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The Family Fun Shopping Trolley is included in the MerriMonth festivities.  The trolley will offer complimentary rides that will run along Coolidge and 12 Mile. There will also be kid-friendly activities and surprises from Berkley’s Merry Elves.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 11, 2021
The Dearborn Symphony Orchestra brings you a special holiday performance with some of your favorite songs of the season. See Rich Ridenour and vocalist Stacey Mason at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.
Event cost: $15-$35
Event time: 8 p.m. Dec. 17, 2021
There will be late-night shopping deals from participating businesses, gift wrapping stations for charity, live music and surprise gifts from downtown Berkley’s Merry Elves.
Event time: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 9, 16 and 23, 2021
Visit with Santa and enjoy a special holiday treat. There will also be crafts to make and take. Pre-registration required. No walk-ins allowed.
Event cost: $5/adult, $6/child
Event time: 1-3 p.m. Dec. 17, 2022
Kids can enjoy a snack and a visit with Santa. Make sure to bring your letter for Santa and get your picture taken with him and on his sled. Hot cocoa and coffee will be available.
Event cost: $5/child, free/adults
Event times: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (30-min. time slots)
Enjoy visiting with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus along with a delicious lunch, music, crafts and more at this event. Pre-registration required.
Event cost: $5/resident, $7/non-resident, free/ages 2 and under
Event time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 10, 2022
Santa will be visiting guests during breakfast at the Ford House. There will be multiple breakfast stations and a visit with Santa and get their photos taken with him. Advanced online tickets are required.
Event cost: $50/member adult, $65/non-member adult, $25/member child, $35/non-member child
Event times: 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m....
The show features Broadway Stars Geoff and Chelsea Packard, Tyler Driskill and other special guests.
Event cost: $40
Event times: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday
Ebenezer Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he's forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy...
Enjoy this variety show full of nostalgia, charm and awe-inspiring performances for all ages at the Fox Theatre.
Event cost: $35-plus
Event time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 2023
Bring the whole family to Tanger Outlets in Howell to celebrate the holidays with Merriest Moments! Enjoy strolling holiday carolers and reindeer costume characters! Pick up a clever balloon creation twisted by Gracie the Clown in Shopper Services. Each child will receive a cookie, bottled water and treat bag...
Find the Magic at Tanger this Holiday Season! Now through December 24th, families can head to Tanger to take part in a Holiday Scavenger Hunt with the Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas Tradition! Purchase the exclusive Tanger Outlets Activity Book for $8 and unlock loads of fun while...