Weekend Planner: 'Black Friday' Brunch, 'Gobbler Gallop', Christmas Parade and Tracking Turkeys

1.

Where: , 340 Town Center Blvd, White Lake

When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26

Cost: No charge to enter restaurant; brunch menu item prices range from

Why go: Replenish and refresh yourself between shopping trips with this eclectic brunch menu.

2.

Where: North Main Street and E. Commerce Road, downtown Milford

When: 8:30 a.m. (but get there early if you need to register that day)

Cost: Register online ASAP for a $10 (one-mile walk) or $20 (four-mile run); cost for the run on race day is $25.

Why go: Proceeds support Save Our Sports program for Huron Valley athletics.

3.

Where: North Main Street and East Commerce Road, downtown Milford

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26

Cost: Free 

Why go: See floats from local schools and organizations, Santa and more!

4.

Where: Environmental Discovery Center, 5100 Indian Trail, White Lake

When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26

Cost: Event fee is $3 per person plus $5 park admission fee without annual park pass (or $3 with annual park pass). 

Why go: Ben Franklin thought they should be the national bird. You may have eaten one for Thanksgiving. And until just a few decades ago, these wild gobblers had been completely eliminated from Michigan. Come learn about these fascinating birds, then head out into the park as we track the wild turkey!

5.

Where: ' theater in the historic Hartland Music Hall, 3619 Avon St, Hartland

When: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26

Cost: $10; tickets are available in advance at Cromaine District Library-Village, 3688 N. Hartland Road, Hartland

Why go: Support local community theater while having a great time watching this adult comedy by Michigan native Jeff Daniels!