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Thanksgiving Family Events in Southeast Michigan

Southeast Michigan has tons of pre-Turkey Day fun in store during November 2012 – from activities to big festivals, events and stage shows

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Nov. 19, 2012

Thanks for Thanksgiving at the Milford Public Library

• Address: 330 Family Drive, Milford
• Phone: 248-684-0845
• Times: 2-2:45 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Kids ages 5-12 can head to the library for songs, stories, crafts and games – all in honor of Turkey Day.

Nov. 22, 2012 (Happy Thanksgiving!)

Appreciation Day at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks

• Address: all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks in southeast Michigan
• Phone: 800-47-PARKS
• Times: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Spend some of your holiday out at one of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, where you'll receive free vehicle entry and boat launch.

Character Breakfast at Comerica Park

• Address: 2100 Woodward Ave.
• Phone: 313-923-7400
• Times: 7-10 a.m.
• Cost: $50/person (includes grandstand seating)

Before you catch the parade, kids are welcome to visit Clownie, The Parade Company mascot, along with some of his friends at this annual holiday event.

America's Thanksgiving Parade

• Address: Starts at Woodward and Mack avenues and ends at Campus Martius Park, Detroit
• Phone: 313-923-7400
• Time: 9:05 a.m.
• Cost: Free/general, $30-$45/grandstand seating

Whether you opt to watch it on TV or you're there in person (which is way cooler), this is the highlight of the Thanksgiving festivities in metro Detroit, complete with all your fave floats, music, performances and, of course, Santa.

Lions Football at Ford Field

• Address: 2000 Brush St., Detroit
• Phone: 313-262-2010
• Time: 12:30 p.m.
• Cost: $64-$1,500/tickets

It's another Thanksgiving tradition – and this year, the Detroit Lions take on the Houston Texans right here at Ford Field.

Nov. 23, 2012

Holly Dickens Festival

• Address: downtown Holly
• Phone: 248-634-9571
• Times: 6 p.m. today, noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 1-2 and 8-9
• Cost: Free

Charles Dickens classic tale A Christmas Carol comes to life in downtown Holly when this annual fest returns. Horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling and old-fashioned games are among the festivities.

Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade

• Address: The Hill and Village shopping districts, downtown Grosse Pointe
• Phone: 313-886-7474
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Cost: Free

It's a local tradition that kicks off with a parade, followed by a concert, tree lighting ceremony and other activities for families. Warm up with some delicious hot chocolate.