Hudsons For The Holidays on Nick Gilbert Way
2026-01-01 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 1000 Nick Gilbert Way, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
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.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: Jan. 1-Jan. 4 with varied hours

Magic of Lights at Pine Knob Music Theatre
2026-01-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48348, 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, and oversized vehicle passes from $56. Online purchase required.
Event times: 6-9 p.m. daily Nov. 21-Jan. 3, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday Dec. 12 – Jan. 3

Holiday open skate at Suburban Ice Macomb
2026-01-02 17:30 - 18:50 | Suburban Ice Macomb, 54755 Broughton Road , Macomb, MI, United States
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 attendance is low.
Event cost: $6 admission for all ages. $5 skate rental available.
Event times: Jan. 2 at 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 3 at 5 p.m.

Dearborn Wanderlights at Peace Park West
2026-01-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Peace Park West, 22271 W Village Dr., Dearborn, MI, 48124, United States
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 times: Open daily Jan.–Feb. 20

Create Workshops at Decked Out Detroit
2026-01-03 12:00 - 20:00 | 1413 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226, 1413 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
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 each session.
Event cost: Free–$20 depending on activity.
Event times: 4-8 p.m. Thu–Fri; 12-8 p.m. Sat; 12-8 p.m. Sun through Jan. 4.

Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Heath Park
2026-01-03 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-10 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI, United States
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 performances and trolley nights happen throughout the season, so check the schedule before you go.
Event cost: Free admission. Food trucks and treats available for purchase.
Event times: 5-9 p.m. daily Dec. 6-Jan. 24

Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
2026-01-04 | 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 and create a magical experience for all ages. Be prepared to be mesmerized by millions of twinkling LED lights transforming the Zoo into a winter wonderland.
Event cost: $17-$26/advanced online pricing, free/2 and under, $8/parking
Event times: Times vary; Nov. 22, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026

Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation at Detroit Institute of Arts
2026-01-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI, United States
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 Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties; free with tribal-issued ID; general admission for non-residents varies ($8-18)
Event times: Jan. 2026–April 5, 2026 during museum hours (Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon closed)

Candyland at Beacon Park
2026-01-05 06:00 - 22:00 | Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
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 the city.
With multiple photo-worthy winter backdrops, we encourage visitors to take photos and share them on social media! Make sure to tag Beacon Park using @beaconparkdetroit so we can all enjoy the holiday season together.
This installation is FREE and open to the public.
HOLIDAY LIGHTING FEATURES
– Giant-sized Gingerbread House
– Full-size Gingerbread Men
– Walk through Candy Cane Arch
– Large Candy Canes, Cupcakes and Candy Swirls
– Walkthrough Snowflake
– Seasonal and Holiday-Themed Photo Display Areas
– LED Light Canopy
– Themed Pole Décor
Enjoy the view with seasonal cuisine and cocktails by making a reservation at Lumen Detroit. Located right beside the Candyland display, it offers private seating and cozy dining options.
Date: Monday, January 5th, all day
Cost: Free

The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating
2026-01-05 15:00 - 21:00 | The Rink at Royal Oak – Centennial Commons, 221 E 3rd St., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
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. Admission is $10, skate rental is $5.
EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS 12.22.25 – 1.5.26
Monday | 3 PM – 9 PM
Tuesday | 11 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday | 11 AM – 9 PM
Thursday | 11 AM – 9 PM
Friday | 11 AM – 11 PM
Saturday | 11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday | 11 AM – 9 PM

Babies & Books Story Time at Romulus Public Library
2026-01-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Romulus Public library, 1123 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI, 48174, United States
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 social time until 10:45 a.m.
Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday, January 6th, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Innovation Hills Christmas Lights
2026-01-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Innovation Hills Park, 2800 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI, 48309, United States
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 event on Friday, December 5 & Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 4p-8p each night – a Candy Cane Hunt launches the festivities at 4p.
Take a festive holiday stroll around the 1-mile boardwalk / path to enjoy the Innovation Hills Christmas lights. The City of Rochester Hills does an excellent job keeping the boardwalk and the cement path clear (and well-lit). Follow the boardwalk to HUGE Christmas Tree (The Giant Wishing Tree). Along the way, you can admire the LED tunnel over the bridge and colored LED lights on the tinier trees along the path. Enjoy this great photo-op.

Tinkering for Tots at The Henry Ford in Dearborn
2026-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI, 48124, United States
Tinkering for Tots invites preschoolers to explore storytelling, play, and hands-on learning through monthly themed activities. Each session includes a story, a museum artifact visit, and a take-home STEAM activity kit.
Event cost: Free for members or with museum admission ($34 adults, $25.50 youth, ages 4 and under free)
Event times: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Jan. 2026-May 2026

Permian Monsters at Cranbrook Institute of Science
2026-01-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48303, United States
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 and child members $6, children under 2 and CIS Enhanced Members free
Event times: Sept. 28, 2025-Jan. 7, 2026. Wednesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m.

