Detroit–Warren–Dearborn · November 15, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Christmas and holiday events for kids in Detroit
67 tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays and holiday shows around Detroit, November 15 to New Year’s Day. 15 are free.
Don’t miss
- Nov22SunChristmas
Through Dec 31
Holidays in Heritage Lighted Walk — Canton
Heritage Park
FreeAll ages
- Nov23MonLight displays
Through Jan 1
Lagniappe and The Big, Bright Light Show — Downtown Rochester
Downtown Rochester (calendar lists the Rochester DDA)
- Nov21SatParades
Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Winter Wonderland Walk and Holiday Parade — Canton
Heritage Park
FreeAll ages
NovemberSun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30
- Nov17TueSanta visits
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM
Home for the Holidays: Santa House Visits — Canton
Your home (Canton Township)
From $60
- Nov20FriTree lightings
Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM
Royal Oak Holidays Lighting of the Park at Centennial Commons
Centennial Commons, Downtown Royal Oak
With admission
- Nov20FriLight displays
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
Novi Light the Lights at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk
Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk
Free
- Nov20FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 20
A Christmas Carol at Meadow Brook Theatre
Meadow Brook Theatre (Wilson Hall, Oakland University)
PaidAges 5+
- Nov21SatChristmas
Sat, Nov 21
Holiday Clay for Kids! (Ages 6-9) – Paint Creek Center for the Arts
Paint Creek Center for the Arts (Clay Studio)
From $110Ages 6–9
- Nov21SatSanta visits
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Mount Clemens Santa Parade
Main Street, Downtown Mount Clemens
- Nov21SatLight displays
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Brighton's Holiday Glow and Christmas Market
Main Street, Downtown Brighton
Free
- Nov21SatParades
Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Winter Wonderland Walk and Holiday Parade — Canton
Heritage Park
FreeAll ages
- Nov21SatTree lightings
Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM
Taylor Conservatory Tree Lighting Community Celebration
Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Heritage Park
All ages
- Nov21SatLight displays
Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM
Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
Detroit Zoo
From $17All ages
- Nov27FriSanta visits
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM
51st Annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade – Stars, Stripes & Sleigh Bells
Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms to Grosse Pointe Park
- Nov27FriLight displays
Fri, Nov 27 · 3:00 PM
Howell Fantasy of Lights Parade and Festivities
Downtown Howell (Grand River Avenue and State Street)
- Nov27FriMarkets and festivals
Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
Canterbury Village Holiday Stroll
Canterbury Village
Paid
- Nov27FriSanta visits
Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
Santa's City of Plymouth Parade and Kellogg Park Tree Lighting
Kellogg Park, Downtown Plymouth
- Nov27FriSanta visits
Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
Sperry's Santa Parade and Tree Lighting in Downtown Port Huron
Downtown Port Huron
- Nov27FriTree lightings
Fri, Nov 27
Holly Dickens Festival Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting
Downtown Holly
- Nov27FriSanta visits
Fri, Nov 27
Santa's Magic Forest — Taylor
Eureka Heights Elementary School
From $5All ages
- Nov28SatParades
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Milford Christmas Parade
Downtown Milford
- Nov28SatSanta visits
Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PM
Santa House in Shain Park, Birmingham
Santa House, Shain Park
Free
- Nov28SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:30 PM
The Nutcracker with Grand Rapids Ballet and the Detroit Opera Orchestra
Detroit Opera House
PaidAll ages
- Nov30MonTree lightings
Mon, Nov 30 · 6:00 PM
New Baltimore Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Drone Show
Walter & Mary Burke Park
DecemberTue, Dec 1 – Fri, Dec 18
- Dec1TueNutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 1
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Fox Theatre
Paid
- Dec3ThuMarkets and festivals
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM
Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village
Greenfield Village (The Henry Ford)
From $39
- Dec4FriSanta visits
Fri, Dec 4 · 3:00 PM
Letters to Santa at the Grosse Pointe Ewald Branch
Grosse Pointe Public Library – Ewald Branch
Free
- Dec4FriTree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM
Birmingham Winter Markt and Holiday Tree Lighting
Downtown Birmingham (Shain Park area)
- Dec4FriTree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
St. Clair Shores Tree Lighting
St. Clair Shores (location not specified on the calendar entry)
- Dec4FriLight displays
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:30 PM
Macomb Township Holiday Tree Lighting and After Glow
Macomb Township Recreation Center
Free
- Dec4FriChristmas
Fri, Dec 4
Royal Oak Holidays – Three Weekends of Holiday Fun in Downtown Royal Oak
Downtown Royal Oak (Centennial Commons and surrounding downtown)
With admission
- Dec5SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Goodfellows' Taylor Winterfest 5K and Kids' Run
Heritage Park
Paid
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Milford Christmas Open House
Downtown Milford
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Santa at the Straight Farmhouse — Garden City
Straight Farmhouse Historic District
From $3
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Selfies with Santa at Barson's Greenhouse
Barson's Greenhouse
Free
- Dec5SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Ballet Americana with the Dearborn Symphony
