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Santa Claus is coming to town
GROSSE POINTE FARMS/CITY — Thousands are expected to usher in the holiday season as the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade makes its way along Kercheval Avenue in Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe City Nov. 29. (Read more)
Royal Oak Farmers Market art fair to arrive just in time for holidays
ROYAL OAK — The Guild of Artists & Artisans will host the ninth annual Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 21-22. (Read more)
Holly Days to return to downtown Farmington
FARMINGTON — This year has been one of celebration for Farmington, as it is the city’s 200th year of existence. (Read more)
Royal Oak ‘Restores the Ring’ for upcoming holiday season
ROYAL OAK — Members of the Royal Oak community joined together Oct. 16 to restore red kettles used by the Salvation Army to raise funds each holiday season. (Read more)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Nov. 19
Mindfulness for holidays: Learn to stress less during season of joy, 11 a.m.-noon, Madison Heights Active Adult Center, 260 W. 13 Mile Road, call Jennifer at (248) 545-3464
Nov. 21
Tree lighting: Also Santa and reindeer visits, make ornament, hear holiday music and warm up with cocoa, 6-7:30 p.m., Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse, htlibrary.org/events
Nov. 21-22
Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition: 60 juried artists, live entertainment, food vendors and adult beverages, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., indoor at Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, (248) 246-3276
Read more: Royal Oak Farmers Market art fair to arrive just in time for holidays
Nov. 22
Tree lighting: 6 p.m., also cocoa, carols, s’mores, characters from North Pole, outdoor movies and photo opportunities from 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Village - Downtown Grosse Pointe, Kercheval Avenue between Cadieux and Neff roads, thevillagegrossepointe.org
Tree lighting: Live entertainment, Olympic figure skaters and other performers, hot cocoa giveaways, Santa visit, food trucks and more, 4-9 p.m., Campus Martius, 800 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, downtowndetroit.org/events
Light The Village: Holiday music, Santa visit, fireworks, food trucks, stilt walkers, fire and LED performers, balloon twisters, Grinch and Cindy Lou Who appearances, and arts and crafts, 6-9 p.m., The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, thevorh.com/events
Harvest Day Lunch: Traditional Thanksgiving dishes, live music and gratitude, noon-1:30 p.m., Connect Senior Center, 33230 W. 14 Mile Road in West Bloomfield, wbparks.org/event/harvest-lunch
Nov. 22-24
Festival of Trees: View locally made trees, wreaths and centerpieces, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 23 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24, also cocktail preview with strolling dinner, refreshments, silent auction and cash bar, 7 p.m. Nov. 22, Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave. in Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi.com/festival-of-trees
Nov. 23
CBA Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: Also 50-50, cookie walk, concessions, and pierogi, pies and fresh greenery for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23, plus Sip & Shop pre-sale 6-9 p.m. Nov. 22, De La Salle Collegiate High School, 14600 Common Road, delasallehs.com/events/craft-show
Mount Clemens Santa Parade: 10 a.m., Main Street from Church to Clinton streets, mountclemenssantaparade.com
Read more: Santa Parade makes memories throughout decades
Holiday Hoopla & Tree Lighting: Santa and reindeer visits, crafts, games, cookie decorating and more, 3-6 p.m. (tree lighting at 5:40 p.m.), Waterford Township Hall, 5200 Civic Center Drive, waterfordmi.gov/1380/holiday-hoopla-tree-lighting
Nov. 23-24
Juried craft show: Gifts, handmade décor, wreaths, crafts, food, baked goods and more, no strollers allowed but babysitting available, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24, Warren Woods Tower High School, 13900 Bunert Road, Facebook
Nov. 24
'Christmas in Vienna': Performance by Vienna Boys Choir, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
Christmas concert: Hear a cappella choral group Twelfth Night Singers, 3 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, free but donations appreciated, (248) 398-5510
Pictures with Santa or Mensch: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Mensch and 1-2:30 p.m. with Santa, Premier Pet Supply, 6399 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 325-9692
Pictures with Grinch: 3:30-6 p.m., Premier Pet Supply, 2848 W. Maple Road in Troy, (248) 677-0154
Thanksgiving celebration: Presented by Troy-area Interfaith Group, features reflections and prayers through songs and spoken words, 7 p.m., also refreshments following program, Troy First United Methodist Church, 6363 Livernois, troyinterfaithgroup.org
Tree lighting: 5:30 p.m., also hot cocoa, marshmallow toasting, vintage holiday marketplace, caroling and more at 4-7 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive, free but registration required, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/treelighting2024
