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| Holiday Boutique 8:00 am Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile Historical Society Nov 22 @ 8:00 am – Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm  Purchase handmade gifts for the holidays. The holiday boutique runs from November 22nd to December 22nd. Miss Bennet, Christmas at Pemberley Allen Park Firefighters Pancake Breakfast With Santa 10:00 am Allen Park Firefighters Pancake Breakfast With Santa @ Allen Park Firefighters Charities Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm  Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 10 AM – 1 PM Allen Park Firefighters Charities 6730 Roosevelt, Allen Park, Michigan 48101 Come join Santa Claus and the Allen Park Firefighters for our fourth annual pancake breakfast.[...] THANKS SUNDAY MOVIE, MEAL & GROCERIES 10:00 am THANKS SUNDAY MOVIE, MEAL & GROCERIES @ New Hope Assembly Dec 1 @ 10:00 am  New Hope Assembly, 14000 Racho, Taylor is providing THANKS SUNDAY Dec. 1 at 10:30 AM. They will be showing the new MOVIE “OVERCOMER” from the creators of #1 box-office hit “War Room”. After the Movie[...] Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly 2:00 pm Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly @ Open Book Theatre Company Dec 1 @ 2:00 pm  Come enjoy this live production of the sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice! | Santa is Coming to the Belleville Library 6:30 pm Santa is Coming to the Belleville Library @ Belleville Area District Library Dec 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village 6:30 pm Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village @ The Henry Ford Dec 5 @ 6:30 pm – Dec 28 @ 10:00 pm Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 10 PM The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, Michigan 48124 Tickets www.thehenryford.org Mingle with merrymakers amid the smells of roasting chestnuts and warming bonfires and the[...] The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation – LIVE! 10:30 am The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation – LIVE! @ Thrasher-Horne Center Dec 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am  School Groups – Call (904) 276-6815 ext. 1 to reserve your tickets. School tickets are $10 for groups of 10 or more. General Admission tickets are $19. The two-time Emmy® Award winning Saturday morning show[...] Meet Greg Sumner 7:00 pm | Downriver Prayer Breakfast 7:30 am Annual Tree Lighting 6:00 pm Annual Tree Lighting Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm  Mark your calendar!! Woodhaven’s Annual Tree Lighting Event is Dec 6th. We will have Santa & Ms Claus, a reindeer exhibit, parade, music for all ages and much more!! Everyone is welcome to join us[...] Island Glow 6:00 pm Island Glow Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for this wonderful community tradition. Enjoy entertainment from the Children’s Choir and Downriver Brass before Santa arrives on the Fire Truck! Then follow the High School Marching Band as we stroll down to[...] Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly 8:00 pm Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly @ Open Book Theatre Company Dec 6 @ 8:00 pm Come enjoy this live production of the sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice! The Duke Ellington Orchestra 8:00 pm The Duke Ellington Orchestra @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra Dec 6 @ 8:00 pm  Event Name: The Duke Ellington Orchestra Location: Detroit Symphony Orchestra 3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 Event Description Relive the swinging days of the Paradise. Duke Ellington and his Orchestra headlined a week-long engagement just four[...] Planet D Nonet feat. Thornetta Davis 9:00 pm Planet D Nonet feat. Thornetta Davis Dec 6 @ 9:00 pm Event Name: Planet D Nonet feat. Thornetta Davis Location: Detroit Event Description Dust off those dancing shoes and come decked out in your best vintage attire for the ultimate swing dance party! Arrive early for[...] | Historic St. James Greens Market 9:00 am 5th Annual Christmas Bazaar 10:00 am 5th Annual Christmas Bazaar @ Rockwood Community Center Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm  Get a jump start on that Christmas Shopping and shop with our amazing Vendors..Something for everyone,,FREE admission..Raffles*Food*Fun..Bring the kids to see Mr. and Mrs.Claus 11 am to 1 pm and Santa Jack Skelington from 1[...] 5th Annual Christmas Bazaar (Craft and Vendors) 10:00 am 5th Annual Christmas Bazaar (Craft and Vendors) @ Rockwood Community Center Michigan Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm  Get a jump start on that Christmas Shopping and shop with our amazing Vendors..Something for everyone,,FREE admission..Raffles*Food*Fun..Bring the kids to see Mr. and Mrs.Claus 11 am to 1 pm and Santa Jack Skelington from 1[...] EXPLOER’S CLUB: ALL ABOUT OWLS 10:00 am EXPLOER’S CLUB: ALL ABOUT OWLS @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center Dec 7 @ 10:00 am  Saturday, December 7th at 10 a.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Join us each month to explore a new topic. This month we will cover everything owls. We will walk the woods to learn[...] EXPLORER’S CLUB: ALL ABOUT OWLS 10:00 am EXPLORER’S CLUB: ALL ABOUT OWLS @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center Dec 7 @ 10:00 am  Saturday, December 7th at 10 a.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Join us each month to explore a new topic. This month we will cover everything owls. We will walk the woods to learn[...] Melvindale DDA Holiday Craft & Vendor Show 10:00 am Melvindale DDA Holiday Craft & Vendor Show @ Melvindale Community Center Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm  This will be our 4th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show taking place at the Melvindale Community Center Saturday, December 7th, 10am-4pm. Santa will make a special appearance from 11am-1pm. Chef Barney will be serving[...] SUNDAY WITH SANTA!! 