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
Paid
- Dec5SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Winterfest in Cherry Hill Village — Canton
Cherry Hill Village
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Taylor Winterfest Day Celebration and Tree Lighting
Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion, Heritage Park
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
A Sterling Christmas in Dodge Park
Dodge Park
With admission
- Dec5SatLight displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
Berkley Holiday Lights Parade and Tree Lighting
12 Mile Road to Berkley City Hall
Free
- Dec5SatParades
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
Orion Lighted Christmas Parade in Downtown Lake Orion
Downtown Lake Orion
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5
Holiday Fun & Santa Visits at Maybury Farm
Maybury Farm
- Dec6SunSanta visits
Sun, Dec 6
Macomb Township Santa Cruise Light Parade
Parade route in Macomb Township (to be announced)
Free
- Dec9WedTree lightings
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:00 PM
Westland Holiday Tree Lighting at Jefferson Barns
Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center
- Dec11FriMarkets and festivals
Fri, Dec 11 · 11:00 AM
Christmas in Plymouth and Mistletoe Market
Downtown Plymouth and The Gathering
- Dec11FriLight displays
Fri, Dec 11 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Lights Trolley Tours with Port Huron Museums
Port Huron Museums Carnegie Museum
From $10
- Dec11FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Grub with the Grinch — Redford
Redford Recreation & Wellness Center
From $12All ages
- Dec11FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at the Fox Theatre
Fox Theatre
Paid
- Dec11FriChristmas
Fri, Dec 11
DSO Home for the Holidays
Orchestra Hall, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
Paid
- Dec12SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Jingle Bell Barn at Heritage Park Petting Farm
Heritage Park Petting Farm
From $6All ages
- Dec12SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Westland Community-Wide Christmas Festival
Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church
All ages
- Dec13SunNutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at the Fox Theatre
Fox Theatre
Paid
- Dec13SunSanta visits
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
Visit Santa at the Trenton Cultural Center
Trenton Cultural Center
Free
- Dec13SunChristmas
Sun, Dec 13 · 3:00 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live at the Opera House with Detroit Opera Orchestra
Detroit Opera House
PaidAll ages
- Dec16WedCrafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM
Gingerbread House Decoration for Kids — Novi Public Library
Novi Public Library
Free
- Dec18FriLight displays
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
Taylor Winterfest Stroll through Holiday Lights at Heritage Park
Heritage Park (Coan Lake historical area)
PaidAll ages
- Dec18FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18
The Nutcracker by Michigan Ballet Company (Macomb Center)
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts (Main Stage)
From $30
Christmas breakSat, Dec 19 – Fri, Jan 1
- Dec19SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 19 · 9:00 AM
Santa's Jingle Bell Brunch at the Macomb Township Recreation Center
Macomb Township Recreation Center
- Dec19SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM
Christmas Around the World at Canterbury Village
Canterbury Village
Free
- Dec19SatLight displays
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM
Winter Solstice Celebration and Lantern Parade at Cranbrook
Cranbrook Institute of Science and Cranbrook Art Museum
From $20All ages
- Dec19SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 19 · 12:00 PM
Holly, Jolly Christmas at the Redford History Center
Redford History Center
All ages
- Dec20SunNutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 20 · 3:00 PM
The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Fisher Theatre)
Fisher Theatre
PaidAges 5+
- Dec20SunChristmas
Sun, Dec 20 · 4:30 PM
Solstice Sunset Stroll at Dinosaur Hill
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
From $6
- Dec21MonChristmas
Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
Camp Frosty Winter Break Day Camp at Howell Nature Center
Howell Nature Center
From $50
- Dec22TueNutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 22 · 7:30 PM
A Christmas Story, The Musical (Fisher Theatre)
Fisher Theatre
PaidAges 5+
- Dec23WedSanta visits
Wed, Dec 23 · 5:30 PM
Cookies for Santa — Redford Recreation & Wellness Center
Redford Recreation & Wellness Center
From $12Ages 3–12
All seasonLight displays, Santa visits, shows and exhibits that run for weeks. Check the organizer’s page for open nights and times.
- Nov15SunLight displays
Through Dec 30
MI Bright Lights Holiday Light Festival at Camp Dearborn
Camp Dearborn
Paid
- Nov22SunChristmas
Through Dec 31
Holidays in Heritage Lighted Walk — Canton
Heritage Park
FreeAll ages
- Nov23MonLight displays
Through Jan 1
Lagniappe and The Big, Bright Light Show — Downtown Rochester
Downtown Rochester (calendar lists the Rochester DDA)
- Nov27FriChristmas
Through Dec 30
Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall
Meadow Brook Hall
From $9
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How this list works
Tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays, Nutcrackers, menorah lightings and Noon Year’s Eve parties, beyond your own block. This page collects every event and program in our Detroit listings whose title names Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Santa, holiday lights, the New Year or the like, dated between November 15 and January 1. 67 are still ahead. Each one opens its listing page, which links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. Dates are in Eastern Time.