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Join Congregation Beth Shalom for the 9th Annual Chanu-Con! Community-Wide Chanukah Festival. There will be children's activities, delicious kosher food, a 50/50 raffle, gift vendors, live musical entertainment, Oak Park Library storytime, bounce house and more.
Event cost: Free admission; donations welcome
Event time: 1-5 p.m. Dec. 8, 2024
Enjoy unique shopping at Western Wayne County Conservation Association. Shop from local artisans and find one-of-a-kind items for this holiday season.
Event cost: $2/person
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 16, 2024
This year's STEAM Faire will include more than 20 hands-on activities and interactive booths full of projects. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 16, 2024
Celebrate a day of books at A2 Community Bookfest, which was formerly the Kerrytown Bookfest. It features activities for all ages, story times, discussion groups, keynote author talks and more.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3, 2024
This holiday art fair focuses on handmade art, vintage goods and self care products and features over 60 vendors.
Event cost: $1/suggested donation
Event time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23-24, 2024
Cosplay your favorite comic characters, meet-and-greet with graphic novel big wigs, check out movie screenings, character Q&As and more.
Event cost: $30-$40/Friday adult pass, $45-$55/Saturday adult pass, $40-$50/Sunday adult pass, $90-$100/Weekend adult pass, $249-$259/VIP fan pass (very limited and might not be available at the door), $10-$20/Friday and Saturday child...
Check out artwork displayed by 60 artists along with live music, food, adult beverages and more at this annual event.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 21-22, 2024
This annual holiday market features artisan vendors and crafters, food, kids activities, live music and more.
Event cost:Â Free/admission, fees vary/items on sale
Event time: 5-10 p.m. Dec. 6, 2024
There will be a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, games, music, inflatables, movies, music and food trucks. Make sure to wear your costume.Â
Event cost: $8/advanced ticket, $10/at the gate ticket; $5/parking
Event time: Noon-5 p.m. Oct 19-20, 2024
Join La Jalisciense Supermercado Y Taqueria for a DÃa de los Muertos celebration. It features art, music, dance and an interactive graveyard experience.
Event cost: $4-$30
Event times: 3-9 p.m. Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Friday, 5-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2024
Shop from a juried, indoor fine arts fair that features an array of high-quality art in a variety of price ranges and disciplines. It features an Oktoberfest, live music, drinks on the Exhibit Hall Patio and more.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19, 2024
Check out this brand-new Jack O’ Lantern Journey at the Detroit Zoo. It features a trail of illuminated pumpkin structures, live entertainment, Blake's Market, festive food and drinks and more.
Event cost: $19-plus; $8/parking
Event times: 5-10 p.m. Oct. 25-27, 2024.
