On sale now
• AutoGlow, “Driven to Be Heard”: Jan. 16, Michigan Central Station, Detroit, presented by Ford Motor Company to benefit The Children’s Center, https://tinyurl.com/3sasevr7, ticket prices vary.
• The Drifters: Feb 6, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, https://flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• Bridget Everett: March 2, The Fillmore, Detroit, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Bat Out of Hell-The Musical”: April 8, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Dec. 11
• Yellowcard: May 13, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, with New Found Glory and Plain White T’s, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Dec. 12
• Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn: Feb. 22, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Marlon Wayans: March 8, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is March 18, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show: April 12, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, https://flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• Amon Amarth and Dethklok: May 13, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Satchvai: May 16, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, ticket prices vary.
• Nate Smith: May 16, The Fillmore, Detroit, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.
• Khalid: May 21, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, with Guest Lauv, ticket prices vary.
• Triumph, April Wine: May 30, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.
• Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour with guests Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury and The Figs, June 6, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Avenged Sevenfold: Aug. 4, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., with Good Charlotte, ticket prices vary.
• Megan Moroney: Aug. 18, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Toto: Aug. 29, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., with Christopher Cross and The Romantics, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Dec. 15
• IL VOLO: May 1, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 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.
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, 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.
Beats
• Ebird & Friends Holiday Show: Dec. 11-13, The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org, $29-$56.50+.
• Lit & Fuel: 8 p.m., Dec. 12, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Story of a Song: A 90s Unplugged Experience is Dec. 12, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, featuring Chris Barron and Brian Vander Ark, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, $33.45-$54.05.
• Highly Suspect: Dec. 12, The Fillmore, Detroit, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.
• Christian Lopez: 8 p.m. Dec. 12, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, all ages, www.20frontstreet.com, $29.95+.
• Music for the Masses: Dark 80’s New Wave Nite is Dec. 12, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, doors at 7 p.m., https://thelovingtouchferndale.com, 248-546-3696, ages 18+, $26.49+.
• Bill Gaither: 6 p.m. Dec. 13, Homecoming Christmas Tour, Dow Event Center Theater, 303 Johnson Street, Saginaw, www.doweventcenter.com, ticket prices vary.
• Straight No Chaser: Dec. 13, Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple Street, Detroit, www.themasonic.com, doors at 7 p.m. all ages, ticket prices vary.
• Dave Koz & Friends: Christmas special at 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St., Detroit, Dave Koz saxophonist with group, 313-887-8500, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.
• Classic Rock Christmas Concert: Dec. 13, Suburban Collection Showplace event center, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, in partnership with 94.7 WCSX, tributes to the Eagles and Tom Petty, ticket options ranging from general admission to Premier, which includes prime tableside seating, access to private bar and lounge spaces, drink tickets, and hors d’oeuvres, or private suite-style spaces, 248-348-5600, http://classicrockchristmasnovi.com, ticket prices vary.
• Jill Jack “Celebrates the Holidays”: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 13, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, $24.79+.
• Young Culture: Dec. 13, The Shelter, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, doors at 5 p.m., www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Awaken, Godsmack tribute: Dec. 13, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road Chesterfield, www.dieselconcerts.com, $10+.
• Danity Kane: 8 p.m. Dec. 14, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Once Upon a December Eve: 4 p.m. Dec. 14, at The Hawk Theatre Mainstage, 29995 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, a holiday tradition featuring contemporary and jazz arrangements by the McAllister family, and carols, $45 in advance at TheHawkTheatre.com and $50 at the door.
• Protomartyr: Dec. 16, The Magic Stick, 1412 Woodward Ave., Detroit, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, www.majesticdetroit.com/about/the-magic-stick, $33.91+.
Holiday activities
• Annual Victorian Christmas: 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12, and 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Victorian Era reenactors, registration is not required, to pre-register for discounted event pricing, visit www.TroyHistoricVillage.org or call 248-524-3570.
• Carols & Beer: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Rustic Leaf Brewing Company, 7200 Highland Road, Waterford Township, https://waterfordcumc.org/upcoming-events/carols-beer, free admission, singing while enjoying a local craft-brewed beer, food to purchase, presented by Central United Methodist Church, 248-681-0040, non-perishable food donations collected for food pantry, https://bit.ly/central-food-pantry.
• Clarkston Holiday Lights Parade: 6 p.m. Dec. 13, parade starts at Renaissance High School Community Education Building, 6558 Waldon Road, Clarkston, www.teamrush27.net/community/holiday-lights-parade.
• Soulful Santa Workshop & Holiday Market: Dec. 13, inside the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield. The Holiday market will be open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., while the Soulful Santa workshop will be open from 12-3 p.m., photo opportunity with Black Santa, costumed characters, as well as ornament making, Christmas card, Do-it-yourself gift and letters to Santa stations, hot Cocoa Bar, tickets at bit.ly/SoulfulSantaWorkshop and at the door, as space allows, 248-796-4620, www.cityofsouthfield.com/departments/parks-recreation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lighting Up the Grand: Dec. 13, downtown New Hudson, Holiday Market is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Dolsen Elementary, 56775 Rice St., tree lighting at 6 p.m. at 56730 Grand River Ave., funonthegrand.com/events, 248-437-2240.
• There’s Snow Place Like Northville Family Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 13, at Northville Art House 215 W. Cady St. Northville, holiday craft workshop, photo room, hot cocoa bar, caroling, family games, reserve a time slot, www.northvillearthouse.org, $10 for children ages 3+, free for adults and children under 3.
• Cirque Dreams Holidaze: through Dec. 14, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary, 313presents.com.
