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Lighted Christmas Parade in Downtown Allen Park

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Floats and performers don their brightly lit Christmas flair during this annual procession. Event cost: Free Event times: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Novi Pet Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi

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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
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Lions Football at Ford Field in Detroit

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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.
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America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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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
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Ann Arbor Turkey Trot in Downtown Ann Arbor

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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
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Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot at Huntington Place in Detroit

Christina Clark -
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: $65-$75/Drumstick Double, $60-$70/Cranberry Combo, $45-$55/10K or...
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Thanksgiving for Nature at the Farmington Hills Nature Center

Christina Clark -
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.
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Trunk or Treat at Redford Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Christina Clark -
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
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Trunk or Treat at Waterford Recreation Center

Christina Clark -
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
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Glow with God Trunk or Treat at Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Utica

Christina Clark -
Don your family-friendly costume and collect candy from the decorated cars. Bring in donations of candy, non-perishable food items and gently used clothes for children, sizes infant to XL (14/16). Event cost: Free
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Halloween Spooktacular at Shelby Township Hall in Utica

Christina Clark -
Come in costume for some trick or treating fun, games and a showing of The Addams Family (2019).  Businesses, families and community groups are invited to pass out some treats to trick-or-treaters. Pre-registration required. Event cost: Free Event times: Trick-or-treating begins at 6:30 p.m., Movie starts at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 14, 2022
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Treats in the Streets at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit

Christina Clark -
This annual event for kids 12 and under in The Streets of Old Detroit exhibit has trick or treating along with other Halloween themed activities. Costumes are encouraged. Event cost: Free Event time: 1-5 p.m. Oct. 23, 2022
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