The Big Bright Light Show in Downtown Rochester lights up the night from November 23 – January 3, 2016.

The holidays are upon us in Oakland County. There are plenty of parades, tree lightings, and events throughout the area. View our ‘Holiday Happenings‘ list here to find something just right for you and your family to ring in the holidays. Here some other great things to try before the year ends:

• • Learn to skate, or drop-in for the day, at a local ice rink.
  • Visit Santa, but make sure the kids don’t forget their list!
  • Hit the malls, downtowns, or shop at your favorite independently owned stores.
  • Support the small businesses that keep Oakland County unique on Small Business Saturday, November 28th.
  • Stop into a Holiday Arts & Crafts show to check out local vendors.
  • Visit a movie theater to see your favorite Holiday movie on the big screen.
  • Snuggle up on the couch with hot cocoa and watch ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas.
  • Go sledding at an Oakland County Park’s and Recreation hill.
  • Spread the Holiday spirit by volunteering at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter, or donate to your favorite local charity.
  • Donate canned goods to a Metro Detroit food bank, such as Gleaners or Forgotten Harvest.

More Oakland County Holiday fun can be found here.

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