On sale 10 a.m. Dec. 4
• Duel in The D: Michigan State vs. Michigan is Feb. 7, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Dec. 5
• Bert Kreischer: Second show date added, Feb. 28, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• “Bat Out of Hell-The Musical”: April 8, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Bruce Bruce: April 17, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
• Dancing with the Stars-Live!: Second show date added, May 8, Fox Theatre, Detroit, featuring celebrity guest Elaine Hendrix, (first show is Feb. 24), ticket prices vary.
• Heather Headley: May 29, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, www.BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Mt. Joy: June 9, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights,
• Evanescence: Aug. 2, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Dec. 12
• Megan Moroney: Aug. 18, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. Dec. 15
• IL VOLO: May 1, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
Cancellations
• “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas”: Canceled, previously scheduled for Dec. 5-21, Grosse Pointe Theatre, Grosse Pointe Park, https://gpt.org.
Rescheduled
• Maná: Rescheduled for Nov. 1, 2026 (originally scheduled for Feb. 21), Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the new date.
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. 6-7, presented by Ballet Americana’ s productions with accompaniment by The Dearborn Symphony, at Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. 313-943-2354 or dearborntheater.com, $30-$45.
• “Nutcracker!” Magical Christmas Ballet: noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
Beats
• Bluhm: Dec. 5, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, https://thelovingtouchferndale.com, 248-546-3696, all ages, $26.49+.
• Drake White: Dec. 5, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, $33.45+.
• Forever Foo tribute band: Dec. 5, with Stone Temple Echoes tribute, Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Road Chesterfield, www.dieselconcerts.com, $14.10+.
• Damien Escobar: 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• The Happy Fits: 7 p.m. Dec. 6, The Shelter, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, www.saintandrewsdetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Italian Festival in December: Dec. 6, starring the Bronx Wanderers and Frankie Scinta, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, https://andiamoshowroom.com, doors at 7 p.m., $35-$65+.
• The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show: Dec. 6, Masonic Jack White Theatre, 500 Temple Street, Detroit, www.themasonic.com, doors at 7 p.m. all ages, ticket prices vary.
• Andrea Bocelli: 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit, ticket prices vary, 313Presents.com.
• Home for the Holidays: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, featuring Peabo Bryson, Sheena Easton, Ruden Studdard and Ilya Serov, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Jon McLaughlin: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, The Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org, $40+.
• Jingle Ball 2025: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, with BigXthaPlug, Conan Gray, Nelly, Shinedown and more, lineup subject to change, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Matthew Ball – The Boogie Woogie Kid: 6-7 p.m. Dec 10, Springfield Township Library, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, www.springfield.michlibrary.org.
• Shakey Graves: Dec. 11, Majestic Theatre, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit, doors at 7 p.m., www.majesticdetroit.com, $45.48-$101.92+.
• Biffy Clyro: Dec. 11, The Magic Stick, 1412 Woodward Ave., Detroit, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, www.majesticdetroit.com/about/the-magic-stick, $45.09+.
Holiday activities
• A Magical Cirque Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Auburn Hills tree lighting: 6 p.m. Dec. 5, downtown Auburn Hills, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Holiday Train, family activities, www.facebook.com/AHRecreation.
• Christmas Tree Lighting: Annual City of Troy Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, at a new location, at The Rink at Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center Drive, Troy. Ice skating will begin at 5 p.m. and the Holiday Lighting Ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. live entertainment, photos with Santa, bring camera, free admission, hot chocolate to purchase, bring ice skates or rent them for $3 residents, $5 non-residents, troymi.gov/holidaylighting.
• Birmingham Winter Markt and Holiday Tree Lighting: Friday-Sunday, Dec. 5-7 (4-9 p.m. Dec. 5; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 6; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7), Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St., downtown Birmingham, Tree Lighting ceremony is at 6 p.m. Dec. 5, local artists and vendors, Santa House visits with Santa, 6:45 p.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7. Free carriage rides are 3-7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7. Snow Queen and Frozen Princess Appearances from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 6, www.allinbirmingham.com. Also, horse drawn carriage rides and Santa visits are at select times, Saturdays-Sundays, through Dec. 21, and Dec. 24.
