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Families can enjoy walking through Santa's Magic Playground at its new location, Kudos Taproom & Fieldhouse. Also, take photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the "Green Guy" for an extra charge.
Event cost: $5/person, free/ages 3 and under, $10/picture
Event times: 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and noon-8 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays,...
Enjoy a full service holiday brunch on the 13th floor of the historic Book Tower in Detroit. There will be an omelette station, prime rib carving station, house-made pastries, plus a children's station with french toast, chicken fingers and more. There are complimentary gift bags for kids.
Event cost: $16-$79
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Join Central United Methodist Church and help solve the mystery of the Nativity that's hands-on and interactive. There will be a birthday party for Jesus with cupcakes, punch and lemonade and Christmas music by the Central Church BoomWhacker Band.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m. Dec. 24, 2024
Experience a magical evening at the Packard Proving Grounds and step back in time to Christmas 1939 with a historic tour of the decorated Lodge House. Enjoy hands-on crafts, hear stories of Santa's reindeer told over the radio and meet Santa. Kids can bring their Christmas lists, too.
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Come out to Paradise Park to enjoy breakfast and laser tag with Santa. There will also be great photo opportunities. The breakfast buffet includes pancakes, eggs, donuts, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. There will also be coloring and crafts. Limited availability so advanced registration recommended.
Event cost: $22.95/adult, $19.95/child
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Join The War Memorial for the next installment of their new Second Saturdays Series. There will be a holiday sing-a-long and activities set up station style. Activities include cookie decorating, sculpting a modeling clay ornament, ornament decorating and more. Â
Event cost: $10/child, free/adult
Event time: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 14, 2024
Enjoy this family-friendly Fishville Farms 3rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair Show and Food Donation Drive at Chelsea Community Fairgrounds. There will be over 50 small businesses to shop from, a kids craft station, food trucks and more.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 2024
Come out to Northville Art House for the second annual There’s Snow Place Like Northville Family Day. Activities include a holiday craft workshop, a winter wonderland photoroom, a hot cocoa and cookie bar, festive games, holiday caroling and a young artist pop-up gallery. Advanced tickets recommended.
Event cost: $10/ages 3-plus,...
Enjoy free chocolate-themed treats from participating Main Street businesses, plus enjoy special deals at every stop. Complete your passport for your chance to win prizes. There will also be a tree lighting, holiday parade and special visit from Santa Claus.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 7, 2024
