December 2023 – Custom Holidays

Holly Dickens Festival

December 2, 2023

Step back in time as you visit Holly, MI, where the entire town is transformed into a scene from “A Christmas Carol.” Merry Ole England comes alive in the atmosphere of the turn of the century buildings. Choirs, horse-drawn carriage rides, and roasting chestnuts add to the unique old world experience.

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Meadow Brook Holiday Walk

December 5, 2023

Meadow Brook Hall’s annual Holiday Walk brings the magic of the season alive with an unforgettable series of activities and special events. Experience the wonder of our more than 50 magnificent trees—including a 10-foot tall Poinsettia tree created by 150 live plants, dazzling trimmings, and lights galore.

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A Small Town Christmas

December 7, 2023

Today, experience what it feels like to be inside of a Hallmark Christmas movie with small town hospitality.

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Celtic Christmas Angels

December 8, 2023

A joyous celebration from start to finish, encompassing vocal and instrumental Holiday and Irish favourites. Paired with show stopping world class champion Irish dancing and a fully live band, Celtic Angels Christmas is sure to awe and entertain.

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A Christmas Carol

December 10, 2023

What better way to kick off your holiday season than by seeing the Meadow Brook Theatre's long-running production of Charles Dickens,' A Christmas Carol! Now celebrating over 40 years, this show has captured the hearts of audiences throughout Detroit.

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Smoky Mountain Christmas

December 11, 2023 - December 15, 2023

Enjoy a holiday like no other with a heartwarming lineup of Christmas shows and holiday foods. Make this a Smoky Mountain Holiday you will remember for years to come! Enjoy the holiday season with stays in Lexington, KY Pigeon Forge, TN and Asheville, NC. Featuring: Dollywood, Christmas Lights, Biltmore Candlelight Tour, Christmas Shopping, and more!

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Turkeyville – Tinsel & Turkey

December 12, 2023

Cornwell's kicks off the holidays in style with a no-holds-barred celebration that features a cast of sequin-clad performers shaking their tail feathers and turning up the heat as the snow starts to fall on the farm.

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Holly Jolly Lights Tour

December 14, 2023

Enjoy seeing Detroit lit for the holidays and leave the driving to us! Create special holiday memories aboard our comfy, cozy motor coach and visit several spectacular light installations and seasonally decorated attractions.

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Home for the Holidays

December 15, 2023

It's one of the most wonderful times of the year! Gather friends and family, one and all, for a celebration of the season featuring your DSO.

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Huckleberry Railroad Christmas

December 16, 2023

We can't think of a better way to celebrate a lovely nostalgic Christmas with friends and family than to climb aboard a vintage steam train and wander through a cheerful 1800's Christmas village!

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A Big Band Christmas Concert

December 17, 2023

New! - Join us for a delightful, swinging afternoon of Christmas season favorites featuring the 17-piece Swing City Band and vocalist Katy Calzone joined by John Lauter at the Redford Theater Barton Organ.

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New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2023

At midnight the ball will drop and the year 1970 will begin but tonight, it's still the 1960s! Let’s take a look back over the decade that changed music forever. Join in the fun as we review the music that gave us sweet memories and fast times.

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