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Motor City Brass Band presents "Sounds of the Season," their annual holiday concert.
Event cost: $18/adults, $15/seniors, free/children 12 and under
Event time: 3 p.m. Dec. 19, 2021
Randazzo Dance Company’s holiday kaleidoscope of mixed dance styles coupled with the magic of the Nutcracker Suite. The first half of the program includes "La Cinquantaine," a delicate and regal air from the olden times performed by the junior company dancers, "Pas De Quatre" ballet variations capturing the essence...
Come share the joy of the season with the church as their front lawn transforms into a magical Christmas Town. There will be caroling, a live Nativity with petting zoo, pictures with Santa and much more! It's an experience the whole family will enjoy!
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Experience the joy of Advent! All are welcome! There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, food trucks, hot cocoa, s'more making, choir performances, crafts and more. Tree lighting ceremony takes place at 7 p.m.
Event cost: Free; diaper and wipe donation to support Mary's Mantle
Event time: 5-8 p.m.
The scouts of Northville's Troop 755 will sell farm fresh Christmas trees again this year. Supplies are limited. Pre-order by emailing t755trees@gmail.com.
Event cost: Trees cost $70-$160; front porch delivery is available for an additional fee
Event times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 26-28, Dec. 4-5
The trees at City Hall will be illuminated, as well as a 20-foot candle that represents a commitment to peace and unity in Farmington Hills. Santa will make a visit and refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
Event Times: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Dec. 7, 2021
Event Cost: Free
Started in 2015, this light display contains approximately 15,000 LED lights synchronized to holiday music.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5:30-10 p.m.
Visitors will see full-building projections, more than 100 lighted Christmas trees, larger-than-life characters and more than 200,000 holiday lights as Heritage Park becomes a true winter wonderland. Each weekend has a different theme such as The Nutcracker, Grinchmas, Frosty Paws, Polar Plunge, Santa's Workshop, Holiday Carnival, Frozen and Harry...
Lights, Trails and Seasonal Tales at Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum in Brownstown Township
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Meet a variety of Christmas-themed character around the luminated nature trail. Pre-registration is required. For ages 8 and up.
Event cost: $6/person
Event time: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 9, 2022
Enter the world of the timeless yuletide fantasy with Ballet Americana's production of The Nutcracker, accompanied by the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra, featuring international stars of American Ballet.
Event Cost: $20-$35
Event Times: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 2021
Join Ballet Chelsea and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra for the magic and wonder of The Nutcracker. Enjoy sparkling choreography, awe-inspiring sets and costumes and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. For all ages.
Event cost: $10-$30
Event time: Dec. 9-11, 2022
Pile everyone into the car and experience Magic of Lights from the safety and comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path. At every turn, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays that bring to life your favorite holiday scenes and characters of...