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Celebrates the timeless television classic as the whole family can join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts characters in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas.
Event cost: $30-plus
Event times: 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 2022
Sensory film showings feature lowered sound and dim lighting. You may bring your own gluten-free or casein-free snacks and move about the aisles as your please. No previews or advertisements will be shown before the movies. The movies are geared toward children ages 5 and up.
Local participating locations include...
Children of all ages can enjoy this annual as it transforms Beacon Park into a winter wonderland. It will feature a light display with more than 125,000 LED lights, holiday music and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-9 p.m. Nov. 17, 2023-Jan. 16, 2024
This annual procession will have Rochester dressed up in its holiday best. The parade rolls down Main Street every year, and is brought to you by the Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Dec. 4, 2022
Check out the state’s largest lighted Christmas parade. It encourages business’s downtown to light up and decorate their storefronts.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6 p.m. Dec. 7, 2024
Line up for floats, music and performances and stick around for a visit with Santa Claus at this pick among the holiday parades. Santa arrives on Thomas the Train at the end of the parade.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
This annual parade runs along Main Street in Chelsea from Old US 12 to Jackson Street.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-6:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
The 47th annual holiday parade has lots of lights, music and entertainment including a visit by Santa! This year's theme is "Christmas Around the World."
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
The annual parade takes place in downtown Berkley as it travels along 12 Mile Road from Bacon Street to City Hall.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
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
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...
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...
