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Christmas Fairs + Fests Free Holidays

Lighting of the Park in Royal Oak

November 21, 2025 - November 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Families enjoy ice skating and holiday lights during the Royal Oak Holidays Lighting of the Park at Centennial Commons with Santa and live music.

Photo credit: Royal Oak Holidays

Description

Celebrate the season with ice-skating, carnival rides, food trucks and live music. Families can enjoy visits with Santa, inflatables and the lighting of the giant oak tree in Centennial Commons.

Event cost: Free admission; bring 4 canned goods or $2 donation per child for unlimited carnival rides and inflatables

Event times: 4-9 p.m. Nov. 21

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

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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