A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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
Join the thousands of parade-goers as the holiday season officially kicks off with the Holiday Lighted Parade. Bands, dancers, floats, and of course, Santa, make this annual favorite a great family tradition! The Parade begins at 6:30 PM and will
Dash through Blake’s 150-acre Christmas tree wonderland and soak up the festive cheer. Participants receive a commemorative long-sleeve shirt, holiday ornament, and post-race cider and donuts to celebrate. Event cost: Registration required; includes shirt, ornament, cider and donuts Event times:
The Christmas Parade is now in its 82nd year and the Tree Lighting has become a community tradition. Visitors are welcomed to the Tree Lighting, at the intersection of Sycamore and Biddle Avenue, where they are given jingle bells to
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:
Take a walk through Heritage Park and enjoy seasonal light displays around the pond. This free outdoor event is family friendly and runs nightly for over a month. Event cost: Free Event times: 5-9 p.m. Nov. 23-Dec. 31
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
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
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
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