On sale 10 a.m. Dec. 19
• “Soulville-Respect to the Queen Aretha Franklin”: March 25, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit, featuring Denita Asberry, ticket prices vary.
• Josh Groban, Jennifer Hudson: June 25, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, $1 of ticket proceeds to be donated to The Find Your Light Foundation, ticket prices vary.
• “GameSymphonic”: June 13, Detroit Opera House, featuring Eímear Noone and the Detroit Opera Orchestra, Detroit, https://detroitopera.org, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Dec. 23
• 18th Annual Motor City Blues Festival: March 21, Fox Theatre, featuring King George, Pokey Bear, Lenny Williams, West Love, Mike Clark Jr. and EJ Jones, and hosted by Henry Welch, ticket prices vary.
Note: Events are subject to change; check with venues for updates. Tickets on sale at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or the XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena.
Beats
• A Magical Motown Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St., Detroit, 313-887-8500, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.
• Trisha Yearwood with Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Dec. 19, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-576-5111, dso.org, $74+.
• Tartan Terrors: 8 p.m. Dec. 19, The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org, $29+.
• TAE & The Neighborly: 8 p.m. Dec. 19, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, all ages, www.20frontstreet.com, $24.79+.
• Boys of Fall: Dec. 19, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, doors at 7 p.m., https://thelovingtouchferndale.com, 248-546-3696, all ages, $26.49+.
• Blackthorn: 8 p.m. Dec. 20, The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org, $29+.
• Carpenter’s Christmas featuring Helen Welch: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, https://flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• Merry Metal Xmas: 5-11 p.m. Dec. 20, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road Chesterfield, www.dieselconcerts.com, $24.64+.
• Sam Feldt: Dec. 20, The Magic Stick, 1412 Woodward Ave., Detroit, doors at 9 p.m., ages 18+, www.majesticdetroit.com/about/the-magic-stick, $33.91+.
• Aaron Caruso Christmas Show: 8 p.m. Dec. 20, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, ages 21+, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, $35+.
• A Motown Christmas: Dec. 20, Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, 313-943-2350, dearborntheater.com, doors open at 2:30 p.m., ticket prices vary.
• Motor City Brass Band: Dec. 21, Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, “Sounds of the Season” 313-943-2350, dearborntheater.com, doors open at 6:30 p.m., general admission tickets are $30+.
• Eric Roberson: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Jeff Arcuri: Dec. 21, Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple Street, Detroit, www.themasonic.com, doors at 6:30 p.m. ages 16+, ticket prices vary.
• A Night of Holiday Soul: 8 p.m. Dec. 27, Fox Theatre, Detroit, featuring Will Downing, Leela James and Avery*Sunshine, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Morris Day & The Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 27, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Room Full of Hendrix tribute: 7-11 p.m. Dec. 27, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road Chesterfield, www.dieselconcerts.com, $19.37+.
Comedy
• One Night Stans: Bill Bushart-Dec. 18-20; Tam White-Dec. 26-27; “Life’s Not Fair” pilot premiere comedy show-Dec. 29; Rob Little-NYE Special Dec. 31 and Jan. 2-3; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Mick Foley-Dec. 18; Jason Jamerson-Dec. 19-20; Matt Holt-Dec. 26-27; Nate Armbruster-Dec. 31-Jan. 3; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
Holiday activities
• Menorah Lighting: 5 p.m. Dec. 18, Shain Park, Birmingham, www.eventbrite.com/e/shain-park-menorah-lighting-tickets-1975346193640?aff=oddtdtcreator.
• Motor City Chorale: “Christmas Time is Here” concert is 7:30 p.m., Dec. 19, at First Congregational Church, 1315 N. Pine Street, Rochester, http://fccrochester.org, free.
• Santa Pub Crawl: Dec. 19, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, $21.09 – $26.24.
• La Posada de Imperial: noon-midnight, Dec. 19, Imperial, 22828 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. Posadas are Mexican holiday traditions with festive food, drinks and a traditional piñata. Imperial is hosting its third annual La Posada de Imperial, an all-day celebration. A portion of the proceeds will go to Forgotten Harvest Detroit, ImperialFerndale.com.
• Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center’s (BBAC) Holiday Shop: Dec. 4-19, (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.–Sat; and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays) at BBAC, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, featuring handmade gift items from hundreds of juried artists, free admission to Holiday Shop.
