Community Involvement
We are committed to improving our communities and making our neighborhoods prosperous and enjoyable places to live. In 2019, Genisys sponsored over 1,200 community events and team members along with their family and friends volunteered nearly 5,000 hours of their time.
Check out the calendar below to find events happening near you! We look forward to seeing you out and about.
*When in attendance, please be mindful of guidelines they have in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
In addition, events are subject to change and may cancel. Please check event details before attending.*
Saturday the 28th - Small Business Saturday with the Rochester Downtown Development Authority
Time: ALLDAY
Location: Downtown Rochester, MI
Website: https://www.downtownrochestermi.com/small-business-saturday
Monday the 30th - Coats for the Cold
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Various
Website: https://www.oakgov.com/sheriff/Community%20Services/domestic/Pages/Coats-for-the-Cold.aspx
Tuesday the 1st - McLaren Oakland Spirited
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mclaren-oaklands-spirited-new-virtual-event-tickets-125614302761
Wednesday the 2nd - Santa Walk & Talk
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Bay Court Park, Independence Twp., MI
Website: https://itpr.org/CourseActivities.aspx?id=35&cat=12
Friday the 4th - Santa's Coming to Town (12/04 & 12/05)
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Township Municipal Offices, Chesterfield, MI
Website: https://parks.chesterfieldtwp.org/Default.aspx?id=110
Friday the 4th - Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo (12/04 - 1/3/2021)
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak, MI
Website: https://wildlights.detroitzoo.org/
Friday the 4th - A Sterling Christmas (12/04 & 12/05) - CANCELLED
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/267415901281030
Friday the 4th - Winterfest - Miracle on 4th St. (12/04 & 12/05)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 4th St. Square, Belleville, MI
Website: https://www.bellevilleareachamber.org/winterfest
Saturday the 5th - Jinglejog
Time: ALLDAY
Location: Virtual
Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Fenton/FentonJingleJog
Saturday the 5th - Jinglefest
Time: ALLDAY
Location: Virtual / Downtown Fenton, MI
Website: https://business.fentonlindenchamber.com/events/details/2020-jinglefest-7708
Saturday the 5th - A Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus - CANCELLED
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farms, Rochester Hills, MI
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-visit-with-santa-mrs-claus-tickets-126456283147
Saturday the 5th - Holiday Extravaganza - CANCELLED
Time: 10:00 am
Location: M1 Concourse, Pontiac, MI
Website: https://www.holidayextravaganza.org/
Saturday the 5th - Santa's Coming to Town (12/04 & 12/05)
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Township Municipal Offices, Chesterfield, MI
Website: https://parks.chesterfieldtwp.org/Default.aspx?id=110
Saturday the 5th - Sleigh the Day
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Downtown Oxford, MI
Website: https://www.oxfordchamber.net/copy-of-breakfast
Saturday the 5th - Cocoa & Crafts with Santa (12/05 & 12/06)
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Historic Village, Troy, MI
Website: https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/cocoa-crafts-with-santa/
Saturday the 5th - Christmas in the Park
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Marysville Park, MI
Website: https://www.facebook.com/MarysvilleChristmasInThePark/
Saturday the 5th - A Sterling Christmas (12/04 & 12/05) - CANCELLED
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/267415901281030
Saturday the 5th - Winterfest - Miracle on 4th St. (12/04 & 12/05)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 4th St. Square, Belleville, MI
Website: https://www.bellevilleareachamber.org/winterfest
Saturday the 5th - The Historic Village Holiday Lights (12/05 - 12/27)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Historic Village, Clinton Township, MI
Website: https://online.flipbuilder.com/wknk/lafe/mobile/index.html#p=7
Sunday the 6th - Old Fashioned Holiday
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Holz Farm, Eagan, MN
Website: https://www.cityofeagan.com/old-fashioned-holiday
Sunday the 6th - Cocoa & Crafts with Santa (12/05 & 12/06)
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Historic Village, Troy, MI
Website: https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/cocoa-crafts-with-santa/
Friday the 11th - Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo (12/11 - 1/3/2021)
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak, MI
Website: https://wildlights.detroitzoo.org/
Friday the 11th - Santa's Cruise: A Drive-Thru Holiday Experience
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Township Square, Macomb Township, MI
Website: https://www.macomb-mi.gov/475/Santas-Cruise
Saturday the 12th - Holiday Hoopla - CANCELLED
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Township Hall, Waterford, MI
Website: https://parks.waterfordmi.gov/CourseActivities.aspx?id=16&cat=5
Saturday the 12th - Photos with Santa
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Area Museum, Belleville, MI
Website: http://bellevillecbc.org/xmas.html
Saturday the 12th - The Historic Village Holiday Lights (12/12 - 12/27)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Historic Village, Clinton Township, MI
Website: https://online.flipbuilder.com/wknk/lafe/mobile/index.html#p=7
Sunday the 13th - Jingle Bell Run
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, Shelby Twp., MI
Website: https://eastsideracing.enmotive.com/events/register/shelby-township-11th-annual-jingle-bell-run
Friday the 18th - Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo (12/18 - 1/3/2021)
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak, MI
Website: https://wildlights.detroitzoo.org/
Saturday the 19th - Photos with Santa
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Area Museum, Belleville, MI
Website: http://bellevillecbc.org/xmas.html
Saturday the 19th - Old Fashioned Christmas - CANCELLED
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farms, Rochester Hills, MI
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-fashioned-christmas-tickets-126471683209
Saturday the 19th - The Historic Village Holiday Lights (12/19 - 12/27)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Historic Village, Clinton Township, MI
Website: https://online.flipbuilder.com/wknk/lafe/mobile/index.html#p=7
Sunday the 20th - Snow Dash
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Orion Center, Lake Orion, MI
Website: https://www.orionparks.com/CourseActivities.aspx?id=47&cat=10
Saturday the 26th - Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo (12/26 - 1/3/2021)
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak, MI
Website: https://wildlights.detroitzoo.org/
Saturday the 26th - The Historic Village Holiday Lights (12/26 - 12/27)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Historic Village, Clinton Township, MI
Website: https://online.flipbuilder.com/wknk/lafe/mobile/index.html#p=7
Thursday the 31st - New Years Eve on Ice
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Skating Center, Roseville, MN
Website: http://cityofroseville.com/979/New-Years-Eve-Celebration-on-Ice
Friday the 1st - Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo (01/01 - 01/03)
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak, MI
Website: https://wildlights.detroitzoo.org/
