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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
Offers over 200 juried crafters, a baked goods sale, raffles and free pictures with Santa (noon-2 p.m.).
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
Walk or run this 8K through the longest holiday light display in the Midwest. All proceeds go to support Wayne County Parks.
Event cost: $30-$40
Event time: 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 16, 2022
Recognize and honor the sacrifice our veterans have made at this annual, which features an honor guard ceremony, luncheon and more.
Event cost: $10/residents, $12/non-residents, free/veterans
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 11, 2022
28 young artists, between ages 8-18, will be showcasing their original artwork and crafts during this art fair. Each artist keeps 100% of their sales if they sell their artwork.
Event cost: $5/ages 13-plus, free/ages 12 and under
Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 16, 2024
Enjoy a screening of the Academy Award-nominated short film, The Snowman, accompanied by music performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Event cost: $30-plus
Event time: 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 9, 2023
Start with trunk-or-treating and watch an outdoor movie. There will also be games, contest, refreshments, more.
Event cost: Free
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
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
Kids can dance, get plenty of treats and win prizes. There will also be a light show. Costumes are welcome, but not required.
Event cost: $12/adults, $6/ages 2-11
Event time: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 15, 2022
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
