The days may all be a blur but the weekends are a time to refresh. Save time scrolling and check out this list of fun family activities you can do this weekend. 

It’s DECEMBER! Check out our list of top things to do this month.

The start of the month means the return of holiday houses! Take a drive before bedtime and watch a musical light show in a nearby neighborhood.

There are 100 holiday events to chose from THIS weekend! What are you going to do?

It’s Winter Market weekend in Birmingham! Visit Santa at Shain Park, shop local vendors, take complimentary carriage rides and more!

Happy Chanukah to everyone who celebrates! If you’re looking for a local event here are a few:

• Chanukah On Ice – Novi (Saturday)
• Chanukah Joy – West Bloomfield (Sunday)
• Grand Chanukah Celebration – Commerce (Sunday)
• Ice Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop – Troy (Sunday)

This week’s #MomLife feature Sarah loves Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo. If you’re looking for a special holiday event, it’s definitely one to check out!

Speaking of moms don’t miss out on this week’s giveaway – a free YEAR of salon services at Dynfly! When you look like a boss, feel like one too – learn more about the Executive MBA at Michigan State University during the program preview at the Troy campus on Saturday.

We didn’t forget about Dad. Enter to win free tickets AND a $50 gift card to Second Best in Midtown for an awesome ‘Guy’s Night Out’.

If you’re ready for a vacation (or school-break day trip), here are the best holiday road trips to take in Michigan.

We love FREE! Enjoy free admission to the Detroit Historical Museum in Midtown on Sundays in December.

Here are more ideas for the weekend!

LIGHT SHOWS

• Wayne County Lightfest @ Hines Drive, Westland
• Gift of Lights @ Indian Creek Zoo, Lambertville
• Holiday Stroll @ Canterbury Village
• Starry Lights @ The Ford House, Grosse Pointe Shores
• Glenlore Trails: Aurora (Friday – Sunday)
• Winter Wonder Lights @ Meadow Brook Hall, Rochester
• Magic of Lights @ DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston
• Wild Lights @ Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak

VISIT THE PLAYGROUND

• Innovation Hills (Rochester Hills)
• Gallup Park (Ann Arbor)
• Normandy Oaks (Royal Oak)
• Lakeshore Park (Novi)
• McClumpha Park (Plymouth)
• Kiwanis Park (Southgate)

SAY HI TO ANIMALS

• Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
• Wolcott Farm Center (Ray)
• Kensington Farm Center (Milford)
• Domino Farms (Ann Arbor)
• SEALIFE Michigan (Auburn Hills)

INDOOR PLAY

• Kidcadia Play Cafe (Dearborn)
• Urban Air Adventure Park (Sterling Heights)
• Rev’d Up Fun (Woodhaven)
• Stemville (Northville)
• Yoyo’s Fun Center (Westland)
• Dinoland (Dearborn Heights)
• Rochester Play (Rochester)

Find more family events on our Event Calendar!

Photo credit: Starry Lights – Ford House

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