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Nov. 13
Turkeys and Touchdowns luncheon
Dress in Lions gear and hear speaker from Detroit Historical Society discuss home team during traditional Thanksgiving lunch, 11 a.m. (doors at 10:30 a.m.), Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, registration required, (586) 739-7540, seniors@shelbytwp.org, shelbytwp.org
Nov. 14
Shabbat Around America
First of four regional dinners, enjoy traditional American Thanksgiving dinner at 5:45 p.m. and themed dessert/oneg afer shabbat service at 7:15 p.m., Congregation Shir Tikvah, 3900 Northfield Parkway in Troy, future menus include Southern Shabbat, Tex Mex Shabbat and New England Shabbat, dates TBD, series hosted by CST Soup Troupe/Dinner Divas and Membership Committees and sponsored by Jewish Education For Family, register at (248) 649-4418 (ext. 1) or shirtikvah.org
Nov. 15
Open Day Christmas Preview
Enjoy wine, coffee and light refreshments while holiday shopping, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also live decorating and entertaining demonstrations, 1 and 3 p.m., Blossoms, 32480 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak, (248) 644-4411, cs@blossomsro.com, facebook.com/blossomsbirmingham
Nov. 16
Holiday Sip and Shop Craft Show
Features 40-plus artisans, crafters and vendors, cash bar, raffles, concessions and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monaghan's Banquet Center, 19801 Farmington Road in Livonia, Facebook
Nov. 21
Lighting of the Park
Also ice skating, visits with Santa, carnival rides, inflatables, food trucks, live music and more, plus bring canned goods for Metro Detroit Youth Clubs’ Holiday Basket Program, 4-9 p.m., Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St. in Royal Oak, royaloakholidays.com/grand-opening
Nov. 22
Holiday pet photos
Have professional shots taken with Santa, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Premier Pet Supply, 47810 Grand River Ave. in Novi, (248) 773-8592, also 2:30-4:30 p.m., Premier Pet Supply, 19784 Haggerty Road in Northville, (248) 924-3494, all proceeds go to local rescues, premierpetsupply.com/events
Arts and Crafts Market
More than 180 vendors expected, 43rd annual fall fundraiser benefits Royal Oak High School Parent Teacher Student Association, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., ROHS, 1500 Lexington Blvd., rohscraftshow@gmail.com, Facebook
Nov. 23
Chanu-Con!
Community-wide Chanukah festival features bounce house, yoga session for kids and adults, candle-making, cooking project (sfinge), vendors selling Chanukah and holiday gifts, kosher food, live music, 50-50 and raffle, 1-5 p.m., Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 Lincoln St. in Oak Park, free admission but donations appreciated, (248) 547-7970, bethshalomprogramming@gmail.com, bit.ly/chanucon2025
Thanksgiving celebration
“Grateful Together” program presented by Troy-area Interfaith Group, refreshments follow, wear casual attire, 7 p.m., Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4230 Livernois Road in Troy, troy.interfaith@gmail.com, troyinterfaithgroup.org
Holiday pet photos
Have professional shots taken with Mensch from 10:30 a.m.-noon or Santa from 12:30-2 p.m., Premier Pet Supply, 6399 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, all proceeds go to local rescues, (248) 325-9692, premierpetsupply.com/events
Holiday market: Find handcrafted items created by artists with special needs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dresner Foundation Soul Studio inside Friendship Circle Farber Center, 5586 Drake Road in West Bloomfield, also shop online through Dec. 31, (248) 788-7400, gallery.friendshipcircle.org
Tree lighting celebration
Includes free face painting, photo booth, and cider and doughnuts, plus entertainment by Snow Sisters, Break Dancing Elves, The Mean One & The Who Girl, and NuClassica (eclectro-pop musicians), plus visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, 4-7 p.m., The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, shoppartridgecreek.com/events
‘What Child Is This?’ concert
Performance by a cappella choral group Twelfth Night Singers, 3 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, freewill offerings appreciated, (248) 854-0102
Nov. 24
Tree lighting
Arrive early for holiday bazaar, 4:30 p.m., Madison Heights Active Adult Center, 260 W. 13 Mile Road, then annual lighting with Santa welcome, cookies and cocoa, holiday music, face painting and balloons, 6 p.m., Madison Heights City Hall, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, facebook.com/madisonheightsrecreation
'Maisgiving' turkey drive
State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren), volunteers and friends giving away 100 free turkeys to Warren and Roseville families on first-come, first-served basis, noon-1 p.m., Woodside Bible Church, 27300 Hoover Road in Warren, and 1:30-3 p.m., Lighthouse Outreach Center, 28571 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, (517) 373-0845, maixiong@house.mi.gov, repxiong.com
