Tis’ the season! The holidays are upon us and, fortunately, you won’t need to venture far to enjoy twinkling lights, Christmas trees, hot cocoa stands, amazing shopping, and – of course – visits with Santa himself. There’s no shortage of amazing, family and community oriented holiday fun to be had within our local communities. Below, we’ve compiled just some of the amazing events going on in Oakland and Macomb Counties over the next month.
Enjoy, and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Macomb County
Shelby Twp. Christmas Aglow | Dec 1st, 2022 | 7pm
Location: Shelby Township Municipal Campus
See Santa, hear some of your favorite Christmas carols and share in the spirit of Christmas as they light the big tree. You can also visit with Santa inside the new library! There will be kids’ crafts, cookies, hot chocolate, a marshmallow roast, and horse-drawn wagon rides for all to enjoy.
Washington Holiday Fest | Dec 2nd, 2022 | 7-8:30p
Location: Washington Twp. Park
Enjoy the tree lighting, holiday decorations, ice sculptors, characters, holiday music, glow sticks, magic show, snacks, giant Candyland slide, Clydesdales, and more!
SCS Tunnel of Lights and Holidays Lights Parade | Dec 3rd, 2022 | 5-9pm
Location: Blossom Heath Park in St. Clair Shores
The annual Holiday Lights on Wheelz Parade will leave Veterans Memorial Parking Lot at 5:30pm and will end at Blossom Heath Park where the Holiday Parade will become part of the Tunnel Of Lights Exhibit and Festivities. At the Tunnel of Lights you can stroll around the park through lighted archways, listen to Christmas music, sip hot chocolate, sample the food trucks, and enjoy live entertainment!
Warren Tree Lighting Ceremony | Dec 3rd, 2022 | 5-8pm
Location: Warren City Square
Bring the whole family out to Warren City Square for the annual tree lighting ceremony! There will also be hot cocoa, a marching band, a food truck, wagon rides, and photos with Santa.
Holly Days Parade | Dec 3rd, 2022 | 6:30-9pm
Location: Armada Fairgrounds
Head to the Armada Fairgrounds for family fun at the Holly Days parade! Prizes will be awarded to the best floats.
Bay-rama Annual Christmas Tree Lighting | Dec 5th, 2022 | 7pm
Location: New Baltimore Civic Club
Join the Annual Bay-Rama Christmas Tree Lighting and Sing-a-long with Santa! Directly after you can enjoy selfies with Santa, treats, hot cocoa, and more at the New Baltimore Civic Club.
Dog Photos with Santa Week | Dec 5-11th, 2022
Location: The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township
Take your best behaved pups to the Cabin at the Creek at Partridge Creek to take photos with Santa and enjoy Treats from Three Dogs Bakery! Reservations are required (at the link above!).
Downtown Utica Christmas Tree Lighting | Dec 10th, 2022 | 7pm
Location: Memorial Park, Utica
Come join the City of Utica for their biggest and best Christmas celebration yet! Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, see a large scale fireworks display, and “Stuff an Ambulance” to benefit Toys for Toys.
Oakland County
Meadow Brook Hall Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights | Nov 25th – Dec 30th, 2022
Location: Meadow Brook Hall
During the day, enjoy the Holiday Walk through the historic mansion decorated in shimmering splendor. After dark, walk through beautiful grounds for a dazzling light show with music and seasonal treats. Advance tickets are available for purchase.
Birmingham Winter Markt | Dec 2nd-4th, 2022
Location: Birmingham Shopping District
Experience the magic of the holidays at the annual Birmingham Winter Markt featuring displays from local artists and vendors, European cuisine, thousands of holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment and more. The tree lighting ceremony will begin December 2nd, at 6pm.
Rochester Kris Kringle Market | Dec 2nd–3rd | 4-10pm
Location: W. Fourth Street, Rochester MI
Rochester’s annual Kris Kringle Market is a European style, open-air market featuring fresh greens & wreaths, handcrafted gifts and specialty foods for the holiday. There will be food and beverage available in the warming tent, photos with Santa, and life-size gingerbread houses for kids to enjoy.
Christmas on the Farm | Dec 3rd | 4-7pm
Location: Clarkston Family Farm, Clarkston, MI
Come visit Clarkston Family Farm for local artisans, holiday gifts, a Santa and Mrs. Claus, meet and greet, hayrides, winter treats, crafts for kids, adorable barnyard animals, and more! Registration is required.
Royal Oak Jingle & Light Parade | Dec 10th | 12-10pm
Location: Downtown Royal Oak
Downtown Royal Oak will sparkle with holiday cheer during the Royal Oak Jingle & Light Parade/ Holiday festivities include a traditional cookie crawl, light parade and winter market. Royal Oak Jingle visitors can also see reindeer, enjoy live entertainment, get photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more! Advance passes are recommended for the cookie crawl.
Grinch Weekend | Dec 10th-11th, 2022
Location: Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
Head out to Canterbury Village for a free event featuring holiday shopping, decorations, and the Grinch himself! Check out the Canterbury Village website for so much more holiday fun throughout the season.
Looking for more fun activities within the Macomb and Oakland county area? Don’t miss out on our city guides on the blog!