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Detroit Opera’s 2026–27 Resident Artists—Madison Montambault, Grace Ryan, Travis Leon Williams, and Aurélien Mangwa—bring Arias After Dark to The War Memorial ballroom in Grosse Pointe Farms on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. Candlelit opera evening; tickets $50, or $70 with wine pairings.
The War Memorial

Michael Malis Quartet plays its Hear No Evil set on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Go for the named program.
MotorCity Wine

Elaisha Hilliard leads a hands-on intro workshop on Coptic stitch bookbinding on Saturday, November 21, at 10 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. It’s beginner-friendly, and you’ll leave with a finished hardcover book.
Ford House

Grosse Pointe War Memorial kicks off the season with its Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, November 22, at 4 p.m. in Grosse Pointe Farms. A 20-foot decorated tree, live ice sculpting, and a vintage holiday market set the mood; the main event is free with registration. Santa visits in the ballroom are $5 per child.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

DJs Kai Alce and David AP spin a Pre-Thanksgiving house set on Wednesday, November 25, at 6:30 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Two DJs teaming up for a pre-holiday session.
MotorCity Wine

The S3 Turkey Trot (10K/5K/1 mile) is on Thursday, November 26, at Huntington Place in Detroit. A 40+ year tradition with costumes and “The Parade before The Parade” vibe. Tickets/registration available online.
Huntington Place

The Parade Company celebrates the 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Detroit at Huntington Place and along Woodward. Expect colorful floats, giant balloons, and marching bands all day.
Huntington Place

The Parade Company's 44th annual Turkey Trot kicks off at 7:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Griswold and Fort downtown, with the 10K and 5K running up Woodward on the parade route, and thousands of runners doing it in costume. Register on RunSignUp; the Mashed Potato Mile is $35 through November 24.
Downtown Detroit (start: Griswold St. and Fort St.; finish: Atwater St. behind Huntington Place)

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House’s Home for the Holidays runs Friday, November 27, at 5:30 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores: a softly lit evening walk, both floors of the Main Residence open, and a Mistletoe Market with warm drinks. Timed tickets required.
Ford House

Ian Fink plays Saturday, November 28, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Saturday night music at a Detroit favorite spot.
MotorCity Wine

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts a sensory-friendly Santa visit on Sunday, November 29, at 9 a.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Expect a calm, low-stimulus setting, a brief private visit, and a fresh cookie for each child. Capacity is limited; advance reservation required.
Ford House

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts Photos with Santa on Sunday, November 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Timed, calm private visits, you take the photos, and kids get a fresh-baked cookie. Limited tickets; advance reservations required.
Ford House

Thornetta Davis brings a holiday concert to Ford House on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m., in the Lake Shore Room in Grosse Pointe Shores. Detroit’s Queen of the Blues and 2023 Blues Music Award winner puts a soulful, bluesy spin on seasonal favorites. Tickets are sold individually with general-admission seating.
Ford House

A White Christmas in Grosse Pointe Park: Grosse Pointe Theatre stages Irving Berlin's White Christmas at 15001 East Jefferson Avenue on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With eleven performances on the calendar, it'll fit into your holidays.
Grosse Pointe Theatre

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts a free, all-ages drop-in ornament-making studio on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. Materials and simple instructions provided—no registration needed.
Ford House

Rafael Statin Trio plays Saturday, December 5, at 8 p.m. at MotorCity Wine in Detroit. Easy on the wallet: $5 cover.
MotorCity Wine

Wild Pink plays Saturday, December 5, at 8 p.m. at PJ’s Lager House in Detroit, with special guest Hiding Places. Presented by Kickstand Productions; tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Ages 18+ with ID, or all ages with a parent or legal guardian 25+.
PJ's Lager House

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts a Holiday Tea & Tour on Sunday, December 6, at 10 a.m. in the Lake Shore Room, Grosse Pointe Shores. Enjoy a refined tea service with seasonal bites, then explore the Main Residence and grounds dressed in Eleanor’s understated holiday style. Tickets are sold by table; seating is limited.
Ford House
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