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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Santa Arrives! And Other Holiday Fun in Oakland County This Weekend (Nov. 17-18)

Looking for some holiday cheer in the area? Santa is busy this weekend with a parade in Royal Oak, listening to wishes in Troy, and arriving in Rochester Hills.

Santa has a busy agenda this weekend. He's going to be traveling around Oakland County for a parade, a welcome and other fun events. Santa’s arrival at The Village of Rochester Hills: Music, special guests and more from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the outdoor shopping center at the corner of Adams and Walton in Rochester Hills. Santa Scamper in downtown Royal Oak: The half-mile run along Washington Avenue on Nov. 18 is open to all walkers, joggers, and runners. The noncompetitive event takes place at 1:30 p.m.,  just ahead of Royal Oak's Holiday Magic Parade. Registration includes a race number, Santa hat, McDonald’s coupon and hot chocolate after the run to enjoy while watching the parade. Holiday Magic Parade in downtown Royal Oak: Get …

In this Article:

Santa Claus at The Somerset Collection: 2012 Schedule (in Troy Patch), City of Novi Civic Center (in Novi Patch), and Bridge Community Church (in Troy Patch)

Friday, November 16, 2012

Patch's Holiday Event Guide for Metro Detroit 2012

Looking for some holiday cheer within an hour's drive? We've got lights, Santas, parades and more happing in the greater Detroit area.

We combed our Patches for some great holiday events to put together this list of holiday happenings all over Southeast Michigan. Get out and have some festive fun! Milford Christmas Parade: 10 a.m. Nov. 24 on Main Street in downtown Milford. This is one of the longest-standing Main Street traditions around. It's a wonderful holiday event for the entire region. Come early! Main Street fills up fast. Highland Tree Lighting: 7 p.m., Dec. 3, at Veterans Park and Highland Station House in Highland. There will be caroling, cookies and cider. Come watch Santa light the Highland Christmas Tree using Christmas magic. Santa will then move to the Highland Station House where kids can visit with him and share what they want for Christmas. White Lake …

In this Article:

2012 "Gingerbread House Brunch" (in Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills Patch), UPDATED Photo Gallery: Not Your Average Holiday Gingerbread Houses (in Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills Patch), Blair Memorial Library (in Clawson Patch), and 18 more ›

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