A program of Orchards Children’s Services – Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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
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
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
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
See the emotional mixed-media works of artist Kseniya Hauptmann in her solo exhibit, Whispers of the Inner World. The free gallery show runs through Nov. 28 and includes an opening reception with light refreshments on Nov. 14 from 6–8 p.m. Event
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
Celebrating its 98th year, the parade has all of your favorite floats, balloons, marching bands and entertainment. Event cost: Free Event time: 8:45 a.m. Nov. 27, 2025
Pick out a fresh balsam fir Christmas tree or handmade holiday wreath at The Henry Ford’s Holiday Greens & Tree Market. Families can shop for classic greens, roping and kissing balls, all while taking in the sights and scents of