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Come out to Cairns Community Center for their first annual Holiday Bazaar. Shop from 30 vendors and small businesses and curb your appetite at the food trucks outside. There will also be live entertainment and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
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Enjoy this holiday shopping event which features wreaths, woodwork, jewelry, candles, soap, cocoa bombs and other handmade items.
Event cost:Â Free/admission, fees vary/items on sale
Event time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 11, 2022
St. Nick’s Warehouse 42nd Annual Arts & Crafts Show at Henry Ford II High School in Sterling Heights
Kari Zaffarano -
The 42nd Annual St Nick's Warehouse Arts & Crafts Show is brought to you by the Henry Ford II High School Athletic Boosters. This juried arts & crafts show has over 250 booths. No strollers allowed.
Event cost: $3/person
Event time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26-27,...
Enjoy Nativity story participation, a petting zoo, photo ops, songs, warming treats and more. Kids can come dressed like a shepherd or an angel.
Event cost: Free
Event time: noon-2 p.m. Dec. 4, 2022
Enjoy cash bar and desserts throughout the evening at this concert series. Dec. 8 is Christa Grix Jazz Trio, Dec. 14 is The Baldwin Ensemble and Dec. 21 is The Joshua Chorale. Reservations are required and seating is limited.
Event cost: $40/concert, $100/entire series, $350/table of 7
Event times: 7 p.m....
This annual shopping event features many handcrafted Christmas gifts, decorating items, winter hats, and beautiful kitchen accessories that will make wonderful gifts.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
Make sure to wear your favorite hat and enjoy tea and sweets at Gordon Hall for their Christmas Tea. Katharine Dexter McCormick, who was born at Gordon Hall in 1875, will visit. Also, enjoy a self-guided tour of the magical Christmas Village Collection. Reservations required.
Event cost: $30/person
Event times: 1...
Visit this historic home in Dexter and enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations themed "Not a Creature was Stirring."
Event cost: $5/suggested donation
Event times: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 10, 17, 28, 2022
Visit this wonderful historic home and enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations themed, "Not a Creature was Stirring." Explore the Christmas Village Collection, a magical display of Milt Campbell’s huge collection of Department 56 villages. Visit with Santa Claus to get your picture taken and make and take gingerbread houses.
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Families can come out to National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica for 'Light Up Shrine.' There will be a horse drawn carriage, a live animal nativity, hot chocolate bar and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-8 p.m. (Tree lighting 7 p.m.) Dec. 3, 2022
Tree Lighting Ceremony and Glow Hike at Hudson Mills Metropark, Activity Center in Dexter
Kari Zaffarano -
Head to Hudson Mills Metropark, Activity Center to see their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Â Don some glow apparel and hike the nature trail on a Glow Walk afterwards. The night will end inside by the fire and enjoy some hot cocoa and campfire treats.
Event cost: $5/adult, $3/child, free/under 2
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Visits with Santa at The Village of Rochester Hills in Rochester Hills
RachelP@ExpandMarketingGroup.com -
Bring your own camera to get your photo with Santa at The Village of Rochester Hills. Special needs event will be Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 is pet night.
Event cost: Free
Event times: Times vary; Nov. 18-20, 25-27, Dec. 2-4, 9-11, 16-24, 2022










