Holiday Events in West Metro Detroit

Hand-painted Santa Claus ornament.

While this post is mostly a reminder to myself to not miss some my favorite holiday events, it’s also a post for folks in west metro Detroit who are looking for family-friendly holiday activities.

However you celebrate the end-of-year holidays, you might enjoy some of the activities, music, and outdoor fun happening before the end of 2025.

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Michigan Central Opening Night Concert

Bright blue and purple lights shine in the dark of night from windows of Michigan Central Station, the abandoned Detroit train.station

Diana Ross, Jack White, Big Sean, and the Clark Sisters are a few of the many performers participating in this week’s opening night concert at Michigan Central in Detroit.

The free public concert kicks off a 10-day celebration of the public opening of the former abandoned Detroit train station in the Corktown neighborhood.

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Photo of the Week: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 by the University Symphony Orchestra

Seated on state, members of the University Symphony Orchestra perform Beethoven Symphony No. 7. Conductor Kennith Kiesler stands in front of the orchestra on stage.

I was thrilled to learn the University of Michigan University Symphony Orchestra was performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 this week at Hill Auditorium, the orchestra’s first public performance for the 2021-22 year.

Symphony No. 7 is one of my favorite pieces, I can never decide which movement I like best.

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