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

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, 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

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.

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

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

The Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit is a large indoor show with hundreds of fishing vendors, boats and hands on features. Families can browse gear, watch demos and check out kid friendly attractions like the trout pond. Children tickets are discounted,

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

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.

The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating runs daily through February, 2026 at The Rink at RO (248-541-7550). Professionally maintained ice rink in Downtown Royal Oak is open for the season. Admission is $10, skate rental is $5. Hours –