Tree lighting ceremonies, holiday shows and SANTA, there’s plenty to do during the Christmas season throughout Metro Detroit. Here is your full Kid’s Holiday Guide, listed city by city, for where to find it all!
Armada
- Christmas Tree Farm Photography Sessions @ Blake’s Farm: November 16 – December 10
- Blake’s Family Holiday: U-Pick Trees @ Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill: December 1-23
Auburn Hills
- Socially Distant Photos with Santa @ Cabela’s: November 7 – December 24
- Diwali Festival of Lights Glow Roll @ Riverside Park: Saturday, November 14
- Christmas Parade of Lights @ Saturday, December 5
Birmingham
- Small Business Saturday & Holiday Kickoff @ Downtown Birmingham: Saturday, November 28
- Tree Lighting @ Shain Park: Friday, December 4
Bloomfield Hills
- Dear Santa @ Cranbrook House & Gardens: November 5 – 30
- Santa Sighting Express @ Cranbrook House & Gardens: Saturday, December 5
Canton
- Home For The Holidays @ Canton Residences: Select Weekdays In November
- Santa Letters @ Canton Leisure Services: November 11-30
- Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony: Wednesday, December 2
- Winter Wonderland Walks @ Pheasant Run Golf Course: December 4-6
Chelsea
- Gingerbread House Show @ Downtown Chelsea: December 4 -20
- Tree Lighting & Santa Arrival @ Pierce Park: Friday, December 4
- Live Nativity Scene @ Palmer Commons: Friday, December 4
Chesterfield
Clarkston
Clawson
Clinton Township
Davison
Dearborn/Dearborn Heights
Detroit
- Light Up Beacon Park @ Beacon Park: November 20 – January 15
- Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Broadcast Special: Friday, November 20
- Holiday Market @ Eastern Market: November 24 – December 22
- Detroit Thanksgiving Virtual Parade @ Broadcast Channel 4 WDIV: Thursday, November 26
- Virtual Menorah In The D: Thursday, December 10
Dexter
Dundee
Farmington/Farmington Hills
- Holly Days Market @ Sundquist Pavilion: Saturday, November 28
- Santa @ Heritage Park: December 2 & 5
- Holly Days Rally @ Riley Park: Saturday, December 5
- Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House @ Governor Warner Mansion: Saturday, December 5
- Virtual Tree Lighting: Saturday, December 5
- Harry Potter and the Holiday Skate @ Riley Park: Monday, December 28
Fraser
Highland
Howell
- Fantasy of Lights @ Scofield Park: November 27 – December 24
- Photos with Santa @ Bennett Recreation Center: Thursday, December 3
- Wild Holidays With Santa @ Howell Nature Center: December 5-13
Lake Orion
- Michigan Made Holiday Market @ Canterbury Village: Weekends In November
- Sing and Stroll Tree Lighting @ Downtown Lake Orion: Thursday, November 12
- Holiday Stroll @ Canterbury Village: December 4-27
- Lighted Christmas Parade @ Downtown Lake Orion: Saturday, December 5
Lansing
Lathrup Village
- Tree Decorating Party @ Lathrup Village: Saturday, November 28
- Lathrup Village Holiday Market @ Winter Market Outdoors : Saturday, November 28
- Virtual Tree Lighting: Friday, December 11
Livonia
- Santa’s Mailbox @ Kirksey Recreation Center: November 9 – December 4
- Santa Stroll @ Greenmead Historic Village: Saturday, December 5
- Night of Lights @ Greenmead Historic Village: December 5-20
Milford
- The Big Reveal @ Downtown Milford: Thursday, November 19
- Twinkle Tour @ Downtown Milford: Friday, November 28
- Santa’s Winter Wonderland Walk @ Kensington Metropark: Saturday, December 5
Midland
Northville
- Holiday Market @ Northville Downs: November 21 & 22
- Christmas Workshop @ Mill Race: Saturday, December 5
- Christmas In The Village @ Mill Race: December 11 & 12
Novi
- Santa’s Drive-In @ Twelve Oaks Mall: November 20
- Santa Visits @ Twelve Oaks: November 27 – December 24
- Drive-Thru Santa Visits @ Civic Center: Friday, December 4
- Virtual Tree Lighting: Friday, December 4
- Santa Video Calls At Home: December 14 & 15
- Holiday Lights on The Farm @ MSU Tollgate Farm: December 17-19
Oxford
Plymouth
Pontiac
Rochester/Rochester Hills
- Holidays At The Schoolhouse @ Van Hoosen Farm: Wednesdays In November & December
- Big Bright Light Show @ Downtown Rochester: November 20 – January 3
- Festival of Trees @ Royal Park Hotel: November 21 & 22
- Ornament & Garland Workshop @ Van Hoosen Farm: November 24 & December 8
- Winter Wonder Lights @ Meadow Brook Hall: November 27 – December 30
- Christmas Tours @ Van Hoosen Farm: November 28 & December 26
- Kris Kringle Market @ Downtown Rochester: December 4 & 5
- Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus @ Van Hoosen Farm: Saturday, December 5
- Milk and Cookies with Santa @ RARA: Friday, December 11
- Caroling In The City @ Downtown Rochester: Sunday, December 13
- Old Fashion Christmas @ Van Hoosen Farm: Saturday, December 19
Royal Oak
- Wild Lights @ Detroit Zoo: November 20 – January 3
- Magic Marketplace & Tree Lighting @ Royal Oak Farmers Market: Thursday, December 3
Shelby Charter Township
Taylor
Troy
- Santa And Reindeer @ Oakland Mall: November 28 – December 24
- Cocoa & Crafts with Santa @ Troy Historic Village: December 5 & 6
- Visit The Grouch @ Oakland Mall: December 4-6 & 11-13
- Virtual Calls With Santa @ Your Home: Weekdays December 7 – 23
Washington
West Bloomfield
- Letters To Santa Drop-Off @ Mashbank Park: Saturday, December 5
- Winter Solstice Celebration @ Recreation Activities Center: Monday, December 21
Westland
White Lake
Wixom
Wyandotte
- Tree Lighting and Cookie Walk @ Downtown Wyandotte: Friday, November 20
- Christmas Parade @ Downtown Wyandotte: Saturday, November 21
Photo credit: Daniel Mears
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Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs..