• Kris Kringle Market: 4-10 p.m. Dec. 5 and noon-10 p.m. Dec. 6, West Fourth St. and Walnut, downtown Rochester, festive open-air holiday market, with holiday decorations, jewelry, unique gifts, and seasonal foods. Santa’s Village for children to visit with Santa Claus, Santa will be available until 9 p.m. both days. Story-time is at 6 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, s’more station, live entertainment at Music Stage presented by The Roxy. Ben Sharkey Band is 7 p.m. Friday and Paul & Oates is 7 p.m. Saturday. Warming tent – sponsored by the Rochester Mills Beer Co. with proceeds to benefit local charitable organizations, downtownrochestermi.com or 248-656-0060.
• Annual Holiday Extravaganza: Dec. 6, downtown Pontiac. The parade is at 11 a.m. (Parade route will begin on Cesar E. Chavez Ave. at Montcalm Street, continue down Saginaw Street, and end at the Pontiac City Square.) Winter Fun Festival is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saginaw Street (between Huron – M59 and Water Street) with live ice carving competition, petting farm, pony rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Grinch and Whoville Friends, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, with community support from Auburn Hills, Waterford Twp. and White Lake Twp. The Run Elf Run race is at 8 a.m., Run Little Elves Run is 9 a.m. register for races, Holidayextravaganza.org.
• Orion Lighted Christmas Parade: 6 p.m. Dec. 6, parade traverses from Florence Avenue to E. Flint Street to Broadway, downtown Lake Orion. After the parade, Santa Tent is open, across from the Fork and Pint restaurant (corner of Shadbolt and Broadway), www.orionlightedparade.com.
• Holly Jolly Trolley: 6-11 p.m., Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20, on the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores MI from 9 Mile to 10 Mile on Jefferson, NauticalMile.org.
• Community Tree Lighting Ceremony: 3-6 p.m. Dec. 6, tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., crafts, games, hot cocoa, s’mores, story time, Springfield Township Parks & Recreation, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, www.springfield-twp.us.
• Oxford parade: 1 p.m. Dec. 6, starting at Crawford Street, to Washington St. (M-24) then East Street, downtown Oxford. Afterward, visits with Santa at Centennial Park, www.facebook.com/OxfordMichiganChamber.
• Merry Midtown: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6, Midtown Detroit, festive evening of shopping, dining, citybirddetroit.com/events.
• Rochester parade: 2 p.m. Dec. 7, traveling down Main Street from the corner of Tienken and Rochester Road, Rochester, www.rrc-mi.com/christmas-parade. Local road closures begin at 1 p.m.
• Cirque Dreams Holidaze: Dec. 9-14, Fox Theatre, Detroit, $5 from every ticket purchased for the Dec. 11 show benefits Detroit Dog Rescue, 313Promos.com/DDR, ticket prices vary, 313presents.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, “Run like the Dickens Race” is Dec. 6, register at www.hollydickensfestival.org.
• 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.
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 Christmas Carol”: Dec. 4-7, Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, (7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sunday at 2 p.m.), 248-644-2075, https://birminghamvillageplayers.com, tickets are $30.
• Priscilla Presley: 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, https://andiamoshowroom.com, 586-268-3200, doors at 7 p.m., $35-$99+.
“An Evening of Radio Plays”: Dec. 5-7, (8 p.m. Dec. 5-6, and 2 p.m. Dec. 7), Rosedale Community Players Theatre at Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road, Southfield, https://rosedalecommunityplayers.com, $21.72.
• “Scrooge!” musical: Dec. 5-7, The Hawk Theatre, Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills Youth TheatreTickets are $15 in advance at TheHawkTheatre.com.
• “Violet”: through Dec. 7, at Wayne State University Hilberry Gateway, 4715 Cass Ave, Detroit, https://theatreanddance.wayne.edu/about/hilberrygateway, ticket prices vary, parking fees.
