Event Type : Holiday + Seasonal Fun

These pop-up markets offer a wide-variety of holiday goodies like chocolates and tree — plus tons of holiday decor to enjoy. Times vary by location. Face masks and social distancing is required.

Honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering your time doing an act of service in your community.  Registration required.

The Snowglow will include ice sculptures lining the streets, live ice carving demonstrations and, of course, The Big, Bright Light Show that illuminates Downtown Rochester. This year’s ice sculpture theme is “Christmas Cheer” with carvings of holiday favorites including Buddy The Elf, Frosty the Snowman, the Christmas Vacation Station wagon and more. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 16, visitors are invited to enjoy an Ice Carving Competition on West Fourth Street.

Join Stand with Trans for a twist on the annual Share the Love event. This virtual event is for families to make a Valentine’s Day craft and enjoy some live music. Registration is required by Jan. 25 and is limited to 20 families. Party kits will be mailed, including a $25 gift card to enjoy Domino’s pizza during the event.

Register to build Speedy the Valentine Sloth, a take-home kit with instructions from South Lyon Recreation. Each kit includes one 16-inch unstuffed sloth, directions and 6-10 ounces of polyester fiberfill plus extra goodies. Registration required by Feb. 5.

Families with kids ages 3-5 can pick up materials at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library, then make the holiday craft during a Zoom meeting. Registration is required before picking up supplies.

Join Wolcott Mill Metropark to learn the history of one of the first crops harvested each year. Take a short hike to the woods where participants will learn how to identify and tap maple trees. Then, visit a wood-fired evaporator to discover how maple sap becomes maple syrup. Maple items and kits will be available for purchase. Tours begin every half hour, last approximately one hour and are entirely outdoors. Participants will walk about half a mile over uneven ground. Face coverings and registration are required.

Join Wolcott Mill Metropark to learn the history of one of the first crops harvested each year. Take a short hike to the woods where participants will learn how to identify and tap maple trees. Then, visit a wood-fired evaporator to discover how maple sap becomes maple syrup. Maple items and kits will be available for purchase. Tours begin every half hour, last approximately one hour and are entirely outdoors. Participants will walk about half a mile over uneven ground. Face coverings and registration are required.

Join Dinosaur Hill staff beneath the snowy canopy of Cranberry Lake’s own monster maples to learn about how maple sugar was first discovered, the advancements in the technology that has allowed us to harvest and produce enough for the world, and the science behind how this sticky confectionary is even possible. Participants will be given their own tap kits to take home to make their own maple syrup at home. Registration is required and space is limited.

Join Wolcott Mill Metropark to learn the history of one of the first crops harvested each year. Take a short hike to the woods where participants will learn how to identify and tap maple trees. Then, visit a wood-fired evaporator to discover how maple sap becomes maple syrup. Maple items and kits will be available for purchase. Tours begin every half hour, last approximately one hour and are entirely outdoors. Participants will walk about half a mile over uneven ground. Face coverings and registration are required.

Join Wolcott Mill Metropark to learn the history of one of the first crops harvested each year. Take a short hike to the woods where participants will learn how to identify and tap maple trees. Then, visit a wood-fired evaporator to discover how maple sap becomes maple syrup. Maple items and kits will be available for purchase. Tours begin every half hour, last approximately one hour and are entirely outdoors. Participants will walk about half a mile over uneven ground. Face coverings and registration are required.

Little ones can visit with Mr. E. Bunny and receive a surprise. There will also be games, crafts, live farm animals, inflatables and more. Registration required by March 15.

Join Wolcott Mill Metropark to learn the history of one of the first crops harvested each year. Take a short hike to the woods where participants will learn how to identify and tap maple trees. Then, visit a wood-fired evaporator to discover how maple sap becomes maple syrup. Maple items and kits will be available for purchase. Tours begin every half hour, last approximately one hour and are entirely outdoors. Participants will walk about half a mile over uneven ground. Face coverings and registration are required.

Join Wolcott Mill Metropark to learn the history of one of the first crops harvested each year. Take a short hike to the woods where participants will learn how to identify and tap maple trees. Then, visit a wood-fired evaporator to discover how maple sap becomes maple syrup. Maple items and kits will be available for purchase. Tours begin every half hour, last approximately one hour and are entirely outdoors. Participants will walk about half a mile over uneven ground. Face coverings and registration are required.

Register to build an Easter Bunny take-home kit with instructions from South Lyon Recreation. Each kit includes one 16-inch unstuffed animal, directions and 6-10 ounces of polyester fiberfill plus extra goodies. Registration required by March 19.

Hop on down the bunny trail to search for eggs and stop at treat stations along the way to collect fun prizes. This event will run rain or shine, families are encouraged to dress for the weather.

Join Wolcott Mill Metropark to learn the history of one of the first crops harvested each year. Take a short hike to the woods where participants will learn how to identify and tap maple trees. Then, visit a wood-fired evaporator to discover how maple sap becomes maple syrup. Maple items and kits will be available for purchase. Tours begin every half hour, last approximately one hour and are entirely outdoors. Participants will walk about half a mile over uneven ground. Face coverings and registration are required.

Enjoy a safe and physically distant visit with the Easter Bunny at Heritage Park under the south pavilions, then an egg hunt and musical entertainment. Sweet and warm treats will be available on site for purchase. Registration for a time slot begins Feb. 15.

Enjoy an egg hunt at home as each kit comes with candy-filled eggs, coloring pages, crayons and other surprises for one child. Post pictures of the hunt with the South Lyon Recreation Area using the community hashtag #SLARAEggHunt (lucky posters will win a special prize). Registration is required by March 26.

Families can register for a 15-minute time slot to to hit the trail, searching for hidden eggs at stations along the way. Pictures available with Mr. Bunny before he sends families off on the trail hunting for eggs. Bags to gather eggs will be provided, including pre-packed treats.