The holiday season officially kicks off in November. Celebrate Thanksgiving and the Christmas season with tree lighting ceremonies, light shows, and even Santa visits!
Be sure to also check out the NEW places to visit in metro Detroit in November.
Thanksgiving
Before we jump to Christmas, let’s start with Thanksgiving. Experience the Thanksgiving Day parade in-person and find a Turkey Trot the entire family can run.
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- Family-Friendly Turkey Trots In Metro Detroit
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S.T.E.M. Day
Friday, November 8th is National STEM Day and a great excuse to remind your kids how fun learning can be.
- 10 Places To Celebrate National STEM Day
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Go See A Show
Watch your favorite characters take the stage in a live theatre performance:
- Universoul Circus @ Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre: November 1st – 24th
- Elf The Musical @ The Fox Theatre: November 6th – 10th
- Disney Jr. Live: Let’s Play @ Fisher Theatre: Sunday, November 10th
- Mean Girls @ Fisher Theatre: November 19th – 24th
- The Nutcracker @ Music Hall Center: Saturday, November 23rd
- A Charlie Brown Christmas @ The Fox Theatre: Sunday, November 24th
- Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas @ Fox Theatre: November 27th – December 1st
- Blippi: Join The Band Tour @ Fisher Theatre: Saturday, November 30th
Attend A Tree Lighting Ceremony
Come together with neighbors (and Santa too) for the annual tradition of turning on the community tree, singing carols and finding the holiday spirit. Find your community’s Tree Lighting Ceremony here.
Take A Family Road Trip
Make the most out of your holiday break or simply escape the hustle and bustle of home and start making plans for a mini-Michigan getaway. From illuminated train rides to Hallmark level Christmas magic, here are the coolest day trips.
Winter Wonderland in Downtown Detroit
Decked Out Detroit is bringing back it’s holiday favorites: 1001 Winter Wonders is home to Santa beginning November 14th (visits are free and sensory-friendly experience offered), Holiday Markets and Cadillac Lodge, play video games with the Grinch at Next Level and make music at ReMix Detroit!
Kick-Off Christmas
After the turkey is eaten and football is done, hop right into the Christmas mode:
- Don’t wait – Popular Holiday Events that will sell out!
- Make plans to experience a light show – there are both walking and driving experiences to choose from.
- Find your tree at a u-pick farm
- Get tickets to a holiday show
Photo Credit: The Parade Company, Facebook
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