• “The Nutcracker Ballet”: Dec. 5-7, (7 p.m. Dec. 5, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7), River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 South Monroe St., Monroe, 734-242-7722, www.riverraisincentre.org, $25+.
• “A Very Farmington Christmas”: Dec. 5-20, Farmington Players Barn farmington.org Tickets are $24 – $26. Available at farmingtonplayers.org, at 248-553-2955 or at the door.
• “Kool Kat-A Hip-Hop Panto”: Dec. 5-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.
“Scrooge in Rouge”: Dec. 5-21, 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.
• “The Nutcracker”: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 6, Lake Orion High School, 495 E Scripps Road, Orion Twp., 248-393-1339, danceticketing.com or at the door. $27+.
• Steve Solomon: “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish And I’m Home For The Holidays” is 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, ticket prices vary.
• “A Southern Christmas Carol”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-13, Clintondale High School, Clinton Twp., parody of “A Christmas Carol”, tickets are $10.
• “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, Tickets purchasers will receive a 40-percent discount when tickets are purchased at www.313promos.com/wish. In addition, $5 from every ticket purchased through the special link will be donated directly to Make-A-Wish Michigan.
• “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. Performances are scheduled to resume Dec. 3, after repairs at Oakland University.
Art
“The Rooster’s Crow”: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 5, Automaton Clock in Motion, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• Michael Ross, painter: “We Speak the Same Language,” exhibit through Dec. 5, Rotating Exhibits Gallery at Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, www.fhgov.com.
• Detroit Urban Craft Fair: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 7, seeks talented makers, Masonic Temple, Detroit, detroiturbancraftfair.com.
• “Many Tongues”: multimedia storytelling exhibit through Dec. 10, High Society Lounge, 12826 Livernois, Detroit, free RSVP at www.eyeneyellc.com/events.
• 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.
Beats, continued
• 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+.
• 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+.
Choruses
• “Sounds of the Season: A Global Celebration”: Troy Community Chorus with new director Sheryl Hauk at 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Athens High School, 4333 John R Road, Troy. Advance general admission tickets are $12, children under age five are admitted free. Tickets are $15 at the door. To order tickets, contact Gina Sweet at 248-762-6862 or ginasweet@gmail.com, www.troycommunitychorus.com.
• Annual Christmas Program: 7 p.m. Dec. 9, music by the Women’s Chorus directed by Dorothy Berry and the Adele Thomas Handbell Choir, under the direction of Judy Phillips at Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., https://tuesdaymusicaleofgreaterpontiac.org.
• 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
• Romantic Era Masterworks-Bruch & Brahms: Dec. 4-7, Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider leads the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dso.org, $20.95+, concert broadcast live from Orchestra Hall, online at 8 p.m. Dec. 6, livefromorchestrahall.vhx.tv/live-broadcasts.
• “Winter Wonderland”: 11 a.m. Dec. 6, Detroit Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 313-576-5111 or dso.org, $19+.
• “Holiday Pops Extravaganza”: 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Macomb Symphony Orchestra at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, https://macombsymphony.org, general admission tickets are $25+.
Comedy
• One Night Stans: Chris Kattan-Dec. 5-6; Joe Devito-Dec. 11-13; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Joe Machi-Dec. 4-6; Stone Cold & The Jackal Holiday Show-Dec. 6; David Dyer-Dec. 11-13; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Tom Papa: Dec. 5, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
• All-Star Comedy Festival starring Earthquake, Lavell Crawford, Lil Duval, DC Young Fly, Tony Roberts and Capone: 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Fox Theatre, 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. 50th anniversary screening of Stanley Kubrick’s “Barry Lyndon” at 7 p.m. Nov. 21, doors at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at the door or online at motorcitycinema.org.
• 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
• Annual Toys For Tots Toy Drive: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Arsenal Harley-Davidson, 4405 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.arsenalharley.com/toys-for-tots-harley-davidson-dealership–toys-for-tots.
• The Southfield Police Department in partnership with Southfield Public Schools community toy drive for kids in need, “Stuff the BearCat” is 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6, in the parking lot of Southfield A&T High School, 24675 Lahser Road, Southfield, featuring a guest appearance by Santa. For information, call the Southfield Police Department at (248)-796-5300 or visitwww.cityofsouthfield.com.
