Wild Lights, presented by Corewell Health Children’s, has been a treasured holiday tradition for more than a decade for a reason. At this incredible event, you’ll encounter enchanting animal-themed light sculptures that bring a whimsical touch to the festive season
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Waterford Farmers Market Oakland County Market / Oakland County Farmers Markets 2350 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 248-858-5495 website – www.OaklandCountyParks.com Oakland County Farmers Market 2025 – Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays May 2 through December from 7a-1:30p. January through April from |
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Step back in time 290 million years when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on land and sea, and find out about the greatest extinction the world has ever seen in Permian Monsters: Life before the Dinosaurs. This unique exhibition brings the past |
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Families can explore festive décor, window displays and interactive holiday installations throughout the plaza. Kids can write letters to Santa with Mrs. Claus and enjoy crafts, treats and photo spots. Hours vary throughout the season so check schedules before visiting.
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Drive through a sparkling holiday wonderland filled with dazzling light displays, festive characters, and family fun. Kids will love the glowing tunnels and magical Reindeer Rest Stop with walk-through displays. Event cost: Santa Saver passes start at $25 per vehicle, |
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Families can enjoy open ice skating sessions during winter break at Suburban Ice Macomb. This is a casual, kid friendly skate where all ages are welcome and skate rentals are available. Helmets are recommended and sessions may be canceled if
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Families can explore interactive light installations from global artists during this new winter celebration. Kids will enjoy the glowing sculptures, monthly themed events and the holiday kickoff with Santa and treats. Dress warm for outdoor viewing. Event cost: Free Event
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Families can drop in for free and low-cost crafts or register for instructor led creative workshops on select dates. Options range from jewelry making to holiday shadow boxes and embroidery, with activities available for all ages. Materials are provided for
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Enjoy a walk through a glowing tunnel of holiday lights with entertainment, Santa visits and food trucks on select nights. This is an easy, kid friendly outing for families, with hot chocolate available on certain dates. Special activities like live |
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Wild Lights, presented by Corewell Health Children’s, has been a treasured holiday tradition for more than a decade for a reason. At this incredible event, you’ll encounter enchanting animal-themed light sculptures that bring a whimsical touch to the festive season
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See one of the largest presentations of contemporary Native American art in the Midwest. Families can explore more than 90 works including beadwork, painting, sculpture and more, while learning about Anishinaabe traditions and creativity. Event cost: Free for residents of |
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Starting Nov. 21 through Jan. 20, step into the magical world of Candyland! From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, experience larger-than-life light installations, a giant gingerbread house and whimsical holiday figures—it’s a glowing wonderland right in the heart of
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The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating – The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating runs daily through February, 2026 (see Hours Below) at The Rink at RO (248-541-7550). Professionally maintained ice rink in Downtown Royal Oak is open for the season. |
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Bring your little ones to a special story just for them! Stories, songs and lap activities are geared towards children ages 0 to 24 months and their caregivers. Story time starts at 10:00 a.m. with 15 minutes after for baby
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The holiday lights are on nightly from 5p-7p Mondays through Thursdays and 5p-8p on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from December 5, 2025 through January 16, 2026. The 2025 / 2026 Innovation Hills Christmas Lights season will kickoff with a special |
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Step back 290 million years to explore life before the dinosaurs. Kids can see fossilized skeletons, life-size models and even dig for fossils in interactive pits. Event cost: Adults $9, adult members $8, seniors 65+ and children 2-12 $7, senior |
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Zoo Tots Animal Habitats is an eight week, preschool focused program for kids ages 3 and 4 with an adult caregiver. Each class explores a different animal habitat through stories, art and hands on activities, with some sessions taking place
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Families can explore interactive light installations from global artists during this new winter celebration. Kids will enjoy the glowing sculptures, monthly themed events and the holiday kickoff with Santa and treats. Dress warm for outdoor viewing. Event cost: Free Event
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Enjoy a walk through a glowing tunnel of holiday lights with entertainment, Santa visits and food trucks on select nights. This is an easy, kid friendly outing for families, with hot chocolate available on certain dates. Special activities like live |
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On January through February weekends Bowers Farms hosts Winter Park, sort of a mini Winter Festival held each weekend. Activities at Winter Park include browsing the farm store, dining at the farm kitchen, and snow tubing down the sled hill. |
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Families can meet local preschool and childcare providers and ask questions about early learning options. Kids can explore simple activities while parents gather helpful information for preparing little ones for school. Event cost: FreeEvent times: 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 13 |
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The holiday lights are on nightly from 5p-7p Mondays through Thursdays and 5p-8p on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from December 5, 2025 through January 16, 2026. The 2025 / 2026 Innovation Hills Christmas Lights season will kickoff with a special |
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Families can enjoy ice sculptures, winter games, food trucks and hands on activities throughout downtown. Kids will love Snowzilla Jr., the giant Frosty bounce house and the synthetic skating rink. Fireworks light up the sky Saturday night, and all activities |
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Enjoy a walk through a glowing tunnel of holiday lights with entertainment, Santa visits and food trucks on select nights. This is an easy, kid friendly outing for families, with hot chocolate available on certain dates. Special activities like live |
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On January through February weekends Bowers Farms hosts Winter Park, sort of a mini Winter Festival held each weekend. Activities at Winter Park include browsing the farm store, dining at the farm kitchen, and snow tubing down the sled hill. |
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Zoo Tots Animal Habitats is an eight week, preschool focused program for kids ages 3 and 4 with an adult caregiver. Each class explores a different animal habitat through stories, art and hands on activities, with some sessions taking place |
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Enjoy a walk through a glowing tunnel of holiday lights with entertainment, Santa visits and food trucks on select nights. This is an easy, kid friendly outing for families, with hot chocolate available on certain dates. Special activities like live |
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On January through February weekends Bowers Farms hosts Winter Park, sort of a mini Winter Festival held each weekend. Activities at Winter Park include browsing the farm store, dining at the farm kitchen, and snow tubing down the sled hill. |
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Zoo Tots Animal Habitats is an eight week, preschool focused program for kids ages 3 and 4 with an adult caregiver. Each class explores a different animal habitat through stories, art and hands on activities, with some sessions taking place |
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On January through February weekends Bowers Farms hosts Winter Park, sort of a mini Winter Festival held each weekend. Activities at Winter Park include browsing the farm store, dining at the farm kitchen, and snow tubing down the sled hill. |
