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Fine artists and crafters from around the country are featured and have booths in a variety of disciplines and price ranges. Different artistic categories include: painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, mixed media, wood, wearable art, glass, leather, sculpture and more.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5...
Young ladies ages 2 to 14, along with their dad (or other family member) are welcome to the Daddy Daughter Dance at Best Western Premier. The event was originally scheduled for January 16, 2022. Guests will enjoy a DJ, dancing and refreshments. Each girl will receive a special gift. You...
The museum offers virtual and in-person events including film screenings, art workshops, demos and other special programming that focuses on Black History.
Event cost: Free
Event times: Times vary by day; Select days Feb. 3-28, 2022.
Use your day off to do some good for the community and help clean up the Barton Nature Area. Warm clothes and closed-toe shoes are a must. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 17, 2022
Check out this winter festival which features ice sculptures, ice carving competition, face painting, scavenger hunt, climbing tower and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20-21, 2023
This one-of-a-kind production brings the circus arts to the ice at Little Caesars Arena. See seven jaw-dropping traditional circus acts all thrillingly adapted for Cirque du Soleil’s first foray onto the ice.
Event cost: $55-plus
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m....
Grab a continental breakfast of fruit, pastries and juice. Then join Santa and some other special guests for stories and songs. Make sure to bring your own camera. Pre-registration required.
Event times: 9-10:30 a.m. and 11-12:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 2022
Event cost: $6/Macomb Township resident, $11/nonresident
Families can come out to the front of KeyBank in Downtown Saline to see their annual tree lighting ceremony.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6 p.m. Nov. 29, 2022
Families can head to Downtown Trenton to see the annual Christmas Parade. The parade begins on West Jefferson Ave.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022
This year’s theme is “To the North Pole and Beyond.” The parade touts bands, flouts, classic cars, Detroit mascots, performers, Santa and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m. Nov. 26, 2022
Line the streets of the downtown area to watch local bands and floats celebrate the incoming holidays. The annual is sponsored by Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 26, 2022
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