Holiday attractions, continued
• A Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, timed tickets in advance, $7 members, $10 nonmembers. Tickets required for 16 years and younger.
• Cocoa and Crafts with Santa: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Troy Historic Village, family-friendly activities, winter-themed games to get kids moving, a creative craft to take home, and a holiday selfie station for a memorable family photo, registration is not required, to register, visit www.TroyHistoricVillage.org, 248-524-3570.
• Tannenbaum Teas: Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, guided Holiday Walk tour, premiere tea, a professional portrait of your group and valet parking, https://meadowbrookhall.org. Tickets are $125 each.
• Cranbrook House Holiday Tours and Teas: Dec. 9-13, Cranbrook House, 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, 248-645-3149, cranbrook.edu. Cranbrook House Holiday Tour – $25 per person, Cranbrook House Holiday Tour & Tea – $70 per person.
• Blue Christmas: 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Rd., Waterford Twp., 248-681-0040, free. A service of remembrance and encouragement. All are welcome in person or online at https://waterfordcumc.org/upcoming-events/blue-christmas-2.
• Candlelight Walking Tours: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 11, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, $8 members, $10 non-members, www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms.
• 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.
• The Polar Express Trolley Ride: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 13, starting at Stadium Drive Elementary School, Lake Orion. The ride includes a reading of “The Polar Express” book with the Conductor and Mrs. Claus, and singing Christmas carols, with family photos with Santa, cookies, and a bell ornament keepsake, rides are 30 minutes, tickets for time slots are at www.shopocmainstreets.com/product/polar-express-ticket-2025, $12 each
• 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.
• 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.
• “Miracle on 34th Street-The Musical”: Dec. 16-18, Fox Theatre, Detroit, Tickets purchasers will receive a 40-percent discount when tickets are purchased at www.313promos.com/wish. In addition, $5 from every ticket purchased through the special link will be donated directly to Make-A-Wish Michigan.
• “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.
• Holiday House Tours and All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit: noon-4 p.m. Nov. 28-30 and 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.
• 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 lights
• 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.
• 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.
• Glenlore Trails-Aurora Interactive Holiday Night Walk: Thursday to Sunday evenings, Dec. 4-Dec. 28, at 3860 Newtown Road, Commerce Twp., one-mile walk 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, Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak, 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 markets
• Clay It Forward: Annual Potters Market is Dec. 4-7, Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, https://thepottersmarket.com. Free admission Friday to Sunday, no strollers.
• Holiday Gift and Book Sale: Dec. 3-6, White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road, White Lake Twp., whitelakelibrary.org, 248-698-4942.
• Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center 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.
• Gifts & Greens Market: Dec. 4-6, (5-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6), at the Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, annual fundraising market with hand-made arrangements of fresh greens, delectables and gifts, presented by Rochester Garden Club, RochesterGardenClub.org, $5 entrance fee opening gala on Thursday and $2 admission on Friday and Saturday.
• Dixieland Flea Toy & Comic Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6, Dixieland Flea Market, 2045 Dixie Hwy. Waterford Twp., dixielandfleamkt.com.
• 37th Annual South Lyon Holiday Shop: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6, South Lyon High School, 1000 N. Lafayette St., South Lyon, www.facebook.com/SLfbHolidayShop.
• Corner Shower and Laundry’s Annual Cookie Walk Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 7, at Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, 248-214-3611, free to attend, cookie prices vary.
• Handmade for the Holidays: Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 20, hours vary, Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland Twp., https://huronvalleyarts.org.
• Holiday Art Market: through Dec. 21, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, www.theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666, featuring original and handmade gifts and seasonal décor by 100+ participating artists and artisans.
Misc.
• 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
• Bank of America customers free admission: Dec. 6-7, and the first weekend of each month to museums and cultural institutions across the country, including Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, Michigan Science Center, Arab American National Museum, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, and Motown Museum, bit.ly/2NvmECM.
• 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.
• 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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