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Dust of those dancing shoes and come decked out in your best vintage attire for the ultimate swing dance party at The Cube in Midtown Detroit. Arrive early for a dance lesson and your favorite classic cocktail and stay for the open dance floor and live music performed by...
Follow the adventures of Buddy the Elf in a kid-performed, kid-friendly version of the Broadway musical, based on the hit movie. Presented by Forever After Productions, it features a talented cast of singing, dancing kids and teens, and is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Free parking available...
Midtown Sounds is a medium-sized jazz group that focuses on reinterpreting the iconic 1950’s west coast jazz sound while also incorporating modern musical elements. Watch them perform live in Detroit.
Delve into the world of robots through a variety of family-friendly activities.
Katy Perry has announced the release of her newest album, Witness, and is now going on an arena tour in support of it. Catch her in Detroit.
Join Dorothy, Toto, Tin Man Scarecrow on a journey over the rainbow and down the Yellow Brick Road during this enchanting musical performance.
This glamorous Grammy and Golden Globe winner, Lady Gaga hits the stage as part of her "Joanne World Tour."
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 a menagerie of classic and new holiday displays and visit with Santa, who will be here most days – occasionally joined by Mrs. Claus.
Times are as follows:
4-8 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays
2-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Eve
closed Mondays-Tuesdays.
Take a journey to the North Pole to learn about the early days of aviation, take a picture with Santa and more. Be sure to check out Greenfield Village, which is decked out for the holidays, too.
Times are as follows:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Note: Santa...
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