Nov. 25
Tree lighting
Also Santa and Mrs. Claus, cider and doughnuts, and caricatures, 6 p.m., Hazel Park City Hall, 111 E. Nine Mile Road, also crafts and popcorn at Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, facebook.com/hazelparkrecreation
Nov. 29
Elf Shelf Arts & Crafts Show: 53rd annual event presented by Troy Women’s Association, 200-plus booths expected, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Troy High School, 4777 Northfield Parkway, $3 donation at door helps local charities, (248) 988-0426, troywomensassociation.org/elf-shelf.html
Craft and vendor show
Also food and drinks, 50-50, bake sale and raffle, free admission, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Santa visit from noon-2 p.m.), Macomb Elks Lodge #2292, 25950 Schoenherr Road in Warren, (586) 873-7188, ksanti01@yahoo.com
Nov. 30
‘A Merry Rockin’ Christmas’
Hear Michael Cavanaugh perform classic and modern holiday hits along with pop and rock songs from Billy Joel, Elton John and more, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter.com
Dec. 2
Holiday concert
Hear Rochester Community Concert Band featuring Oakland University clarinet soloist Dr. Erin Dowler, hand bell choirs from St. Mary of the Hills and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, and Santa playing trombone, 7:30 p.m., Avondale High School, 2800 Waukegan St. in Auburn Hills, free but donations appreciated, (248) 462-9043, rochestercommunityconcertband@gmail.com, rochestercommunityconcertband.org
Dec. 3
Holiday Market
Also photos with reindeer, s'mores station and wagon rides, 3-7 p.m., Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Township, (248) 858-5495, ocmarket@oakgov.com, oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/farmers-market
Dec. 4
Tree lighting
Also Santa, Mickey Mouse and Minnie, hayrides, s’mores station, refreshments and goodie bags, 6 p.m., plus sing-a-long, 7 p.m., Roseville City Hall, 29777 Gratiot Ave., roseville-mi.gov
Dec. 5
Holiday concerts
• "Waltzes, Wonders & Winter Classics" by Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra, also hear guest soloists Hannah Hammel Maser (flute) and Alyssa Katahara (harp) from Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 7:30-9 p.m., Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., (248) 854-2375, rlbrown417@gmail.com, royaloakorchestra.com
• “Sounds of the Season: A Global Celebration" by Troy Community Chorus, 8-9:30 p.m., Athens High School, 4333 John R Road in Troy, troycommunitychorus.com
• Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings presents Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Choir and others TBD in "Holiday Brass: Bloomfield Hills," 7-9 p.m., Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Road, (248) 559-2095, info@detroitchamberwinds.org, detroitchamberwinds.org
• Performance by Symphonia Chorale, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 51850 North Avenue in Macomb Township, mcintyrejkm@yahoo.com, symphoniachorale.weebly.com
Shelby Township Christmas Aglow
Includes tree lighting, horse-drawn wagon rides, reindeer, holiday music, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more, 6-9 p.m., Shelby Township Civic Center Campus, 52700 Van Dyke Ave., shelbytwp.org/our-township/christmas
Tree lighting
Also arts and crafts, hot dogs and more, 6-8 p.m., St. Clair Shores City Hall, 27600 Jefferson Ave., (586) 445-5350
Dec. 5-7
‘An Evening of Radio Plays’
Rosedale Community Players presents three holiday-themed episodes of classic radio shows, 8 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, (313) 532-4010, rcptickets@gmail.com, rosedalecommunityplayers.com
Dec. 6
Holiday Home Tour
Visit six local homes during fundraiser for Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library, noon-5 p.m., rhpl.org/friends
Winter Holiday Craft Fair
Also photos with Santa (bring pets), 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Kilgour Scottish Centre, 2363 Rochester Road in Troy, (248) 526-1849, Facebook
Dec. 7
Holiday concerts
• "A Holiday Frenzy" by Warren Concert Band and Motor City Chorale, 3 p.m., Warren Woods Middle School, 13400 12 Mile Road, warrenconcertband.com
• "Season’s Greetings" by Birmingham Concert Band, 3 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, birminghamconcertband.com
• Performance by Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady Star of the Sea, 467 Fairford Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, gpsymphony.org
• 3 p.m., Hope Community Baptist Church, 42259 Hayes Road in Sterling Heights, donations also being sought for Vets Returning Home, kidley@aol.com
