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Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a Gingerbread House building competition on Sunday, November 15, at 12 p.m. in Grosse Pointe Farms. You get three hours to build solo or in a small team; kits are provided, and the winner earns a table for four at Breakfast with Santa. Registration is $35 per team.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial

If you love a made-for-TV Christmas movie, the title alone will win you over: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon hits the stage at Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison Street, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.. There are nine performances to pick from.
Players Guild of Dearborn

Christmas, tea and British humor: O Christmas Tea, billed as a British comedy, comes to Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 3 p.m.. It's a single performance, so if you want a cup, book it.
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Christmas tea, British style: O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy comes to Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's a single performance, so if you're up for a cup of British humor, save the date.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts

George Bailey's dreams got buried under family duty and civic obligation, until a guardian angel shows up on Christmas Eve to show him what the world would look like without him. It's a Wonderful Life takes the stage at the Beardsley Theater in Muskegon on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 8 a.m., a stage take on the celebrated film.
Beardsley Theater

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

A Christmas Carol as never before, told in rhyme: Old Town Playhouse's Young Company performs A Seussified Christmas Carol at 148 East Eighth Street in Traverse City on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7 p.m.. A colorful stage, a brand-new twist, and fun no matter your age.
Old Town Playhouse

Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean and Dr. Seuss, grab your teacups: James & Jamesy bring O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy to the Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. When their Christmas tea party floods the world with tea, they sweep the whole audience out to sea.
Frauenthal Theater

Even the title feels like the season: Home for the Holidays. The Redford Theatre (17360 Lahser Road, Detroit) screens the 1995 film on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 2 p.m., big screen and all. Tickets are $7.
Redford Theatre

Home for the Holidays comes to the Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 2 p.m.. As the title suggests, it's a holiday outing, with one date on the calendar.
Redford Theatre

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

Eastern Market Partnership hosts a special Thanksgiving Tuesday Market on Tuesday, November 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. It’s focused on food vendors—stock up for the holiday table.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

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 Majestic Theatre and Magic Stick host a brunch buffet with a front-row view of the Thanksgiving Day Parade on Woodward on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 7 a.m. at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit. All ages; paid on-site parking is first-come, first-served.
The Majestic Theatre

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)

Saint John’s Resort hosts a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, November 26, at 11 a.m. in the Monarch Ballroom in Plymouth. A holiday meal in a beautiful ballroom setting.
Saint John's Resort
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