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Holiday Hoopla & Tree Lighting at Waterford Township Hall

November 23, 2024 - November 23, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Nastco

Location

Waterford Township Hall

5200 Civic Center Drive

Waterford Township, MI 48329

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Description

Celebrate the season with a tree lighting at 5:40 p.m. along with holiday activities including a visit and photo opportunity with Santa, a reindeer visit, crafts, cookie decorating and more. Dress for the weather.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 3-6 p.m. Nov. 23, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://www.waterfordmi.gov/1380/Holiday-Hoopla-Tree-Lighting

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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