Detroit Tree Lighting, Wild Lights, Wayne Co. Lightfest, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
The colder weather has arrived, and with it, holiday events are getting underway across Metro Detroit.
The Rink at Royal Oak grand opening
- Friday, Nov. 22 from 4-9 p.m.
- Centennial Commons in Royal Oak
The ice rink opens Friday with a celebration featuring live music, carnival rides, food trucks, visits with Santa, and more from 4-9 p.m. The event will also include the lighting of the park. This event is free to attend, but if you would like to skate, it is $10 to use the rink and $5 to rent ice skates.
Can't make it Friday? The rink will be open every day for skating.
Featured
Royal Oak ice rink opens Friday with holiday celebration
The Rink at Royal Oak opens Friday with a celebration featuring live music, visits with Santa, carnival rides, and more.
Detroit Tree Lighting
- Friday, Nov. 22 from 7-9 p.m.
- Campus Martius in Downtown Detroit
The Christmas season officially kicks off Friday in Detroit with the annual Tree Lighting.
In addition to the lights going on, the event will include live music and ice skating performances, markets in Cadillac Square, food trucks, and more. There will be screens set up around Campus Martius and Cadillac Square to watch the event.
Featured
2024 Detroit Christmas Tree Lighting: When to go and what to expect
The unofficial start to the holiday season is almost here, as the Detroit Christmas Tree will light up downtown for the 21st annual event.
Holiday Lighted Parade
- Friday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
- Downtown Northville
Celebrate the season with a parade through the streets of downtown Northville, followed by the tree lighting in Town Square.
Wild Lights
- Friday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 5
- Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak
After nightfall in Royal Oak, the zoo transforms into a twinkling winter wonderland, with millions of lights shining on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Nov. 22 through Jan. 5.
Expect to see giant lighted animal sculptures, lit paths, glowing tunnels, and more. Guests can also visit the zoo's new art exhibit, Among the Living: Wildlife Photography of Guadalupe Laiz.
Featured
Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo starts this weekend -- What to expect this season
Wild Lights, an annual holiday tradition at the Detroit Zoo, kicks off this weekend.
Wayne County Lightfest
- Wednesdays through Sundays from Thursday, Nov. 21 through Dec. 24
- Hines Park in Westland
Take a drive through miles of lights in Wayne County's Hines Park.
This tradition begins Thursday and continues through Christmas Eve. Halfway through the drive, you can stop to get a bite to eat from food trucks and visit with Santa on select nights.
Tickets are $5 cash per passenger vehicle. Buses, mini-buses, and commercial vehciels can also visit the Lightfest for an added fee.
Holiday Extravaganza
- Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 1
- Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill in Armada
Get your holiday shopping started, stroll through Christmas lights, enjoy live music, sip festive drinks, and more.
Entry is free.