Looking for something fun to do this weekend in metro Detroit? Check out this handy guide for details on some of our favorite upcoming happenings including family-friendly fall events, local festivals, and more.
Holiday Markets
Winter at The Station
Back for a second year is Winter at The Station at Michigan Central in Detroit. Taking place over the course of six weeks, Winter at The Station features The Shop at Michigan Central that features one-of-a-kind gifts from Detroit artisans and retailers at pop-ups. Additionally, guests can enjoy live music, locally made food and beverage options, hand-on creative workshops, and more. Nov. 14-Dec. 28. Free entry. The Station at Michigan Central, 2001 15th Street, Detroit; michigancentral.com
Jingle & Mingle Underground Market
Held in the basement level of Ferndale’s Dot parking structure, this event returns with a variety of “artists and makers, authors and bakers.” Shop uncommon and unique items for the edgier people in your life. You’ll find music, food, games, and art projects, too. Nov. 15-16. The Dot parking garage, 221 W. Troy, Ferndale; ferndaleunderground.com
Art for the Holidays 2025
Opening this weekend is the Detroit Artists Market’s Art for the Holidays. Nearly 1,500 unique, handmade works from nearly 100 local artists will be for sale. These works include ceramics, textiles, paintings, jewelry, and more. Nov. 14-Dec. 20. Free entry. Detroit Artists Market, 4719 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroitartistsmarket.org
Motor City Comic Con
Michigan’s premiere pop culture event is back this weekend, Nov. 14-16, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi (46100 Grand River Ave.). A slate of celebrity guests will be available for various meet and greet opportunities for an additional cost. Among them are John DiMaggio, Juliette Lewis, Matthew Lillard, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Amell, Brutus “The Barber Beefcake, Catherine Bell, Linda Blair, and many more.
For complete details on ticket and photo op prices and more, head over to motorcitycomiccon.com.
Food
Downtown Detroit Holiday Donut & Pastry Tour
Presented by the Underground Donut Tour, this tasty experience will take you around downtown Detroit on foot while indulging your sweet tooth. The two-hour, two-mile tour begins at Astoria Bakery in Greektown and ends at Campus Martius. Along the way, you’ll learn all about some of downtown’s most iconic bakeries. Nov. 13-Jan. 4. $65 for ages 11+, $55 for ages 10 and under. 541 Monroe St., Detroit; undergrounddonuttour.com
Art Events & Exhibitions
Detroit Historical Museum’s Hudson’s Holidays Exhibition
Returning to the Detroit Historical Museum is its Hudson’s Holidays exhibition. The exhibit looks back at the iconic holiday attractions the legendary department store was known for during its heyday as downtown Detroit premiere shopping destination. Featuring hundreds of artifacts, the exhibit also highlights the store’s famed window displays and much more. Now through Jan. 5, 2026. $8-15, with Detroit Historical Society members and children under six receiving free admission. Free admission days are Dec. 7, 14, and 21. Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroithistorical.org
Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley
Twin brothers Nikolai and Simon Haas are known for materially rich pieces that blend art with craft, design, and technology. Full of fictional characters, imaginary creatures, and unearthly realms, their whimsical work explores the convergence of nature, fantasy, and human experience. Nov. 2-February 22, 2026. $12. Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; cranbrookartmuseum.org
Wasserman Projects Opening Reception for New Fall Exhibitions
Detroit’s Wasserman Projects is welcoming fall with two solo exhibitions: Hans Op de Beeck’s Vanishing Point and Christine Elfman’s Still Becoming. These two new exhibits will be celebrated during the Opening Reception. Now through Dec. 13. Wasserman Projects, 3434 Russell St. #502, Detroit; wassermanprojects.com
Music/Movies/Comedy
The Second City
The influential improv troupe celebrates its 65th anniversary with a return to The Ark for The Best of The Second City. Since its beginnings as a humble cabaret in Chicago, the company has launched the careers of dozens of comedy’s biggest names, including Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, Catherine O’Hara, and Amy Poehler. Nov. 14. $51+. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor; theark.org
Clue: The Movie with Lesley Ann Warren
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the cult classic Clue: The Movie is being screened at the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Friday. Making a special appearance at the screening is Lesley Ann Warren, who played Miss Scarlet in the film. Nov. 14. $78.71+. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th St., Royal Oak; royaloakmusictheatre.com
Philanthropy
Grace Centers of Hope’s 12th Annual Night of Hope Gala
Grace Centers of Hope is hosting its 12th Annual Night of Hope Gala at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester. The event will feature appetizers, a short rib entrée, dessert, cocktails, and other refreshments. There will also be a silent auction with over 150 items up for bid. All proceeds directly support the organization’s Children’s Program, which aids children experiencing hunger, illness, trauma, and homelessness. Nov. 14. $150 per person, $1,000 for a table of 10. Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Dr., Rochester; gracecentersofhope.org
Theater/Dance
A Christmas Story: The Musical
The hilarious 1983 movie about a boy’s quest to get a Red Ryder air rifle for Christmas comes to life on the Fox Theatre stage this month. Featuring a Tony Award-nominated holiday-themed score and all the heart and humor of the film, the show offers a new holiday tradition suitable for the whole family. Nov. 14-16. $49+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Harlem-born dancer Arthur Mitchell made history in 1956 when he became the first Black principal dancer at New York City Ballet. He later established Dance Theatre of Harlem to bring classical ballet instruction to the underserved, predominantly Black neighborhood from which he hailed. Artistic Director Robert Garland currently leads the famed company, which will return to Detroit for two days of performances this month. Contributor Cambrey Thomas reports on the company’s production of Firebird, which takes to the Detroit stage this weekend. Nov. 15-16. $65+. Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit; detroitopera.org
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