Looking for something fun to do in metro Detroit? Check out this handy guide for details on some of our favorite upcoming happenings including family-friendly events, stage shows, and more.
Outdoor Activites
Bowers School Farm’s Winter Park
The Winter Park at Bowers School Farm is back and better than ever! Guests can enjoy visiting farm animals, eating comfort food at the Farm Kitchen, or picking something up at the farm store. However, the main attraction is Winter Park’s 200-foot-long tubing hill, which features fun, colorful lights at night. Now through March 1. Free entry, but tubing requires a ticket, which is $17 (plus processing fee) per person for a 50-minute period. Bowers School Farm, 1219 E Square Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills; schoolfarm.org
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Winter at Valade
Every weekend in the winter, Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit is the place to be for seasonal fun. Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including sledding, curling, bonfires with s’mores stations, and much more. Additionally, there’s the “Polar Power Walk” every Sunday at 2 p.m. along the Detroit Riverfront, which is free but requires registration. Plus, there are special themed events. This weekend (Jan. 10-11) is the Fire and Ice Festival, which features ice carving, live performances, games, and other activities. Every Saturday and Sunday during the winter season. Free entry. Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St., Detroit; detroitriverfront.org
Candyland at Beacon Park
Looking for some outdoor fun? Take a stroll through Candyland at Beacon Park! This light installation attraction features a giant gingerbread house, full-size gingerbread men, a large candy cane arch, massive walk-through snowflakes, seasonal/holiday photo opp displays, and more. Now through Jan. 20. Free to the public. Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; downtowndetroit.org
Theater/Dance/Magic
August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson
The latest production from the Detroit Repertory Theatre tackles August Wilson’s 1990 Pulitzer Prize-winning play that examines the power of legacy within the family. Opens Jan. 9 and closes on March 15. $30 in advance, $35 day of the show. Detroit Repertory Theatre, 13103 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit; detroitreptheatre.com
All Shook Up
Featuring the songs of Elvis Presley and inspired by The King himself, this musical follows a young man who turns a quiet town upside down with his music. Now through Feb. 1. $49.15. Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Rd., Rochester; mbtheatre.com
Picasso at the Lapin Agile
The Players Guild of Dearborn tackle this unique play, which was the first full-length play written by legendary actor/comedian Steve Martin. The play is set in 1904 at a bar in Paris where Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meet just before both figures release their most iconic work. Jan. 9-11, 16-18, and 23-25. $24. The Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison, Dearborn; playersguildofdearborn.org
Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Dance Party
Why sing your favorite showtunes at home into your hairbrush when you can go out and sing and dance to them with your friends? (Perhaps, you’ll even make some new friends!) That’s the kind of fun in store at Broadway Rave, where theater lovers of all varieties can get together in grand sing-a-long fashion. Jan. 10. $26.49. The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; ticketweb.com
Music/Movies/Comedy
Carl Thomas
R&B singer Carl Thomas comes to Detroit this Sunday. He’s best known for his platinum 2000 debut album, Emotional, which features “I Wish.” Jan. 11. $58.50+. Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com
Pet Adoption Events
If you’re looking to add a furry friend to your family, consider checking out one of the pet adoption events in Troy below.
Cat Adoption Event – Petco
This event is being hosted in collaboration with Pet Adoption Alternative of Warren, which is a completely volunteer-run animal rescue organization. Jan. 10, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. 1217 Coolidge Hwy., Troy; Facebook.com
Dog Adoption Event – PetSmart
This event is being hosted in collaboration with Friends of Detroit: Animal Care & Control. All adoptable dogs at this event are payed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. Jan. 10, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. 734 E Big Beaver Rd., Troy; Facebook.com
Dog Adoption Event – Premier Pet Supply
This event is being hosted in collaboration with No Dogs Left Behind, a foster-based rescue in Berkley. Jan. 11, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 2848 W Maple Rd., Troy; Facebook.com
Art Events & Exhibitions
The Art of Zingerman’s: A Feast for Your Eyes – Second Course
Zingerman’s is known for their delightful food but also their unique artistic esthetic. Now, fans can get up close with some of the original, hand-drawn artwork featured on their packaging and in their catalogs. The collection on display will feature thousands of different pieces, including beloved characters like Grandpa Pickle and Bacon Detective. Now through Feb. 27. Ann Arbor District Library – Downtown, 343 S. 5th Ave., Ann Arbor; aadl.org
Public Archaeology Day at Wayne State University
Wayne State’s Gordon L. Grosscup Museum of Anthropology is hosting this free event to celebrate Public Archaeology Day. This all-ages event will feature rare archaeological collections on display. Additionally, experts will be on hand to discuss the collections. Jan. 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free entry. Wayne State University – Old Main Building, 4841 Cass Ave., Detroit; wayne.edu
Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown
The Detroit Historical Museum celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Detroit Red Wings with this new exhibit that features rare artifacts from throughout the team’s history. Now through Nov. 3, 2026. $15, with discounts available for seniors, students, children, and more. Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit; detroithistorical.org
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