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This holiday performance is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, and features hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together.
Event cost: $45-plus
Event time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 2023
Enjoy a screening of the holiday classic accompanied by music performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Event cost: $49-plus
Event times: 8 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22-23, 2023
The Music of the Nutcracker with the DSO at Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit
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Celebrate the holiday season with the music and magic of the Nutcracker featuring music from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Event cost: $24-plus
Event time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 2023
White Christmas tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. It is based on the classic film.
Event cost: $41.50-plus/ages 13-plus, $31.50/ages 12 and under
Event times: Times vary; Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 30-Dec. 17,...
Come see all of your favorite characters from the movie, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph.
Event cost: $25-$85
Event time: 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15-16, 2023
Join Boston Tea Room to shop from 15-plus local small businesses and enjoy a live DJ set with DJ Stassi Blaque while you shop. Take a photo with KRAMPUS from 1-4 p.m.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: Noon-7 p.m. Nov. 18, 2023
Families can enjoy seeing a wonder-filled, Christmas musical that features 16 original songs, a 20 person cast and an exciting choir like no other.
Event cost: $30-plus
Event time: 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 2023
Families can enjoy seeing a wonder-filled, Christmas musical that features 16 original songs, a 20 person cast and an exciting choir like no other.
Event cost: $10-$50
Event times: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6-9, 2023
Stop by and enjoy a meal (and shake) at JoJo's Shake Bar in Detroit. The Grinch will be there for one day only to interact with guests.
The Grinch Shake is available for a limited time Nov. 3–12, 2023.
Event cost: Varies; Reservations recommended
Event time: 6 p.m. Nov. 4, 2023
Enjoy an immersive wintery outdoor holiday experience at Glenlore Trails. This enchanted forest is filled with over half a million holiday lights, displays, games, holiday music and more. Select nights will also have themed activities, storytelling, live music and visits from Santa. Kids can bring their letters to Santa...
Families can enjoy this holidays by seeing Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at FIM Whiting Auditorium. The performance is put on by Flint Symphony Orchestra, Flint School of Performing Arts ballet students and professional guest artists from Collage Dance Collective.
Event cost: $10-plus
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec....
Come out to Midtown Detroit for a day of seasonal shopping on Small Business Saturday. The Indie Arts & Crafts Fest is a juried craft show, sponsored by Motor City Brewing Works. The holiday market will feature the original works of 25 talented local crafters and Motor City Brewing...