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This annual Christmas Parade is said to be the largest Christmas parade in the area. It is viewed by thousands of citizens.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m. Nov. 19, 2022
Floats and performers don their brightly lit Christmas flair during this annual procession.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Bring your pup and enjoy animal shows, products for pets, a bounce house for kids and pet adoption opportunities offered at this annual affair.
Event cost: $5-$10/person, free/5 and under, $5/bounce house admission
Event times: 2-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
See some of your favorite classic cartoons like Popeye, Felix the Cat, Bugs Bunny and many others – all on the big screen again. Rated G.
Event cost: $5
Event time: 2 p.m. Nov. 19, 2022
See the Detroit Lions take on Chicago Bears at this annual tradition. Watch on CBS.
Event cost: $77-plus
Event time: Begins at 12:30 p.m.
Celebrating its 98th year, the parade has all of your favorite floats, balloons, marching bands and entertainment.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 8:45 a.m. Nov. 27, 2025
Jog this untimed 5K race for adults and 1K race for kids and families to walk or run together. Registration required.
Event cost: $19-$44
Event time: 8:15 a.m. Nov. 24, 2022
This annual offers several distances to choose from – the Strategic Staffing Solutions 10k Turkey Trot, the 5k Stuffing Strut, and the family-friendly Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mashed Potato Mile. All races finish on Atwater, behind Huntington Place, next to Riverwalk.
Event cost:Â $65-$75/Drumstick Double, $60-$70/Cranberry Combo, $45-$55/10K or...
Take a self-guided scavenger hunt through the trails to look for clues and reasons why it's good to be thankful this season. Drop off your completed scavenger hunt and earn a prize. All ages welcome. Registration required.
Event cost: $3
Event times: 1-3 p.m.
Help less fortunate families at this annual 5K walk and run. Open to all ages. Canned good donations are also being accepted at the race and will allow entry into a raffle for prizes donated by local businesses. Registration required.
Event cost: $15/person
Event time: 9:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 5, 2022
Wear your Halloween costume and go trunk-or-treating in the Redford Aldersgate parking lot. Event space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Families and local business/organizations open up the trunks of their cars for trick or treaters. There will be a kid friendly spooky movie in the gym after trunk or treating. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 6-7 p.m. trunk or treating; 7-9 p.m. movie
