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Meet your favorite princesses and princes during the Fairytale Princess Celebration in Clarkston. Kids can enjoy live singing, dancing and interactive storytelling with beloved characters like Elsa, Rapunzel and Moana. Tickets include open play passes for extra fun.
Event cost: Ticket purchase required
Event times: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7
Kick off the holiday season at the Downtown Rochester Holiday Expo. Shop from more than 60 local vendors, enjoy samples and enter for door prizes throughout the evening. A fun and festive night for families to start their holiday shopping early.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 10
Out from the muck and slime, skeletons have come alive for Halloween fun. Families can pick up a map at the Environmental Discovery Center, then explore the trails to spot hidden skeletons and win a prize. No registration is needed.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Kick off the holiday season at the Harvest Holiday Market in Shelby Township. Shop from 50+ local vendors offering baked goods, handmade crafts, soaps, and festive décor at the historic Packard Proving Grounds. A $1 donation supports the venue’s preservation efforts.
Event cost: $1 donation
Event times: Noon–4 p.m. Nov. 2
Kick off the Tiny Tunes concert series with a Halloween-themed musical adventure. Families can enjoy a morning of live symphonic music led by the Michigan Philharmonic, designed to engage young listeners and inspire a love for music.
Event cost: Visit michiganphil.org for ticket information
Event times: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25,...
Celebrate Halloween at Heritage Park with hayrides, s’mores, crafts, bouncers, a trick-or-treat trail, and a creepy crawly creature display. Kids and adults can join in the fun, with hayrides scheduled every 15 minutes.
Event cost: $15 resident / $20 nonresident (with hayride); $12 resident / $17 nonresident (without hayride); s’mores...
Step into the wild side of Halloween at Greenmead Historical Park. Kids will explore nature after dark with wildlife-themed activities, an evening walk, and even the chance to dissect owl pellets.
Event cost: $18 resident / $22 non-resident
Event times: 4–5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
Celebrate the holiday season at Downtown Rochester’s annual Lagniappe event, featuring the debut of The Big, Bright Light Show and fireworks. Enjoy festive lights, music, and a visit from Santa as Main Street glows with holiday cheer.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 24, 2025
Find unique, handmade holiday gifts at the Canton Holiday Artisan Market. Enjoy shopping from over 60 vendors, kids’ crafts, food trucks, and a visit with Santa. The first 50 guests receive a doorbuster gift.
Event cost: $2 admission, $1 for seniors
Event times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025
Celebrate Halloween at the Trick or Treat Halloween Stroll, a fun community event for families and kids. Enjoy a festive walk from the Village Arts Factory down Cherry Hill, with candy stations, decorations, and community fun for all ages. Volunteers and donations help make this event a success.
Event cost:...