10:00 am SUNDAY WITH SANTA!! @ Lake Erie Metropark Golf Course, Brownstown Dec 7 @ 10:00 am Saturday, December 7th at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Make this Christmas Season special with a visit by ‘ole St. Nick himself and enjoy a holiday snack, games, crafts, music by the Mrs. Claus Jam[...] SUNDAY WITH SANTA!! 1:00 pm SUNDAY WITH SANTA!! @ Lake Erie Metropark Golf Course, Brownstown Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm Saturday, December 7th at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Make this Christmas Season special with a visit by ‘ole St. Nick himself and enjoy a holiday snack, games, crafts, music by the Mrs. Claus Jam[...] EVENING OWL PROWLS 6:00 pm EVENING OWL PROWLS @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm  Saturdays, November 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th at 6 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds. After an indoor presentation, we’ll head out on the[...] Trenton Christmas Parade 6:00 pm Trenton Christmas Parade @ City of Trenton Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 6 PM – 7 PM City of Trenton Trenton, Michigan 48183 Trenton Parks and Recreation and Civic Commission have once again teamed up to kick-off the holiday season in a[...] Sounds of the Season – A Holiday Gift 7:30 pm 47th Annual Noel Night feat. Ranky Tanky 8:00 pm 47th Annual Noel Night feat. Ranky Tanky Dec 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm Event Name: 47th Annual Noel Night feat. Ranky Tanky Location: Detroit Event Description Presented by Midtown Detroit Inc. and the DSO, South Carolina’s global Gullah ambassadors and Billboard chart-toppers Ranky Tanky will treat Noel Nighters[...] Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly 8:00 pm Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly @ Open Book Theatre Company Dec 7 @ 8:00 pm Come enjoy this live production of the sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice! | ||
| Pancake Bruch with Santa 11:00 am The Whoville 5K Northville 12:00 pm The Whoville 5K Northville @ Northville High School Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm  Be part of the second annual event that has become Northville’s favorite Christmas Holiday event!! The Whoville 5k is the silliest, zaniest, Grinchiest fun run in Michigan! Join us for a festive afternoon running through[...] Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly 2:00 pm Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly @ Open Book Theatre Company Dec 8 @ 2:00 pm Come enjoy this live production of the sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice! | Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly 8:00 pm Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly @ Open Book Theatre Company Dec 12 @ 8:00 pm Come enjoy this live production of the sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice! | The Carols of Christmas concerts The Carols of Christmas concerts Dec 13 – Dec 15 all-day Event Name: The Carols of Christmas concerts Location: 2550 Edsel, Trenton Event Description Join the St. Paul Concert Choir and Orchestra and Celebration as they present this year’s Christmas concert, “The Carols of Christmas” in[...] 3DIVAS 8:00 pm 3DIVAS @ The CUBE Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm  Event Name: 3DIVAS Location: The CUBE, 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 Event Description Led by drummer Sherrie Maricle, this swingin’ powerhouse trio plays original, traditional, and contemporary standards from all genres of music, with their[...] Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly 8:00 pm Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly @ Open Book Theatre Company Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm Come enjoy this live production of the sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice! | COFFEE CLUB 7:00 am COFFEE CLUB @ Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum Dec 14 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am Donuts, coffee and a nature walk. What a great way to start your weekend—Join us!! Cost: Donations Please pre-register at 734-379-5020 or email: kevin.arnold@metroparks.com www.metroparks.com Museum Open House 12:00 pm Museum Open House @ Huron Township Historical Commission Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Stop on by to tour the Sam Adam’ house and share your knowledge of the history of the area. Photos With Santa 12:00 pm 2019 Holiday Hustle 1M & 5K 4:00 pm 2019 Holiday Hustle 1M & 5K @ Monument Park Dec 14 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Naughty or nice, walker or runner, come breathe in the December night air, burn a few holiday calories and give back to others. A fun, festive, family-friendly dash around Dexter, MI that will take you[...] LAKE ERIE OWL PROWL 6:00 pm LAKE ERIE OWL PROWL @ Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm  Saturday, November 9th at 6 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds. After an indoor presentation, we will head out on the trails and see if[...] Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly 8:00 pm Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberly @ Open Book Theatre Company Dec 14 @ 8:00 pm Come enjoy this live production of the sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice! | |||
