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For the past 16 years, Ecumenical Theological Seminary has provided a prime location to view the Thanksgiving Day Parade and participate in the festivities. If you're looking for the best spot to see the parade, and eat some yummy pancakes, join ETS this Thanksgiving.
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...
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
Fish and Loaves Community Food Pantry invites you to bring the family to Santa’s Magic Forest in Taylor’s Heritage Park.
The Magic Forest welcomes visitors every weekend on Fridays from 5-8 p.m., Saturdays from 1-8 p.m. and Sundays 1-7 p.m. through Dec. 22. The display, which includes Santa and Mrs....
This trunk or treat is one of the largest, if not the largest, family friendly Halloween events for kids elementary age (11 years old) and younger. Your kids will be treated to an over-the-top creative display of "Hooray for Hollywood" as they walk through our spacious lobby filled with...
The Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company presents two performances of the beloved Nutcracker Ballet.
Follow Clara in this holiday classic as she journeys with the Nutcracker Prince from her home through the Land of Snow. The Snow Queen and the Snowflakes send them to the Magic Kingdom where she is entertained by...
This flea market is especially set up as a platform for private vendors who would like to sell things they don't need anymore. As always, there will be lots of old treasures, along with some hot drinks, warm encounters, soulful tunes, delicious home made food and a fire in the...
Costumed kids go trunk to trunk to gather candy and other goodies at this event.
Come by for this third annual event. This safe and fun-filled event includes trunk-or-treating, 75 vendors, a costume contest, games, a DJ, bounce houses, and more fun for kids.
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
Trunk-or-treating, games, crafts, door prizes and more in store for families at this Canton event.
This 10th annual offers free snacks and bounce houses for costumed kids in addition to the trunk-or-treating.
