
Art Van Wonderland
The retailer who helped save Detroit’s parade channels the magic of downtown Hudson’s this year with dramatic displays of lights, installations, and live reindeer at two stores (Warren and Grand Rapids). artvan.org; Nov. 4.
Cranbrook Holiday Tables
Tabletop displays at Cranbrook House provide inspiration for holiday hosts and hostesses. cranbrook.edu/housegardens; Nov. 15-18.
City of Detroit Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Festivities begin at 6:30. Lights are switched on at about 8 p.m. The Campus Martius Park event includes entertainment, ice-skating performances, live music, and open skating. campusmartiuspark.org; Nov. 16. (Many metro Detroit communities hold official tree-lighting ceremonies. Contact the local community offices for information.)
Hob Nobble Gobble
This annual parade fundraiser spectacular at Ford Field features food, live entertainment, carnival games, and rides. theparade.org; Nov. 16.
86th Annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade
Woodward from Midtown to downtown (Mack to Congress). New this year are floats from Quicken Loans, the General Motors Foundation, Skillman Foundation, and the Girl Scouts Centennial Birthday Cake. The 2012 Grand Marshals are U.S. Rep. John Dingell and his wife, Debbie. theparade.org; Nov. 22, 9:05 a.m.
30th Annual Turkey Trot
This pre-parade run begins at 7:30 a.m. with the Mashed Potato Mile. The 10K Fifth Third Turkey Trot & 5K S3 Stuffing Strut begins at 7:45 a.m. theparade.org; Nov. 22.
Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Classic
Against the Houston Texans at Ford Field. detroitlions.com; Nov. 22., 12:30 p.m.
Meadow Brook Hall 41st Annual Holiday Walk
Decorated trees are displayed in the 110-room Tudor Revival mansion in Rochester. meadowbrookhall.org/visit/holidaywalk; Nov. 23-Dec. 22.
Festival of Trees
This annual event in Dearborn showcasing trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses, benefits the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation. Black-tie preview, Nov. 17; tree lighting, Nov. 20; displays through Nov. 25. fot.org.
Downtown Rochester Big Bright Light Show
More than 1.5 million lights glow nightly on downtown buildings. downtownrochestermi.com; beginning Nov. 26.
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