Sunday, November 1st - November 30th, 2026
Oakland County, MI
Starting November 1st, submit original selfies taken at Oakland County small businesses that you consider to be Local Gems. Enter multiple businesses to increase your odds of winning.
Location: Channel 13; Grand Rapids, MI
A reminder for women to take care of themselves is a prominent, long-standing breast cancer awareness and self-exam campaign by WZZM 13 Friends for Life
Location: Troy Historic Village; Troy, MI
Thousands of people come to visit Scarecrow Row during October while it is on display at the Troy Historic Village, and tens of thousands drive by each day. Don't miss out on this chance to see this well-loved event!
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Fenton Community & Cultural Center; Fenton, MI
Be a part of this tradition! There will be safe trick-or-treating at participating businesses.
Location: Oakland County, MI
Starting November 1st, submit original selfies taken at Oakland County small businesses that you consider to be Local Gems. Enter multiple businesses to increase your odds of winning.
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Bloomer Park Sledding Hill; Rochester MI
Have you ever wondered if there was anything else you could do with your old Halloween pumpkins rather than just throwing them away? Join us for our annual Pumpkin Roll at the Bloomer Park Sledding Hill! This is a fun, FREE, community event! Roll your pumpkins down the sledding hill and watch them smash. Targets will be set up at the bottom of the hill - if you hit a target or get close, you might just be able to win a prize!
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Bay Pointe Golf Club; West Bloomfield, MI
Join the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce for a day of celebrating, shopping, and enjoying local women-owned businesses!
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Eagan Community Center; Eagan, MN
Hosted by Eagan Parks and Rec, enjoy over 30 local artists and vendors selling handcrafted goods. All featured pieces are strictly handmade and original items created locally by the participating sellers
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Waterford Township Hall; Waterford, MI
Join Waterford Parks and Rec for a fun-filled day of FREE holiday activities for the whole family! Enjoy a special visit and photo opportunity with Santa, get up close to a reindeer, and take part in festive crafts, cookie decorating, and more! Most of this event is outdoors, so be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. We can't wait to celebrate the season with you!
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Gaslight Village; Grand Rapids, MI
Community members of all ages are invited to ring in the holiday season in Gaslight Village with the annual tree lighting ceremony Friday, Nov. 27. From 5-8 p.m., attendees will enjoy the lighting of the 30-foot tree, reindeer petting, s’mores, live entertainment and a special visit from Santa Claus at Regatta Plaza, 2181 Wealthy St. SE. East Grand Rapids Mayor Katie Favale will greet the crowd and begin the lighting ceremony with Santa.
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Troy High School; Troy, MI
Hosted by the Troy Women's Association, over 200 crafting booths gather to create this annual event that has become one of the largest and most popular of its kind in southeastern Michigan
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Rochester Adams High School; Rochester MI
The E Speaker Series is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, which is a public non-profit in Rochester, Michigan. Enjoy Scott Hamilton, the world's most recognized male figure skater, having earned over 70 titles, including four consecutive World and U.S.
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Eagan Community Center; Eagan, MNCome celebrate the holidays with us at the Eagan Community Center as we light up the tree and celebrate our Grand Reopening! This completely FREE community event is packed with holiday fun, family activities, giveaways, an
Come celebrate the holidays with us at the Eagan Community Center as we light up the tree and celebrate our Grand Reopening! This completely FREE community event is packed with holiday fun, family activities, giveaways, and a chance to check out everything the ECC has to offer.
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Bay Court Park; Clarkston, MI
Join Independence Parks and Recreation for a family-friendly day of holiday fun!
Location: Downtown Belleville: Belleville, MI
A weekend full of fun, entertainment, and community spirit!
Time: 10:45 AM
Location: Dodge Park; Sterling Heights, MI
Everyone is invited to ring in the holiday season with a variety of family fun activities at our annual "A Sterling Christmas" in Dodge Park, hosted by Sterling Heights Parks and Rec. The event will feature a tree lighting ceremony, holiday music with caroling, ice sculpture trail, visits with Santa, a petting farm, refreshments, pony rides, train rides, ice skating, warming fires, and much more!
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Richardson Community Center; Commerce, MI
Join the Charter Township of Commerce for their annual Christmas tree lighting!
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Downtown Rochester; Rochester, MI
The parade, a beloved, long-standing tradition, attracts tens of thousands to the Rochester area. Cited as the largest Christmas parade in Michigan, spectators watch as over 100 floats, marching bands and community groups walk down Rochester Road, anticipating the final float, graciously donated by Bordine’s Nursey, carrying Santa and Mrs. Claus.
