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Turkey Trot — Organizer image — Organizer image · Huntington Place

Family fun

Nov 26, 2026

Turkey Trot

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.

Detroit

Huntington Place

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Detroit Turkey Trot: the costume run before the parade — Organizer image — Organizer image · City of Detroit · Public domain

Sports & fitness

Nov 26, 2026

Detroit Turkey Trot: the costume run before the parade

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.

Detroit

Downtown Detroit (start: Griswold St. and Fort St.; finish: Atwater St. behind Huntington Place)

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Holiday Greens & Tree Market — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

Arts & culture

Nov 27, 2026

Holiday Greens & Tree Market

The Henry Ford’s Holiday Greens & Tree Market runs Friday, November 27 through Monday, December 7 at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn. Take home a seasonal centerpiece while supplies last.

Dearborn

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

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Mummers’ Dinner at Stand 44 — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

Family fun

Dec 3, 2026

Mummers’ Dinner at Stand 44

The Henry Ford hosts a festive dinner on Thursday, December 3, at 5 p.m. at Greenfield Village in Dearborn: a chef‑curated menu with a craft beer tasting flight featuring the limited seasonal Mummers’ Brew Ale. Tickets required.

Dearborn

Greenfield Village

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Holiday Nights at Eagle Tavern — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

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Dec 3, 2026

Holiday Nights at Eagle Tavern

The Henry Ford hosts a holiday dinner on Thursday, December 3, at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Tavern in Greenfield Village, Dearborn. An 1850s stagecoach-stop setting with candlelight and historical presenters in period attire.

Dearborn

Greenfield Village

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Supper with Santa — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Henry Ford

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Dec 3, 2026

Supper with Santa

The Henry Ford hosts Supper with Santa on Thursday, December 3, at 5 p.m. at A Taste of History in Greenfield Village, Dearborn. Festive décor, hearty seasonal fare, and a meet-and-greet with Santa. Tickets available.

Dearborn

Greenfield Village

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Dec 3, 2026

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

The Henry Ford’s Holiday Nights runs on Thursday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Greenfield Village in Dearborn. It spreads festive atmosphere across more than 80 acres; tickets are available.

Dearborn

Greenfield Village

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Theatre & musicals

Dec 4, 2026

Mamma Dearest! Here We Joan Again: a camp Christmas with Joan Crawford at the Ringwald

Christina Crawford wants to find her birth mother, and the trail points to Bette Davis, Judy Garland and Eartha Kitt, so the only logical move is to invite all three for Christmas. Blake Fountain's camp holiday comedy Mamma Dearest! Here We Joan Again plays The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale (290 West Nine Mile Road) on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7 p.m.. Tickets from $25.

Ferndale

The Ringwald Theatre @ Affirmations

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Dec 5, 2026

MOVE Series: Self-Defense

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a self-defense session on Saturday, December 5, at 12 p.m. at Affirmations in Ferndale. It’s part of the MOVE Series.

Ferndale

Affirmations

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Holiday Organ Pops Concert: David Marsh at the Senate Theater organ — Organizer image — Organizer image · Senate Theater

Concerts

Dec 12, 2026

Holiday Organ Pops Concert: David Marsh at the Senate Theater organ

David Marsh takes the organ bench at Detroit's Senate Theater (6424 Michigan Avenue) on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 3 p.m. for a Holiday Organ Pops Concert: familiar, easygoing tunes with a holiday spin, on an instrument that fills the whole room.

Detroit

Senate Theater

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Arts & culture

Dec 17, 2026

Bridging Generations: Open Mic Night (All Ages)

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts an all-ages open mic on Thursday, December 17, at 6 p.m. at Affirmations Gallery in Ferndale, in partnership with MiGen. Sign-ups happen on site, first come first served.

Ferndale

Affirmations Gallery, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

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Dec 17, 2026

Writing Group (virtual)

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosts a virtual Writing Group on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 6:45 p.m., organized from Ferndale. Connect with fellow writers, share works-in-progress, and spark ideas. It’s free; submit the registration form to join.

Ferndale

Affirmations

6:45 PMFree admission

Dearborn Inn Goes 3D (Dinner. Death. Dancing) — Organizer image — Organizer image · The Dearborn Inn

Food & markets

Dec 31, 2026

Dearborn Inn Goes 3D (Dinner. Death. Dancing)

The Dearborn Inn hosts a New Year’s Eve masquerade murder mystery on Thursday, December 31, at 6 p.m. at Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection (Dearborn Ballroom) in Dearborn. Newly restored venue, every guest is a suspect, and your ticket includes dinner and a midnight champagne toast.

Dearborn

Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection (Dearborn Ballroom)

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Theatre & musicals

Jan 8, 2027

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Players Guild of Dearborn

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown takes the stage at the Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison Street in Dearborn, on Friday, January 8, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. Charlie Brown's right there in the title, and with nine performances in the run, you've got plenty of chances to catch it.

Dearborn

Players Guild of Dearborn

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Theatre & musicals

Mar 5, 2027

Noises Off at the Players Guild of Dearborn

Noises Off takes the stage at the Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison Street in Dearborn, on Friday, March 5, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. With nine performances in the run, you've got plenty of chances to catch it.

Dearborn

Players Guild of Dearborn

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Final Four 2027: college basketball's big weekend comes to Detroit — Organizer image — Organizer image · Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sports & fitness

Apr 2, 2027

Final Four 2027: college basketball's big weekend comes to Detroit

The NCAA Men's Final Four plays at Ford Field on Saturday, April 3 (national semifinals), and Monday, April 5, 2027 (championship), the first time back in Detroit since 2009. The weekend starts Friday, April 2, with Fan Fest at Huntington Place running April 2-5; look for game tickets on the NCAA's official ticket site.

Detroit

Ford Field (games); Huntington Place (Fan Fest)

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Theatre & musicals

May 7, 2027

Little Shop of Horrors: a nine-show run at Players Guild of Dearborn

Little Shop of Horrors plays Players Guild of Dearborn on Friday, May 7, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.. There are nine performances on the calendar, so you've got options, all at 21730 Madison Street in Dearborn.

Dearborn

Players Guild of Dearborn

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Detroit Grand Prix 2027: IndyCar on the downtown streets — Organizer image — Organizer image · Coreyfein01 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sports & fitness

Jun 4, 2027

Detroit Grand Prix 2027: IndyCar on the downtown streets

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix runs June 4-6, 2027, on the downtown street circuit along Jefferson Avenue and the Riverwalk, with INDYCAR, IMSA sports cars and INDY NXT. Friday, June 4, is Free Prix Day with free admission; tickets for the weekend are at detroitgp.com.

Detroit

Streets of Downtown Detroit circuit (Jefferson Avenue and the Detroit Riverwalk)

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Turkey Trot

Detroit Turkey Trot: the costume run before the parade

Holiday Greens & Tree Market

Mummers’ Dinner at Stand 44

Holiday Nights at Eagle Tavern

Supper with Santa

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

Mamma Dearest! Here We Joan Again: a camp Christmas with Joan Crawford at the Ringwald

MOVE Series: Self-Defense

Holiday Organ Pops Concert: David Marsh at the Senate Theater organ

Bridging Generations: Open Mic Night (All Ages)

Writing Group (virtual)

Dearborn Inn Goes 3D (Dinner. Death. Dancing)

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Players Guild of Dearborn

Noises Off at the Players Guild of Dearborn

Final Four 2027: college basketball's big weekend comes to Detroit

Little Shop of Horrors: a nine-show run at Players Guild of Dearborn

Detroit Grand Prix 2027: IndyCar on the downtown streets

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