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Weekend Fun: Things to do this weekend in and Around Detroit
November 24, 2021 · Updated November 24, 2021·By Savannah Strawter
Canterbury Village Holiday Stroll Take a quick trip to Lake Orion and stroll through a holiday display of lights. Enjoy holiday carolers, s’mores, craft cocktails, and more. Tickets are required. When: November 26-
November 24, 2021 · Updated November 24, 2021

Canterbury Village Holiday Stroll
Take a quick trip to Lake Orion and stroll through a holiday display of lights. Enjoy holiday carolers, s’mores, craft cocktails, and more. Tickets are required.
When: November 26-28, and December weekends Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 2359 Josyln Ct., Lake Orion, MI 48360
More information can be found here: https://www.canterburyholidaystroll.com/

Wayne County Lightfest
Enjoy the warmth of your car as you drive through a display of 100,000 lights. There is a fee of $5 per car.The lightfest is on display until December 31.
When: Now until December 31 Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Entrance located at 7651 N. Merriman Rd. in Westland
More information can be found here: https://www.waynecounty.com/articles/wayne-countylightfest.aspx

Weekend Flea
Head down to the Detroit Shipping Company for an afternoon of food, drinks, live music, and shopping. All restaurants within Detroit Shipping Company will be open for your enjoyment.
When: Sunday, November 28th Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 474 Peterboro, Detroit, MI 48201
More information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/detroit-shippingcompany/weekend-flea/1061648597934477/

Campus Martius Carriage Ride
Ride through Campus Martius Park on a horse-drawn carriage for an evening to experience the magic of the holidays in Downtown Detroit. Ride Tickets are required.
When: Saturday, November 21 Time: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
More information can be found here: https://downtowndetroitparks.com/event/carriagerides/2021-11-19/
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