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5 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Christmas in Plymouth, the Detroit Tequila Festival and more

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(WWJ) -- Working on your weekend plans? Let us be your guide!

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.


Subscribe here to get the full Don't Miss List newsletter in your inbox every Thursday afternoon, and be sure to check out these Metro Detroit events this weekend:

1. Michigan Makers Winters Craft Fair

The biggest craft show in Michigan returns for the 2nd year at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi this weekend! Shop 400 amazing crafters all under one roof as you cross items off your holiday shopping lists at the Michigan Makers Winters Craft Fair. Along with great shopping, enjoy a variety of concessions, a cash bar, food trucks and more. Parking is $10 per vehicle and admission into the craft show is free.

Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi

2. Santacon Bar Crawl

Grab your friends and get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the annual Santacon Bar Crawl in Downtown Royal Oak! Experience some of Royal Oak's best bars and enjoy promotional drinks at locations like Cantaritos Mexican Bar, Pinky's, Bohemia, North End Taproom, Iron Horse, Motor City Gas, Rock On Third, The Side Bar, HopCat, Blind Owl, Bar Louie, 526 Main, Tequila Blue, O'Tooles, Fifth Ave, Pronto, Royal Oak Taphouse, Lincoln Tap Room and Ye Olde Saloon! Get dressed in your best Santa gear and get warmed up for the holiday season!

Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. in Downtown Royal Oak

3. Christmas in Plymouth & Mistletoe Market

Experience the holidays in beautiful Downtown Plymouth with two festive events! Christmas in Plymouth features horse-drawn carriages, trolley rides, unique gifts, dining specials, fire pit warming stations, live street music & dancing, cookie decorating, meet & greets with Santa, and more! And while you're there, check out the annual Mistletoe Market — a European-style, traditional open-air under the Plymouth Gathering that's sure to help you with your holiday shopping list!

Thursday, Dec 12 - Saturday, Dec. 14 in Downtown Plymouth

4. Detroit Tequila Festival

Whether you enjoy your tequila neat, on the rocks or in hand-crafted cocktails, it's all available at the 7th annual Detroit Tequila Festival! Stroll around the event and taste some of the finest brands and varieties of tequila in the world. Plus, check out a variety of food trucks, which will be on site with treats for purchase. The Detroit Tequila Festival happens inside Eastern Market's Shed 3 in Detroit on Friday, Dec. 13 from 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., with a limited-quantity VIP session beginning at 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit

5. Canterbury Village Cookie Crawl

Enjoy the festive holiday ambiance throughout the quaint Canterbury Village while trying some delicious treats at the annual Cookie Crawl event! Bring the whole family and stroll through the beautifully decorated village while sampling a different homemade cookie at each shop, and then vote for your favorite at the end. Guests can also bring containers and collect cookies to enjoy later. While you're there, knock out some holiday shopping with local vendors, and grab a beverage and snacks at The C-Pub!

Saturday, Dec. 14 - Sunday, Dec. 15 at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion