Get in the holiday spirit with local performances, parades, tree lightings and more. Use our list below to find the perfect holiday event for you and your family in and around Oakland County.
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Oakland County
Auburn Hills
Nov. 14-Dec. 24 (Closed Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving): Photos With Santa at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Nov. 15 & 22: Pet Photo With Santa at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Nov. 20: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 6: A Special Event With Caring Santa at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Dec. 12: Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 18: Winter Solstice Lantern Walk at Hawk Woods Park and Campground
Berkley
Nov. 29-December: MerriMonth
Birmingham
Nov. 28: Santa Walk
Nov. 28-29, Dec. 4-6,12-13, 19-20 & 24: Santa House
Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5-6,12-13, 19-20 & 24: Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Dec. 4: Winter Markt and Tree Lighting
Dec. 4-6: Winter Markt
Dec. 29: The Annual Birmingham Menorah Lighting and Celebration
Bloomfield
Clarkston/Independence Twp.
Dec. 13: DIY: Yule Log at Wint Nature Center
Clawson
Dec. 2: Christmas Tree Lighting
Commerce Twp.
Nov. 20-Dec. 27: Glenlore Trails – Aurora
Dec. 5: Tree Lighting
Davisburg/Springfield Twp.
Nov. 22: Davisburg Christmas Market at Springfield Oaks
Dec. 5: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 12: Visits With Santa at the Hart Community Center
Farmington/Farmington Hills
Nov. 3: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov. 20: Deck the Alley
Nov. 6-8: Christmas Open House at Farmer John’s
Nov. 12-15: Farmington Hills Youth Theatre: Elf the Musical JR.
Nov. 14: Princess Tea Party
Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Hike & Seek at the Farmington Hills Nature Center
Dec. 5: Holly Days
Ferndale
Nov. 14-15: Jingle & Mingle
Hazel Park
Nov. 25: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 5: Crafts with Santa at the Hazel Park District Library
Highland Twp.
Nov. 10: Ladies Night Out: Gnome for the Holidays
Nov. 28: Shop Small
Dec. 1-31: Festival of Trees
Dec. 1-31: Holiday Photo Spot
Dec. 7: Tree Lighting Ceremony and Kris Kringle Market
Dec. 7-8: Crafting With Greens
Holly
Nov. 27: Holly Dickens Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting
Nov. 28-29 | Dec. 5-6 & 12-13: Holly Dickens Festival
Huntington Woods
Dec. 21: Menorah Lighting at Scotia Park
Lake Orion/Orion Twp.
Nov. 13: Canterbury Tree Lighting 2026
Nov. 19: Light Up Lake Orion at Children’s Park
Nov. 27- Dec. 23: Holiday Stroll at Canterbury Village
Dec. 6: Breakfast With the Grinch at Canterbury Village
Dec. 12: Lake Orion – Oxford Polar Express
Dec. 19-20: Christmas Around the World at Canterbury Village
Lathrup Village
Nov. 12: Annual Lathrup Village Police Department Thanksgiving Dinner
Madison Heights
Nov. 21: Holiday Metaphysical Market
Nov. 23: Holiday Tree Lighting
Dec. 12: DIY Yule Log at Red Oaks Nature Center
Dec. 19: Winter Solstice Hike at Red Oaks Nature Center
Milford
Nov. 19: The Big Reveal
Nov. 28: Christmas Parade
Nov. 29 | Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 & 20: Visit Santa at Center Street Mall
Nov. 28 | Dec. 12 & 19-20: Snacks with Santa at Kensington Metropark
Dec. 4: Chow Time at the Farm at Kensington Metropark Farm Center
Dec. 5: Christmas Open House
Dec. 5: Annual Holiday Gala
Novi
Nov. 20: Light the Lights
Nov. 20: Night Hikes on the Farm: Owl Prowl
Dec. 6 & 13: Novi Choralaires Holiday Concert
Dec. 6: Holiday at the Farm
Dec. 12: Michigan Makers Winter Craft Fair at Vibe Credit Union Showplace
Oak Park
Nov. 23: Annual Chanu-Con! at Congregation Beth Shalom
Ortonville
Dec. 6-7: Christmas in the Village
Oxford
Dec. 4: Soup & Sweet Stroll
Dec. 12: Lake Orion – Oxford Polar Express
Pontiac
Dec. 5: Tree of Hope Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 5: Holiday Extravaganza
Dec. 20: Winter Solstice Forest Therapy Walk at Pontiac Oaks Park
Rochester/Rochester Hills
Nov. 7: Silent Auction at Paint Creek Center for the Arts
Nov. 12-Dec. 31: Holiday Pop-Up Bar at Royal Park Hotel
Nov. 13-Dec. 27: Holiday Royal Tea at the Royal Park Hotel
Nov. 13- Dec. 20: Holiday Art Market at Paint Creek Center for the Arts
Nov. 20: Light The Village at The Village of Rochester Hills
Nov. 20-Dec. 24: Visit Santa at The Village of Rochester Hills
Nov. 21-22: Festival of Trees
Nov. 20-Dec. 24: A Christmas Carol at Meadow Brook Theatre
Nov. 23: Lagniappe
Nov. 24-Jan. 17, 2027: The Big, Bright Light Show
Nov. 26: Thanksgiving at Royal Oak Park Hotel
Nov. 27-Dec. 30: Holiday Tea & Tour at Meadow Brook Hall
Nov. 27-Dec. 30: Holiday Walk & Winter Wonder Lights at Meadow Brook Hall
Nov. 28 | Dec. 5 & 19-20: Santa Saturdays at Meadow Brook Hall
Nov. 29 | Dec. 6, 13 & 27: Family Nights at Meadow Brook Hall
Dec. 1, 9 & 15-16: Candlelight Tours at Meadow Brook Hall
Dec. 7 & 14: Tannenbaum Teas at Meadow Brook Hall
Dec. 2: Holiday Soiree at Meadow Brook Hall
Dec. 13: Breakfast With Santa at Royal Oak Park Hotel
Royal Oak
Nov. 6: Holiday Night Market at Royal Oak Farmers Market
Nov. 21- Jan. 3, 2027: Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
Dec. 3: Polar Beers at the Detroit Zoo
Dec. 3: Holiday Magic Marketplace
Southfield
Dec. 2: Tree Lighting Ceremony
South Lyon/Lyon Twp.
Nov. 22: Giving On The Grand
Dec. 5: Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 12: Lighting Up The Grand
Dec. 12: Holiday Market
Troy
Nov. 12: Snow & Tell: Winter Operations Open House
Dec. 4: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 5-6: Cocoa and Crafts with Santa at Troy Historic Village
Dec. 5-March 1, 2026 (closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1): The Rink at Stine Community Park
Dec. 13: Polar Party
Dec. 13: Deer Santa at Stage Nature Center
Dec. 21-23: Longest Nights in the Village at Troy Historic Village
Walled Lake
Dec. 7: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Waterford
Nov. 18 | Dec. 2: Holiday Market at the Oakland County Farmers Market
Nov. 21: Holiday Hoopla & Tree Lighting Event
West Bloomfield
Nov. 21: Honey Sommelier Tasting
Dec. 5: Bowl With Santa
Wixom
Dec. 4: Tree Lighting Festival
Online
Nov. 19: Fireside Chats – Those Who First Belonged: Indigenous Connections to our Oakland County Parks
Metro Detroit
Genesee County
Nov. 27-29 | Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 16-20 & 26-27: Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic
Macomb County
Nov. 21: Mount Clemens Santa Parade
Dec. 5: A Sterling Christmas
Wayne County
November-March 2026 (Every Day): The Rink at Campus Martius Park
Nov. 12-Jan. 4, 2026 (Wednesdays-Sundays): Cadillac Lodge and Downtown Detroit Markets
Nov. 20: Annual Detroit Tree Lighting
Nov. 20: Holiday Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony in Downtown Northville
Nov. 18-30 (Closed Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving): Festival of Trees in Canton Twp.
Nov. 23: Detroit Aglow
Nov. 26: America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Downtown Detroit
Dec. 3-6, 10-13, 17-23 & 26-28: Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village in Dearborn
Dec. 14: Hanukkah Celebration: Light & Joy in the Holiday Season
Dec. 14: Menorah in the D
Dec. 27: Kwanzaa with Mama Jahra at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
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