10 Things To Do This Holiday Season In Metro Detroit

Looking for things to do this Holiday Season in the Metro Detroit Area? Well look no further, below I’ve listed 10 budget-friendly things to do during this Holiday Season to get you in the Holiday mood. ‘Tis the season to be jolly.

1. Go Ice Skating

Make your way down to Campus Martius Park and take a few laps around the rink. Don’t own a pair of ice skates, no problem, they offer skate rentals for $3.00. For more information about Ice Skating at Campus Martius Park and admission price visit: Here.

2. Wayne County Lightfest Holiday Light Display

Make your way through the Midwest’s longest drive-through holiday light display for an expanded five miles of colorful lights. Only $5.00 per vehicle and a great way to spend time with loved ones. For more information on this event visit: Here.

3. Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

Spend an evening filled with live music, skating, fireworks, and tons of winter wonder at one of Michigan’s top Holiday Events. Enjoy lantern-lit paths, costumed presenters, horse-drawn wagons, and Model T rides, also see Santa live with his reindeer. For more information visit Here.

4. Detroit Zoo

Looking to spend time with Santa, grab the little ones for breakfast with Santa at the Detroit Zoo. Enjoy a buffet-style waffle breakfast which includes a special gift for each child, arts and crafts, photo opportunities, and a visit from Santa. For more information on Breakfast with Santa visit Here.

Dine with Santa and enjoy a buffet-style dinner which includes a special gift for each child, arts and crafts, storytime, and a visit from Santa as well as admission to Wild Lights. For more information on Dinner with Santa, visit Here.

The Detroit Zoo has a few other Holiday Fun Events to get you in the Holiday Spirit. For more information on upcoming events at the Detroit Zoo, visit detroitzoo.org.

5. Black Santa Photo OP

Saturday, December 12, 2015, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM kids of color will have an opportunity to take pictures with a Santa who looks like them.  BLAC Detroit is hosting Santa at its Woodward Ave. location in Ferndale. For more information on this event and to register, visit Here.

6. GM Renaissance Center Wintergarden

Looking to shop local this Holiday Season? Then come visit the Holiday Headquarters pop-up stores located inside the General Motors Renaissance Center. There will be businesses offering everything from handmade jewelry and trinkets to gourmet nuts, chocolates, popcorn, candies, etc. The shop will be set up inside the Ren Cen providing holiday shoppers with fresh and unique items perfect for their Holiday needs. While there you can enjoy musical entertainment, free samples, complimentary gift wrap, and pictures with Santa each day during this weeklong event. For more information, please visit Here.

7. Adopt A Family

Looking to give back this Holiday Season, why not adopt a family for the Holidays and bring smiles to the faces of those who are in need. I usually donate to Toys for Tots or adopt a child for the holiday’s, I’ve never adopted a family, but I would love to bless others this Holiday season. For more information on how to adopt a family, visit Here.

8. Go Sledding

If you love playing in the snow, then going sledding should be right up your alley. As of yet, Detroit hasn’t been hit with a ton of snow. It snowed once about two weeks ago, but it melted rather quickly. When the snow finally decides to fall, why not relive a few childhood memories and make snow angels, build a snowman, have a snowball fight, and if the amount of snow permits, go sledding.

9. Attend (or throw) An Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Another fun way to get into the Holiday spirit is to attend or throw an ugly Christmas sweater party. Everyone has at least one hideous Christmas sweater that they’ve received as a gift, that’s currently hiding somewhere in the back of their drawer or closet. Or maybe you’re lucky like me to have never been gifted an “ugly Christmas sweater”. Well don’t fret,  you’re in luck, you can find tons of them at your local thrift store. Grab a few friends and make a night of it.

10. Start Your Own Holiday Tradition

Every year we get caught in the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season. Why not start a new tradition among your family and friends. There are many things to do as a family, like taking time out and spending the day watching Holiday movies and leaving all electronic devices in another room. Try spending a day making homemade ornaments. Spend an evening singing Christmas Karaoke songs. Go out for brunch on Christmas morning before or after opening gifts. Whatever way you decide to spend time with your loved ones, you can create your own traditions how you please.

Not from the Metro Detroit area, no worries. You can always check out your local city’s events calendar and see what Holiday events they have to offer to get you and your family in the Holiday spirit this season. 

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