• Performance by Symphonia Chorale, 3 p.m., Romeo United Methodist Church, 280 N. Main St., mcintyrejkm@yahoo.com, symphoniachorale.weebly.com
• 'A Very, Very Merry Christmas’ by St. Clair Shores Community Chorus, 3 p.m., Lake Shore High School, 22980 13 Mile Road, scscommunitychorus.org
Dec. 9
‘A Presentation of Christmas Songs’
Also lunch, hosted by Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club, 10:30 a.m., The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP to Chris at (248) 303-7339 by Nov. 25, tbmwc.com
Dec. 11
‘Holiday Harmony’ concert
Performance by The Birmingham Musicale Choral Ensemble and The Birmingham Musicale String Ensemble, audience encouraged to dress festive (prizes for best dressed, hat and gloves), 1 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, 100th anniversary season continues Feb. 12, March 12 and April 16, brooksbonnie76@gmail.com, thebirminghammusicale.org
Dec. 12
‘Light’ holiday concert
Performance by Rochester Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road in Rochester, (248) 651-4181, info@rochestersymphony.com, rochestersymphony.com
Dec. 13
Downtown Rochester Cookie Stroll
Collect treats from 14 businesses, morning session from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and afternoon session from 2-6 p.m., order event tin and see participants at www.downtownrochestermi.com/cookie-stroll, pick up by Dec. 4 at DDA’s Downtown Collaboration Studio, 431 Main St.
Holiday concerts
• Hear Relic Ensemble perform music by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel and other Baroque composers, presented by Chamber Music Detroit, 7:30-9 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, (313) 335-3300, info@cmdetroit.org, chambermusicdetroit.org/season82
• Performance by Encore Chorus (LGBTQIA+ affirming vocal group features tenor and bass singers of all gender identities), 7:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, encorechorus.org
Handmade Holiday Market
Presented by Great Lakes Artisan Markets, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Brown Iron Brewhouse, 30955 Woodward Ave., Suite 510, in Royal Oak, glartisanmarkets@gmail.com, Facebook
Dec. 13-14
Christmas cookie walk and bake sale: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 14 (also after 8:30 p.m. Mass Dec. 14 if not sold out), plus enter to win one of three professionally decorated Christmas cakes, Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church, 41233 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 726-6911
Dec. 14
‘A Season of Joy!’ concert
Performance by Royal Oak Concert Band and Woodward Avenue Jazz Orchestra, 3 p.m., Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., royaloakconcertband.org
Ongoing
Wild Lights
Nighttime strolls include 500-plus displays and millions of LEDs, also pop-up performances and music, Santa photos, seasonal drinks, eats and sweet treats, and more, select times and dates Nov. 22-Jan. 4, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights
Royal Oak Holidays
Event merging with Winter Blast festival, activities includes zip lines, carnival attractions, ice sculptures, ice skating, cookie crawl, toy drive, visits with Santa and Grinch, horse and wagon rides, elf hunt and more, held weekends Nov. 21-Dec. 21 in downtown Royal Oak and Centennial Commons, schedule at royaloakholidays.com
Read more: Winter Blast merges with Royal Oak Holidays
‘A Christmas Carol’
Select dates and times Nov. 21-Dec. 24, Meadow Brook Theatre (room 207 in Wilson Hall on campus of Oakland University), 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, (248) 377-3300, mbtheatre.com
‘Scrooge in Rouge’
Musical-comedy about actors who get sick and chaos that ensues when fill-ins must perform “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 5-21, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, (248) 863-9953, info@inspiredacting.org, inspiredacting.org
Aurora Winter Wizards
Milelong forest walk filled with lights and holiday sounds, also use wand to unlock hidden magic, open nightly Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 21-Dec. 28, Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, glenloretrails.com
Tunnel of Lights: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6-31, Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 445-5350
Homes for the Holidays at Ford House: Milelong walk through lighted gardens and decorated main residence, 5:30-8 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays from Nov. 30-Dec. 21, also carolers on select dates, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events/home-for-the-holidays-at-ford-house
Santa photos
Select times and dates Nov. 24-Dec. 24, also bring dogs Dec. 1-7, The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, shoppartridgecreek.com/events
For more events and to submit your own, visit our Community Calendar at candgnews.com/calendar.
