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Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market

Traverse City's growers-only downtown farmers market with local produce, flowers, baked goods, and seasonal Northern Michigan finds.

Traverse City · Downtown Traverse City
MarketFamilyFreeOutdoor
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Orchard View High Rise and Run

Join the Orchard View High Rise and Run for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community, and Cardinal pride in Muskegon!

Muskegon
FestivalFamily
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Grand Rapids Halloween Bar Crawl

The Official Grand Rapids Halloween Bar Crawl is here! Grab all your friends and explore the best bars in Grand Rapids for this pub crawl!

Grand Rapids
NightlifeAdultsSeasonal
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Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge

Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge is scheduled at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.

Royal Oak · Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
ArtsCouplesDate
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The Moth: Home for the Holidays (Ann Arbor - 11/3/2026)

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show!

Ann Arbor · The Blind Pig
CultureSeasonal
Free

Wine, Walk, & Shop 2026

A two-day shopping event with local specials, artisan markets and wine in Chelsea.

Chelsea · Participating businesses in downtown Chelsea
MarketAdultsFree
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Ladies' Holiday Shopping Night

Ladies' Holiday Shopping Night at Including Downtown Plymouth. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.

Plymouth · Including Downtown Plymouth
CultureCouplesDate
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Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick Off

Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick Off at Main St & Kellogg Park. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.

Plymouth · Main St & Kellogg Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
General admission $20; VIP table seating $45

Battle of the Bands

Rock cover bands compete in the Battle Creek finals at Kellogg Arena.

Battle Creek · Kellogg Arena
Music
Free entry; food, drinks, gifts and reserved activities extra

Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt

A free-entry Christmas market at Grand Rapids Downtown Market, with international food booths, gifts and holiday drinks.

Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids Downtown Market
FoodFamilyFreeMarket
$25 single-day admission; tasting credits $0.50 each; optional experiences extra

Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival

A 21-and-over tasting weekend at DeVos Place, with restaurant small plates and separately purchased tasting credits.

Grand Rapids · DeVos Place
FoodAdultsFestival
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Tree Lighting Ceremony

Santa arrives as Auburn Hills lights its downtown Christmas tree.

Auburn Hills · Downtown Auburn Hills
Family
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ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank

ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank takes place at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Grand Rapids · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
Admission not stated; vendor purchases extra

Eastern Market Thanksgiving Food Market

A special Tuesday market focused on food vendors and Thanksgiving meal shopping at Detroit’s Eastern Market.

Detroit · Eastern Market
FoodFamilyFestival
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Christmas and Holiday Traditions

Christmas and Holiday Traditions takes place at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.

Grand Rapids · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Santa's City of Plymouth Parade

Santa's City of Plymouth Parade at Parade through various City parks. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.

Plymouth · Parade through various City parks
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Mile

Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition Kick off the holiday season with a late morning trail race! Crisp air, evergreens, and the quiet beauty of Michigan's late Fall create the perfect backdrop for your Black Toenail Friday run.

Commerce Township
SportsAdultsOutdoor
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Holiday Greens Market

Holiday Greens Market at The Gathering. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.

Plymouth · The Gathering
CultureFamilyDate
Free

Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade

A late-November downtown Petoskey holiday parade for families, visitors, and winter-weekend planning.

Petoskey · Downtown Petoskey
HolidayFamilyFreeOutdoor
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Christmas at the Lighthouse

Holiday open house at Tawas Point Lighthouse hosted by Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse.

East Tawas · Tawas Point State Park
CultureSeasonal
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Christmas in Plymouth and Mistletoe Market

Christmas in Plymouth and Mistletoe Market at Downtown Plymouth and The Gathering. Dates are listed by the official source; check the organizer for daily hours and changes.

Plymouth · Downtown Plymouth and The Gathering
CultureFamilyDate
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Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch are proud to present the national tour of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a heartwarming musical featuring music and lyrics by eleven-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton.

Detroit · Fox Theatre
ArtsCouplesLive
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Battle Creek Winter Wanderland

Holiday markets, wagon rides and family activities fill downtown Battle Creek.

Battle Creek · Kellogg Arena and Festival Market Square
FestivalFamily
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Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge

Detroit To Austin Comedy Challenge is scheduled at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.

Royal Oak · Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
ArtsCouplesDate
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Ho Ho Holiday Team Trivia Bingo

Kick off the holiday season with Team Trivia BINGO! Enjoy snacks. Win prizes. Register your team now! This program is intended for adults.

Richland · First Presbyterian Church of Richland
CultureAdultsSeasonal
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