Holiday Events in the Ann Arbor Detroit Area
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Ann Arbor & Metro Detroit KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout our area for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s something
for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. Â You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
 —Debra Ross, publisher |
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KidsOutAndAbout's 2025 list of holiday events list for Ann Arbor, Detroit, and SE Michigan. Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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The Ann Arbor-Detroit area offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the Christmas tree farms around Ann Arbor-Detroit promise to make your holiday celebrations truly special.
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Santa is stopping at MilkShake Factory! Bring your camera, your family, and your sweetest smiles! Rumor has it Santa’s upgrading to milkshakes this year. Giveaways and Activities No appointment necessary ... and it’s free! (Get some holiday shopping done while you’re at it...choose from a variety of our handmade gourmet chocolates!)
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Bring your little ones to our annual Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a warm breakfast, crafts, a visit and photo with Santa (taken on your phone), cookies, and letter writing in our school wing. This relaxed, come-and-go morning is perfect for young families. $12/person (under 5 free with a paying adult). Tickets required. Breakfast is served until 11:30 AM.
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Celebrate the magic of the season at Marshall's 61st Annual Christmas Parade! This year's theme, "Christmas Stories," brings beloved holiday tales to life with enchanting floats, marching bands, and appearances from your favorite Christmas characters. Join us in downtown Marshall for a heartwarming community tradition that's sure to create cherished memories for the whole family.
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Experience the magic of the holidays at the annual Birmingham Winter Markt, featuring displays from local artists and vendors, European cuisine, thousands of holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment, complimentary carriage rides and more. Santa House, a Kinderhaus children’s activity area and warming stations are sure to please visitors of all ages!
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Support historic downtown Marshall businesses and shop small! Small Business Saturday 2025 is brought to you by Marshall Retailers Association.
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Santa is making a special stop at Heritage Park! Families will get a chance to visit and get photos with Santa at our holiday display in the historic Red Barn in Heritage Park. Be sure to bring your smart phone or camera so we can capture the moment for you. Families can participate in activity stations, crafts, and games that celebrate white-tailed deer and the winter season. Warm up at the cozy campfire with hot coca.
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Enjoy holiday music & decorations, crafts, farm animals & shopping in our General Store. Visit with Santa in his antique sleigh in our century-old barn where Santa's Elf will be on hand to help you snap a family photo! Drop your letter to Santa in our North Pole Mailbox, and don't forget to warm up at the bonfire!
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Enjoy Santa's favorite snack of milk and cookies! Children will get a chance to impress Santa by decorating cookies. Bring your cameras and make memories with the man in red. Use your photos to make a Holiday Card!
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in the Ann Arbor - Detroit - Northville - Novi area
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