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Kwanzaa at the Wright 2023 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit
Arielle Wallace -
Gather at The Wright for an in-person celebration to celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. There will be a daily kinara lighting ceremony, storytelling and live performances.
Event cost: Free w/ museum admission
Event times: Times vary by date; Dec. 26, 2023-Jan. 1, 2024
Purchase a unique range of holiday gifts and other activities like photos with Santa, a visit from Santa’s reindeer, musical entertainment, ice sculpture demonstrations, kid’s make and take craft activities and much more! Fun for all ages.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Holiday Ornaments from Nature at Lake St. Clair Metropark Nature Center in Harrison Township
Kari Zaffarano -
Enjoy hot chocolate by the fire, listen to music and create your own holiday ornaments with objects found in nature. Instructions and materials will be provided. Registration required. For ages 6 and up.
Event cost: $6 per child, $6 per adult
Experience 14 acres, 3 1/2 miles of trails with different three different exits. Short, medium and full corn maze exits in order to accommodate many corn maze fans & enthusiasts. Also, u-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn cannon, delicious treats and more.
Event cost: $12/adults, $9/ages 5-12 or group of 15...
This mind-blowing showcase, The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays features jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth.
Event cost: $25-plus
Event times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21-23, 2023
This 5K run/walk is great for the whole family. Includes donut, cider, T-shirt, small pumpkin and admission to Spookyland area. Costume and finisher prizes, too. Registration required.
Event cost: $38-plus
Event time: 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 22, 2023
Come by and check out the largest selection of reptiles and amphibians around. Buy pets and supplies, too.
Event cost: $6/person, free/10 and under
Visit the longest-running antique car show in America. See a Model T put together in minutes, live music, historically inspired street food and a parade.
Event cost: $41/ages 12-61, $37/ages 62-plus, $30.75/ages 5-11, free/members and ages 4 and under; $9/parking for non-members
Event times: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-1...
The fest will have live entertainment, local vendors, food and drinks, firefighter obstacle course, inflatables, dunk tank, kid games and crafts, fireworks and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-11 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16-17, 2022
Jurassic World comes to life as more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, each custom built with the latest technology, scientific precision and Hollywood studio quality, take center stage. With scale, speed and ferocity, the animatronic and performer-operated dinosaurs deliver colossal, edge-of-your-seat, live entertainment unlike any other dinosaur experience.Â
Event cost: $25-plus
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Check out this year's Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo. Choose between a 5K run or a non-competitive fun walk. You will receive a medal, t-shirt, post-race party with complimentary food, drinks and children’s activities and entry to the zoo following the race. Registration required.
Event cost: $45-$50
Event times: 8-10 a.m....
Head to The Clem to watch kids race one another for local charities. DJ, bounce house, pancake breakfast at the fire station and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Sept. 10, 2022