• Jurassic Quest-Holiday Edition: Dec. 19-21, Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, life-size dinosaurs meet Christmas cheer, www.jurassicquest.com/upcoming-events, ticket prices vary.
• Handmade for the Holidays: Tuesday-Saturday, through Dec. 20, hours vary, Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland Twp., https://huronvalleyarts.org.
• Old-Fashioned Christmas: noon-4 p.m. Dec 20, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Non-members $5 and members free, No registration required, www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms.
• Holly Jolly Trolley: 6-11 p.m., Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, on the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores MI from 9 Mile to 10 Mile on Jefferson, NauticalMile.org.
• Christmas carolers and Santa: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 20, Greektown, Detroit, Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, www.greektowndetroit.org.
• Noel Nights: noon-4 p.m. Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, downtown Trenton, registration required for Dec. 13, $5 per adult, free for children), free admission on Dec. 20, trentonmi.org/1223/Noel-Nights.
• “Last Nog” party: The Turtleneck & Sweater Holiday Extravaganza is celebrating its 25th (and final) bash, 5-10 p.m. Dec. 20, at Fifth Avenue, 215 W Fifth St., Royal Oak, live performances, 50/50 raffle benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Admission is $26, guests are encouraged to wear their boldest holiday sweaters and turtlenecks, ages 21+, www.facebook.com/events/fifth-avenue-royal-oak/the-original-turtleneck-sweater-holiday-extravaganza-25th-anniversary/813008381323256.
• Menorah Lighting at Pistons vs. Hornets game: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, www.gofevo.com/event/Jewishheritage6236.
• Chanukah on Ice: 3:15-5:15 p.m. Dec. 21, at the Detroit Skating Club’s indoor rink, 888 Denison Ct., Bloomfield Twp. View a special ice skating show, ice skating for the entire family, massive Menorah lighting, donuts and Chanukah treats and crafts, www.jewishtroy.com.
• Holiday Market: through Dec. 21, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, original, handcrafted art including: oil paintings, holiday décor, art prints, cards, ornaments, glass art, lamps, outdoor art, ceramics, wood, fiber, apparel, admission is free, www.theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666.
• Home for the Holidays Lighted Walk: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, through Dec. 21, around the property at Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, purchase advanced timed tickets, $22 for adults and $12 for children, free for ages 2 and younger, 313-884-4222, fordhouse.org/holidays.
• Royal Oak Holidays: themed weekends of festive activities through Dec. 21, including visits with Santa and skating at The Rink at Royal Oak at Centennial Commons in downtown Royal Oak, www.royaloakholidays.com.
• Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular is Dec. 21, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Holiday Cabaret: through Dec. 21, at Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 Third, Detroit, (313) 974-7918. Detroitpublictheatre, $52+.
• Tis the Season Concert: 3 p.m. Dec. 21, at Community Presbyterian Church, 4301 Monroe Ave., Waterford Twp. Nine different musical groups present a variety of Christmas music. Artists include the Big Chief barbershop chorus, harpist Patricia Tait, Shoreline Sound Sweet Adeline Chorus, and Women’s Chorus of Tuesday Musicale. “Fun-raiser” to support the Big Chief Chorus, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Baldwin Center in Pontiac, free-will offering, 248-673-7805.
• Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams: Dec. 9 through Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak. Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams returns to brighten the holidays for patients in the pediatric unit at Corewell Health Children’s in Royal Oak. The public is invited to gather with friends and neighbors at 8 p.m. sharp for 10 minutes to shine beams of light toward the pediatric unit windows at Corewell Health Children’s to show support for children and their families. In return, patients will use flashlights to send back their own festive glow.
• Horse-drawn carriage rides and Santa visits: select times, Saturdays-Sundays, through Dec. 21, and Dec. 24, Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St., downtown Birmingham, www.allinbirmingham.com.
• Wayne County Lightfest: 6-10 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday through Dec. 24, 7651 N. Merriman Road, Westland, holiday light displays, cars $5, prices vary for other vehicles, www.waynecountymi.gov/Home.
• “The Nightmare AFTER Christmas”: Dec. 26-27, Erebus Haunted Attraction, 18 S Perry St., Pontiac, Pontiac, winter nightmare packed with twisted elves, cursed cheer, and full-intensity terror. Guests may choose: Nice List — Grab a green glow stick for a calmer, family-friendly walkthrough with holiday cheer, or Naughty List — No glow stick, full show. Guests are asked to donate pairs of new mittens, gloves, or hats for children and adults in need. Tickets are at https://hauntedpontiac.com/. Ticket prices vary.
