• Lighting of the Park in Royal Oak

    Centennial Commons Park 221 E. Third St., Royal Oak, MI, United States

    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

  • Weekend Hayrides at Kensington Metropark

    Kensington Metropark, Farm Center 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI, United States

    Families can come out to Kensington Metropark Farm Center to take a weekend hayride. Hayrides last approximately 20 minutes. Tickets are available on-site only at the Farm Center office. Event cost: $5/adult, $3/child, free/under 2; parking pass required Event times:

  • Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

    Detroit Zoo 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States

    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

  • Waterford Farmers Market

    Oakland County Farmers Market 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI, United States

    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

  • Weekend Hayrides at Kensington Metropark

    Kensington Metropark, Farm Center 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI, United States

    Families can come out to Kensington Metropark Farm Center to take a weekend hayride. Hayrides last approximately 20 minutes. Tickets are available on-site only at the Farm Center office. Event cost: $5/adult, $3/child, free/under 2; parking pass required Event times:

  • Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

    Detroit Zoo 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States

    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

  • Waterford Farmers Market

    Oakland County Farmers Market 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI, United States

    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

  • Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs

    Cranbrook Institute of Science 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

    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

  • Magic of Lights at Pine Knob Music Theatre

    Pine Knob Music Theatre 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI, United States

    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,

  • Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo

    Detroit Zoo 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States

    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