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Kick it all off with a parade led by the Woodhaven Marching Band, starting at the fire department over to the Woodhaven Community Center. There will be plenty of activities and other fun for kids throughout the evening, too. Then, welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus and stick around for the...
Join the community in singing Christmas carols plus enjoy a marshmallow roast, horse-drawn wagon rides, a kids craft area and more. After he lights the tree, Santa and Mrs. Claus meets kids.
This community shebang kicks off with refreshments and music by the Royal Oak Salvation Army band.Santa lights the tree and then sticks around to visit after the ceremony. Also includes the Holiday Magic Marketplace and goodies like cocoa, coffee and candy canes (event takes place at the Royal Oak...
Families can come out to the front of KeyBank in Downtown Saline to see their annual tree lighting ceremony.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6 p.m. Nov. 29, 2022
Kerrytown kicks off the season with annual flair in its courtyard. Find caroling, luminaries and more.
Kick off the holiday season with style with the lighting of a giant Christmas tree on Woodward in fashionable Ferndale.
Tree Lighting and Singalong at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn
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Take part in a holiday singalong, visit Santa and watch the lighting of the city's Christmas tree.
Enjoy crafts, games and a reading of this holiday classic in celebration of its 60th year.
Meet the live reindeer outside of the library and then head inside for holiday crafts and fun.
Families can head to Downtown Trenton to see the annual Christmas Parade. The parade begins on West Jefferson Ave.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
This year’s theme is “To the North Pole and Beyond.” The parade touts bands, flouts, classic cars, Detroit mascots, performers, Santa and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m. Nov. 26, 2022
The Kerrytown District Association along with the Tübingen Sister City Group of Ann Arbor presents the Annual Children's Lantern Parade. Bring your family to the Kindlemarket for an exciting children's lantern parade, modeled after the German St. Martin tradition that celebrates Samaritan deeds. At the parade, the children will...





