The holiday season kicks off in November. Celebrate Thanksgiving and the Christmas season with tree lighting ceremonies, light shows and even Santa!
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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S.T.E.M. Day
Wednesday, November 8th is National STEM Day and a great excuse to remind your kids how fun learning can be.
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The Circus is Coming To Town
Get ready for The Greatest Show On Earth right here in Detroit! The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is a showstopping spectacle of superhuman feats, pushing the limits of possibility and thrilling families and fans of all generations. Don’t miss the show at Little Caesars Arena on November 17th – 19th. Enter to win.
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
Bedrock Detroit is bringing a one-of-a-kind experience to downtown this winter and most of the activities are FREE – including the Artic Slide! Bundle up and get ready for fun, here are a few of the activities you can look forward to at the Monroe Street Midway beginning November 9th.
Kick-Off Christmas
After the turkey is eaten and football is done, hop right into the Christmas mode:
- Get tickets to a holiday light show – there are both walking and driving experiences to choose from.
- Find your tree at a u-pick farm
- Start making plans – find holiday events to fill your calendar from cities across metro Detroit.
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