(WWJ) If you have time between shopping, baking, and trimming the tree, there are many options for fun out and about this weekend in Metro Detroit!
Here are five of our top picks (in no particular order) brought to you by WWJ's Don't Miss List with Pat Vitale.
1. Holly Jolly Holidays
Saturday, Dec. 19, Noon-3PM
Redford History Center, Redford
The Redford Township Historical Commission invites you for this third annual event: a festive party with hot cocoa and baked goods, crafts, ornament making, and more festive fun! Santa will be there to meet the kids and take photos, too. It's a great time to check out the museum — and admission is FREE.
2. Jurassic Quest
Friday-Sunday, Dec. 19-21
Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi
Jurassic Quest roars into Novi on Friday, for what's billed as North America’s largest moving, roaring, and breathing walk-through dinosaur experience. Bring the kids to be awed by a T-rex skull and teeth, a Triceratops horn along with other cool fossils. Families can dig for fossils, ride life-sized giants, and let their creativity soar LEGO-themed play zones. Get tickets here.
3. A Very Northville Christmas
Thursday, Dec. 18-Sunday, Dec. 21
Tipping Pointe Theatre, Northville
Celebrate Northville with loads of humor and love, as Tipping Point Theatre brings you a hilarious spoof on Hallmark holiday fun. The plot: "It's every Christmas in any year in Northville, Michigan. Snow falls, the big tree is lit, cookies are baked and everything is Hallmark holiday perfection. Well...kinda?...Will the big-city gal find love with the small-town guy? Only one thing is for sure — schnapps is the peppermint of choice."
4. The Ice Garden, presented by Henry Ford Health
Friday-Sunday, Dec. 19-21
Centennial Commons, Royal Oak
In downtown Royal Oak's Centennial Commons, a variety of beautifully carved, expertly crafted and lighted ice sculptures will make for festive scenery, perfect for memorable family photos. On-site ice carving demonstrations also will take place during the festival. There's also live music, food trucks, ice skating and more winter fun during the final weekend of Royal Oak Holidays.
5. It's a Wonderful Life
Friday-Sunday, Dec. 19-21
Ridgedale Players, Troy
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Look for WWJ's Greg Bowman and his kids Carson and Daisy on stage!! Get tickets here.
Editor's note: The final email edition of WWJ's Don't Miss List was sent Thursday, Dec. 18. In 2026, tune to WWJ for Pat Vitale's Don't Miss List feature and visit WWJNewsrdio.com to learn about events happening in Metro Detroit.