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Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation’s quarter-scale trains wind through a winter wonderland of lights in Findlay, Ohio, on Sunday, December 6, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. Adults $5, kids $3, at the door only.
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation

Marquee Arts hosts the Community Film Club's Holiday Nostalgia night on Sunday, December 6, at 6 p.m. at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. Admission is free.
Michigan Theater

The fall semester student art showcase at Michigan Tech presents works by students from Scenic Art and Foundations in Entertainment Design and Visual Arts. Held at Rozsa Art Galleries, the exhibition is publicly accessible without charge.
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Art Galleries

The Paul Keller Orchestra plays with vocalist Sara D'Angelo and guest Ann Arbor Community High School Jazz Band on Monday, December 7, at 7 p.m. at the Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor.
2070 W.Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48105

The fall semester student art showcase at Michigan Tech presents works by students from Scenic Art and Foundations in Entertainment Design and Visual Arts. Held at Rozsa Art Galleries, the exhibition is publicly accessible without charge.
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Art Galleries

Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts Vet-To-Vet on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. A relaxed way for veterans to connect over coffee; free to attend, registration encouraged.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Grosse Pointe War Memorial’s History Tour is Thursday, December 10, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial’s Alger House in Grosse Pointe Farms. A 90‑minute, small-group look at the mansion’s architecture and stories; free with Pay What You Wish.
The War Memorial

Metro Detroit teens ages 13 to 18 go head-to-head in the Lo-Fi Slam on Thursday, December 10, with doors at 4 p.m. at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. It's a two-round poetry battle, and audience admission is free.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Flint’s Crossroads Village is a lit-up Christmas village on Friday, December 11, 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 Steam Railroading Institute’s North Pole Express leaves Owosso on Friday, December 11, 2026 (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

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation’s quarter-scale trains wind through a winter wonderland of lights in Findlay, Ohio, on Friday, December 11, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. Adults $5, kids $3, at the door only.
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation

Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History hosts the Roots and Futures Youth Summit on Saturday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., where young people imagine the city a hundred years from now. It's free, with registration required.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

The Southern Michigan Railroad Society’s Santa Express leaves Clinton on Saturday, December 12, 2026 (10 a.m., 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)

The Steam Railroading Institute’s North Pole Express leaves Owosso on Saturday, December 12, 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 Saturday, December 12, 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 Saturday, December 12, 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

Little River Railroad’s steam train leaves Coldwater on Saturday, December 12, 2026 (1 p.m., 4 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

Marygrove Conservancy hosts a free book fair on Saturday, December 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Madame Cadillac Building at its Detroit campus. It's aimed at teens, infants and toddlers.
Marygrove Conservancy
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