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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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The Nutcracker at the Detroit Opera House
- Address: 1525 Broadway St., Detroit
- Phone: 313-237-7464
- Times: 7:30 p.m. today-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Cost: $25-$65, add $10/lunch (weekend only)
BalletMet performs this holiday show filled with plum fairies, the handsome prince and the toy soldier.
Detroit Historical Museum Re-opening
- Address: 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Phone: 313-833-1805
- Times: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
- Cost: free/tri-county residents
Get excited! This Detroit spot reopens with three new exhibits – including the Kid Rock Music Lab – and updates that will enhance your visit. Stop by starting today for some educational fun with the family!
Holidays in Henry Ford Museum
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Phone: 313-982-6001
- Times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, now-Jan. 6
- Cost: $17/adults, $12.50/ages 5-12, free/4 and under; $5/parking
The Dearborn landmark welcomes families to check out the LEGO and Lionel train displays, 25-foot decorated Christmas tree and more. Kids can write a letter to Santa, too!
Nov. 24, 2012
Thanksgiving Feast Story Time at Barnes & Noble
- Address: 3235 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor
- Phone: 734-973-1618
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Cost: Free
Kids ages 3-6 can enjoy a free story time. Plus, they’ll talk about Turkey Day and what the celebration means for families.
Winter Fantasyland at the Lincoln Park Bandshell
- Address: 3250 Ferris Ave., Lincoln Park
- Phone: 313-381-2833
- Times: 5-8 p.m. Saturday; then, open daily until Christmas: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 2-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Cost: $1/admission, $3/photo with Santa
It's a local fave – and this year, there are some new displays to check out. Get lost in the holiday displays, hear the festive music and experience the aromas of peppermint and gingerbread. It's a real-life winter wonderland!
Santaland Parade at Garden City High School
- Address: 6500 Middlebelt Road, Garden City
- Phone: 734-748-0514
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Cost: Free
Rock 'n Roll Christmas is the theme of this year's parade – which starts at the high school and ends at the farmer's market. Santa makes an appearance and gets the key to the city, too.
