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12/06/2024

Get ready for holiday wonder! 🎄 Enter now to win four tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Twas the Night Before at the Fox Theatre on Dec. 20.

We're giving away a pack of four tickets for families to go to 'Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil at the Fox Theatre.

12/05/2024

☃️Searching for the perfect holiday events to experience with your kids this season? Look no further.

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1. Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Nov. 27, 29-30; Dec. 1, 2024

Address: Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Cost: $30-plus

2. Wild Lights at Detroit Zoo
Nov. 23, 2024-Jan. 5, 2025

Address: Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. Ten Mile Road, Royal Oak
Cost: $17-$26/advanced online pricing, free/2 and under, $8/parking

3. Holiday Extravaganza at Blake's
Nov. 23-24, 30; Dec. 1, 2024

Address: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
Cost: Free

4. Wayne County Lightfest
Nov. 21-Dec. 24, 2024 (Wednesdays-Sundays)

Address: Merriman Hollow Park Area, 7651 Merriman Road, Westland
Cost: $5/car (cash only)

5. Holiday Stroll at Canterbury Village
Nov. 29-30; Dec. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 2024

Address: Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Court, Lake Orion
Cost: $14.99-plus/person, free/parking

12/05/2024

Want to feel the roar? 🎟️ Enter to win a pair of tickets, parking, and a special Fan Tunnel spot at a Detroit Lions home game!

Enter for your chance to win!

12/04/2024

Explore the best schools with our comprehensive guide, the Big Book of Schools. 📖https://hubs.ly/Q02KDmVh0

12/02/2024

Win a holiday adventure! Enter now for a chance to visit the Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall. 🎅🎟️

We're giving away a pack of four tickets for families to go to Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester.

11/30/2024

We love these wacky and unique roadside attractions! 🚗✨
From giant sculptures to unique art installations, these stops are a fun way to make family memories.

📍 Here's the map: https://hubs.la/Q02ZgCmF0

11/30/2024

🏡 Top 10 Places to Buy a Home in Macomb County! 🏡

Dreaming of a new home? Niche has ranked the best spots in Macomb County based on home values, schools, crime rates, and more.

Here's a quick look at the top places to settle down and build a life:

1️⃣ Ray Township
💰 Average Home Value: $374,700
🌳 Small-town charm meets outdoor adventures at Wolcott Mill Metropark!

2️⃣ Chesterfield Township
💰 Average Home Value: $258,200
🍴 Quiet suburban vibes with plenty of dining, shopping, and schools rated above average.

3️⃣ Macomb Township
💰 Average Home Value: $337,900
🎓 Family-friendly with highly rated public schools and a thriving community.

See the rest of the list:
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11/30/2024

Win 4 tickets to Winter Wonder Lights! Enter now for a holiday adventure at Meadow Brook Hall with festive treats and fun! 🍭🍿🎟️

We're giving away a pack of four tickets for families to see Winter Wonder Lights at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester.

11/29/2024

🎁✨ Best Experience Gifts for Metro Detroit Kids ✨🎭

Skip the toys and tech overload this holiday season! Instead, treat the kids to experiences they’ll remember forever. From tickets to museums like Detroit Institute of Arts, sporting events like Detroit Pistons or amusement parks like Michigan's Adventure — here are some fun ideas to inspire your gift-giving.

📷: Detroit Institute of Arts

11/29/2024

Game day just got better! 🦁 Enter for your chance to win two tickets, parking, and the Fan Tunnel experience at a Detroit Lions home game!

Enter for your chance to win!

11/28/2024

This enchanted forest is filled with more than a half-million holiday lights, displays, games, holiday music and more for all ages! 🎄❄️☃️ Eye-popping festive cheer is just what the family needs 🌟💚❤️

Check out the illuminated forest this holiday season.

11/28/2024

But who's counting? 😆

Find out which Thanksgiving side dishes are the healthiest and unhealthiest. Hers analyzed recipes to help you make smarter holiday choices.

11/28/2024

What's happening after Thanksgiving? 🎄 There are loads of events all over metro Detroit this weekend — including mega lights displays, charming holiday markets and more family fun. ✨

Plan your weekend!

11/27/2024

What to watch with the family this Thanksgiving? 📺 How about these classics? ✈️🚂🚗

From heartfelt reunions to family feasts, check out the top Thanksgiving movies to watch this holiday season, ranked by IMDb ratings.

11/27/2024

Make sure to register for these holiday break camps in advance because they do fill up fast! 📆🎄🤖

Want your kids to do something fun over holiday break? Check out these fun camps in metro Detroit to keep them booked and busy.

