Holly Dickens Festival

Now in its 41st year, the Holly Dickens Festival is officially the longest running Dickens themed event in the United States!
     Set in Historic downtown Holly, Michigan USA, the annual festival spans three weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Howell Parade of Lights

Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Fantasy of Lights Parade

begins at 7 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving

Don’t miss this traditional start of the Holiday Season in the Howell area!

This spectacular nighttime parade includes dozens of illuminated floats, marching bands, over 50 other entries, and, of course, Santa Claus.

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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.

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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

PHONE 248-546-1632

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.

Wayne County Light Show

When: 11/20/14 through 12/31/14
Where: Hines Drive and Merriman, Westland

The Wayne County Park celebrates the holidays with an annual Lightfest consisting of over four miles of displays and approximately a million lights. Admission is by car and at minimum $5.

Starting on November 26th, Santa makes an appearance and can be found at Santa's Workshop at Warrendale Park. 

According to Wayne County Parks Facebook page, additional Lightfest-related events include:

• Lightfest 8K Fun Run/Walk takes place on Tuesday, November 18th.
• Bike Through the Lights takes place on Wednesday, November 19th.
• More Details here