• Annual Menorah in the D: Dec. 14, Campus Martius, Detroit, live music, family festivities, lighting of a 26-foot-tall menorah, and a special appearance by Ella Ben-Ami and her freed parents from Hamas captivity, www.menorahinthed.com.
• Holly Dickens Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 14, downtown Holly. Stroll the streets of historic Battle Alley, visit shops, enjoy strolling Christmas carolers, street performers, holiday lights, roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate, children may visit with Santa in the Tiny Tim Children’s Tent, www.hollydickensfestival.org.
• Downtown Polar Express: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14, downtown Oxford, visits with Santa, www.facebook.com/DowntownOxford. Trolley ride timed tickets while supplies last, $13+, www.shopocmainstreets.com/product/downtown-polar-express-trolley-ride-2025.
• The Metropolitan Detroit Chorale holiday concert: 4 p.m. Dec. 14, featuring the North Oakland Concert Band, at Fraser High School, Performing Arts Center, 34270 Garfield Road, Fraser, $20 adults, students $10 (children under 10 no charge}, www.metropolitandetroitchorale.org.
• 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, free Ornament Workshop is11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 14, admission is free, www.theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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+.
• 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. The rink is also a collection site for The Bottomless Toy Chest, www.royaloakholidays.com.
• 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.
• 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 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.
Opera
• Highways and Valleys: Two American Love Stories, Dec. 7-13, “Highway 1 USA” and “Down in the Valley,” Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit, 313-237-7464, https://detroitopera.org, ticket prices vary.
Theater
• “A Southern Christmas Carol”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-13, Clintondale High School, Clinton Twp., parody of “A Christmas Carol”, tickets are $10.
• “Where Betrayal Meets Truth”: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, https://flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Hell’s Kitchen”: through Dec. 14, Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. 313-872-1000, broadwayindetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Operation-Whispering Pines” Christmas comedy: 10 a.m. Dec. 14, First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Road, Farmington, https://farmington-pres.org, free play performed during regular worship hours.
• “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 directly to Make-A-Wish Michigan.
• “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.
• “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: Instant Photo Collages is 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12, noon-4 p.m. Dec. 13-14, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Small Works-All Media Exhibition: through Dec. 18, Northville Art House 215 W. Cady St. Northville. Gallery Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., https://northvillearthouse.org/exhibitions/smallworks, awards at 6 p.m., light food, cash bar.
• 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.
• 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.
• “Seen/Scene”: Artwork from the Jennifer Gilbert Collection exhibit is through Jan. 10, Library Street Collective The Shepherd, Detroit, lscgallery.com.
• “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.
Auditions
• Dora Dawson Music Awards: Current university students who are enrolled as a music major or minor and high school seniors whose college application to study music is already in process, are invited to apply for the Dora Dawson Music Award. The first eight applicants will be accepted and the applications must be received by Dec. 19. Those who are accepted will audition on Jan. 9. Applications are at https://tuesdaymusicaleofgreaterpontiac.org/student-awards.
Choruses
• Call for Women’s Chorus: Tuesday Musicale of Greater Pontiac Women’s Chorus is looking for women who enjoy singing and fellowship to join their chorus. It meets on Thursday mornings, 10-11:30 a.m., at Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., September to December, and February to May, and they perform two primary concerts each year. The non-denominational group sings a variety of music, from the classics to pop and Broadway, all voice parts, soprano and alto are needed. Those interested, should call or text Dodie Berry, the director, at 248-804-3753, or email dodieberry7@gmail.com.
Classical/Orchestra
• “Home for the Holidays”: Dec. 12-14, Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-576-5111, dso.org, $29-41+.
• Royal Oak Concert Band- “A Season of Joy”: 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington, Royal Oak, with Woodward Avenue Jazz Orchestra and the Detroit Women’s Chorus, purchase tickets at https://royaloakconcertband.org, or at the door.
• Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: 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.
Comedy
• One Night Stans: Joe Devito-Dec. 11-13; Bill Bushart-Dec. 18-20; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: David Dyer-Dec. 11-13; Mick Foley-Dec. 18; Jason Jamerson-Dec. 19-20; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Dan Soder: Dec. 13, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th St. Royal Oak, doors at 6 p.m. www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, 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
• Toy drive and fundraiser: noon-7 p.m. Dec. 13, at the former Macy’s location at Oakland Mall, 412 W 14 Mile Road, Troy, to benefit Bottomless Toy Chest of Troy and COTS Detroit, www.facebook.com/events/s/house-bl3nd-the-giveback-sessi/1917351132152868. The event features holiday market vendors, craft stations and live music.
• GRiZMAS Charity Jam: Dec. 16, Majestic Theatre, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit, doors at 7 p.m., www.majesticdetroit.com, $59.08+.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Royal Oak Holidays: themed weekends of festive activities Nov. 21-Dec. 21, including visits with Santa and skating at The Rink at Royal Oak at Centennial Commons in downtown Royal Oak. The rink is also a collection site for The Bottomless Toy Chest, www.royaloakholidays.com.
• 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.
• 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.
• The Big Bright Light Show: 5 p.m.-midnight Nov. 24-Jan. 18, bright holiday lights on buildings in downtown Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi.com.
Holiday markets
• 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.
• Michigan Makers Holiday Craft Market: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13, Suburban Collection Showplace, suburbancollectionshowplace.com, 248-348-5600, admission is free, parking is $10 per vehicle.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
• 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, 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. The fourth annual Motown Mile outdoor exhibit, “Keeper of the Dream,” celebrates the legacy of Motown Museum’s founder Esther Gordy Edwards. The installation’s eight panels can be viewed while walking down the Riverwalk, through fall.
• 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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