Celebration of Dreams: Presented by The Rainbow Connection (grants wishes to Michigan kids battling life-threatening illnesses), features entertainment, holiday raffles, Gifts Galore silent auction, dinner and Wish Child Fashion Show, 5 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, e.givesmart.com/events/zqx
Nov. 25
Lagniappe/The Big, Bright Light Show: Kickoff event featuring Santa, Rochester buildings illuminated and fireworks runs 6-9 p.m. Nov. 25, stage set up on West Fourth and Main streets in Rochester, then lights continue 5 p.m.-midnight until Jan. 19, www.downtownrochestermi.com/lagniappe, www.downtownrochestermi.com/the-big-bright-light-show
Tree lighting: Also cookies and hot cocoa, 6-7:30 p.m., Madison Heights City Hall, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, madison-heights.org/2017/annual-tree-lighting
Festival of Lights: Ornament making, face painting, light refreshments, photos with Santa (for $5 or donation of nonperishable food item or unwrapped new toy) and more, 5:30-8 p.m., also lighting of building at 6:30 p.m., Michigan First Credit Union, 27000 Evergreen Road in Lathrup Village, (800) 664-3828
Nov. 26
Woods Aglow: Tree lighting, 7 p.m., Grosse Pointe Woods City Hall, 20025 Mack Plaza, gpwmi.us
Nov. 28
America’s Thanksgiving Parade: 8:45 a.m., see dozens of floats, marching bands and more along 3-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue from Kirby to Congress streets in Detroit, also compete in or watch races before including Turkey Trot (10K) and Mashed Potato Mile at 7:30 a.m. and Stuffing Strut (5K) at 8:30 a.m., theparade.org
Mighty Gobbler: 5K run and 1-mile walk, 8-11 am., starts at Sheffield Office Park, 3290 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy, raises funds for Micah 6 Community and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, participants asked to bring canned goods for Troy People Concerned’s food pantry, mightygobbler.com
Nov. 29
How the Grinch Stole the Santa Claus Parade: 10 a.m., Kercheval Avenue from Lewiston Road in Grosse Pointe Farms to Cadieux Road in Grosse Pointe City, grossepointechamber.com/event/49th-annual-grosse-pointe-santa-claus-parade
Read more: Santa Claus is coming to town
Nov. 30
Elf Shelf Arts & Crafts Show: 200 booths expected, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Troy High School, 4777 Northfield Parkway, proceeds and door donations support scholarships and local organizations, troywomensassociation.org
Shop Small Saturday: Inaugural event showcasing local artisans and businesses, noon-4 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org
Christmas Craft and Vendor Show: Also food and drinks, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., plus visit with Santa, noon-2 p.m., Macomb Elks Lodge, 25950 Schoenherr Road in Warren, cityofwarren.org/events
Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Saint Nick’s Warehouse: Juried craft show with 250-plus booths, no strollers allowed, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1, Henry Ford II High School, 11911 Clinton River Road in Sterling Heights, facebook.com/saintnickswarehouse
Dec. 3
Christmas concert: Featuring Rochester Community Chorus, Rochester Community Concert Band and Choral Union of Rochester Christian University, 7:30 p.m., Avondale High School, 2800 Waukegan St. in Auburn Hills, facebook.com/friendsofrochestercommunitychorus
Tree lighting: 6-8 p.m., Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, cityofsouthfield.com
Holiday Market: Handmade hats, scarves, shawls and more created by Chicks with Sticks, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloomfield Township Senior Services, 4315 Andover Road, (248) 723-3500
Dec. 4
Grand Marshal Gala: Event honoring Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade grand marshal Greg Kampe (Oakland University men’s basketball head coach), also networking, dinner, cash bar and Santa visit, 6-9 p.m., Great Oaks Country Club, 777 Great Oaks Blvd. in Rochester, registration required, rrc-mi.com
Sensory-friendly holiday concert: Featuring musicians from Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 6 p.m. (doors at 5:30 p.m.), The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, communityhouse.com/holiday-concert-registration
Live Nativity: See Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, three wisemen and live animals, 5:45-6:45 p.m., St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 23000 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe, (586) 777-6300
Holiday Card-Making & Cosmos: Also make gift tags and enjoy treats, led by watercolor teacher, for ages 21 and older, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/holiday-card-making-cosmos
Dec. 5
Holiday Magic Marketplace: More than 60 crafters expected, 4-9 p.m., Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, (248) 246-3276
Ornament making: Create decorated bulb with vinyl cut on Cricut machine, 6 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, register starting Nov. 20, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
