Wild Michigan at Lake St. Clair Metropark
2025-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center, 31300 Metro Pkwy., Harrison Twp, MI, United States
This monthly program discusses the wonderful organisms and places found in Michigan. Topics are relevant to animals, plants, seasons and history of Michigan. Every session, participants will add to their “Wild Michigan Booklet,” that will be provided. This family-friendly program takes place indoors and outdoors. Participants will take a short, guided outdoor hike. Pre-registration required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. For ages 5-plus.

March 23 – Animal Superstitions
April 13 – Beavers & Muskrats
May 25 – Spring Flora
June 29 – Snakes
July 27 – Herons
Aug. 24 – Butterflies
Sept. 7 – Migrating Marvels
Oct. 12 – Wildcats
Nov. 9 – Raptors
Dec. 14 – Animal Tracks

Event cost: $5/person; parking pass required
Event time: 1-2:30 p.m. Various Sundays, March 23-Dec. 14, 2025

Fun for Ones Storytime in Livonia
2025-11-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Livonia Public Libray, 32777 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI, 48154, United States
Ages 12 to 23 months. Songs, simple stories, and other activities that introduce our youngest patrons to the pleasures of the library. No registration required.
Cost: FREE
Date: Monday, November 10th, 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Downtown Rochester Holiday Expo at Royal Park Hotel
2025-11-10 16:00 - 18:30 | Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Dr., Rochester, MI, United States
Kick off the holiday season at the Downtown Rochester Holiday Expo. Shop from more than 60 local vendors, enjoy samples and enter for door prizes throughout the evening. A fun and festive night for families to start their holiday shopping early.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 10

Monthly Story Time at The Mall at Partridge Creek
2025-11-11 10:00 - 10:30 | The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Rd., Clinton Twp., MI, 48038, United States
Happening Monthly!
The Mall at Partridge Creek has partnered with the Clinton Township Library to host a Monthly Story Time! Join us for seasonal reads and fun educational opportunities as we share the joy of reading with the little ones!
🚨 Reservations are REQUIRED thru the Library link 👉 HTTP://CMPL.LIBNET.INFO/EVENTS
Monthly details: 10:00AM-10:30AM, reservations required
Tuesday, November 11 – Dinosaurs
Tuesday, December 2- Holiday Hoopla
Cost: FREE

Tinkering for Tots at The Henry Ford in Dearborn
2025-11-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-25 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, Oct. 2025-May 2026

Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs
2025-11-12 10:00 - 17:00 | MI
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 back to life with fossilized skeletons and full size life models of the animals that ruled the world millions of years before the age of dinosaurs, in a time known as the Permian.
The Permian period ended with the largest extinction Earth ever experienced, which wiped out 90% of all species on the planet. The cause of the end-Permian extinction had baffled scientists for the past 20 years but a recent discovery shed new light on the cause of this catastrophe: global warming. Find out how this familiar phenomenon, started by a huge volcanic eruption, set off a chain of events that led to the greatest extinction on Earth.
The exhibition blends art and science with a collection of new artwork which offers a glimpse back in time through the eyes of award winning paleo-artist Julius Csotonyi. View fossilised skeletons and reconstructed models of these amazing but bizarre creatures that dominated land and sea; and dig and identify fossils in the interactive dig pits throughout the exhibition.
Permian Monsters showcases an amazing collection of fossils and models from this relatively unknown time period, from giant insects, bizarre looking sharks to strange reptiles with mammal-like characteristics. Meet the top predator of the time, the giant saber-toothed gorgonopsid ‘Inostrancevia’ and find out what nearly killed them all to make way for Earth’s next rulers, the Dinosaurs.

Adults: $9
Adult Members: $8
Seniors 65+ & Children 2 – 12: $7
Seniors 65+ & Children 2 – 12 Members: $6
CIS Enhanced Members and Children under 2: FREE

Event times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays, Noon-4 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 28, 2025-Jan. 7, 2026

Home for the Holidays in Canton
2025-11-12 16:30 - 20:30 | Canton, Canton
Families can enjoy a special outdoor visit from Santa right at their home. Kids will get to talk with Santa, receive an early gift, and take a photo together.
Event cost: $42 per house, includes up to 4 children
Event times: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 12

Permian Monsters at Cranbrook Institute of Science
2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 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.

