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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTINGS - Part II

AUBURN HILLS


The Annual Auburn Hills Tree Lighting will take place 6p on December 5, 2014 at the MOMS’ WWII Memorial on the corner of Squirrel & Auburn roads in downtown Auburn Hills.
Free events and activities at the Auburn Hills Tree Lighting Ceremony include:
-  bonfire
-  horse-drawn wagon rides through Downtown Auburn Hills MI
-  Santa and Mrs Claus visits
-  keepsake photos
-  holiday crafts and s’mores
-  donate to local charities
-  make Christmas cards for the soldiers
-  Santa’s mailbox
All activities are free and within walking distance of the Auburn Hills tree lighting ceremony. For more info, call 248-370-9400.

BERKLEY

December 6, 2014
Free Vintage Trolley Rides from 1 pm to 5:00 pm
Trolley stops along 12 Mile Road from Greenfield to Coolidge Hwy. and on Coolidge Hwy. from 12 Mile Road to 11 Mile Road. Look for the Trolley Stop signs for passenger pick up locations.
Discounts, special activities and holiday treats at your favorite Berkley stores and restaurants.
Carolers, snow princess and other entertainment with free hot chocolate near some of the trolley stops.
Chance to win prizes with purchase at a Berkley store or restaurant.
Petting zoo, 2 pm at 12 Mile Road and Tyler.

In the Evening

Holiday Lights Parade, 5:30 pm 
Tree lighting ceremony sponsored by the Berkley Junior Women’s Club immediately after the parade at the Gazebo in front of City Hall.
Visit with Santa in the gazebo in the front of City Hall after the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Evening Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides (corner of Rosemont & Coolidge). Ticket charge per person/family rate available.
Questions call RoseAnn at 248-239-0284 or e-mail roseann@nicolaievents.com.

NOVI
Light Up the Night

The annual Light Up the Night event will take place on the Novi Civic Center Campus on Friday, December 5, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Mayor Bob Gatt and a special visitor from the North Pole will light the holiday tree at 6:15pm.

Engaging activities will be held indoors and out and includes a craft show, kids’ crafts, marshmallow roasting, hockey skills competition, petting farm, ice sculptures, and more. Live performances from various dancing groups featuring Mexico Lindo Ballet Folklorico, Polynesian Dancers of Michigan, and other various dances will take place on the indoor stage. Attendees will enjoy free food samples from several local restaurants. A festive hay wagon will shuttle people to and from the Novi Public Library to enjoy two magic shows featuring Baffling Bill at 7:00pm and 8:00pm. The ever-popular Dan Dan the Choo Choo Man will offer miniature train rides from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
More info



Sunday, November 16, 2014

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTINGS- PART I


The holiday season is upon us. Add some cheer to your family's celebration by heading out to one of these spectacular seasonal events. We have a list of the best glittering tree and menorah lightings, joyful music and many more events in southeast Michigan to help your family celebrate, from metro Detroit to greater Ann Arbor.

WESTLAND
Wayne County Lightfest
Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 2014 (closed Dec. 25)
Address: Hines Park, Merriman Hollow Area, Westland; enter off of Merriman Road between Ann Arbor Trail and Warren Avenue
Times: 7-10 p.m. daily
Cost: $5/car
Phone: 734-261-1990
Four miles of twinkling lights are ready for you to drive through! 
The Wayne County Lightfest Grand Opening will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland. 
This sneak preview will feature music, refreshments and fireworks!  After the ceremony, be among the first to drive through the Lightfest and check out all the new displays!
 afterward, visit until New Year's Eve. Pictures with Santa and concessions (Nov. 22-Dec. 23) provide even more Christmas magic.


WYANDOTTE 
Wyandotte Tree Lighting
Nov. 21, 2014
Address: downtown Wyandotte, Biddle Avenue
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: free
Phone: 734-324-4502
Music and merriment await you and your family as this downriver city lights up its Christmas tree.

MILFORD
Event: The Big Reveal
Date: 11/20/2014
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Downtown Main Street in Milford 
Details: Come downtown and watch the kids "unwrap" the storefronts! Local merchants will wrap their storefronts on Tuesday, get busy, and reveal their holiday best on Thursday night. Come downtown for the fun


DETROIT 

Detroit Christmas Tree Lighting at Campus Martius, Detroit
Nov. 22, 2013
THE 11TH ANNUAL DETROIT TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK

5 PM - Midnight

OFFICIAL RINK SEASON OPENING!

Tree lights at approximately 7:45 PM

Spectacular Entertainment Featuring: Jena Irene American Idol Runner-Up | Plus: Second Ebenezer Mass Choir

Rhythm Society Orchestra with Paul King | Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences Choir | MOT Soloist Corey Roberts | Corktown Popes | The Salvation Army Band & more!

Exciting Skating Performances By: Ekaterina Gordeeva Olympic Gold Medalist | Plus: Detroit Skating Club, Arctic Figure Skating Club, and Creative Edge Ice Theatre

SHOWCASE D’HOLIDAYS

Outstanding Food, Drink, and Live Music, All under a Big Tent in Campus Martius Park!


Holiday Hoof & FestivALE and Tree Lighting in Ferndale
EVENT DATE/TIME
Nov 22, 2014
12:00 pm until 12:00 am
DESCRIPTION
This event packs in music, an obstacle run and fun walk, 7:30 p.m. tree lighting and more fun.

COST Free/general, $60/adults race, $10-$20/kids fun walk
LOCATION
West Troy Street, downtown Ferndale
Ferndale, MI
ADDITIONAL INFO
WEBSITE http://www.downtownferndale.com
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.