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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...
Purchase a unique range of holiday gifts and other activities like photos with Santa, a visit from Santa’s reindeer, musical entertainment, ice sculpture demonstrations, kid’s make and take craft activities and much more! Fun for all ages. Event cost: Free admission Event time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Enjoy hot chocolate by the fire, listen to music and create your own holiday ornaments with objects found in nature. Instructions and materials will be provided. Registration required. For ages 6 and up. Event cost: $6 per child, $6 per adult
Sign up for a time slot to bring your dog to visit with Santa Claus at Longacre House Gazebo. Choose to either take your own photos or use their photographer. Advanced online tickets are required. Event cost: $10-$15 Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 3, 2023
Learn about unknown Christmas traditions and superstitions through interactive activities. Registration required. Event cost: $3/child, $5/adults, free/2 and under. Event times: 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m.
Celebrates the timeless television classic as the whole family can join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts characters in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas. Event cost: $30-plus Event times: 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 2022
Children of all ages can enjoy this annual as it transforms Beacon Park into a winter wonderland. It will feature a light display with more than 125,000 LED lights, holiday music and more. Event cost: Free Event time: 4-9 p.m. Nov. 17, 2023-Jan. 16, 2024
This annual procession will have Rochester dressed up in its holiday best. The parade rolls down Main Street every year, and is brought to you by the Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation. Event cost: Free Event time: Dec. 4, 2022
Check out the state’s largest lighted Christmas parade. It encourages business’s downtown to light up and decorate their storefronts. Event cost: Free Event time: 6 p.m. Dec. 7, 2024