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Holidays in Greektown Ice Carving Event

December 21, 2024 - December 21, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Photo credit: Greektown Detroit

Location

Greektown Detroit

541 Monroe St.

Detroit, MI 48226

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Description

Families can enjoy the annual holiday ice carving event in historic Greektown in Downtown Detroit. This family-friendly event features 20 holiday and Greek-themed ice carvings, four ice carvings created live, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, caroling, Santa Claus and more.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 2-8 p.m. Dec. 21, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 313-265-9266

Website: https://www.greektowndetroit.org/

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

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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