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Big Bright Light Show and Lagniappe

2024 Lagniappe and Big Bright Light Show in Rochester

Join the holiday festivities at Downtown Rochester’s Lagniappe event on November 25 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This annual celebration, now in its 51st year, offers “a little something extra” with stunning lights, music, and a chance to meet Santa. The evening includes the Big, Bright Light Show, fireworks, and performances by local artists. Don’t miss this magical evening as Downtown Rochester transforms into a winter wonderland! The Big, Bright Light Show will continue to illuminate the town every night until January 19, 2025.

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Oakland Mall Winter Wonderland Extravaganza – Epic Holiday Event

If you are looking for a fun holiday indoor event for 2023, then you won’t want to miss the Oakland Mall Winter Wonderland. The event runs through Christmas Eve. Canterbury Village presents his ginormous Holiday display great for all ages. This event will not be returning in 2024. You may also enjoy Glenlore Trail: Aurora. Amber Louchart( Owner/Founder )Meet Amber,… 

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Ride the “REAL” Polar Express in Michigan: North Pole Express 2024

Celebrate the holiday season with Michigan’s North Pole Express, a magical journey on the historic Steam Engine 1225 that inspired The Polar Express. Departing from Owosso, this 4.5-hour experience includes a visit to the charming Village of Ashley’s Country Christmas, with Santa, elves, and festive activities for all ages. Tickets are currently sold out, but you can check the official website for any returns and enjoy this unforgettable Christmas adventure.

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Free Holiday Event: Northville Symphony of Lights

If you are looking for free family holiday fun, then you won’t want to miss this event. Visitor’s guide for Northville Symphony of Lights. Over 125,000 dazzling lights that dance to the music. The Northville Symphony of Lights (formerly Livonia Lights) will start this year on December 1st. The free, family event features 125,000 lights that dance to the beat… 

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Experience Gift Giving Ideas for Metro Detroit Families 2022

If you are looking for experience based gift ideas, then check out our list below. If your family is anything like mine, the last thing we need at Christmas is more stuff.  We have too many clothes, too many toys, too much everything. Christmas becomes an overwhelming overload of more stuff.  Buying gifts becomes stressful.  Will they like it?  Will… 

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Sensory Santas In Metro Detroit

Visit Sensory Santa’s in Metro Detroit: Santa’s for all Spectrums.

“Sensory Santa’s”, sometimes referred to as “Silent Santa’s” give children of all spectrums of special needs the opportuity to visit Santa in a quiet and welcoming, sensory-friendly environment. All families with children with autisim and other special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa, in a more subdued and calm environment at these Metro Detroit Sensory Santa Locations.

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Looking for amazing Holiday lights? The CP Holiday Train returns to Metro Detroit!

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train program has two trains, and one of them is passing through Metro Detroit on December 1st, after being absent for three years. The U.S. train departs Montreal, Canada on November 22nd and will travel through Ontario before returning to southeast Michigan. Metro Detroit families can catch the train passing through several metro-Detroit cities. On the… 

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