11/27/2024

🎄✨ Find Your Perfect Tree! ✨🎄

Kick off the holiday season by visiting one of these amazing Christmas tree farms near Detroit! From cozy wagon rides to fresh hot cider, these spots offer everything you need to bring home holiday cheer. 🌟

📲 https://hubs.la/Q02ZgmGf0

11/27/2024

We've got some ideas if you're needing a filler to enjoy during game time! 🏈

These recipes guaranteed a touchdown.

11/26/2024

Experience the magic of the holidays with Cirque du Soleil! ✨ Enter for your chance to win four tickets to ‘Twas the Night Before at the Fox Theatre on Dec. 20.

We're giving away a pack of four tickets for families to go to 'Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil at the Fox Theatre.

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✨Looking for some holiday magic tonight? While the tree lighting event may be over, the lights, skating, and delicious treats remain open for the next few weeks. Head over to Campus Martius while there’s still time. ➡️Make sure you’re following @metroparentmag so you never miss an update. ➡️Special thanks to our friends at @downtowndet for such a magical tree lighting event. ✨ 🎄 #metroparent #metrodetroit #michiganmoms #detroit

🎄✨ Celebrate the Season at Michigan Central @michigancentraldetroit ❄️ Shop. Savor. Share. Create unforgettable memories at Winter at The Station! Join Fridays & Saturdays until December 28, and make Michigan Central your holiday destination. This holiday season, experience a festive fusion of: 🎶 Live Performances featuring Detroit’s finest artists 🎨 Innovative Technologies with immersive AR activations 🌍 Global Winter Traditions brought to life 🛍️ Shopping & Seasonal Treats to delight ✨ Don’t Miss These Special Activations: 📅 December 6: Karilú Alarcón Forshee & Urban Art Orchestra 📅 December 13: Charity & Urban Art Orchestra 📅 December 21: Holiday performance by Dr. Brandon Waddles Choir & Isis Damil 📅 December 27: Urban Art Orchestra & Friends with Special Guests 📅 December 21 & 28 (11 AM - 3 PM): Mindful art installations with Rory Scott, exploring the power of breathwork and digital visuals. ✨ Let’s make this season magical together! 👉 Tix: https://michigancentral.com/winter-at-the-station/ or @michigancentraldetroit bio #WinterAtTheStation #CelebrateDetroit #MichiganCentralHolidays

🎅🎄 25 Days of Christmas with Metro Parent! 🎄🎅 Let’s celebrate the season Detroit-style! Over the next 25 days, we’ll bring you: ✨ Family-friendly events across Metro Detroit 🎁 Gift ideas from local shops and makers 🍩 Recipes inspired by our favorite Detroit flavors 🎨 Festive crafts & DIYs to make at home 🎄 Must-visit holiday spots like Campus Martius and beyond Parents, share the magic! Comment below and let us know where you’ll be creating holiday memories with your family in Detroit. ⬇️ 🎁 Stay tuned every day for something merry and bright, all with a Detroit twist! #MetroParentDetroit #HolidayInDetroit #DetroitFamilyFun #ChristmasCountdown #PureMichiganMagic

LET THERE BE LIGHT ✨The BEFORE & AFTER of the 2024 Detroit Tree Lighting!🎄 @metroparentmag is a proud media sponsor of this weekend’s festivities in partnership with @downtowndet at the award-winning Campus Martius Park 🏆 What a dynamic experience from family fun activities, giveaways, figure skating performances, hot chocolate, delicious food trucks, live music, shopping and of course the @metroparentmag photobooth sponsored by @momentsqaptured 📸 Want more fun? Be sure to attend this weekend’s events ➡️Saturday, November 23rd: • Downtown Detroit Markets & Cadillac Lodge 11:00am-7:00pm • The Grinch Skate Party 12:00pm-4:00pm • Ugly Holiday Sweater Skating Party 6:00pm-10:00pm ➡️Sunday, November 24th: • Downtown Detroit Markets & Cadillac Lodge 11:00am-7:00pm • Holiday Onesies & Matching PJ Skate presented by @metroparentmag 12:00pm-4:00pm The holiday season officially begins!