Candyland at Beacon Park
2026-01-08 06:00 - 22:00 | Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
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 the city.
With multiple photo-worthy winter backdrops, we encourage visitors to take photos and share them on social media! Make sure to tag Beacon Park using @beaconparkdetroit so we can all enjoy the holiday season together.
This installation is FREE and open to the public.
HOLIDAY LIGHTING FEATURES
– Giant-sized Gingerbread House
– Full-size Gingerbread Men
– Walk through Candy Cane Arch
– Large Candy Canes, Cupcakes and Candy Swirls
– Walkthrough Snowflake
– Seasonal and Holiday-Themed Photo Display Areas
– LED Light Canopy
– Themed Pole Décor
Enjoy the view with seasonal cuisine and cocktails by making a reservation at Lumen Detroit. Located right beside the Candyland display, it offers private seating and cozy dining options.

Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit
2026-01-08 13:00 - 20:00 | Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI, United States
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, and the show runs multiple days.
Event cost: $12 adults, $5 children ages 6-14, free for kids 5 and under, $18 multi day ticket
Event times: 1-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026; noon-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2026; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

Zoo Tots Animal Habitats
2026-01-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States
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 out in the zoo. Registration is required, and the program runs weekly on a set schedule.
Event cost: $180 for members, $230 for nonmembers
Event times: Fridays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 9-Feb. 27, 2026; Fridays 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 9-Feb. 27, 2026; Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 10-Feb. 28, 2026

Kids’ Gaming Club at Romulus Public Library
2026-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | MI
Kids between the ages of 7 to 17 are invited to hangout and play games, like Nintendo Switch, board games and tabletop RPGs.
Cost: Free
Date: Saturday, January 10th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Bowers Farm Winter Park
2026-01-11 14:00 - 21:00 | Bowers School Farm, 1219 East Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Township, MI, 48304, United States
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.
Bowers School Farm (1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, 248-341-6475, schoolfarm.org)
Admission is FREE. Activities at Winter Park include browsing the farm store, dining at the farm kitchen, and snow tubing down the sled hill.
Hours & Cost: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT RUNS ONLY DURING JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2026
Dates: January 9 – March 1, 2026
Fridays: 4p-9p
Saturdays: 2p-9p
Sundays: 2p-9p
Cost to visit is FREE. snow tubing hill is $17 (per 50 minutes of sled time). Ice skating rink will not be offered for the 2026 Bowers Farm Winter Park. Pre-registration is required for tubing.
PLEASE NOTE:
Tube regardless of snow! Mother Nature controls the weather and we will tube in any kind of weather . . . sun, snow, rain, etc. Dress accordingly to enjoy the outdoors but don’t expect fluffy snow flakes every day!
Tubers must walk up the hill to get to the top. We do not have any automation for getting up the hill other than your legs (unless a parent is so generous to haul the younger ones).
Winter Park is hosted in rain, snow, or shine. If you are unable to attend for any reason, give your tickets to another person . . they will love the opportunity when we are sold out. There are no refunds nor exchanges.
Only 1 rider per tube – NO doubling up.
Tubers require a ticket. Visitors not tubing can visit for free.

Public Skate at USA Hockey Arena
2026-01-11 17:00 - 18:00 | USA Hockey Arena, 14900 Beck Road, Plymouth, 48170, United States
Lace up and hit the ice this season! New open skates at USA Hockey Arena run Jan – March 22 on select Saturdays and Sundays. For more information and availability, call 734-453-6400.
Date: Sunday, January 11th 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Admission:

$10 per person
$5 skate rental (limited sizes available)

Important Information:

Waiver must be signed before skating
Helmets are recommended
No skate assists/walkers available
Some dates may be unavailable due to arena events. Please check the Events Calendar for the most up-to-date schedule. https://www.usahockeyarena.com/page/show/1944489-events-calendar

DaVinci The Exhibition at The Henry Ford
2026-01-12 09:30 - 17:00 | MI
Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci through full-scale inventions, intricate art studies, and interactive displays. Families can explore art, science, and engineering while kids enjoy hands-on machines like a room of mirrors and a rope pulley. Free for members or included with museum admission.
Event cost: Members free; Nonmember general admission $36, senior $32.50, youth ages 5-11 $27, children 4 and under free; parking $9 nonmembers, free for members
Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Jan. 26, 2025-May 3, 2026

The Rink at Royal Oak Ice Skating
2026-01-12 11:00 - 21:00 | The Rink at Royal Oak – Centennial Commons, 221 E 3rd St., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, United States
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 – Sun-Tue 11-9p, Wed & Th 11a-10p, Fr & Sat 11a-11p.

I, Charles Wright at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
2026-01-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, MI, United States
To celebrate the Charles H. Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary, this exhibition honors Dr. Charles Howard Wright (1919-2002). It is presented as a first-person narrative. The exhibit showcases his life and legacy through personal writings, images and artifacts, with contributions from his family.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission
Event times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 2026-June 30, 2025

Preschool and Early Learning Fair at Royal Oak Farmers Market
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States
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

Preschool Skate in Livonia
2026-01-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI, 48150, United States
They have free skate and time to get your skates from 10-10:30, a lesson from 10:30 to 11ish, then free skate until 11:30.
Cost: $5 per skater
Date: Wednesday, January 14th, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Luminosity: A Detroit Arts Gathering at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History
2026-01-15 09:00 - 19:00 | Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, Select a Country:
See 60 artworks spanning in photography, painting, sculpture and more, one for each year of The Wright Museum.
Event cost: $10 along with general admission
Event times: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, April 5, 2025-March 31, 2026
