Check out all of the family-friendly events in November and December! Find tree lightings, breakfasts with Santa, holiday crafts, story times and other great ways to get into the holiday spirit in Birmingham, Troy, Clawson, and nearby! Be sure to verify dates and times with the venue before attending events, in case of schedule changes or cancellations.
Birmingham
Birmingham Tree Lighting
November 23, 2016
Shain Park- Martin St., Birmingham, MI
Get in the Christmas spirit as we light up the town. The community will come together with Santa and Birmingham's Mayor for live caroling and the lighting of a 35-foot blue spruce with more than 40,000 LED lights!
The Santa House
Various Dates in November and December- Starting November 23, 2016; Schedule
Shain Park (under the pavilion)
The Santa House will be open from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. following the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Following opening night, the Santa House will be open on weekends through Christmas. Children may give him their list and have their picture taken with him for a $5 donation.
Thanksgiving at the Library
November 25-27, 2016- During all open hours
Baldwin Public Library- 300 W. Merrill St., Birmingham, MI 48009
Enjoy Thanksgiving crafts in the youth room all weekend.
Winter Markt
December 2nd 3-9 p.m; December 3rd 10 a.m.-9 p.m; and December 4th 11 a.m.-4 pm.
Shain Park- Birmingham, MI
Attendees will enjoy European food and drinks, gift items, holiday greens, crafts, ice carving demonstrations, live reindeer, warming stations, a Kinderhaus children's activity area, the popular Santa House, horse-drawn carriage rides and live entertainment.
Breakfast with Santa
December 3, 9-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Community House- 380 South Bates Street, Birmingham, MI
Have breakfast with Santa at The Community House! Tickets available at The Community House, by phone at 248-644-5832, or online at www.tchserves.org. Tickets are $20 per person or $23 per person (after Nov. 25). No charge for children under 1. No refunds.
Troy
Barnes & Noble- 396 John R Rd, Troy, MI 48083
November 19, 2016- 11 a.m.-Noon
Saturday November 19, 2016 11:00 AM In celebration of Thanksgiving we will feature two special stories, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! and The Great Thanksgiving Escape. Coloring and activities to follow.
Macy’s Somerset Collection- Breakfast with Santa
December 3rd, 4th, 11th, 18th 2016- 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Somerset Collection Macy's- 2750 W. Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be there, and a fantastic buffet breakfast will be served. $14.95 Kids (12 and under – tots under 1 are free), $21.95 Adults. For more details or to reserve your seat at the table, call 1-877-55-MACYS (1-877-556-2297).
CMNtv’s Visit with Santa Live
December 3, 2016- 2-4 p.m.
CMNtv studio- 1230 Souter Dr, Troy, Michigan, 48083, United States
Bring your own camera for a photo with Santa in our studio and enjoy some holiday snacks and goodies after your visit. Visit with Santa will be cablecast LIVE from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. All ages! By attending, you consent to appear on this live TV show.
Barnes & Noble Christmas Storytime
December 3, 2016- 11 a.m.-Noon
Barnes & Noble- 396 John R Rd, Troy, MI 48083
"Grow Your Heart 3 Sizes!" and celebrate all things Grinch with a reading of the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! We will have good deed badges and tracking booklets for kids to log all the good things they do this holiday season. Activities to follow.
Barnes & Noble Orchestra Holiday Performance
December 3, 2016- 10-6 p.m.
Barnes & Noble- 396 John R Rd, Troy, MI 48083
What better way to make your shopping more enjoyable than by listening to the Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra perform holiday classics! Let the music soothe you as you browse your holiday list, enjoy a warm latte from the Café or pick up a holiday movie or CD from the music dept.
Christmas in the Village
December 3, 2016- 1-3 p.m.
Troy Historic Village 60 W. Wattles Rd , Troy, MI 48098
Share in the 19th and 20th century traditions that made historic holidays special: simple decorations, festive dinners, holiday finery, yuletide carols, vintage greetings, antique toys and more. Children may make a Christmas craft in Poppleton School and visit with Santa Claus inside Old Troy Church. Help local families in need by donating a toy to Toys for Tots .
Barnes & Noble Band Holiday Performance
December 9, 2016- 5-6 p.m.
Barnes & Noble- 396 John R Rd, Troy, MI 48083
Join us as the Royal Oak High School Band Boosters perform music that will fill us with holiday joy! Sit with a warm hot chocolate or latte and let the Royal Oak high school students make your holiday shopping more relaxed!
Christmas Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland
December 9, 2016- 6:30-9 p.m.
Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084
Tree lighting ceremony, singalongs, activities, crafts, and more all throughout the Civic Center Campus!
Barnes & Noble Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball
December 9, 2016- 7-8 p.m.
Barnes & Noble- 396 John R Rd, Troy, MI 48083
Dress like your favorite Harry Potter character, wear your holiday best or come as you are and join us for dancing, music, activities and giveaways.
Decorate for Wildlife with Santa
December 10, 2016- 1-3 p.m.
Stage Nature Center- 6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48098
Each child will make some ornaments, talk with Santa personally and receive a small gift from him. Bring your cameras and take pictures, or a member of the TNS Photo Club will be available to take pictures- $10 for 2 5x7s. Please dress for the a short hike outdoors. Each child participating must be registered. Parents and/or grandparents are free and need to remain with the child.
Macy’s Oakland Mall- Breakfast with Santa
December 11, 2016- 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Oakland Mall Macy's in Troy- 500 W. 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI 48083
Santa & Mrs. Claus and Balloon Artist will be present, and a fantastic buffet breakfast will be served. For more details or to reserve your seat at the table, call 1-877-55-MACYS (1-877-556-2297). $14.95 Kids (12 and under – tots under 1 are free), $21.95 Adults
Barnes & Noble Christmas Storytime
December 17, 2016
Barnes & Noble- 396 John R Rd, Troy, MI 48083
It's a magical Christmas Eve, and all of the children in your town are sleeping. Well, all of the children but you! How could you possibly fall asleep when you know Santa and his sleigh are on their way? Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Santa's Sleigh Is on Its Way!
Barnes & Noble Music Holiday Performance
December 18, 2016
Barnes & Noble- 396 John R Rd, Troy, MI 48083
Join us as Suzuki Royal Oak Institute & Music put on an afternoon of holiday musical performances from 1 to 5pm. Relax with a cup of hot cocoa or a peppermint mocha, listen to some holiday favorites and make your holiday shopping experience more enjoyable.
Clawson
Christmas Tree Lighting, Carols, Santa
November 30, 2016- 6:30-9 p.m.
Memorial Park at Blair Memorial Library- 416 N. Main St., Clawson, MI 48017
Families are invited to kickoff the holiday season with this annual tradition. Co-sponsored by the Clawson/Troy Optimist Club, the evening includes caroling and the arrival of Santa Claus by fire truck! Refreshments will be served at Clawson Middle School immediately following. Event is held rain, snow or shine.
Lunch with Santa
December 10, 2016- 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hunter Community Center- 509 Fisher Ct., Clawson, MI 48017
Tickets must be purchased in advance at Hunter Community Center and include lunch, a visit with Santa and a small gift! Call for more information 248-589-0334. $6 per person
Nearby
Royal Oak- Holiday Magic Parade
November 20, 2016- 2-3:30 p.m.
Downtown Royal Oak- Washington Avenue
Enjoy floats from the Parade Company, live music, marching bands, circus acts and more! After the Parade, visit with Santa until 5:00PM and say hello to Santa's Reindeer on Washington Ave.
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