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Have your photo taken with Santa inside the Cranbrook House Library, enjoy hands-on activities, meet Mrs. Claus, go on a scavenger hunt and more. Advanced registration is required.
Event cost: $60/family
Event time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 7-8, 2024
Meet the winter characters as you take a stroll down candy cane trail and get a chance to see Santa. Also, take a ride on the Holiday Carol Wagon Ride. Bring your cameras. Pre-registration is required the day before the event.
Event cost: $6/person, free/under 2
Event time: 1-3 p.m. Dec....
Visit with Santa Claus and enjoy a holiday snack, crafts, games, music and more at this indoor event. Pre-registration is required the day before the event.
Event cost: $6/person, free/under 2
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Dec. 7, 2024
This buffet-style breakfast will include visits with the big guy or the Grinch, depending on the day you choose. The food will include French toast, pancakes, fresh fruit, hash browns, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, parfait w/toppings and assorted pastries. For drinks, choose between water, coffee and juice. Advanced reservations...
Visits with Santa are included in the Holiday Walk, which is Meadow Brook’s daytime holiday experience indoors at the historic mansion. Visitors will take a self-guided walk through the mansion to view its holiday decorations and enjoy seasonal concessions. Strollers are not permitted inside Meadow Brook Hall. Advanced online...
Welcome Santa to town at this annual event in downtown Birmingham. It takes place on Small Business Saturday, which offers free horse-drawn carriage rides and free hot chocolate. Parking is free in structures all-day. Registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 30, 2024
Pick your nearest Cabela’s or Bass Pro Shop and schedule a time to enjoy a visit with the big guy. You'll receive a free 4 x 6 photo and a free shareable video.
Event cost: Free
Event times: Nov. 2-Dec. 24, 2024
Celebrate the holidays with The Muppets' beloved retelling of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, along with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Event cost: $49-plus
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20-21, 2024
Get in the winter spirit and see Frosty and friends take in this snow-filled musical adventure.
Event cost: $21-plus
Event time: 11 a.m. Dec. 7, 2024
Get into the holiday spirit with this Nutcracker performance. It features Grammy Award nominee, Carlos Simon and guest soloist, Ray Chen.
Event cost: $20-plus
Event times: 10:45 a.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6-8, 2024
See Broadway star, Leslie Odom, Jr. as he joins the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a special evening of Christmas, Broadway and popular hits.
Event cost: $89-plus
Event time: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 22, 2024
Dearborn Symphony’s A Heartwarming Holiday is a festive celebration filled with beloved favorites and magical moments. Enjoy a sing-along and keep an eye out for a special visit from Santa.
Event cost: $30-plus
Event time: 3 p.m. Nov. 24, 2024






