Event Type : Wayne County

The photographs in this collection were rescued from attics, resale shops, and the DIA’s own archives, making it a totally unique snapshot of the past. Museum hours are as follows:

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
• 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday
• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

In 1986, Tyree Guyton started the Heidelberg project at the site of his childhood home in response to the 1967 rebellion. Since then, it has grown to fill two blocks. Check out this exhibit to see how it grew.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday-Sunday
• 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday.

Vintage products, clothing and music bring the ‘50s to life during this exhibition.

Museum hours are as follows:

• 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays.

A tribute display to Aretha Franklin, her life and her music opens today in the Kid Rock Music Lab and is on display through summer, 2019.

Hours are as follows:

• 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Five Arab American artists use their talents to respond to the work of five Arab American poets.

Hours are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday
• noon-5 p.m. Sunday
• Closed Monday-Tuesday

Stop by and give Santa your wishlist starting Nov. 11; plus pet photos from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 12, 19 and 26 and Dec. 3 and 10.(Pets must be leashed or in a carrier).

Times are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays
• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays
• noon-5 p.m. Sundays

Santa takes breaks to feed his reindeer 1-2 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 3-4 p.m. Sundays

Visit the Midwest’s longest drive-through holiday light display for an expanded five miles of colorful lights. The entrance is on Merriman Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Warren Avenue. Don’t forget to stop by the Santa Shelter for refreshments and pictures with Santa!

Hours are as follows

• 7-10 p.m. Monday-Friday
• 6-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
• Closed Christmas

The big guy arrives on Nov. 17 at Santa’s Ice Palace at the Fairlane Town Center, which features falling snow, a place to compare your ice handprint to that of a polar bear and more.

Times are as follows:

• Nov. 17-Dec. 17: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m
• Dec. 18-23: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Dec. 24: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Note: Santa will not be available on Thanksgiving Day.

Take a journey to the North Pole to learn about the early days of aviation, take a picture with Santa and more. Be sure to check out Greenfield Village, which is decked out for the holidays, too.

Times are as follows:

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
• 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

Fish and Loaves Community Food Pantry invites you to bring the family to Santa’s Magic Forest in Taylor’s Heritage Park.

The Magic Forest welcomes visitors every weekend on Fridays from 5-8 p.m., Saturdays from 1-8 p.m. and Sundays 1-7 p.m. through Dec. 23. The display, which includes Santa and Mrs. Claus, is set up at the activity building in the park and features more than 20 different holiday scenes.

For more information please call 734-992-6284.

Santa takes his post to hear those holiday wishes through Christmas Eve. Kids on the autism spectrum can swing by on Dec. 9 for more toned down visits and furry companions can stop in Dec. 10 or 17 for photos, too. Times vary; call for details.

The jolly ol’ guy takes a break from pre-Christmas prep to take photos with kids. Bring your own camera.

This exhibit offers the rare opportunity to see Norman Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms paintings together; plus his other work, too.

Come in your jammies with your favorite stuffed animal and gather around the Christmas tree for stories with Santa Claus. Ages 4-plus. Registration required.

A poor young boy comes across a genie’s lamp and gets three wishes that will change his life. Showtimes are as follows:

• 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
• 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday

This exhibit offers the rare opportunity to see Norman Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms paintings together; plus his other work, too.

The jolly ol’ guy takes a break from pre-Christmas prep to take photos with kids. Bring your own camera.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Find handmade ceramic swag by 70 talented artists at this sale.

Enjoy carols from Christmas past along with some modern favorites performed by the Simply Dickens Period Musical Group.

Come in your jammies with your favorite stuffed animal and gather around the Christmas tree for stories with Santa Claus. Ages 4-plus. Registration required.

A poor young boy comes across a genie’s lamp and gets three wishes that will change his life. Showtimes are as follows:

• 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
• 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday

The jolly ol’ guy takes a break from pre-Christmas prep to take photos with kids. Bring your own camera.

This exhibit offers the rare opportunity to see Norman Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms paintings together; plus his other work, too.

Enjoy a meal with Santa before heading outside to the annual Holiday Lights event. Reservations required.

Get into the spirit of the season with the Michigan Phil, which will be performing all your holiday favorites along with a beautiful Mozart horn concerto. Music from the movies, Broadway and from around the world bring audiences together as the orchestra performs in the quaint Penn Theatre in beautiful downtown Plymouth. This kick-off to the holiday season is not to be missed. 

This event features a kid-friendly dinner menu and other holiday treats! Note: Must purchase tickets through the recreation center before the event.

Get in the holiday spirit with an evening full of the scents, sounds and sights of the season. Take a walk down the lantern-lit path, visit with Santa, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, listen to carolers and more.

Get into the spirit of the season with the all your holiday favorites by the Michigan Philharmonic and a beautiful Mozart horn concerto. Music from the movies and Broadway and from around the world bring audiences together as the orchestra performs in the quaint Penn Theater in beautiful downtown Plymouth. This kick-off to the holiday season is not to be missed!

