DETROIT (WXYZ) — It will look a little brighter starting this weekend as metro Detroit brings in the holiday season.
The Detroit Tree Lighting, Magic of Lights and Aurora at Glenlore Trails are some holiday-themed events happening this weekend. The circus is also coming to Little Caesars Arena.
Here are seven things to do in the D:
Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears
- Sunday 1 p.m.
- Ford Field at 2000 Brush Street in Detroit
- The Detroit Lions are back home to take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on Sunday.
Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Friday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Campus Martius Park at 800 Woodward Avenue in Detroit
- It’s that time of the year again to make the season bright. In downtown Detroit on Friday, the city's annual tree lighting ceremony is kicking off the holiday season. It's the 20th anniversary of the tree lighting at Campus Martius. This year's tree is a 64-foot Michigan-grown Norway spruce from Kingsley. You can join Channel 7 and Santa Claus during our "Light Up The Season" special at 7 p.m. There will be live entertainment by Olympic figure skaters, skate clubs and award-winning local performers.
- Starting Friday through Dec. 30, 5:15 p.m. through 9:30 p.m.
- Glenlore Trails at 3860 Newton Road in Commerce Township
- You can get out and enjoy an illuminated forest of lights as Aurora returns to Glenlore Trails. People of all ages can stroll through half a million festive lights and holiday sounds during the interactive experience. On select night, there will also be storytelling, live music and visits from Santa Claus.
- Starting Friday through Dec. 30; Daily 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on holidays
- Pine Knob Music Theatre at 33 Bob Seger Drive in Independence Township
- The holiday cheer is back at Pine Knob Music Theatre this weekend with Magic of Lights. You can enjoy a bright and colorful light show from inside the comfort of your own vehicle. In addition to the Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, you can see other illuminated displays like a 32-foot-tall Christmas Barbie and life-sized dinosaurs.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
- Friday 7 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- Little Caesars Arena at 2645 Woodward Avenue in Detroit
- If you’re looking for high-powered entertainment for the whole family, the circus is in town this Friday through Sunday. Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth will be at Little Caesars Arena. Get your fill of the highwire, trapeze and other acrobatics.
Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design
- Oct. 10, 2023 through March 31, 2023, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History at 315 E. Warren Avenue in Detroit
- If you haven’t yet, you may want to check out costumes from iconic movies designed by Detroit-native Ruth E. Carter. The two-time Oscar Award-winning costume designer’s work is on display at The Wright Museum. The exhibit features more than 60 costumes from films like “The Black Panther,” “Malcolm X” and “Coming to America.”
- Open seven days a week at various times starting Saturday through March 3
- Campus Martius Park at 800 Woodward Avenue in Detroit
- Opening this weekend for the season is The Rink at Campus Martius Park. The iconic skating experience sits in the heart of downtown Detroit. After the Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday when Olympic figure skaters and skate clubs take the ice, the rink will open to everyone on Saturday.
Related:
- Watch Friday: 'Light Up The Season' tree lighting special on Channel 7
- AURORA enchanted forest returns to Glenlore Trails, Nov. 17-Dec. 30
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