Theater
• “Miracle on 34th Street-The Musical”: Dec. 16-18, Fox Theatre, Detroit, when tickets are purchased at www.313promos.com/wish, $5 from every ticket purchased through the special link will be donated to Make-A-Wish Michigan.
• “The Phantom Tollbooth”: Dec. 18-21, presented by Stagecrafters Youth Theatre, Stagecrafters, 415 South Lafayette, Royal Oak, 248-541-6430, www.stagecrafters.org, tickets are $18.
• “A Very Farmington Christmas”: through Dec. 20, Farmington Players Barn farmington.org Tickets are $24 – $26. Available at farmingtonplayers.org, at 248-553-2955 or at the door.
• “Scrooge in Rouge”: through Dec. 21, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Drive, Walled Lake, (248) 863-9953, www.inspiredacting.org, $38 general admission, $32 under age 30/over 65.
• “A Very Northville Christmas”: through Dec. 21, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E. Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, 248-347-0003, $25-$47.
• “Shucked”-musical: Dec. 23-Jan. 4, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Annie” the Musical: through Jan. 4, Thumbcoast Theater Boardwalk Stage St. Clair, https://thumbcoasttheaters.thundertix.com/events/237366, $38+.
• “A Christmas Carol”: through Dec. 24, Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University, Rochester, 248-377-3300, www.ticketmaster.com, general admission tickets are $41-$51.
• “Kool Kat-A Hip-Hop Panto”: through Jan. 4 (Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.) Theatre NOVA, 410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, $32+ general, $25+ for 65+, www.TheatreNOVA.org, 734-635-8450.
Art
• Drop-In Workshop: Paper Snowflakes is 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 19, noon-4 p.m. Dec. 20-21, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Mary’s Garden: floral watercolor artwork by Mary R. Hartman, on exhibit through Dec. 21, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, www.theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, free admission.
• Tacon-Heaslip Gallery: 22100 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, founded by Detroit-based artist Jarrad Tacon-Heaslip, 313-573-3020, www.taconheaslip.com, www.facebook.com/taconheaslipgallery.
• “Seen/Scene”: Artwork from the Jennifer Gilbert Collection exhibit is through Jan. 10, Library Street Collective The Shepherd, Detroit, lscgallery.com.
• 17th Annual Community Group Art Exhibition: Dec. 12-Jan. 11, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• “Bugbee”-Sam Friedman and Josh Sperling: through Jan. 14, Library Street Collective 1260 Library Street, Detroit, lscgallery.com.
• Haas Brothers and Mythic Chaos: exhibits through Feb. 22, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, Haas Brothers-“Uncanny Valley” and Mythic Chaos-50 Years of “Destroy All Monsters,” https://cranbrookartmuseum.org.
• Contemporary Anishi-naabe Art-A Continuation: through April 5, 2026, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Guests of Honor: “Armor as Fashion” is through April 26, 2026, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, https://dia.org.
• “Reimagine African American Art”: through Oct. 18, 2026, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• University of Michigan Museum of Art: 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.
Ballet
• “The Nutcracker”: Dec. 19-21, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., Macomb Ballet Company, www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $30.
• “The Nutcracker”: Dec. 20-21, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St., Detroit, presented by World Ballet Company, 313-887-8500, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.
• “The Nutcracker”: Dec. 20-21, Lake Orion Performing Arts Center, 495 E. Scripps Road, Orion Twp., Michigan Ballet Theatre, advance tickets through Dec. 17 are $24-$28 at http://buy.tututix.com/michiganballettheatre.
• “Snow White”: 7 p.m. Dec. 30, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St., Detroit, presented by Grand Kyiv Ballet, 313-887-8500, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.
Classical/Orchestra
• Trisha Yearwood with Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Dec. 19, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-576-5111, dso.org, $74+.
• “Home Alone” film: accompanied by Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Dec 20-21, Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-576-5111, dso.org, $59+.
• Monroe Big Band: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 South Monroe Street, Monroe, 734-242-7722, www.riverraisincentre.org, ticket prices vary.
• Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: 8 p.m. Dec. 23, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra: “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” is 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
Film
• AMC Theatres: AMC Forum Sterling Heights, 586-254-1381; AMC Star Gratiot Clinton Township, 586-791-2095; AMC Star Great Lakes Auburn Hills, 248-454-0314; AMC Star John R Madison Heights, 248-585-4477, amctheatres.com.
• Cinemark Southland Center, Taylor, 734-287-0629, www.cinemark.com/theatres.
• Detroit Film Theatre at Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket prices vary.
• Emagine Theatres: Birmingham 8, 248-723-6230; Emagine Palladium in Birmingham, 248-385-0500; Canton, 734-787-3002; The Riviera in Farmington Hills, 248-788-6572; Hartland, 810-207-5757; Macomb, 586-372-3456; Novi, 248-468-2990; Rochester Hills, 248-378-2991; Royal Oak, 248-414-1000, emagine-entertainment.com, ticket prices vary.
• Farmington Civic Theater: 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com.
• Milford Independent Cinema: 945 E Summit St., Milford, milfordcinema.org/tickets, $5+.
• MJR Theatres: MJR Chesterfield, 586-598-2500; MJR Universal Grand, Warren, 586-620-0200; MJR Troy, 248-498-2100; MJR Marketplace, Sterling Heights, 586-264-1514; MJR Partridge Creek, Clinton Twp., 586-263-0084; MJR Waterford, 248-666-7900, MJR Southgate, 734-284-3456, mjrtheatres.com.
• Oxford GQT Theater: 248-628-7101, gqtmovies.com/theaterinfo/x01tk-gqt-oxford-7.
• Redford Theatre: 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit, redfordtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• Regal UA, Commerce Twp.: 844-462-7342, regmovies.com/theatres/regal-ua-commerce-township. Permanently closed.
• Romeo Theatre, Washington: 586-752-3455, romeotheatre.com.
Fundraisers
• DRAW Presents Christmas Of Hope 2025: Dec. 21, DRAW’s annual benefit concert for disaster victims, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, https://flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
Holiday continued
• Visits with Santa at Holiday Castle: through Dec. 23, (10 a.m.-7:55 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon-5:55 p.m. Sunday), Somerset Collection, Troy, North Grand Court. Guests can reserve a photo session with Santa at https://somersetevents.as.me/SantaPhotos, photo prices vary.
• Visits with Santa: Friday-Sunday through Dec. 14 and daily Dec. 18-24, during Santa’s hours by walk-up only at The Village of Rochester Hills Outdoor Shopping Center, Festival Park, 104 N. Adams Road, TheVORH.com. Visits with Santa’s Reindeer take place 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 29-Dec. 21.
• Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village: 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 16-17 and Dec. 26-28, at 20900 Oakwood, Dearborn. (313) 982-6001, $36-$44+, registration required, www.thehenryford.org.
• Winter at The Station: through Dec. 28, The Station at Michigan Central, 2001 15th Street, Detroit, Michigan Central holiday series to offer live music, interactive activations, shopping, michigancentral.com/events, free admission.
• The Roxy Trolley Christmas Experience: view the Big Bright Light Show, select dates through Dec. 30, The Roxy Parlor House, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, ages 18+, all ages on Sundays, 248-453-5285, purchase tickets at www.theroxyrochester.com, ticket prices vary.
• Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights: select dates Nov. 28-Dec. 30, Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, on the campus of Oakland University, annual indoor daytime Holiday Walk, and the outdoor evening light show, featuring music and concessions, meadowbrookholidays.com, (248) 364-6200, ticket prices vary.
• Holiday House Tours and All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit: noon-4 p.m. select Saturdays, Sundays and weekdays in December, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, buy tickets at the door, general adm. is $5/adults, www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms.
• The Village of Rochester Hills shopping center is hosting “Trees For A Cause” featuring 10 decorated Christmas trees, each created by a local nonprofit organization. Visitors can view the decorated trees and then cast an in-person vote inside the Village Art Gallery for their favorite through Dec. 31. The gallery is located between Chico’s and Williams Sonoma at the Village of Rochester Hills at 104 N Adams Road, Rochester Hills. The nonprofit receiving the most votes will be awarded a $5,000 donation, courtesy of The Village of Rochester Hills.
