If you鈥檙e not into Black Friday shopping, the weekend after Turkey Day can be pretty low-key 鈥斕齜ut it doesn鈥檛 have to be (unless you like that, of course). This year, metro Detroit is offering all kinds of fun events to enjoy during the long Thanksgiving weekend. Here, find details on some of our favorites including America鈥檚 Thanksgiving Parade, the 2024 Holly Dickens Festival, several museum exhibits including a dinosaur-filled experience at the Michigan Science Center, and more!
Dr. Seuss鈥 How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Immersive sets, inspired costumes, and plenty of well-loved songs bring everyone鈥檚 favorite holiday bedtime story to life on the Fox Theatre stage this month. Narrated by Max the dog, the family-friendly story follows the mean-spirited, Christmas-hating Grinch as he attempts to steal the festive spirit from nearby Who-ville. Nine showtimes are available. Nov. 27-Dec. 1. $30+. Fox Theatre,听;听.听
America鈥檚 Thanksgiving Day Parade
The 98th annual event, which is presented by Gardner White, fills the streets of Detroit with area marching bands, floats, big heads, clowns, and more.听Nov. 28. Free. Woodward Ave., Detroit;听.
Holly Dickens Festival
This year marks the 51st anniversary for this annual festival, which transforms historic Holly into a scene right out of a Charles Dickens story. Wander the streets for live music and performances, try delicious food, and shop local vendors. It all kicks off with a lighted parade on Nov. 29.听Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Dec. 7-8, and Dec. 14-15.听No cost for admission. Downtown Holly area;听.
Blake鈥檚 Holiday Extravaganza
Blake鈥檚 Orchard and Cider Mill is celebrating the holidays with an artisan market, tree lighting, festive food and drink, visits with Santa, carolers, live music and much more.听Nov. 29-Dec. 1. No cost for admission but reservations are required. Blake鈥檚 Orchard and Cider Mill,听;听.
The Holidays at Meadow Brook
Meadow Brook celebrates the holidays with its Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights events. The Holiday Walk will take you on a tour of the historic mansion, which is decked out in its holiday best, while Winter Wonder Lights takes you around the grounds to see the breathtaking seasonal displays.听Nov. 29-Dec. 30. $21 for adult Holiday Walk, $8.50 for kids 3-12 Holiday Walk, $23 for adult Winter Wonder Lights, $13 for kids 3-12 Winter Wonder Lights, free kids under 2. Meadow Brook Hall,听;听.
Santaland Parade
This year鈥檚 event is themed 鈥淪nowflakes and Cobwebs,鈥 celebrating 鈥渁 Haunted Holiday鈥 with 鈥渟pooktacularly鈥 decorated floats, performances by local bands and dance teams, and much more.听Nov. 30, 10 a.m. Free. Downtown Garden City;听.听
Artist & Maker Pop-Up
This mini art fair offers a curated selection of handmade goods including art prints, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, and home d茅cor created by The Aquarius House, White Owl Jewelry, Arsenal Handicraft, and Outer Peace by Anusree Sattaluri. Nov. 30. No cost for admission. The Rind, ; .
2024 PMC Toy Drive
Make a child鈥檚 Christmas special this year by bringing a toy to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House and enjoying visits with Santa and The Cappuccino Man. Toys must be new and unwrapped. Nov. 30. No cost for admission, toy donation. Out of Office Garage, .
Paleontology Day
In honor of the arrival of the traveling 鈥淭yrannosaurs 鈥 Meet the Family鈥 exhibit, the Michigan Science Center is offering a special dinosaur day that includes programming with Michigan鈥檚 paleontology expert, Paleo Joe, hands-on activities such as fossil tracing, a chance to see Scotty, the 15-foot skeleton case of a T. Rex, and much more. Nov. 30. Included with museum admission, $23/general admission. Michigan Science Center, ; .
Richard Shipps 鈥 Form & Counterform Paper Cuts
Artist Richard Shipps is well-known for his intricate paper cutting. See some of his work during the November display at Lawrence Street Gallery.听Now-Nov. 29. No cost for admission. Lawrence Street Gallery,听;听.
Small Works at Northville Art House
View more than 125 works that are small in scale but big on impact at this upcoming exhibition. Entries are limited to 16 inches in any direction, but that is the only limit 鈥 artists are invited to utilize paint, collage, ceramics, glass, stone, metal, photography, and mixed media in the creation of their pieces. Now-Dec. 14. No cost. Northville Art House,听;听.
Wayne County Lightfest
The annual听Wayne County Lightfest听drive-thru display occupies four miles of Hines Park and features nearly 50 animated displays made up of more than 100,000 lights. The event runs 6-10 p.m. on select days. Enter the display on Merriman Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Warren Ave.听Wednesday-Sunday Now-Dec. 24, closed Monday and Tuesday. Tickets start at $5 (cash only) per vehicle.听Hines Park,听;听.听
Glenlore Trails: Aurora
Michigan鈥檚 largest and longest illuminated walk-thru forest is back for its fifth year this winter with the return of Aurora. Traverse a one-mile-long trail through the forest to see spectacular light displays, participate in interactive games, enjoy seasonal music, and more.听Now-Dec. 29. $15-$25. Glenlore Trails,听;听.听
The Art of Dining: Food Culture in the Islamic World
The听Art of Dining听offers an exploration of food culture in the Islamic world that features a wide variety of materials 鈥 dishware and cookbooks in addition to paintings from the Middle East and South and Central Asia 鈥 ranging from antiquity to the present day.听Now-Jan. 5. Free for residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties, $8-$20 for nonresidents. Detroit Institute of Arts,听;听.
MI Bright Lights
Home to the famous haunted house and escape room, The Iconic Eloise Asylum 听is branching out with an immersive drive-through holiday light show, which features a synchronized pixel light display and dozens of holiday tunes, so that 听guests can experience Eloise like never before.听Nov. 22-Jan. 5. General admission is $20 Monday-Thursday, $30听Friday-Sunday. Eloise Asylum,听;听.听听
Wild Lights
The Detroit Zoo, and all the animals that live there, are celebrating the holidays with more than 30 nights of light displays that feature millions of twinkling LED lights adorning the zoo鈥檚 buildings, trees, and sculptures. This year welcomes new enhanced experiences within the display including the Field of Light, Underwater Trail, Enchanted Trail, and an environmental art exhibit.听Plus, the return of the wishing tree and听The Polar Express听4D movie.听Select nights Now-Jan. 5. $17-$70 online, $26-$75 at the door. The Detroit Zoo,听;听.听听
Columbia Street Winter Wonderland
The District Detroit is transforming Columbia Street into a pedestrian-only, Candy-Land-themed wonderland that includes shopping and dining opportunities. Now-Jan. 5. No cost for admission. Columbia Street area, Detroit; . 听
Downtown Detroit Markets
This year鈥檚 market returns on Nov. 7 with more than a dozen small businesses and local vendors. Whether the loved ones on your list want clothing and fashion accessories, pet gear, beauty products, food, or games, this market has it all.听Now-Jan. 5. Downtown Detroit Markets, Cadillac Square, Detroit;听.听听
Bangladeshi Diaspora Exhibit
This first-ever exhibit exploring metro Detroit鈥檚 Bangladeshi American community includes artifacts, textiles, folk art, and even contributions from area students.听Now-May 11. No cost for admission, donations appreciated. Hamtramck Historical Museum;听.听
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