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Halloween Movie Night at Riverside Park

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Families can see a special screening of the classic film, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at Knight Amphitheater in Riverside Park. Bring a blanket and snacks. The movie begins at dusk. Event cost: Free admission Event time: 7-8:45 p.m. Oct. 11, 2024
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Street Festival
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City Square Street Fair

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This family-friendly festival features local entertainment, food trucks, street vendors, fun activities for all ages and more. Event cost: Free Event times: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 9 and 23, 2024
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Metro Detroit TRUNK-OR-TREAT at Lee Steinberg Law Firm

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Families can enjoy a trunk-or-treating event that features candy, costumes, games, face painting and more. Event cost: Free admission Event time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 27, 2024
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Holly Dickens Festival & Parade

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Enjoy costumed characters, entertainment, vendors, the feel of a “Charles Dickens town” and shops open downtown. The Dickens Parade will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 29. Children can send a postcard to Santa, enjoy a story time and coronation and knighting ceremony with Queen Victoria and more. Event cost:...
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2024 Holiday Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony

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See bands, dancers, floats and of course, Santa at this annual. After the parade, there will be a ceremonial tree lighting in Town Square. Event cost: Free Event time: 6 p.m. Nov. 22, 2024
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The Great Fall Festival at the Maybury Farm

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This fest offers tractor-drawn wagon rides, live music, activities, games, pumpkin decorating, corn maze, face painting and more. Event cost: $14-$20/person, free/2 and under and must be seated on lap on wagon ride Event time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5-6, 2024
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Canterbury Fall Festival
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Pumpkin Weekend at Canterbury Village

Kari Zaffarano -
Stop by Canterbury Village to choose a pumpkin from Dee’s Pumpkin Patch, grab a donut and cider from Yates Cider Mill and vote for your favorite scarecrow. Kids can play on the hay pyramid and enjoy a fall-themed scavenger hunt throughout the Village. Event cost: Free admission; free/parking Event times: 10...
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Christmas Lights
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The Big Reveal at Indian Springs Metropark

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. 29-30; Dec. 1-6, 2024
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Christmas Lights
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Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees at the The Rochester Community House

Christina Clark -
This festival features wreaths, trees and centerpieces designed and donated by the community. All proceeds will go towards The Big, Bright Light Show in downtown Rochester. Event cost: Free Event times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23-24, 2024
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The Big, Bright Light Show in Downtown Rochester 

Kari Zaffarano -
Downtown Rochester is decked in 1.5 million lights, brightening up buildings every evening. Event cost: Free Event times: 5 p.m.-midnight Nov. 25, 2024-Jan. 19, 2025
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Street Festival
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PandaCamp Fall Fest

Kari Zaffarano -
This fall fest features bounce house, Kidokinetics, face painting and more. Kona Ice and Chapala Taco Truck will be onsite for purchase. There will also be a raffle to support their scholarship fund. Event cost: Free Event time: 1-4 p.m. Sept. 29, 2024
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Game Watch Tailgate Street Party

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If you don't have tickets to the game, you can come watch the U-M football game at the corner of State and Liberty Streets. The game will be streaming on 17-foot viewing screens. Also DJ Myint and M Den giveaways. Event cost: Free Event times: Sept. 21 and Oct. 5, 2024
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