Downtown Detroit Markets at Cadillac Square
2025-11-13 11:00 - 20:00 | Cadillac Square Park, 662 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
The Downtown Detroit Markets at Cadillac Square are back and they’re your go–to destination for this season’s most gift–worthy finds. Explore a curated collection of limited–time pop–ups featuring local brands you love—and fresh new favorites you’ve yet to discover. From statement–making apparel and handmade accessories to home goods, wellness picks and more, these one–of–a–kind vendors are only here for the holidays.
Date: Thursday, November 13th, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

HOURS
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
(Open 12/15–12/16, 12/22–12/23: 11AM – 8PM)
Wednesday – Thursday: 11AM – 8PM
Friday – Saturday: 11AM – 10PM
Sunday: 11AM – 7PM

HOLIDAY HOURS
Tree Lighting, November 21: 11AM – 4PM
Thanksgiving, November 27: 8AM – 2PM*
Christmas Eve, December 24: 11AM – 4PM
Christmas Day, December 25: CLOSED
New Years Eve, December 31: 11AM – 10PM
New Years Day, January 1: 11AM – 8PM

Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition at the Royal Oak Farmers Market
2025-11-14 11:00 - 21:00 | Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI, United States
Check out artwork displayed by 60 artists along with live music, food, adult beverages and more at this annual event.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 13-14, 2025

A Christmas Story, The Musical at Fox Theatre
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI, United States
The holiday classic about a young boy who wants an air rifle for Christmas hits the stage during this musical performance.
Event cost: $49+
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14-16, 2025

Princess Tea Party at The Longacre House
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:30 | THE LONGACRE HOUSE, 24705 Farmington Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48336, United States
You and your child can dress up like your favorite princess and join us for a fancy tea party at the Longacre House! Activities will include a princess craft to take home, as well as a dance party and photo opportunities with a REAL PRINCESS! The event will conclude with tea and cookies. All family members welcome! REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN.
Two sessions each day!
Register here
Cost: $25 residents, $30 non-residents
Date: Saturday, November 15th, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation at Detroit Institute of Arts
2025-11-16 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: Sept. 28, 2025–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)

Weekend Hayrides at Kensington Metropark
2025-11-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Kensington Metropark, Farm Center, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI, 48380, 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: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, June 28-Nov. 30, 2025

DaVinci The Exhibition at The Henry Ford
2025-11-17 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-24 09:30 - 17:00 | The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI, 48124, United States
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 Nov, 2025-May 3, 2026

Waterford Farmers Market
2025-11-18 07:00 - 13:30, 2025-11-25 07:00 - 13:30 | Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford, MI, 48328, 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 7a-1:30p Saturdays only. Beginning May 2, the Oakland County Farmers Market resumes its summer operation of three days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays).

Storytime: Acorn was a Little Wild at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, United States
This month, we’re embracing our wild side! Join us for a lively Storytime as we read Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena, with delightful illustrations by Jessica Gibson. After the story, stick around for fun, fall-themed activities that bring the adventure to life! Don’t miss out!
Storytime will take a break until 2026, so this is your last chance to join the fun before the pause.
This program is FREE and perfect for children ages 7 and under. We can’t wait to share this wild adventure with you!
Register here
Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday, November 18th, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Preschool Skate in Livonia
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Riverside Arena, 36635 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI, 48150, United States
Our Preschool Skate class is every Wednesday from 10am-11:30am. Parents, strollers, and children ages 6 years old and under are welcome. This instructional and fun filled skating time is designed specifically for preschoolers. Children learn balance, hokey pokey, and chicken dance. Kids music and rentals are included in the price.
Cost: $5 per skater
Date: Wednesday, November 19th, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Wayne County Lightfest at the Merriman Hollow Park Area
2025-11-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Merriman Hollow Park Area, 7651 Merriman Road, Westland, MI, United States
The Wayne County Lightfest is magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park that displays nearly 50 animated-themed displays and more than 100,000 lights.
Event cost: $5/car (cash only)
Event times: 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, Nov. 20-Dec. 24, 2025

Lighting of the Park in Royal Oak
2025-11-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Centennial Commons Park, 221 E. Third St., Royal Oak, MI, 48067, 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 donation per child for unlimited carnival rides and inflatables
Event times: 4-9 p.m. Nov. 21

Holiday Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
2025-11-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Downtown Northville, Downtown Northville, Northville , Select a Country:
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 be followed by the official tree lighting in Town Square, Downtown Northville.
Cost: Free
Date: Friday, November 21st, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Wyandotte Christmas Parade
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Wyandotte, 3200 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI, United States
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 join in with the choir. Festive decorations surround the guests along with live reindeer and a children’s entertainer twists balloons to give away to youngsters.
Cost: Free
Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Holidays in Heritage in Canton
2025-11-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Heritage Park – Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI, United States
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 at the Detroit Zoo
2025-11-24 | 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

America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit
2025-11-27 08:30 - 10:00 | Downtown Detroit, Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
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
