Campus Martius Holiday Festivities in Detroit
Visit Campus Martius for festive fun for everyone and holiday photo ops around every corner. Go ice skating, snap a selfie in front of the tree, and shop local and small for holiday gifts at the Detroit Winter Markets at Cadillac Square. Cozy up in the Cadillac Lodge heated holiday tent with a cup of good cheer and some piping hot Detroit-style chili. Don’t miss Monroe Street Midway where you can experience their arctic slide, puck-putt, bumper cars, and more!
Holiday Shows at the Fox Theater in Detroit
The iconic Fox Theather is a Detroit institution and the place to see all of the city’s best holiday shows. The theater itself is a grand and magical spectacle, so don your festive finery to snap some photos in the lobby. You’ll want to bring the entire family for returning holiday headliners like Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, and Mannheim Steamroller Christmas.
Jingle Pop-Up at Ale Mary’s Beer Hall in Royal Oak
Don your gay apparel and make your way to Ale Mary’s Beer Hall in Royal Oak for their annual Jingle pop-up. A team of Santa’s elves flurry through to deck the halls with a ceiling of holiday lights, wrapping paper walls, and Christmas kitsch. Check out the special holiday menu for boozy hot cocoa, gingerbread milkshakes, and Grinchy cocktails. The atmosphere is festive AF in here, so wear your Ugly Sweater and reindeer earrings, and eat, drink, and be ‘Mary.’
Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village in Dearborn
It’s impossible to be a Scrooge at Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village! Costumed carolers, roasted chestnuts, and boughs of holly and mistletoe will transport you to Christmases of olde. Book a table for dinner at Eagle Tavern, and find yourself a weary traveler some cold winter’s night in 1850, restored after a hot rum cider, hearty meal, lively entertainment, and cheerful sing-a-long. Christmas comes but once a year, so take advantage of the countless photo ops and free carousel, Model T, and horse-drawn wagon rides.
Igloo Dining at Blake’s Farm in Armada
Igloo dining is now open at Blake’s Farm in Armada, so be there with bells on! No worries about being left out in the cold since these igloos are heated. You and your holiday crew will enjoy your own personal igloo for two hours of tucking into some Blake’s craft beer and cider, charcuterie boards and shareables, and their fan-favorite Warm Donut Bread Pudding.
Country Christmas at Three Cedars Farm in Northville
Visit Three Cedars Farm in Northville for their down-home Country Christmas. Shop for this year’s Christmas tree, a holiday wreath for your front door, and roping and swags for your mantle and staircase. The more the merrier, so bring the kiddos along for a train ride, hot cocoa, and to explore their magical Christmas Store. There are several photo ops throughout the farm, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be visiting and available for photos!
The Holidays at Meadowbrook Hall in Rochester
Experience a grand old-fashioned Christmas at Meadowbrook Hall in Rochester. Visit by day for their self-guided Holiday Walk, where you can explore the historic mansion and see each room decked in festive resplendence. Visit by night for their Winter Wonder Lights to walk the grounds for their dazzling lights show. Also available to enjoy are special holiday treats, photo opportunities, and seasonal cocktails
The Detroit Selfie Museum in Novi
The Detroit Selfie Museum is here to help you sleigh your annual Christmas card photos. This interactive photo studio has more than a dozen new holiday-themed scenes, ranging from classic to kitschy. There’s even a changing area so you can bring different outfits to match the different backdrops. A dream destination for creatives looking to batch some holiday content all in one place!
Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Townsend in Birmingham
Ladies who lunch already know that Tea at The Townsend is a splendid affair. But their Holiday Tea is an extra special way to celebrate the season. Enjoy a spread of festive tea sandwiches, French macarons, and raspberry mousse kisses over a pot of peppermint tea and sparkling mimosas. The lobby itself will be dressed to the nines, so don your new Christmas dress and pause for a photo in front of the grand fireplace mantle.
Winterfest Stroll through Heritage Park in Taylor
Each December, Metro Detroiters mecca to any one of the many holiday lights displays across the city. Zoo Lights is a popular to-do, as is the drive-through Magic of Lights Clarkston at Pine Knob Music Theatre. This year, have yourself a merry little Christmas on the Winterfest Stroll through Heritage Park in Taylor. The magical glow of the garden conservatory alone is enough to make any old Grinch believe in the spirit of Christmas. Happy Holidays!
