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Marygrove Conservancy hosts a free book fair for teens, infants and toddlers on Saturday, December 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Marygrove Conservancy in Detroit.
Marygrove Conservancy

Flint’s Crossroads Village is a lit-up Christmas village on Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 4 to 9 p.m., and the combo ticket adds an evening ride on the historic Huckleberry Railroad. Train plus village is $27 for adults; book with Genesee County Parks.
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

The Detroit Historical Society hosts the Hudson's Holidays Dinner on Saturday, December 12, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. A ticket link is available online.
Detroit Historical Museum

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation’s quarter-scale trains wind through a winter wonderland of lights in Findlay, Ohio, on Saturday, December 12, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. Adults $5, kids $3, at the door only.
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation

The Steam Railroading Institute’s North Pole Express leaves Owosso on Sunday, December 13, 2026 (10 a.m., 5 p.m.): Pere Marquette 1225, the model for the Polar Express engine, pulls it to Ashley’s Country Christmas, 4 hours 45 minutes round trip. Coach is $85, but every seat was sold out as of October 18.
Steam Railroading Institute

Port Stanley Terminal Rail’s one-hour Santa train runs on Lake Erie’s Canadian shore on Sunday, December 13, 2026 (11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.); book online and bring your passport.
Port Stanley Terminal Rail

The Coopersville & Marne Railway’s Santa Train leaves Coopersville on Sunday, December 13, 2026 (11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m.): 90 minutes in heated vintage cars, with Santa and his elves visiting every child. Coach $38 and $33; book online.
Coopersville & Marne Railway

The Southern Michigan Railroad Society’s Santa Express leaves Clinton on Sunday, December 13, 2026 (11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m.) from beside Clinton United Methodist Church for a ride to Santa’s caboose, where every child gets a few minutes with Santa and a gift. Adults $20, kids $15; book online.
Southern Michigan Railroad Society (boarding at Clinton United Methodist Church)

Little River Railroad’s steam train leaves Coldwater on Sunday, December 13, 2026 (1 p.m.) for a round trip to Quincy with Santa visiting on board, about an hour and a half. Tickets from $15, online in advance only.
Little River Railroad

Detroit Historical Society leads a guided tour on Sunday, December 13, at 2 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit. Tickets available.
Detroit Historical Museum

Detroit Historical Society hosts a guided tour on Sunday, December 13, at 2 p.m. at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit. Guided visit with tickets available online.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

The Detroit Historical Society hosts a cozy coloring cafe on Sunday, December 13, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum in Detroit. The title points to a members-focused event.
Detroit Historical Museum

Flint’s Crossroads Village is a lit-up Christmas village on Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 4 to 9 p.m., and the combo ticket adds an evening ride on the historic Huckleberry Railroad. Train plus village is $27 for adults; book with Genesee County Parks.
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation’s quarter-scale trains wind through a winter wonderland of lights in Findlay, Ohio, on Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. Adults $5, kids $3, at the door only.
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation

Community High Jazz students play The Ark in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, December 15, at 6 p.m., with two shows at 6 and 8. This acclaimed school jazz program takes the stage; tickets are $5 at the door.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Flint’s Crossroads Village is a lit-up Christmas village on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 from 4 to 9 p.m., and the combo ticket adds an evening ride on the historic Huckleberry Railroad. Train plus village is $27 for adults; book with Genesee County Parks.
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

Flint’s Crossroads Village is a lit-up Christmas village on Thursday, December 17, 2026 from 4 to 9 p.m., and the combo ticket adds an evening ride on the historic Huckleberry Railroad. Train plus village is $27 for adults; book with Genesee County Parks.
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

Flint’s Crossroads Village is a lit-up Christmas village on Friday, December 18, 2026 from 4 to 9 p.m., and the combo ticket adds an evening ride on the historic Huckleberry Railroad. Train plus village is $27 for adults; book with Genesee County Parks.
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
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