DETROIT — Detroit Institute of Arts’ 17th Annual Community Group Art Exhibition opened Dec. 12 and will run until Jan. 11, 2026.

SOUTHFIELD — Wrapped in Love, a program started by the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan, has reached its 20th year of supplying local children in need with warm fleece blankets.

NOVI — On Dec. 1, Veriel (Kay) Wilson was given a party that was truly decades in the making.

TROY — Troy Historic Village has been bustling with festive events this month.

NOVI — People came out to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Novi Dec. 12. 

SOUTHFIELD — Ten Southfield Public Schools students bustled around Target Dec. 11 with police officers and firefighters as part of Heroes and Helpers, an annual holiday shopping adventure.

NOVI — There is far more to snowplowing than meets the eye, and the city of Novi has it down to a science.

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo’s Wild Lights is having a successful start to the holiday season with new sculptures and experiences added to the walk. 

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — One of metro Detroit’s compelling creative collaborations will kick off 2026 with artistic and literary flair.

BIRMINGHAM — The Franciscan Outreach Program and Birmingham Village Players are collaborating for the first time this winter for a benefit that helps feed the hungry.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township is celebrating the 11th anniversary of its annual Giving Tree program, an initiative to spread holiday joy to those in need.

UTICA — Utica community members came together for the Downtown Utica Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Dec. 13.

ROSEVILLE — St. Nicholas rode right down Santa Claus Lane during the Roseville Neighborhood Watch Group’s sixth annual Holiday Lights on Wheels Parade Dec. 6.

METRO DETROIT — The holidays are a time to eat, drink and be merry. 

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The holiday season has arrived, and Harrison Township is lit up with the help of “Chewy Claus” and one special duck.

FERNDALE — The Ringwald Theatre has kicked off another series of shows, this time honoring a film beloved by the LGBTQ+ community.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Ballet Company in Shelby Township welcomes families to celebrate the magic of the season as “The Nutcracker” returns Dec. 19-21.

TROY — Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road in Troy, will offer an educational “Victorian Christmas” experience, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12, as well both 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and again at 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 13.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Dec. 12-14.

ROYAL OAK — Chanukah begins on the evening of Dec. 14 and goes until Dec. 22. To help families celebrate the occasion, the Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center is hosting its annual Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Village Walk on Dec. 18.