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Things to do this weekend in Detroit
December 2, 2021 · Updated December 2, 2021·By Savannah Strawter
Celebrate the holiday season quickly approaching with these events happening in and around Detroit this weekend. Holiday Night at the Museum Grab the family and head over to the Wayne Historical Museum for a night of hol
December 2, 2021 · Updated December 2, 2021
Celebrate the holiday season quickly approaching with these events happening in and around Detroit this weekend.
Holiday Night at the Museum
Grab the family and head over to the Wayne Historical Museum for a night of holiday fun. Enjoy the annual tree lighting, cookies and hot cocoa, a petting zoo, Santa, and more.
When: Saturday, December 4th
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 1 Towne Square St., Wayne, MI 48184
More information can be found here: http://www.wesingbarbershop.com/dbpage.php?pg=view&dbase=events&id=140894
Holiday Ale Trail
Join the Detroit Historical Museum as local breweries bring their best holiday brews for you to enjoy as you explore the museum. Tickets are required.
When: Saturday, December 4th
Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
More information can be found here: https://detroithistorical.org/things-do/events-calendar/events-listing/holiday-ale-trail
Detroit Historic Bar Tour
Explore some of Detroit’s oldest, most notorious, and interesting bars with an experienced tour guide. Learn about the history of the Detroit bar scene and share stories along the way. Tickets are required.
When: Saturday, December 4th
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 124 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226
More information can be found here: https://thedetroitbus.com/product/drunks-of-antiquity/
Beacon Park Swinging Bells
Head down to Beacon Park in Downtown Detroit to see “Swinging Bells”, a new interactive light installation that can’t be missed.
When: Saturday, December 4th
Time: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 1903 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48226
More information can be found here: https://downtowndetroitparks.com/event/swinging-bells/2021-11-23/
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