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We Run 313 and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy host a low‑pressure intro run on Tuesday, November 10, at 6 p.m. on the Dennis Archer Greenway in Detroit; meet at Breadless. It’s a two‑mile out‑and‑back for all ages and paces, walkers welcome.
Dennis Archer Greenway

Wise Guys Chess Club hosts Wisdom Wednesdays on Wednesday, November 11, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park on the Detroit Riverfront. Free, all ages, with free lessons from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Robert C. Valade Park

We Run 313 hosts an intermediate group run on Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. Choose 3.1 or 6.1 miles and finish together as one group.
Robert C. Valade Park

Historic Elmwood Cemetery leads a walk through the birds, landmarks and history of its 86 acres on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Detroit.
Elmwood Cemetery

SOMi Sauna sets up its wood-fired cedar sauna on the sand at Belle Isle Beach in Detroit on Saturday, November 14, with sessions from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the city skyline across the river. Book a 75-minute session for $29.50.
Belle Isle Beach (cedar sauna trailer west of the Beach House)

SOMi Sauna parks its wood-fired cedar sauna trailer on the sand at Belle Isle Beach in Detroit on Sunday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the city skyline across the river. Sessions start at $29.50 and you book ahead.
Belle Isle Beach (cedar sauna trailer west of the Beach House)

We Run 313 hosts a no-pressure two-mile group run on Tuesday, November 17, at 6 p.m. on the Dennis Archer Greenway in Detroit, meeting at Breadless. It’s built for beginners and welcomes all paces and ages, walkers included.
Dennis Archer Greenway

GRAMMY-nominated violinist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird makes his DSO debut on Tuesday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall in Detroit. He performs The Mysterious Production of Eggs front to back with orchestral arrangements, then a suite of fan favorites. Tickets $59–$129.
Orchestra Hall

Wise Guys Chess Club hosts a chess night on Wednesday, November 18, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park on the Detroit Riverfront. It’s free for all ages and skill levels, with free lessons from 6–7:30 p.m.
Robert C. Valade Park

We Run 313 hosts an intermediate group run on Thursday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit, with 5K and 10K options split into two groups that finish together.
Robert C. Valade Park

The 23rd annual Detroit Tree Lighting takes place at Campus Martius Park, featuring performances by national and local musicians, figure skating shows, food trucks, and unique light displays throughout Downtown Detroit.
Campus Martius Park

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation’s quarter-scale trains wind through a winter wonderland of lights in Findlay, Ohio, on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. Adults $5, kids $3, at the door only.
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation’s quarter-scale trains wind through a winter wonderland of lights in Findlay, Ohio, on Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. Adults $5, kids $3, at the door only.
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation

The lit-up CPKC Holiday Train comes under the river into Detroit on the evening of Sunday, November 22, 2026, after its Windsor show, and rolls through Southwest Detroit, Allen Park, Taylor, Romulus, Milan and Adrian toward Ohio. It makes no Michigan stop and CPKC gives no exact time; stay at least 50 feet from the tracks.
Southwest Detroit, Allen Park, Taylor, Romulus, Milan, Adrian

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation’s quarter-scale trains wind through a winter wonderland of lights in Findlay, Ohio, on Sunday, November 22, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. Adults $5, kids $3, at the door only.
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation

The 2026 Detroit Aglow event took place at MGM Grand Detroit, supported by Amazon and Verizon. The festive evening highlighted collaborative efforts that drive downtown Detroit's growth, featuring networking, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, and live music.
MGM Grand Detroit, 1777 3rd Ave., Detroit, MI, 48226, United States

We Run 313’s easy, introductory 2‑mile community run is Tuesday, November 24, at 6 p.m. on the Dennis Archer Greenway in Detroit. Meet at Breadless; all paces and ages welcome, walkers too.
Dennis Archer Greenway

Wise Guys Chess Club hosts Wisdom Wednesdays, a free community chess night on Wednesday, November 25, at 6 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit. All ages welcome, with free lessons from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Robert C. Valade Park
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