Possum rescue chili fundraiser, 'A Christmas Story' Q&A, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Help animals, enjoy a question and answer session with actors from the original "A Christmas Story," and more this weekend in Metro Detroit:

'A Christmas Story' Q&A

Friday, Dec. 13 from 4-7:30 p.m., screening at 8 p.m.
Emagine in Rochester Hills

Join "A Christmas Story" actors Zack Ward (Scut Farkus) and Yano Anaya (Grover Dill) for a question and answer session before a streaming of the classic holiday film.

Get tickets here.

Motor City Possum Rescue Chili Cookoff Fundraiser

Sunday, Dec. 15 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Ferndale Elks Club

Enjoy chili while helping wildlife at this fundraiser benefiting Ferndale-based Motor City Possum Rescue.

The event will also include baskets for auction.

Chili sample tickets are $10. Learn more here.

Canterbury Cookie Crawl

Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15
Canterbury Village in Lake Orion

$2 gets you cookies from around the village. Stroll the shops as you sample the treats.

Only 1,000 cookie crawl tickets are available on a first come, first served basis, but the village will be open for browsing for those who don't get a card.

Learn more here.

Downtown Detroit Markets

Now through Jan. 5
Cadillac Square in Detroit

Shop for locally made products from vendors set up on the streets of downtown.

Don't forget to check out the Cadillac Lodge, too, where you can enjoy drinks, snacks, and more while warming up.

Learn more here.

Wayne County Lightfest

Wednesdays through Sundays 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.

Learn more here.