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Enjoy an immersive wintery outdoor holiday experience at Glenlore Trails. This enchanted forest is filled with dazzling holiday lights, displays, games, holiday music and more. Select nights will also have themed activities, balloon twisting, live music and visits from Santa. Food and wands will be available to purchase.
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Parents can join Ferne Boutique, Rock Paper Scissors + The Scout Guide Ann Arbor to kick off the holiday season with the 3rd annual holiday celebration - The Holiday Stroll. There will be delicious bites sparkling cocktails, private shopping experiences and more.
Event cost: $100/ticket
Event time: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 14,...
Celebrate the annual Cocoa Crawl at Canterbury Village. Enjoy shopping and hot cocoa at the shops in the village and vote on your favorite hot cocoa. The shop that wins gets a prize.
Event cost: $2/person (at the door)
Event times: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (shops open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) Nov....
Enjoy holiday-inspired figure sandwiches, freshly baked scones, decadent desserts and a selection of teas. Explore the main residence after the tea. For all ages.
Event cost: $120-$150/table for two, $180-$225/table for three, $240-$300/table for four
Event time: 11 a.m. Dec. 15, 2024
During the holiday season, the halls transform into a wonderland with Christmas trees covered in hundreds of ornaments – and a giant Lionel train display. Look for special engines and train cars that only come out during the holidays. Originally owned by Richard Kughn, former CEO of Lionel Trains, this display...
Clinton Township Parks and Recreation and the Michigan Transit Museum team up to bring local families a holiday train ride complete with a reading of The Polar Express, hot chocolate, cookies and carols. The trains are enclosed but not heated so be sure to dress for the weather. Pre-registration required.
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