See It’s a Wonderful Life (PG) Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Scrooged (PG-13) Dec. 6-7, Miracle on 34th Street (note rated) Dec. 8-9, Elf (PG) Dec. 14-16, The Man Who Invented Christmas (PG) Dec. 20-21 and The Polar Express (PG) Dec. 22-23. Showtimes vary by date and show.

A poor young boy comes across a genie’s lamp and gets three wishes that will change his life. Showtimes are as follows:

• 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
• 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday

See Miracle on 34th Street (Dec. 1), Scrooged (Dec. 1), The Santa Clause (Dec. 7), Home Alone (Dec. 8), A Christmas Story (Dec. 8), A holiday mystery movie (Dec. 9), National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (Dec. 14) and It’s a Wonderful Life (Dec. 21-22). Showtimes vary.

The Detroit Health Department is offering vision and hearing screening for pre-school and school-aged children, ages 3-18. Please call for an appointment.

The jolly ol’ guy takes a break from pre-Christmas prep to take photos with kids. Bring your own camera.

This exhibit offers the rare opportunity to see Norman Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms paintings together; plus his other work, too.

Enjoy a meal with Santa before heading outside to the annual Holiday Lights event. Reservations required.

Check out the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, the Belle Isle Aquarium and the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory free of charge. Cocoa, cookies, music and crafts, too.

Get in the holiday spirit with an evening full of the scents, sounds and sights of the season. Take a walk down the lantern-lit path, visit with Santa, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, listen to carolers and more.

Watch 70 artists create unique monsters using everything from watercolor to ink to graphite and beyond. Each piece will be for sale for $40.

A poor young boy comes across a genie’s lamp and gets three wishes that will change his life. Showtimes are as follows:

• 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
• 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday

See It’s a Wonderful Life (PG) Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Scrooged (PG-13) Dec. 6-7, Miracle on 34th Street (note rated) Dec. 8-9, Elf (PG) Dec. 14-16, The Man Who Invented Christmas (PG) Dec. 20-21 and The Polar Express (PG) Dec. 22-23. Showtimes vary by date and show.

Santa is here to hear wishes four Saturdays in a row in “Santa’s Village.” Bring a camera to capture the moment. You can make holiday cards for children at St. John Hospital, too.

The jolly ol’ guy takes a break from pre-Christmas prep to take photos with kids. Bring your own camera.

This exhibit offers the rare opportunity to see Norman Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms paintings together; plus his other work, too.

This four-time event, sponsored by BLAC Detroit and Metro Parent magazines, celebrates diversity and features a black Santa Claus for kids to visit. Registration required.

Bring your camera for a photo with Santa and his sleigh as Maybury Farm welcomes St. Nick with a warm fire at its welcome center.

This lunch show includes a full mostaccioli dinner and a musical performance featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus and all of their “frosty friends.”

Support some local shops during this shopping tour in downtown Detroit.

Learn a bit about the invasive bittersweet plant and turn some into a holiday wreath to hang on your door. Registration required.

Experience the classic Peanuts’ holiday show live.

Learn what tracking is, how to identify various signs of wildlife and why it’s an important skill to have. Registration required.

Tinkerbell visits classic storybook lands and helps save the day during this production.

Kids and grown-ups with special needs are invited to the library for picture books, songs and simple sign languages. Open to all ages and levels of ability.

Enjoy a meal with Santa before heading outside to the annual Holiday Lights event. Reservations required.

Experience the classic Peanuts’ holiday show live.

Get in the holiday spirit with an evening full of the scents, sounds and sights of the season. Take a walk down the lantern-lit path, visit with Santa, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, listen to carolers and more.

See It’s a Wonderful Life (PG) Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Scrooged (PG-13) Dec. 6-7, Miracle on 34th Street (note rated) Dec. 8-9, Elf (PG) Dec. 14-16, The Man Who Invented Christmas (PG) Dec. 20-21 and The Polar Express (PG) Dec. 22-23. Showtimes vary by date and show.

A poor young boy comes across a genie’s lamp and gets three wishes that will change his life. Showtimes are as follows:

• 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
• 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
• 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday

This exhibit offers the rare opportunity to see Norman Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms paintings together; plus his other work, too.

The jolly ol’ guy takes a break from pre-Christmas prep to take photos with kids. Bring your own camera.

Enjoy a light brunch and photos with Santa; plus crafts and games. Note: Must purchase tickets in person at the Leisure Services Office at the Redford Community Center. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Feature plenty of Michigan-made gift options including clothing, art, jewelry, beauty products, and more.

Bring your camera for a photo with Santa and his sleigh as Maybury Farm welcomes St. Nick with a warm fire at its welcome center.

This lunch show includes a full mostaccioli dinner and a musical performance featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus and all of their “frosty friends.”

This four-time event, sponsored by BLAC Detroit and Metro Parent magazines, celebrates diversity and features a black Santa Claus for kids to visit. Registration required.

Take a look at some of the unknown traditions and superstitions of the holiday season. Registration required.