| SUNDAY WITH SANTA! 10:00 am SUNDAY WITH SANTA! @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Dec 15 @ 10:00 am Sunday, December 15th at 10 a.m., Noon & 2 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Sing Christmas carols, play games, visit with Santa and make holiday crafts. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served[...] SUNDAY WITH SANTA! 12:00 pm SUNDAY WITH SANTA! @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm Sunday, December 15th at 10 a.m., Noon & 2 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Sing Christmas carols, play games, visit with Santa and make holiday crafts. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served[...] SUNDAY WITH SANTA! 2:00 pm SUNDAY WITH SANTA! @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm Sunday, December 15th at 10 a.m., Noon & 2 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Sing Christmas carols, play games, visit with Santa and make holiday crafts. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served[...] THE NATURAL HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS 2:00 pm THE NATURAL HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS @ Lake Erie Marshlands Museum Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sunday, December 15th at 2 p.m. Lake Erie Marshlands Museum, Brownstown Clicking tendons, not-so-poisonous flowers and the number six are all part of Christmas, believe it or not! Join us as we look deeper into[...] Santa at the Firestation 3:00 pm Santa at the Firestation @ Trenton Fire Dept St. 1 Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 3 PM – 5 PM Trenton Fire Dept St. 1 200 Maple, Trenton, Michigan 48183 Santa and his helpers will be making their debut at Trenton Firestation 1 located at[...] | Museum Open House 12:00 pm Museum Open House @ Huron Township Historical Commission Dec 18 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Stop on by to tour the Sam Adam’ house and share your knowledge of the history of the area. | HOMESCHOOL THURSDAY: AWESOME OWLS! 1:00 pm HOMESCHOOL THURSDAY: AWESOME OWLS! @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center Dec 19 @ 1:00 pm HOMESCHOOL THURSDAY: AWESOME OWLS! Thursday, December 19th at 1 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock In this month’s homeschool program, we will learn about owls. We will hit the trail to discuss these majestic[...] | DROP-IN OWL PELLET DISSECTING DAY 10:00 am DROP-IN OWL PELLET DISSECTING DAY @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm DROP-IN OWL PELLET DISSECTING DAY Saturday, December 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Stop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn about owls, owl pellets,[...] THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: CRITTER STYLE 10:00 am THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: CRITTER STYLE @ Lake Erie Marshlands Museum Dec 21 @ 10:00 am  THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: CRITTER STYLE Saturday, December 21st at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum, Brownstown Take a light-hearted look at the 12 Days of Christmas with an animal[...] Photos With Santa 12:00 pm BITTERSWEET WREATHS 1:00 pm BITTERSWEET WREATHS @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm  BITTERSWEET WREATHS Sunday, December 21st at 1 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Join us as we turn an invasive plant into a beautiful decorative wreath to hang on your door just in time[...] THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: CRITTER STYLE 2:00 pm THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: CRITTER STYLE @ Lake Erie Marshlands Museum Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: CRITTER STYLE Saturday, December 21st at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum, Brownstown Take a light-hearted look at the 12 Days of Christmas with an animal[...] | |||
| FLINT KNAPPING BASICS 2:00 pm FLINT KNAPPING BASICS @ Lake Erie Marshlands Museum Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm FLINT KNAPPING BASICS Sunday, December 22nd at 2 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum This simple and ancient technique has been used by man and his relatives for thousands of years. Join us and learn[...] | KNITTING IN NATURE: SHARING STITCHES 10:00 am KNITTING IN NATURE: SHARING STITCHES @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center Dec 28 @ 10:00 am  KNITTING IN NATURE: SHARING STITCHES Saturday, December 28th at 10 a.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock From beginner to expert, let’s get together, relax, knit, crochet, teach and learn. Have a cup of coffee,[...] WINTER WALK IN THE WOODS 10:00 am WINTER WALK IN THE WOODS @ Lake Erie Marshlands Museum Dec 28 @ 10:00 am WINTER WALK IN THE WOODS Saturday, December 28th at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum We are going to hit the trail in search of what’s going on in the woods[...] WINTER WALK-N-TALK 10:00 am WINTER WALK-N-TALK @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center Dec 28 @ 10:00 am WINTER WALK-N-TALK Saturday, December 28th at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Take a guided hike through our Oak-woods to discover the beauty of Winter! Discover which critters are out-and-about[...] WINTER WALK IN THE WOODS 2:00 pm WINTER WALK IN THE WOODS @ Lake Erie Marshlands Museum Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm WINTER WALK IN THE WOODS Saturday, December 28th at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum We are going to hit the trail in search of what’s going on in the woods[...] WINTER WALK-N-TALK 2:00 pm WINTER WALK-N-TALK @ Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm WINTER WALK-N-TALK Saturday, December 28th at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Take a guided hike through our Oak-woods to discover the beauty of Winter! Discover which critters are out-and-about[...] | |||||
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