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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.
Event cost: Free
Event times: Nov. 4-Dec. 24, 2023
Decorate some holiday cookies, write your letter and visit with Santa Claus. For ages 1-8.
Event cost: $14/resident, $16/non-resident
Event time: 5-7 p.m. Dec. 8, 2023
Every family will get their own private visit with Santa Claus in the “North Pole Room.” Also, sing Christmas carols, play games, make crafts, hear a story and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. Pre-registration is required.
Event cost: $5/person, free/under 2
Event time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 10, 2023
Meet Black Santa as he stops to visit the Detroit Public Library – Redford Branch. Bring your own camera. There will also be stories and crafts for children of all ages. Hip Hop Clown will make a special appearance, too. Reservations are required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-5:30 p.m. Dec....
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.
Event cost: $6/person, free/under 2
Event time: 1-2:45 p.m. Dec. 16, 2023
Meet the winter characters as you take a stroll down candy cane trail and get a chance to see Santa. Bring your cameras. Pre-registration is required.
Event cost: $6/person, free/under 2
Event time: 1-2:45 p.m. Dec. 9, 2023
Visit with Santa Claus and enjoy a holiday snack, crafts, games, music and more. Pre-registration is required.
Event cost: $6/person, free/under 2
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 3, 2023
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. Advanced online tickets are required.
Event cost: $23/ages 13-plus, $10.50/ages 3-12,...
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. Registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 25, 2023
Tickets include a visit and photos with Santa, train ride, one donut and a cup of cider, bonfire at the Santa’s Stop, letter to Santa and a small toy to take home from Santa’s basket. Dress for the weather. Advanced tickets recommended.
Event cost: $15.95-$18.95/person, free/ages 2 and under
Event time:...
The Big Reveal at Indian Springs Metropark, Environmental Discovery Center in White Lake
Kari Zaffarano -
Enjoy Indian Springs Metropark's festively decorated center, including holiday trees and lights, the “underwater snow globe” and more. Bring your own camera.
Event cost: Free; parking pass required
Event times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24-Dec. 30, 2023
Ride the musical Spicer Train and then enjoy visiting with Santa at his Sleigh Cabin. Also, a fairy tale trail, bonfire, yard games and more.
Event cost: $15
Event times: Nov. 24-26, 30; Dec. 1-3, 7-10, 14-23, 2023