With our RVs safely nestled away for the winter, many of us are left scratching our heads thinking of a way to kill time until spring (AKA, camping season!). Thankfully, we live in a state bustling with activity — from family friendly, to 21-and-up, to festive holiday experiences, there’s something for everyone.
Here are 10 events to include on your calendar this November, all across the state. Visit our calendar page to view more events in your area!
- Detroit Professional Sports Event, Detroit
Bring the whole family out to one of Michigan’s professional sports events. Our NFL team, the Detroit Lions; our NBA team, the Detroit Pistons; and our NHL team, the Detroit Red Wings all play within close proximity to one another. If you haven’t made it out to the newly completed Little Ceasars Arena yet, now’s the time! You can catch a Wings game or a Pistons game here!
- East Lansing Film Festival, East Lansing
If you find yourself in Spartan territory this month, you won’t want to miss the ELFF! Independent filmmakers will be showing their works at various studios across East Lansing, and MSU students can get in at a discounted price! There really is no better escape from the cold than catching a flick at the local theater.
- Shop Local
November 25, 2017, marks Small Business Saturday – a day to support all of our favorite local small businesses. Rather than perusing for Christmas presents at national chains, stop by one of your favorite stores in your downtown area.
- Cocktail Week GR, Grand Rapids
Here’s that aforementioned 21-and-up event – Grand Rapids’ Cocktail Week! Head to Beer City USA, Grand Rapids, Michigan, to partake in a drink or two! Moe than 40 establishments are participating this year, so you’re sure to find a location and a flavor to suit every style. Grand Rapids has a good amount of transportation options, too, so if you don’t have a designated driver, no worries!
- America’s Thanksgiving Parade, Detroit
Check a bucket-list item off this Thanksgiving and attend America’s Thanksgiving Parade. There are numerous Grand Stand seating options, with varying price points, to watch the event in person. But if you have family coming for the holiday, tune into the event on TV on WDIV-TV or on the radio on station WOMC – 104.3.
- 23rd Annual Luminary Festival, St. Joseph
Get in the holiday spirit by attending St. Joe’s Annual Luminary Festival. The streets will be lined with a thousand luminaries, the local shops will be open late, and there’s free gift wrapping! What could be better?
- Kinky Boots, Detroit
For three nights only, one of the Broadway’s most popular shows will be at the Fox Theater in Detroit. Don’t miss your opportunity to view this spectacular production. Kinky Boots is the story of Charlie Price, an English man who inherits his father’s shoe factory. To keep the factory doors open, Charlie seeks the help of an unlikely source, a “charismatic, brassy and fabulous drag queen” named Lola.
Stop by the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center for an evening of delicious food and drinks! Dance to the live music and try your hand at one of the many yard games they’ll have set up. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance for a discounted price!
- Holly Dickens Festival, Holly
Attend the “oldest, longest running Dickens Festival in the United States!” For three weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas, downtown Holly celebrates with horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling, street sweeping contests and so much more! Bring the family out for a wholesome, fun time!
- Toast the Season, Leelanau
Grab your hubby or your BFFs and head to the Leelanau Peninsula just outside of Traverse City and sample food and wine pairings at 23 picturesque wineries. Discounted tickets are available for designated drivers!