Event Type : Oakland County

The annual cookie walk supports Corner Shower and Laundry, a clean and safe shower and laundry service for families that are homeless. Cookies are available for Hanukkah and Christmas and are sold by the half dozen. Order online for curbside pick up between 1-5 p.m. Dec. 13.

Visitors and shoppers in Birmingham can check out the decorated trees in restaurants and retail locations throughout town, then vote for their favorites with an online donation. The Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange will receive 100 percent of the donations to help local foster teens.

While shopping local in Clawson, look for Clawson the Elf around town. Fill your entry form and submit to the chamber of commerce to be entered for the grand prize. Visit event website for forms and more information.

On weekends throughout the holiday season, children are invited to make an appointment with Santa at the Santa House. Select weekends will feature live reindeer and complimentary goodies and treats. Appointments are required for socially distanced visits with Santa; however, the other festivities are first come, first serve.

Families are invited use their mobile devices to participate in a scavenger hunt throughout
downtown Birmingham. A winning participant from each Saturday and Sunday through the shopping season will be eligible to win a $500 gift card from the Birmingham Shopping District.

Vendors include arts, crafts, decor, hats and more.

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

The 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse will be decorated with boughs of holly, old Christmas cards, family gifts, community cookbooks and a 10-foot Christmas tree in the library.Pick up a sweet treat in the 1920s kitchen before leaving and glimpse into the historic landscape through historical images.

The Welcome Center has numerous videos and exhibits on local history and the 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse is a remarkable historic building that is beautifully furnished. Exhibits open at 12:30, tour runs 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Registration required by noon the Friday before you attend.

Help farm staff feed the pigs, goats, cows and more. Families and young farmers ages 4 and up will learn what each animal eats and why. Face coverings are required in buildings and encouraged outside.

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

The zoo will flip the switch for more than 5 million lights to shine over 32 days during the holiday season. Walk among the trees and buildings to see the 280 illuminated animal sculptures scattered throughout the zoo. Capacity will be limited to 2,100 each night, so advance tickets are recommended (limited tickets will be available for walk-up purchases).

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

On weekends throughout the holiday season, children are invited to make an appointment with Santa at the Santa House. Select weekends will feature live reindeer and complimentary goodies and treats. Appointments are required for socially distanced visits with Santa; however, the other festivities are first come, first serve.

Families are invited use their mobile devices to participate in a scavenger hunt throughout
downtown Birmingham. A winning participant from each Saturday and Sunday through the shopping season will be eligible to win a $500 gift card from the Birmingham Shopping District.

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

Vendors include arts, crafts, decor, hats and more.

The 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse will be decorated with boughs of holly, old Christmas cards, family gifts, community cookbooks and a 10-foot Christmas tree in the library.Pick up a sweet treat in the 1920s kitchen before leaving and glimpse into the historic landscape through historical images.

The Welcome Center has numerous videos and exhibits on local history and the 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse is a remarkable historic building that is beautifully furnished. Exhibits open at 12:30, tour runs 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Registration required by noon the Friday before you attend.

The zoo will flip the switch for more than 5 million lights to shine over 32 days during the holiday season. Walk among the trees and buildings to see the 280 illuminated animal sculptures scattered throughout the zoo. Capacity will be limited to 2,100 each night, so advance tickets are recommended (limited tickets will be available for walk-up purchases).

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they ring in the holiday season at this annual, which is drive-thru this year.

The annual cookie walk supports Corner Shower and Laundry, a clean and safe shower and laundry service for families that are homeless. Cookies are available for Hanukkah and Christmas and are sold by the half dozen. Order online for curbside pick up between 1-5 p.m. Dec. 13.

Visitors and shoppers in Birmingham can check out the decorated trees in restaurants and retail locations throughout town, then vote for their favorites with an online donation. The Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange will receive 100 percent of the donations to help local foster teens.

While shopping local in Clawson, look for Clawson the Elf around town. Fill your entry form and submit to the chamber of commerce to be entered for the grand prize. Visit event website for forms and more information.

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

Enjoy a quick history and tour of the one-room school house, then practice the alphabet on a slate board, hop on some stilts, play quoits, master the ball and cup or sift through old maps and artifacts. Top it off with a holiday paper craft and cookie. This tour has been adapted to be family friendly for kids of all ages looking for a hands-on, socially distanced history experience. Registration required.