Figure Skaters at Detroit’s 2024 Tree Lighting! We are a proud media sponsor @downtowndetroitpartnership

🎉 Free & Budget-Friendly Family Fun in Oakland County! 🌟 Indoor or outdoor, Oakland County has tons of activities that are as easy on your wallet as they are fun for the whole family. Here are some favorites!👇 🛝 Innovation Hills 📍 2800 W. Hamlin Rd., Rochester Hills ✨ Explore nature-inspired play structures, rope courses, and treehouse slides at this stunning park. 🌳 Heritage Park 📍 24915 Farmington Rd., Farmington Hills ✨ Splash pads, playgrounds, volleyball courts, picnic spots, and more — open year-round for free family fun. 🌱 Red Oaks Nature Center 📍 30300 Hales St., Madison Heights ✨ Friendship Woods offers guided hikes, live animal exhibits, and educational displays – free programming year-round! 🐾 Stage Nature Center 📍 6685 Coolidge Hwy., Troy ✨ Dig for Mastodons, hike unique trails, and visit live reptiles in the Exhibit Hall. 🏡 Troy Historic Village 📍 60 W Wattles Rd., Troy ✨ Step back in time at this historic village featuring 11 buildings and programs for all ages. Admission: $7/adults, $5/kids, free for under 5. 🍎 Yates Cider Mill 📍 1950 E Avon Rd., Rochester Hills ✨ Stroll along the river, see farm animals, and enjoy fresh cider treats — admission is free! 🛥️ Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Play Place 📍 4000 Baldwin Rd., Auburn Hills ✨ Michigan-themed indoor play space with lighthouses, boats & more – free fun all day! 🎮 Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum 📍 31005 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills ✨ Admission is free to explore this quirky museum filled with vintage arcade games and nostalgic oddities! Bring some coins for the games. 🎥 $5 Tuesdays at Emagine Novi 📍 44425 W. 12 Mile Rd., Novi ✨ Enjoy $5 tickets and free popcorn every Tuesday! Sign up for their free rewards program. 📚 Library Adventures ✨ Check out Troy Public Library, Farmington Community Library, or West Bloomfield Township Library for kids

🌟 Be a Role Model, Inspire Confidence! 🌟 Join Girls on the Run as a volunteer coach this fall and make a lasting impact on young girls in your community! You don’t need to be a runner or competitive athlete to get involved—just bring your positive energy, enthusiasm, and commitment! 💖 Why Coach with Us? - Help lead teams through fun, engaging activities and prepare them for the end-of-season 5K! - Be a role model by showing up prepared, listening attentively, and inspiring confidence. - All new coaches receive comprehensive online and in-person training. - Gain up to 4.0 SCECHs for teacher training requirements. 🗓 Key Dates: - Coach Applications Due: September 20th - Coach Training: September 21st or 22nd - Season Start: Week of September 30th - Season End: Week of November 18th - Celebration 5K: November 17th at Belle Isle 👟 Ready to Inspire? Register now to coach, or fill out an interest form if you're not sure where you'd like to coach. Let us help connect you with a team! 💥 Interested in our boys' program? Check out STRIDE for more opportunities! 🔗 Got questions or ready to sign up? Email us at [email protected] for more info. 🌟 Together, we can empower the next generation of strong, confident girls! :🌟 #GirlsOnTheRun #VolunteerCoach #InspireConfidence #DetroitYMCA #MakeADifference Learn more: https://www.gotrdetroit.org/volunteer/?utm_source=metroparent&utm_medium=inpartnership_post Sponsored by YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Kick off the 2024 season with the Detroit Lions! 🏈 Enter now for a chance to win an exclusive VIP Training Camp experience, complete with complimentary food, drinks and up-close access to your favorite players. Hurry! This contest ends on July 26! Enter now: https://www.detroitlions.com/contests/fan-tunnel-sweepstakes?utm_source=metroparent&utm_medium=social

Feeling overwhelmed during pregnancy or postpartum? You're not alone. Michigan Medicine's MC3 program offers free, same-day support for mood disorders. Reach out today — help is available! Learn more: https://mc3michigan.org/peripatient/?utm_source=metroparent&utm_medium=inpartnership

Start a veggie garden with us! 🍅 Senior Designer Lindsey Lawson and her son recently sowed some seeds, and we're following along to see what sprouts first! 🌱 Here's how to get started on a garden with your kids — a hands-on learning activity for all ages. 🪴 #gardeningtips #gardeningwithkids #GreenThumb

Picnic days are finally here! 🙌 On the next sunny day, why not pack some sweet snacks for your family? 📷: @laurenjeziorski #metrodetroit #metrodetroitmoms #visitdetroit ##detroit #michiganmoms #michigan #metroparent