• Hudson’s for the Holidays: Nick Gilbert Way, a new public plaza connecting Woodward Avenue to Farmer Street and the outdoor space that sits between the Hudson’s Block Building and Hudson’s Tower is open through Jan. 4, featuring shopping for holiday keepsakes and mementos including the Hudson’s bear, a plush keepsake with proceeds to be donated to NFX and The Gilly Project, celebrating the life and legacy of Dan and Jennifer Gilbert’s late son, Nick Gilbert. Other activities include: a café truck, vendor carts, Lucia, an interactive life-size ballerina box, a post box for “mailing” letters to Santa, Hudsons-Detroit.com.
Holiday lights
• Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights: select dates Nov. 28-Dec. 30, Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, on the campus of Oakland University, annual indoor daytime Holiday Walk, and the outdoor evening light show, featuring music and concessions, meadowbrookholidays.com, (248) 364-6200, ticket prices vary.
• Glenlore Trails-Aurora Interactive Holiday Night Walk: Thursday to Sunday evenings, Dec. 4-Dec. 28, at 3860 Newtown Road, Commerce Twp., one-mile walk through experience in wooded setting, ticket prices vary, purchase online at www.GlenloreTrails.com.
• Innovation Hills Holiday Lights Display: 5-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 5-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday until Jan. 11. Holiday lights along walking paths at Innovation Hills Park, 2800 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills. Parking in the main parking lot is $1.50/hour, payable through ParkMobile (app, QR code, text, or call) or purchase an Annual Pass, www.rochesterhills.org/departments/parks_and_natural_resources/trailsandparks/innovationhills.php.
• Magic of Lights: Nov. 21-Jan. 3, hours are 6-9 p.m. Nov. 21-Dec. 11; then from Dec. 12-Jan. 3, hours are 6-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5:30-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday; holiday hours are 6-9 p.m. (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, NYE), closed on New Year’s Day), Pine Knob Music Theatre Parking Area, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Independence Twp., ticket passes must be purchased online at https://magicoflights.com/locations/detroit-mi, prices vary.
• Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo: evenings, select dates, Nov. 22-Jan. 4, outdoor event, adv. gen. advance ticket prices vary, free for children younger than 2, parking is $8, purchase tickets at https://detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights.
• Holiday Stroll: Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, and 22-23, holiday lights, Santa, characters, carolers, at Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp., ticket prices vary, register at www.canterburyvillage.com, free for ages 2 and younger, free parking.
• Holly Dazzle: evenings, Nov. 28-30, Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 22-24, 26-28 and 31, at 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, winter wonderland stroll along a three-quarter mile outdoor trail, adorned with Christmas scenes, 248-634-5552, purchase tickets at www.hollydazzles.com.
• Big Bright Light Show: 5 p.m.-midnight Nov. 24-Jan. 18, bright holiday lights on buildings in downtown Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi.com.
Misc.
• Michigan State University vs. Oakland University Men’s College Basketball: noon Dec. 20, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Big Time Boxing USA featuring Olivia Curry vs. Kate Scott: 6 p.m. Dec. 20, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
Museums
• Pontiac Transportation Museum: 250 W. Pike St., Pontiac. Admission to the museum is $15, $12 for seniors and veterans, $8 for children ages 6-12, free for children ages 5 and younger, 50% off for Pontiac residents with ID. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, www.pontiactransportationmuseum.org. First Thursday Lecture Series is 7-8:30 p.m., first Thursday of the month, free, donations appreciated.
• Royal Oak Historical Society Museum: Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1411 W. Webster Road, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501, $10+ suggested donation. The museum seeks people to serve as docents on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m., and during events, exhibit openings and the speaker series.
• Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu, 248-645-3200. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, $14-general admission, $10.50-ages 2-12 and ages 65+, free for ages under 2 and members. Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs, traveling exhibition is open through Jan. 7.
• Shipwreck to Sipping Whiskey: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu, 248-645-3200. The series is included with general museum admission and scheduled during the Institute’s $5 Fridays after 5 p.m., $5 per person.
• Cranbrook Winter Solstice: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 20, Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/winter-solstice, $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Scandinavian-inspired artmaking, from Winter (Monster) Wonderland puppet shows in deSalle Auditorium and greeting card crafting in the Art Lab, alongside performances by the musical ensemble Swedish Folk.
• Discovery Days-Hooray for Science!: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 26, Dec. 27, Dec. 29, and Dec. 30, noon-3 p.m. Dec. 28, at Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3200, https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/special-events-public-programs/discovery-days. Admission is $15 for adults, $11.50 for children ages 2–12 and seniors 65+, and free for children under 2 and all members.