Dec. 5-7
Gifts & Greens Market: Fundraiser for Rochester Garden Club with all proceeds assisting community, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 7, Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills, rochestergardenclub.org
Dec. 5-8
‘A Wonderful Life’: Presented Farmington Hills Youth Theatre, 7 p.m. Dec. 5-6, and 1 and 6 p.m. Dec. 7-8, The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com
Dec. 6
Holiday concert: Performance by Troy Community Chorus, 8-9 p.m., Athens High School, 4333 John R Road in Troy, troycommunitychorus.com
Holiday concert: Performances by Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra, Harmony United Chorus and more, 8 p.m., Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., royaloakorchestra.org
Christmas concert: Hear Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and seasonal anthems performed by Symphonia Chorale, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 51850 North Ave. in Macomb Township, symphoniachorale.weebly.com
Holiday Brass: Performance by Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings with choirs from Rochester, Stoney Creek and Rochester Adams high schools, 7-9 p.m., Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road in Bloomfield Hills, detroitchamberwinds.org
Tree lighting: Also caroling, Santa visit, crafts, music, reindeer, giveaways and more, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Macomb Township Hall, 54111 Broughton Road, macomb-mi.gov/475/holiday-tree-lighting-afterglow
Tree lighting: Also visits by Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, horse-drawn carriage rides and more, 7 p.m., Chesterfield Township Municipal Offices, 47275 Sugarbush Road, chesterfieldtwp.org/calendar.aspx
Shelby Township Christmas Aglow: Tree lighting and drone show, live animal experience (includes rides on “Christmas Unicorns”), holiday stage show with Utica High School choir, bonfires, horse-drawn wagons, Santa and Mrs. Claus visits, balloon artists, strolling magician, crafts, book shopping, hot cocoa and more, 6 p.m., Shelby Township Civic Center, 52700 Van Dyke Ave., shelbytwp.org/christmas
Dec. 6-7
Kris Kringle Market: Open-air event featuring 35-plus vendors, live music and caroling, warming tent with hot-spice wine, beer and food, child-size gingerbread houses for play, Santa visits and s’mores station, 4-10 p.m. Dec. 6 and noon-10 p.m. Dec. 7, West Fourth Street between Main Street and Walnut Boulevard in downtown Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi.com/kris-kringle-market
Dec. 6-8
‘The Nutcracker’: Performance by Macomb Ballet Company, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7, and noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 8, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
Winter Markt: Features artist and vendor displays, European cuisine, holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment, Santa House, Kinderhaus children’s activity area and warming stations, 4-9 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 7 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8, also tree lighting at 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Snow Queen and Frozen Princess appearances from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 7, and horse-drawn carriage rides from 2-8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 8, Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, allinbirmingham.com/visitors/wintermarkt
Dec. 6 & 13
Advent concerts: Noon, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St. in Rochester, stpaulsrochester.org/index.php/harmony-in-the-hills
Dec. 7
'The Nutcracker' Tea: Treats from Land of Sweets, lunch, storytime, craft, and photos and autographs with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more, 11 a.m., Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, lorenzoculturalcenter.com
Holiday Homes Tour: Presented by Mount Clemens Historical Commission, visit five decorated historic houses in city, 2-hour tours depart every 30 minutes from 1-4:30 p.m., meet at Crocker House Museum & Gardens, 15 Union St., Eventbrite
Tree lighting: Featuring holiday light parade, 5-8 p.m., Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, (586) 574-4500
Cookie walk: 9-11:30 a.m., St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240
Cookie walk: Hosted by and benefitting Friends of Harrison Township Public Library, noon-3 p.m., 38255 L’Anse Creuse (Suite A), htlibrary.org/events
Holly Days: Downtown Farmington events include Greens, Gifts, and Giving Market and holiday train rides (10 a.m.-4 p.m., Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave.), Santa visits (noon-1:30 p.m.) and stories and crafts with Mrs. Claus (1-4 p.m., Essential Family Chiropractic, 23334 Farmington Road), Santa photos (2-4:30 p.m., Farmington Garage, 33014 Grand River Ave.), Light Up the Grand Parade (5:30 p.m., Grand River Avenue), and tree lighting (following parade, Governor Warner Mansion, 33805 Grand River Ave.), downtownfarmington.org
Read more: Holly Days to return to downtown Farmington
