‘Twas the weekend before Christmas, when all through the house,

This momma was stirring and using her mouse.  

The week will run rampant if not prepped with care , 

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon will be there.  

In the midst of the hustle and bustle we hope you enjoy your time with your family and get out there and enjoy some of these fabulous festivities going on around town.  Do a little shopping of course {Shop Local if you can!}, visit with some friends, get yourself a treat, and enjoy the season that is upon us.  

{P.S. if you are a local business and want to learn how to get on our list and get involved with DMB, email us at [email protected]!  We love sharing Local Shops + Businesses with our readers!}

Be sure to check out {if you haven’t already!} Detroit Moms Blog Ultimate Holiday Guide!  It is packed full of things to do.  For those of us who missed the beginning festivities don’t worry there is still a ton to do!   We include a list of Holiday Festivities, Winter Fun, Places to See and Visit with Santa and Christmas Tree Farms!  It truly is the ULTIMATE list!!

Here is a sprinkling of the Weekend Happenings in and around Detroit at a glance for you!!!  

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Downtown Carriage Rides | Birmingham

Carriages load at the corner of Henrietta & Merrill

{Date}
November 26 – December 20, 2014

{Time}
Weekends

{Cost}
FREE

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Holidays in Henry Ford Museum | Dearborn

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

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Holidays Nights in Greenfield Village | Dearborn

A lantern lit walk through the village with live music, skating, fireworks, Santa with his reindeer and more!  Also check out :: Holidays Nights Supper with Santa Package

{Date}
December 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

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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.

{Date}
November 21, 2014– January 3, 2015

{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

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Riley Park Ice Rink | Farmington

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

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Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic | Flint 

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad presents costumed villagers preparing 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!

{Dates}
December  12-14, 19-21, 23, 26-28, 30
(Drive through ONLY nights :: December 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

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Winter Wonderland | Grosse Pointe Shores

This event takes place at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House.

{Date}
December 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

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Sunday Christmas Tours | Livonia

The Greenmead Historical Park presents this festive afternoon touring the beautifully decorated village.  

{Date}
December 14th + 21^st, 2014

{Time}
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

{Cost}
$3 Adult
$2 Children

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Anton Art Center Christmas Market | Mount Clemens

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

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Walk of Trees | Plymouth

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!

{Dates}
November 28 – January 1  

{Time}
24/7

{Cost}
Free

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Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall | Rochester

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

{Date}
Now thru December 23^rd 2014

{Time}
11 am -5:00 pm

{Cost}
$5-$20

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Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo | Royal Oak

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}
December  11-14, 18-23 + 26-31

{Time}
5”30 – 9 pm

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Hines Drive Wayne County Lightfest | Westland

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

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Local Museum Happenings

 

Pearls of Wisdom | Ann Arbor

Featuring an exhibit focused on the arts of Islam

{Dates}
Now – December 21^st, 2014

{Time}
9 am – 4 pm Tuesdays – Fridays
1 – 4 pm

{Location}
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

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Women of Vision | Bloomfield Hills

See works by 11 National Geographic photojournalists at Cranbrook Institute of Science

{Date}
Now thru December 30th

{Time}

{Cost}
$6.50 – $13 adults
$5.50 – $9.50 13 and under
FREE 2 + under

{Location}
Cranbrook Institute of Science

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Gridiron Glory | Dearborn

Check out hard hitting trophies, gear and more from the Pro Football hall of Fame

{Date}
Now thru January 4^th, 2015

{Time}
9 am – 5 pm daily

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

{Location}
Henry Ford Museum

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Uprooted | Detroit

This exhibit explores the stories, struggles and triumphs of Greeks whose ancestors descend from Asia Minor.

{Date}
Now thru January 31^st

{Time}
12 pm – 4 pm

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Hellenic Museum of Michigan

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Windows of Opportunity | Detroit

Discover 12 original stained-glass windows installed in 1929 at Detroit’s St. Vincent + Sarah Fisher Center.

{Date}
Now thru December 28th

{Time}
9:30 am – 4 pm (Tuesdays – Fridays)
10 am – 4 pm Saturdays – Sundays

{Cost}

{Location}
St. Vincent + Sarah Fisher Center

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Photographs From Detroit | Detroit

{Date}
November 14^th – May 17^th

{Time}
9 am – 4 pm (Tusdays – Thursdays)
9 am – 10 pm (Fridays)
10 am – 5 pm (Saturdays + Sundays)

{Cost}
FREE with admission
FREE admission for tri-county residents

{Location}
Detroit Institutes of Arts

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Ice Age Unfrozen | Detroit

Meet wooly mammoths, saber-tooth tigers and other beasts from 10,000 years ago.

{Date}
Now thru January 3^rd 2015

{Time}
9 am – 3 pm Wednesdays – Fridays
10 am – 6 pm Saturdays
noon – 6 pm Sundays

{Cost}
$18 adults
$15 kids
(includes general admission)

{Location}
Michigan Science Center

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A Theatre of Color | Detroit

Explore this exhibit subtitled Costume Design for the Black Theatre by Myrna Colley – Lee

{Date}
Now thru January 4^th, 2015

{Time}
9 am – 5:00 pm Tuesdays – Saturdays
1 – 5 pm Sundays

{Cost}
$5 – $8

{Location}
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

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Women Who Motor | Grosse Pointe Shores

Check out some snazzy vintage rides inspired by the ladies.

{Date}
Runs through 2016

{Time}
11 am – 5 pm Tuesdays – Sundays

{Cost}
$8 – $12 Garage Exhibit

{Location}
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas | Plymouth

{Date}
November 14^th – January 11th

{Time}
1 – 4:00 pm
(Wednesday, Fridays – Sundays)

{Cost}
$2-$5

{Location}
Plymouth Historical Museum

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Across the Board | West Bloomfield

See the toys and games of the Jewish people – from the driedel to xbox with hands on fun for kids.

{Date}
Now trhru April 2015

{Time}
10 am – 5 pm Monday – Thursday
10 am – 3 pm weekends

{Cost}
FREE

{Location}
Jewish Community Center

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