center.

{Date}
November 22^nd,2014

{Time}
1 – 4 pm

{Cost}
$5 per person or $15 per family

{Location}
Heritage Park
Farmington Hills

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Holiday Hoof & FestivALE

Featuring a 4+ mile NIGHT obstacle run/2 mile fun walk, Americana (bluegrass and folk) music, Christmas craft beers, cold weather comfort foods, tree lighting ceremony and reindeer games.

{Date}
November 22^nd

{Time}
noon – midnight

{Cost}
$10 – $60

{Location}
Downtown Ferndale

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The Village Aglow Tree Lighting Ceremony

Featuring a holiday sing along.

{Date}
November 21, 2014

{Time}
5:30 pm

{Location}
The Village of Grosse Pointe

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Grosse Pointe Woods Tree Lighting

{Date}
November 25, 2014

{Time}
6:30 pm

{Location}
The Village of Grosse Pointe

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Grosse Pointe Woods Tree Lighting with Santa

Featuring a holiday carols, hot chocolate and cookies, visit with Santa.

{Date}
November 25, 2014

{Time}
7:00 pm

{Location}
City Hall
Grosse Pointe Woods

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Mt. Holly

{Date}
Season Opens on November 15^th

{Times}
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

{Cost}
$27-$55 lift tickets
Rentals available
Check current rates here.
Ask for Pre-season rates if it is still early!

{Location}
Holly

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Doll Luncheon Event & Expo

The lunch buffet sounds perfect for doll loving girl! Pink punch and cake pops!  Door Prizes and a winter craft.  The expo with many doll and doll accessories vendors.

{Date}
November 22^nd, 2014

{Time}
Seating at 11 am
Expo 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

{Cost}
Luncheon $15 purchase tickets in advance
Expo $2 addmission

{Location}
Canterbury Village
Lake Orion

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The Big Reveal

Kids “unwrap” the storefronts that are stocked up for the holidays.

{Date}
November 20^th, 2014

{Time}
6:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Downtown Milford

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Annual Christmas Open House and Tree Lighting with Santa!

Tree lighting is part of an Open House that runs from 5 PM to 9 PM.
Featuring: Santa arrives by horse-drawn sleigh at 6 PM, and guests can treat themselves to a horse-drawn trolley rides. There will also be refreshments and children’s activities.

{Date}
November 21st, 2014

{Time}
5 – 9 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Mt. Clemens

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Anton Art Center Christmas Market

Shop for unique gifts my Michigan artists, and check ou the decorated trees

{Date}
Sundays November 14th thru December 21st

{Time}
10 am – 5 pm Tuesdays – Thursdays and Saturdays
10 am – 6 pm Fridays
noon to 4 pm Sundays

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Anton Art Center
Mount Clemens

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 Holiday Lighted Parade

Ring in the Holiday season with the annual Holiday Lighted Parade in Downtown Northville, the official kickoff to Northville’s holiday season.  Featuring caroling, tree lighting and refreshments.

{Date}
November 21^st, 2014

{Time}
6:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Downtown Northville

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Free Movie at the Marquis

The holiday movie Elf will be showing at the Marquis Theatre!

{Date}
November 22^nd, 2014

{Time}
7:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Marquis Theatre
Downtown Northville

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Christmas in the Village

Enjoy snacks, carolers, weaver demonstrations, and St. Nicholas may make an early appearance!

{Date}
November 23^rd, 2014

{Time}
1 – 4 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Mill Race Village
Downtown Northville

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Novi Pet Expo

Featuring adoptions, shopping and more

{Date}
November 21^st – 23^rd 2014

{Time}
noon – 8 pm Friday
11 am – 5 pm Saturday
11 am – 5 pm Sunday

{Cost}
$10 adults
$5 ages 6-11
FREE 5 and under

{Location}
Suburban Collection Showplace
Novi

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Santa at the Village of Rochester Hills

Rated one of the best Santas in Oakland County

{Date}
Arrives November 21^st, 2014

{Location}
Village of Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills

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The Big, Bright Light Show

Amazing, gorgeous light display through downtown Rochester.

{Date}
November 24^th, 2014 {thru January 4^th, 2015}

{Time}
7:00 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Downtown Rochester

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Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

More than 5 million LED lights illuminate the zoo!  Opening night includes some fun activities and an appearance by singer Karen Newman performin “Christmas Eve on Woodward Avenue”.  Live entertainment, photos with Santa “Paws”, ice carving, arts + crafts.

{Date}
For 24 Nights beginning November 22^nd. 2014
November 22–23 + 28–30 and December 5-7, 11-14, 18-23 + 26-31

{Time}
5”30 – 9 pm

{Cost}

{Location}
Detroit Zoo
Royal Oak

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Holiday Magic Parade with Santa

13^th annual Holiday Magic Parade, featuring a collection of unwrapped toys along the parade route or drop off at parade main stage.  Gifts with be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County’s Holiday Basket Program.

{Date}
November 23^rd, 2014

{Time}
2 – 3:30 pm Parade
3 – 5 pm Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus {bring your camera!}

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Starts at Lincoln to Layfayette
Downtown Royal Oak

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96.3 WDVD Cares for Kids Radiothon

We will be sharing the heart warming stories of local kids treated at Beaumont Children’s Hospital. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of more than 100,000 local kids treated at Beaumont annually

{Date}
November 21^st, 2014

{Time}
6 am – 7 pm

{Cost}
Donations

{Location}
Tune in to 96.3 WDVD broadcasting live from Beaumont Children’s Hospital
Royal Oak

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Wayne County Lightfest with Santa

Drive through an animated holiday lighting displayed Hines Drive!  Visit Santa’s Workshop at the end of Warrendale Park starting November 26^th until December 23^rd.  Don’t forget to bring your letter to Santa, you can drop it in the giant mailbox.

{Date}
(8K Fun Run/Walk on November 18^th)
(Bike through the lights on November 19^th)
November 21^st – December 31^st
(closed December 25^th!)

{Time}
7 – 10:00 pm (Monday thru Thursday)
6:00 – 10:00 pm (Friday thru Sunday)

{Cost}
$5 a vehicle
{Toy night “Tuesdays”, bring an uwrapped toy instead of $5, toys will be donated to the Wayne County Family Center

{Location}
Hines Drive
Westland

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Alpine Valley Ski Area

{Date}
Season Opens on November 15^th

{Times}
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

{Cost}
$34-$50 lift tickets
Rentals available
Check current rates here.
Ask for Pre-season rates if it is still early!

{Location}
White Lake

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 Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

71^st Annual :: Featuring carols, entertainment, reindeer, free trolley and carriage rides

{Date}
November 21, 2014 (Tree Lighting)
November 22, 2014 (Christmas Parade)

{Time}
6:00 pm (Tree Lighting)
10:00 am (Christmas Parade)

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Downtown Wyandotte

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Depot Town Tree-Lighting Celebration

{Date}
November 26^th, 2014

{Time}
6 – 7:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Depot Town
Ypsilanti

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Depot Town Breakfast with Santa

{Date}
November 26^th, 2014

{Time}
6 – 7:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Depot Town
Ypsilanti

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Parent SHARE

Families and kids with autism can meet, share, socialize and support each other. 

{Date}
November 11^th + 25^th, December 9^th

{Time}
6 – 7:30 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Autism Collaborative Center
Ypsilanti

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