Christmas Aglow: Santa visit, seasonal music, holiday lights trail and refreshments, 6 p.m., Clinton Township Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, free but nonperishable food donations appreciated, clintontownship.com/237/christmas-aglow
A Sterling Christmas: Tree lighting, holiday music with caroling, Santa visit, petting farm and pony rides, horse-drawn wagon and train rides, ice skating (weather permitting), warming fires, refreshments and more, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, sterlingheights.gov/1654/sterling-christmas
Craft show: Also music by LCN bands, food and beverages, raffle baskets, 50-50 and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., L’Anse Creuse High School-North, 23700 21 Mile Road in Macomb Township, lcnbands.com/craft-shows
Christmas Countdown: Free family breakfast and craft for ages 3-11, 10-11:30 a.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28000 New Market Road in Farmington Hills, RSVP to (248) 553-3380 or ed.kaiser@aol.com
Family Christmas Party: See Santa and exotic zoo animals, noon, Lutheran Fraternities of America #57, 16140 Aurora Ave. in Eastpointe, (586) 779-2810
A Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus: Bring wish list and camera, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, registration required, rochesterhills.org/musprograms
Christmas on the Frontier: Find games, activities, traditions and reenactors circa 1850s-1890s, also music, dancing and carols with Too Happy Voyageurs, 1-5 p.m., plus visit Father Christmas and take photo against rustic cabin backdrop, 2-4 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, shelbytwp.org/christmas
Dec. 7-8
Cocoa and Crafts with Santa: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/cocoa-and-crafts-with-santa
‘The Nutcracker’: Presented by Eisenhower Dance Detroit Youth Ensemble, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 7, and 2 p.m. Dec. 8, also Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party for ages 3-12, 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 12:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, eisenhowerdance.org/nutcracker
Dec. 8
Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade: Features more than 100 floats, marching bands, community groups, and Santa and Mrs. Claus, 1.5-mile route along Rochester Road, 2 p.m., rrc-mi.com/christmas-parade
Breakfast with Santa: Presented by Birmingham Youth Assistance, includes full-sit down breakfast and personal visit with Santa, also animal balloons, clown, craft goodie bag and Seaholm High School Symphony Ensemble performance, 9 and 11:30 a.m., The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St. in Birmingham, birminghamyouthassistance.org/event-details-registration/breakfast-with-santa-4
Holiday concert: Performance by Grosse Pointe Community Chorus, 3 p.m., St. Clare of Montefalco Church, Whittier Road and Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, grossepointecommunitychorus.org
‘Holiday Favorites’: Performance by Warren Concert Band and Motor City Chorale, 3 p.m., Warren Woods Middle School, 13400 12 Mile Road, tickets (cash and check only) at door, warrenconcertband.com, motorcitychorale.com
Rochester Community Christmas Concert: Featuring numerous local choirs and bands, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1234 Inglewood Ave. in Rochester, facebook.com/rochestercommunitychristmasconcert
Christmas concert: Featuring The Gosbells Handbell Choir, 3-6 p.m., Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 731-7667
Christmas concert: Hear Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and seasonal anthems performed by Symphonia Chorale, 3 p.m., Romeo United Methodist Church, 280 Main St., symphoniachorale.weebly.com
Christmas concert: Performance by Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra, 7-9 p.m., Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, gpsymphony.org
Pictures with Santa: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Premier Pet Supply, 2848 W. Maple Road in Troy, (248) 677-0154
Pictures with Santa: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Premier Pet Supply, 31215 Southfield Road in Beverly Hills, (248) 647-4310
Cookie walk: Also bake sale, giftware available and raffle, benefits Corner Shower and Laundry, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township, nonprofit accepting new socks and underwear for men, new or gently used winter coats, sweatshirts and hoodies, hats and gloves, new toothbrushes and toothpaste, spray deodorant, laundry detergent and bleach, and monetary donations, cornershowerandlaundry.com/cookie-walk-orders
Chanu-Con!: Hanukkah festival featuring candle making, bounce house, yoga, storytime, tzedakah box craft, vendors selling holiday gifts, kosher food, live music, magic, Israeli art sale, 50-50 and more, 1-5 p.m., Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 Lincoln St. in Oak Park, free but donations appreciated, bit.ly/chanucon2024
Macomb Township Santa Cruise Parade: See lighted vehicles starting at Tilch and Hall roads and ending at Battanwood Drive and 23 Mile Road, 5:30 p.m., full route map at facebook.com/macombtwpparksandrec
Dec. 8 & 12