Cheddar the Village Mouse tells stories for the holiday season. In November, listen to stories about Thanksgiving and in December, listen to stories about Gingerbread and Jingle Bells. Preregistration required for online access.

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

The zoo will flip the switch for more than 5 million lights to shine over 32 days during the holiday season. Walk among the trees and buildings to see the 280 illuminated animal sculptures scattered throughout the zoo. Capacity will be limited to 2,100 each night, so advance tickets are recommended (limited tickets will be available for walk-up purchases).

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

The zoo will flip the switch for more than 5 million lights to shine over 32 days during the holiday season. Walk among the trees and buildings to see the 280 illuminated animal sculptures scattered throughout the zoo. Capacity will be limited to 2,100 each night, so advance tickets are recommended (limited tickets will be available for walk-up purchases).

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

The zoo will flip the switch for more than 5 million lights to shine over 32 days during the holiday season. Walk among the trees and buildings to see the 280 illuminated animal sculptures scattered throughout the zoo. Capacity will be limited to 2,100 each night, so advance tickets are recommended (limited tickets will be available for walk-up purchases).

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

On weekends throughout the holiday season, children are invited to make an appointment with Santa at the Santa House. Select weekends will feature live reindeer and complimentary goodies and treats. Appointments are required for socially distanced visits with Santa; however, the other festivities are first come, first serve.

Families are invited use their mobile devices to participate in a scavenger hunt throughout
downtown Birmingham. A winning participant from each Saturday and Sunday through the shopping season will be eligible to win a $500 gift card from the Birmingham Shopping District.

Vendors include arts, crafts, decor, hats and more.

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

On weekends throughout the holiday season, children are invited to make an appointment with Santa at the Santa House. Select weekends will feature live reindeer and complimentary goodies and treats. Appointments are required for socially distanced visits with Santa; however, the other festivities are first come, first serve.

Families are invited use their mobile devices to participate in a scavenger hunt throughout
downtown Birmingham. A winning participant from each Saturday and Sunday through the shopping season will be eligible to win a $500 gift card from the Birmingham Shopping District.

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

Vendors include arts, crafts, decor, hats and more.

The 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse will be decorated with boughs of holly, old Christmas cards, family gifts, community cookbooks and a 10-foot Christmas tree in the library.Pick up a sweet treat in the 1920s kitchen before leaving and glimpse into the historic landscape through historical images.

The Welcome Center has numerous videos and exhibits on local history and the 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse is a remarkable historic building that is beautifully furnished. Exhibits open at 12:30, tour runs 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Registration required by noon the Friday before you attend.

The zoo will flip the switch for more than 5 million lights to shine over 32 days during the holiday season. Walk among the trees and buildings to see the 280 illuminated animal sculptures scattered throughout the zoo. Capacity will be limited to 2,100 each night, so advance tickets are recommended (limited tickets will be available for walk-up purchases).

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

Enjoy a quick history and tour of the one-room school house, then practice the alphabet on a slate board, hop on some stilts, play quoits, master the ball and cup or sift through old maps and artifacts. Top it off with a holiday paper craft and cookie. This tour has been adapted to be family friendly for kids of all ages looking for a hands-on, socially distanced history experience. Registration required.

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

Head to downtown Rochester for this spectacle. The town will be covered with more than a million colorful lights, which will stay aglow until midnight every night. 5 p.m.-midnight daily.

Take a spectacular 1.5-mile drive through various holiday-themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all new drive-through Blizzard Tunnel as well as returning favorites including: 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

The zoo will flip the switch for more than 5 million lights to shine over 32 days during the holiday season. Walk among the trees and buildings to see the 280 illuminated animal sculptures scattered throughout the zoo. Capacity will be limited to 2,100 each night, so advance tickets are recommended (limited tickets will be available for walk-up purchases).

Make your reservations at least 48 hours in advance for sandwiches, pastries and, of course, tea.

The zoo will flip the switch for more than 5 million lights to shine over 32 days during the holiday season. Walk among the trees and buildings to see the 280 illuminated animal sculptures scattered throughout the zoo. Capacity will be limited to 2,100 each night, so advance tickets are recommended (limited tickets will be available for walk-up purchases).