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Christmas Parade in Downtown Oxford

Christina Clark -
This holiday tradition heads right through downtown Oxford. This year’s theme is old fashioned Christmas. After the parade, meet Santa for photo ops in Centennial Park. Event cost: Free Event time: 1 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
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Holiday Extravaganza Parade in Downtown Pontiac

Christina Clark -
This annual event starts off with a winter fest with an ice carving competition, petting zoo, face painting, crafts for kids and more. Then, check out your favorite costumed characters, plus floats, balloons, marching bands, fire trucks, dancers and more at this annual event. Event cost: Free Event times: 8 a.m./festival...
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Santa waves from a firetruck lift during the Holly Dickens Festival lighted parade creating a festive holiday moment for families
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Holly Dickens Festival in Downtown Holly

Christina Clark -
This long-running holiday festival brings Victorian themed fun, street performers and family activities to downtown Holly. Kids can enjoy festive entertainment, shopping and seasonal treats across multiple themed weekends. Admission is free for all ages. Event cost: Free admission Event times: Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting: 6 p.m. Nov. 28 2025Festival...
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Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade in Downtown Grosse Pointe

Kari Zaffarano -
This annual parade brings the community together. It's something fun for the whole family to do the day after Thanksgiving. It's theme this year is "Christmas in Toyland." Event cost: Free Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 25, 2022
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Free Park Entry Day at Six Oakland County Parks 

Kari Zaffarano -
Enjoy all Oakland County parks free of charge, including nature areas, trailsand dog parks. Addison Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks and Rose Oaks county parks. Event cost: Free Event time: sunrise-sunset Nov. 24, 2022
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Fisk Farm Halloween in White Lake

Kari Zaffarano -
Start with trunk-or-treating and watch an outdoor movie. There will also be games, contest, refreshments, more. Event cost: Free
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Detroit Harvest Night at Power Hope & Grace Bible Church

Jordan Brett -
Celebrate the annual Detroit Harvest Night, which is full of family-friendly activities including a trunk-or-treat. Costumes are encouraged, as are face masks and social distancing. Event Cost: Free Event Times: 7-8 p.m. Oct. 29
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Halloween Puppet Show! at Ann Arbor District Library in Ann Arbor

Christina Clark -
Kids in grades preschool-grade 3 can join AADL for a Halloween puppet show, stories, songs and more. Event cost: Free Event times: 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 31, 2023
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Halloween Parade at Sterling Heights Public Library in Sterling Heights

Christina Clark -
Dress up in costume and join the library for some Halloween stories, a trick-or-treat parade and a short Halloween movie. For children in 6th grade and younger. No strollers or wagons allowed. Registration is not required. Event cost: Free Event times: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday and 10:30 a.m.-noonTuesday, Oct. 30-31, 2023
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Adult and Teen Sensory Storytime at the Bloomfield Township Public Library

Christina Clark -
Teens and grown-ups with special needs, along with a caretaker are invited for an afternoon filled with stories, songs, movement and art. No registration needed. Event cost: Free Event time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 14 and April 11, 2022
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Fall Festival at Kensington Metropark in Milford

Christina Clark -
Enjoy harvest-themed activities for the whole family. Tour the farm, visit the animals, view traditional demonstrations and be entertained by Rosco the Clown. Event cost: Free
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Halloween Downtown Ypsi Glow at Ypsilanti District Library – Main Branch

Christina Clark -
Trick or treat in the Library Plaza. There will also be music, the haunted BOO(k)mobile, sweet treats and more. Join the crowd at the end of the event as they walk to YpsiGLOW. Event cost: Free Event time: 5:30-6:45 p.m. Oct. 28, 2022
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