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Happy Thanksgiving!
If you’re looking for things to do in Detroit and the metro area this holiday weekend, then take a look at my top five Detroit event picks I’ve rounded up for you.
Usually, I focus on five events happening Friday – Sunday, but since this is a holiday week, I am including this Thursday, too. 🙂
FIVE THINGS TO DO IN DETROIT THIS WEEKEND
This week’s Detroit events include:
- Detroit Thanksgiving Parade (Downtown Detroit)
- Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
- Pictures with Santa Claus in Corktown (Detroit)
- The Annual Michael -vs- Prince Party: Northern Lights Lounge (Detroit)
- Holiday Market at Eastern Market (Detroit)
Read the full event details below. Hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend! xoxo
Detroit Thanksgiving Parade 2023 | Free
Date: Thursday, November 23
Time: 8:45 start time at Kirby & Woodward
Place: The parade starts at Kirby & Woodward and it will end at Congress & Woodward. If you need an address reference point for your GPS, then enter the address for the Detroit Institute of Arts on Woodward Ave.
Keep in mind, you can pick a place to watch the parade all along Woodward Ave starting at Kirby & Woodward and ending at Congress & Woodward. (We usually like to watch the parade in the Campus Martius area.)
Event Link: https://theparade.org/americas-thanksgiving-parade/visitor-info/
Event Summary: The 97th Annual Detroit Thanksgiving Parade (officially called America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner White) is a big holiday tradition in the D!
Sure, it can be really cold out (sometimes may even snow a little depending on the year), but I think the parade is something everyone should experience in person at least once in their life!
My kids LOVE going to the parade! We’ve made it a family holiday tradition. It’s free, and it’s a great way to kick off your holiday season.
Click here to get additional information from the official website.
Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo | Prices start at $17
Date: Nov. 24 – 26 (Saturday – Sunday) *Note: This holiday event has several weekend dates. Check the official website here for more dates and times.
Time: 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Place: Detroit Zoo | 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
Event Link: https://wildlights.detroitzoo.org/
Event Summary: Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak will feature 500 holiday light displays in the front half of the zoo. Animal habitats will not be open during the event, though.
Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo also offers more event dates throughout the holiday season. Make sure you check the official website for the dates.
Price packages vary, and it’s slightly cheaper to order your tickets online. Click here for more details!
Pictures with Santa at All Things Marketplace | $10
Date: Saturday, Nov. 25
Time: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Place: All Things Marketplace | 1620 Michigan Ave., Ste. 123, Detroit 48216
Event Link: https://allthingsmarketplace.com/blogs/events/pictures-with-santa-at-all-things-marketplace
Event Summary: Get your pictures with Santa Claus at All Things Marketplace in Corktown! Photos are just $10 each, and it is also a dog-friendly event.
After your holiday photos with Santa, make sure you shop small at All Things Marketplace for Small Business Saturday!
The Annual Michael -vs- Prince Party: Northern Lights Lounge | $20
Date: Saturday, Nov. 25
Time: 8:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Place: Northern Lights Lounge | 660 W. Baltimore, Detroit
Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-annual-michael-vs-prince-party-northern-lights-lounge-tickets-745773958987
Event Summary: After your holiday feast, family get-togethers, and holiday shopping, go shake a leg at the Annual Michael – vs – Prince Party at Northern Lights Lounge!
Produced by Corner Productions, the Michael – vs – Prince Party celebrates it’s 14th year!
DJs John Arnold and Todd Osborn will be spinning Michale Jackson and Prince music ALL NIGHT LONG!
This is a 21 and up event with a $20 cover.
Holiday Market 2023 at Eastern Market | Free
Date: Sunday, November 26 (running until Dec. 10th)
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Place: Eastern Market Sheds 3, 4, & 5
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/871696204506850
Event Summary: The annual Holiday Market is back at Eastern Market!
This is one of my favorite holiday markets to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts. Many of the vendors handmake their products! You can find local art, home decor, clothing, holiday treats, jewelry, and more!
One year, I bought my older kids some vintage accessories at the Holiday Market, so you never know what you’ll find!
ABOUT TOP FIVE EVENT PICKS
“Top Five Event Picks” is a weekly blog series where Jennifer shares her top five Detroit events happening Friday, Saturday, and Sunday that she thinks you’d love to check out!
Jennifer’s favorite types of things to do in Detroit and the metro area are to attend art exhibitions, the farmers market, local cafes, community happenings, music concerts, and local festivals.
She also loves to explore Detroit’s hidden gems because she believes community events and local treasures show the heart and soul of the city.
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