Bedtime Stories with Santa: Also tales of North Pole, plus milk and cookies, kids encouraged to dress in PJs and bring stuffed toy, blanket and wish lists, adults bring cameras, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 8 and 12, sensory-friendly session at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Alger House at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/bedtime-stories-with-santa
Dec. 11
Winter Wonderland Ball: Holiday cookies, snacks and drinks, dancing, and photos on red carpet, for kids in grades 1-5, 6-8 p.m., Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second St., rararecreation.org
Dec. 12
Pancakes & PJs: Dinner cooked by Rochester firefighters, Santa visit, kids craft and holiday-themed photos, proceeds benefit The Big, Bright Light Show, 5-8 p.m., Rochester Fire Department, 277 E. Second St., register at www.downtownrochestermi.com/pancakes-pjs
Dinner & Dancing with Santa: 6 p.m., Cherry Creek Golf Club and Banquet Center, 52000 Cherry Creek Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 731-0300
Dec. 13
Milk & Cookies with Santa: Also photos, activities and meet The Grinch, 4-8 p.m., Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second St., rararecreation.org
Dec. 13-14
Holiday concerts: Featuring The Farmington Chorus, 8 p.m. Dec. 13 and 4 p.m. Dec. 14, The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com, farmingtonchorus.com
Victorian Christmas: See costumed reenactors play games, decorate, exchange gifts and more circa 1850s-60s, also carols, crafts, hot cider and cocoa, and shopping in general store, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Dec. 14, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/victorian-christmas
Dec. 13-15
‘Babes in Toyland - The Musical’: Performance by Junior Actors of Ridgedale, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14, and 3 p.m. Dec. 15, Ridgedale Players, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers.com
Holiday Novi Pet Expo: Includes rescues and adoptable pets, 2-8 p.m. Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 15, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, suburbancollectionshowplace.com/upcoming-events
Dec. 14
'Christmas in the Air': Broadway-style song and dance revue featuring festive storylines and holiday classics, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
Winter concert: Hear holiday favorites performed by Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers, 3 p.m., Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse (Suite A), registration encouraged, htlibrary.org/events
Holiday Brass: Performance by Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings with Ann Arbor Pioneer High School choir, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, 8850 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, detroitchamberwinds.org
Santa visit: Crafts, snacks and photos, 1-3 p.m., Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4095
Cookie walk: Also quilt raffle, 9:30-10:30 a.m., King of kings Lutheran Church, 47500 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, (586) 566-8660
'Claws Christmas Caper': Murder-mystery dinner presented by Heart of the Hills Players, 6 p.m. (show at 7 p.m.), Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 29860 Dequindre Road in Warren, holiday attire encouraged, reserve seats by Dec. 10 at hohplayers.org/tickets
Santa photos: Also holiday refreshements and festive activities, plus Kris Kringle arrives on fire truck, 1-4 p.m., Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum, 1411 Webster Road, royaloakhistoricalsociety.org
Dec. 15
'Bach to the Holiday Movies': Performance by Macomb Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
‘The Snowman’: Watch animated version of book and see performance by Farmington Concert Band, all families receive one free copy of book, 3 p.m., North Farmington High School, 32900 W. 13 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, fcbmusic.org, thesnowman.com
'Once Upon A December Eve': Holiday concert featuring Alice McAllister Tillman, Dewayne McAllister, Peter McAllister and Willie McAllister Jr., 7 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com
Christmas concert: Performance by Detroit Concert Choir, 3:30 p.m., Sweetest Heart of Mary Church, 4440 Russell St. in Detroit, Eventbrite
Holiday concert: Presented by Royal Oak Concert Band and Woodward Avenue Jazz Orchestra with guest Madrigal Chorale, also Santa visit, 3 p.m., Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., royaloakconcertband.org
Holiday concert: Presented by Ferndale Community Concert Band and M-1 Jazz Collective, also baked goods and holiday treats for sale, 3 p.m., Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive, fcconcertband.org
Baroque holiday music: Performance by The Sebastians, 4-5:30 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit.org/2024-25/sebastians
Breakfast with Santa: See Kris Kringle arrive by helicopter, also create craft, share wish list and make hot cocoa, 9:30 a.m. and noon, The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive, RSVP at warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/breakfast-with-santa
