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The 47th annual holiday parade has lots of lights, music and entertainment including a visit by Santa! This year's theme is "Christmas Around the World."
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
The annual parade takes place in downtown Berkley as it travels along 12 Mile Road from Bacon Street to City Hall.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
This holiday tradition heads right through downtown Oxford. This year’s theme is old fashioned Christmas. After the parade, meet Santa for photo ops in Centennial Park.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
This annual event starts off with a winter fest with an ice carving competition, petting zoo, face painting, crafts for kids and more. Then, check out your favorite costumed characters, plus floats, balloons, marching bands, fire trucks, dancers and more at this annual event.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 8 a.m./festival...
This long-running holiday festival brings Victorian themed fun, street performers and family activities to downtown Holly. Kids can enjoy festive entertainment, shopping and seasonal treats across multiple themed weekends. Admission is free for all ages.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting: 6 p.m. Nov. 28 2025Festival...
This annual parade brings the community together. It's something fun for the whole family to do the day after Thanksgiving. It's theme this year is "Christmas in Toyland."
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 25, 2022
Enjoy all Oakland County parks free of charge, including nature areas, trailsand dog parks. Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks and Rose Oaks county parks.
Event cost: Free
Event time: sunrise-sunset Nov. 24, 2022
Recognize and honor the sacrifice our veterans have made at this annual, which features an honor guard ceremony, luncheon and more.
Event cost: $10/residents, $12/non-residents, free/veterans
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 11, 2022
Enjoy a screening of the Academy Award-nominated short film, The Snowman, accompanied by music performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Event cost: $30-plus
Event time: 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 9, 2023
Start with trunk-or-treating and watch an outdoor movie. There will also be games, contest, refreshments, more.
Event cost: Free
Celebrate the annual Detroit Harvest Night, which is full of family-friendly activities including a trunk-or-treat. Costumes are encouraged, as are face masks and social distancing.
Event Cost: Free
Event Times: 7-8 p.m. Oct. 29
Kids can dance, get plenty of treats and win prizes. There will also be a light show. Costumes are welcome, but not required.
Event cost: $12/adults, $6/ages 2-11
Event time: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 15, 2022











