After years of being a part of WCSX’s City of the Week, I can tell you first hand that Detroit has some amazing events during the holiday months at the end of the year. I put together a list of some of my favorite holiday events in Metro Detroit. It’s certainly not ALL our communities have to offer, but these are some of the best, in my opinion.

Mixing History and Holiday Events In Metro Detroit

Some of my favorite holiday events in Metro Detroit involve a mixture of history and holidays. Places like Greenfield Village, Meadowbrook Hall, and the Ford House show amazing history AND all the holiday dazzle., These places go.all.out.

Most of the historic holiday events in Metro Detroit have specific time bookings. This makes for a superior experience, in my opinion. You buy your ticket in advance and book your time… show up when you booked and enjoy. You don’t have to worry about getting there and they are already at capacity or waiting in ticket lines. It just makes sense.

Light It Up!

There are a lot of cool light display opportunities sprinkled through out Metro Detroit. The lighting of the Detroit Christmas Tree at Campus Martius is the big kick off. I like that they do it ahead of Thanksgiving so that they are already up and running with the tree and ice skating over Thanksgiving weekend.

The epicureantravelerblog has a tremendous list of 20 local events including holiday shows at the Fox Theatre including How The Grinch Stole Christmas and Charlie Brown. Orchestra Hall also has holiday shows lined up including Home for The Holidays and The Muppet Christmas Carol.

If you’re looking for straight up light displays like The Big Bright Light Show in Rochester or Glenlore Trails Aurora, check out littleguidedetroit. They have a great list of all the light show, dates, and ticket prices.

4 of My Favorite Holiday Events in Metro Detroit

• Greenfield Village

  Greenfield Village is luxe. Holiday Nights make for an incredibly beautiful holiday experience. The tickets include carousel rides, ice skating and skate rental, historic Model T rides, and horse-drawn wagon rides with live music. Top shelf 100%  Greenfield Village also offers Supper with Santa and dinner packages at Eagle Tavern. Space is limited and some days are already sold-out… so I would gently suggest that you buy tickets sooner rather than later.

  Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village - Events - The Henry Ford

  Step into the holiday spirit as Greenfield Village bustles with yuletide cheer. Sleigh bells, fresh greens, handcrafted goods, food and warm beverages enchant you at one of the nation's most beloved annual traditions.

• Meadowbrook

  “Pairing indoor sights with outdoor lights,” Meadowbrook Hall is exquisite anytime of the year, but during the holidays, they shine a bit brighter. Click below for info on booking times and tickets.

  Meadow Brook Hall Holiday Events | Rochester, MI

  Meadow Brook Hall holiday events include the infamous Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights. Learn more and get your tickets today.

• The Ford House

  History meets holiday at the Ford House. Check out the residence and the impeccably decorated grounds of the Ford House. This is an outdoor walk of roughly a mile. Tickets include a visit and photo op with Santa, hot chocolate, and a “self-paced exploration of the residence.” This event sells out quickly. You need to have you tickets in advance.

• Wild Lights at The Detroit Zoo

  Wild Lights is open for a total of 30 nights between November and January. The Detroit Zoo has a variety of ticket packages available. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer in 4-D is playing to boot!

   

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