Cookie walk: Also candy available, noon-3 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 115 S. Main St. in Mount Clemens, (586) 465-4573
Breakfast with the Victorians: Join reenactors for dishes, chats and entertainment circa 1850s-60s, also explore Victorian Christmas Village, 10-11:30 a.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, registration required, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/breakfast-with-the-victorians
Dec. 17
'How Did Our Grandparents Celebrate Christmas During WWII?': Presented by Roseville Historical and Genealogical Society, 6-7:30 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., rosevillelibrary.org
Dec. 18
Christmas Sing-A-Long: 11 a.m., Shelby Township Senior Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, seniors@shelbytwp.org
Dec. 19
Winter Solstice Celebration: Self-guided half-mile walk along lantern-lit trail, view darkest night of year with Oakland Astronomy Club, glowing craft and ice carving, marshmallow toasting, and more, 5-8 p.m., Recreation Activities Center, 4640 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, wbparks.org/event/winter-solstice
Dec. 21
'Holiday Hits Then & Now': Performance by PRISM Chorus, 8 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
Old-Fashioned Christmas: Take wagon to all buildings for theater groups, live music, crafts, snacks and more, noon-4 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills.org/musprograms
Winter Solstice Hike & Bonfire: Also crafts, hot cocoa and presentation about longest/darkest night of year, 6:30 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, registration encouraged, shelbytwp.org/christmas
Dec. 22
Christmas concert: Performance by Detroit Concert Choir, 3-4:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com, detroitconcertchoir.org/events/concert-season/christmas-dec-2024
Ongoing
Wild Lights: Millions of lights, 500-plus displays, interactive wishing tree, seasonal drinks, food and treats, warming stations with live entertainment, and more, select dates and times Nov. 23-Jan. 5, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, dzoo.org/wildlights
Holidays at Meadow Brook: Holiday Walk on select dates Nov. 29-Dec. 23, Winter Wonder Lights on select dates Nov. 29-Dec. 30, Starlight Stroll 7-10 p.m. Dec. 4, and Santa Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7, 14 and 21, Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/holidays
Home for the Holidays: Take 1-mile lighted walk around property and visit Santa, also explore decorations inside, plus complimentary hot cocoa, entry every half hour from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6-22, Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events
Aurora: Take mile walk through forest of holiday lights and sounds, also use magic wand to unlock hidden surprises, takes approximately one hour to complete, Thursday-Sunday evenings until Dec. 29, Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, glenloretrails.com
Holiday Market: Features nearly 100 Michigan artisans, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays Nov. 19-Dec. 22 (except Nov. 27-28), Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org/holiday-market
‘A Christmas Carol’: Select times and dates Nov. 22-Dec. 22, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre.com/a-christmas-carol-24-25
‘Humbug’: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 6-8, 13-15 and 19-21, also 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, facebook.com/TheFarmingtonPlayers
‘The E(Xmas)ist’: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays Dec. 6-22, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com
‘Miracle on 34th Street’: Performance by Warren Civic Theatre, 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays Dec. 13-15 and 20-22, Owen Jax Community Center, 8207 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, warrencivic.org
Santa photos: Select times until Dec. 24 (except Thanksgiving), also bring dogs Dec. 2-8, Cabin at the Creek at The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, reservations encouraged for people and required for pets, shoppartridgecreek.com
Santa photos: 10 a.m.-7:55 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5:55 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 23, Somerset Collection, 2800 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy, thesomersetcollection.com
Santa visits: Also stories with special readers, bring own cameras, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21, rear space of The Spice and Tea Exchange, 17037 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe, thevillagegrossepointe.org
Santa visits: Take own photos at Santa’s Snug and drop off wish lists in Magical Mailbox, weekends through mid-December, then daily Dec. 19-24, Festival Park at The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, free and walk-up only, see times and special dates with reindeer at Fountain Park at thevorh.com/events
Dodge Park Ice Rink: Noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays starting Dec. 1, Dodge Park Farmers Market Pavilion, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2711 (weather hotline), sterlingheights.gov/1650/dodge-park-ice-rink