• Ford Piquette Plant Museum: 461 Piquette Ave., Detroit. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10-$20. Optional guided tours take place daily at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.
• Ford House: Historic estate of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, 313-884-4222, www.fordhouse.org/events, admission is $7 per adult and $5 per child, ages 6+, free for 5 and younger. Home for the Holidays returns with a new walking route, now open on Thursdays, and the debut of Jingle Junction, a colorful gingerbread-inspired welcome at Josephine’s Playhouse. Mistletoe Market with fireside shopping, Santa’s Candy & Sweets Shoppe inside the Main Residence for a brief meet and greet with Santa, and live carolers on select nights, Thursdays through Sundays, Dec. 4–21.
• Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St., Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $17+. Standard Mi-Sci films are available as a $6 add-on to general admission tickets. Mi-Sci is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Kids Town exhibit provides a tinkering space for children 5 and under to explore creativity as part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) concepts – while under the supervision of parents and caregivers. Leonardo da Vinci-“Machines in Motion,” travelling exhibit of 40 interactive machines imagined by Leonardo da Vinci, through January, included with museum admission.
• Troy Historic Village: 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy. Register online to reserve a timeslot at www.TroyHistoricVillage.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Admission is free to members, $7/Adult, $5/Senior, $5/Youth 6-17 for non-members, free for ages under 6.
• Meadow Brook Hall: Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, Meadow Brook Hall on the campus of Oakland University, Rochester, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. Visit meadowbrookhall.org/tours for tour times and ticket prices.
• Rochester Hills Museum: open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House, at 1 p.m., 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, free admission for museum members, $5/adults, $3/seniors and students for non-members.
• Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum: seeks volunteer groups from veteran and military groups to assist with restoration. The museum is also seeking building materials and equipment to support the ongoing restoration of its vintage industrial space at 19144 Glendale Ave., Detroit, including floor grinders, clear epoxy and Thinset products for floor repairs, www.detroitarsenalofdemocracy.org.
• Detroit Historical Museum: 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org. Permanent exhibits include the famous Streets of Old Detroit, the Allesee Gallery of Culture, Doorway to Freedom: Detroit and the Underground Railroad, Detroit: The “Arsenal of Democracy,” the Gallery of Innovation, Frontiers to Factories, America’s Motor City and The Glancy Trains, regular museum general admission is $10. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. “Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes,” exhibition featuring the history of the Detroit Lions, detroithistorical.org.
• Heroes vs. Villains: Detroit’s Comic Book Story exhibit through May 2026, Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org.
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, detroithistorical.org, general admission tickets are $5, free for children under 6.
• Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society: open 1st/2nd/4th/5th Sundays of the month and 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm, (holidays excluded) with exhibits including “Four Communities” exhibit at The Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake. Admission is free, donations welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.
• Hammond Planetarium: at Henry Ford College, in the Science Building, www.hfcc.edu/campus-life/planetarium.
• Henry Ford Museum: Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, Ford Rouge Factory Tours Monday-Saturday, purchase tickets online, prices vary, thehenryford.org.
• Monroe County Museum: 126 S Monroe St., Monroe, monroemi.gov, facebook.com/MonroeMuseums. Museum admission and activities are free and open to the public.
• Motown Museum: 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264. “Henry ‘Hank’ Cosby: An Original Funk Brother” is a newly opened exhibit. Museum is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sun., gen. admission-$20, ages 4 and under admitted free.
• Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy opened new 22-acre Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park along the Detroit Riverfront, 1801 W. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, www.detroitriverfront.org.
• Westin Book Cadillac at 100 Exhibition: Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit, presented with Detroit Historical Society, exhibit explores the 100-year history of the Book Cadillac hotel, https://detroithistorical.org.
• The Wright: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 313-494-5800, open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, closed on Mondays, reserve timed tickets at thewright.org, $30+ gen adm., $20 for seniors 62+, $15 for youth, ages 5-17, free for under 5.
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, admission is $8 adult, free with membership, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400. “Nothing to Do But to Try” exhibition explores some of the earliest works of 20th-century artist and Holocaust survivor, Boris Lurie (1924–2008), on exhibit through December 2025.
Note: Events are subject to change; check with venues for updates.
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