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This hands-on drop-in activity at the museum is inspired by a special item in the collection: a very old pomander made in 1890, by Miss Pauline Wagner. For ages 8-plus. Event cost: Free Event times: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 2-30, 2023
Come to Monroe County Museum to visit all three storytellers to experience one of yesteryear's unique holiday traditions. Not suitable for very young children. Event cost: Free Event time: 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 2023
Families can enjoy a holiday train ride and some hot cocoa with the conductor while hearing The Polar Express read aloud. Registration required. Event cost: Free Event times: 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 2023
Bring your favorite American Girl or Doll to join you for a tea party this holiday season. Dress in your holiday best and enjoy a 2-tier tea with chicken noodle soup, tea sandwiches, tea or lemonade and more for the kids. For the adults, there will be unlimited tea,...
Celebrate the holidays with themed builds, photo opportunities with life-sized Lego Santa and more. Visitors can try to find all the LEGO presents throughout the attraction for their chance to win an exclusive holiday prize! Event cost: Free with admission Event times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 1-26, 2023
Join Tollgate Farm for the holidays and experience family friendly activities including meeting Santa, seeing farm animals, tractor rides, music and more. This is an indoor/outdoor event, so dress for the weather. Register for a time slot. Event cost: $10/person, free/under 2 Event times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1...
Do some holiday gift shopping at Royal Oak High School. It will feature over 140 vendors at the ROHS PTSA's Arts & Crafts Market. Event cost: $5/admission (cash only) Event time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 18, 2023  
This holiday performance is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, and features hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together. Event cost: $45-plus Event time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 2023
Enjoy a screening of the holiday classic accompanied by music performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Event cost: $49-plus Event times: 8 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22-23, 2023
Celebrate the holiday season with the music and magic of the Nutcracker featuring music from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Event cost: $24-plus Event time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 2023
White Christmas tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. It is based on the classic film. Event cost: $41.50-plus/ages 13-plus, $31.50/ages 12 and under Event times: Times vary; Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 30-Dec. 17,...
Come see all of your favorite characters from the movie, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. Event cost: $25-$85 Event time: 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15-16, 2023