(WWJ) -- Working on your weekend plans? Let us be your guide this winter season!
Each week, WWJ discovers all the top events happening around Metro Detroit to help you make the most of your weekend with the Don't Miss List.
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The 3rd annual Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest returns this weekend for more good times and great drinks. Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest is an indoor bourbon festival hosted at Ypsilanti Freighthouse, featuring 100+ whiskeys, store picks and a VIP section. There will also be a few non-bourbon options such as beer, wine & non-alcoholic drinks. In addition to the great beverage selection, enjoy food trucks, live music, local vendors and more! Saturday's Session 1 is from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Session 2 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 20 from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Ypsilanti Freight House in Ypsilanti
Working on some home renovation projects? Get inspiration and tips at the Novi Home Show this weekend! Head to the Suburban Collection Showplace for a variety of home-related resources. Learn about current home trends and the latest technology, and talk with representatives from local companies and experts who can help design, build or complete your home renovation projects. Check it out Friday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 21 at Suburban Collection Showplace.
Friday, Jan. 19 - Sunday, Jan. 21 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi
3. Motown Magic Weekend at Valade Park
Celebrate everything you love about Detroit at Motown Magic Weekend at Valade Park! It'll be a weekend full of family fun on the Detroit Riverfront, with a local vendor market and a classic Motown soundtrack courtesy of local DJs and artists. Come hungry, because Smokey G's Smokehouse will be serving up tasty food, plus enjoy drink specials, huge bonfires, sledding, games, activities and more. There's truly something for everyone this Winter at Valade!
Friday, Jan. 19 - Sunday, Jan. 21 at Valade Park in Detroit
4. Downtown Rochester Frost Festival
Downtown Rochester will transform into a frosty wonderland this weekend at the annual Frost Festival! Frost Fest promises a weekend filled with icy delights, from stunning 'under the sea' themed ice sculptures to a carving competition, topped off with a shopping and dining Bingo game that will have you exploring the heart of the city! Bring the whole family for a day of winter wonder and make lasting memories as you explore the charming streets of Downtown Rochester.
Friday, Jan. 19 & Saturday, Jan. 20 in Downtown Rochester
5. Detroit Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt
Can you piece together clues and trace stories through history by exploring paintings, architecture and more? Join The Detroit History Club for the Historic Detroit Yacht Club Scavenger Hunt - an adults-only scavenger hunt through the world-famous Detroit Yacht Club. Working in groups of 2-6 players, you'll explore, investigate, and seek out locations and historical re-enactors within the nation's largest yacht club building. For two and a half hours, the club is yours to explore, with a mission - to be the team with the most points at the end of the scavenger hunt.
Saturday, Jan. 20 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Detroit Yacht Club in Detroit
