Royal Oak Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Royal Oak and surrounding areas
Royal Oak welcomes Winter 2025 with Christmas lights and Holiday lights twinkling along Main Street and around the downtown district, where Royal Oak Holidays brings seasonal charm. Stroll past storefront displays, enjoy the Bishop Foley Catholic Christmas Cookie Walk and Craft Show, and support Small Business Saturday in nearby Downtown Berkley while joining neighborhood parades and family activities under the glow of local light displays. The city's blend of holiday markets, live performances, and community events makes it simple to find things to do, shop local, and savor festive moments throughout the season.
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Christmas Markets
30 eventsGerman-themed holiday market with ice sculptures and carriage rides.
Christmas Shows
16 eventsRock opera meets holiday classic with stunning visuals.
Christmas Lights
12 eventsSanta's rescue and tree lighting ceremony.
Christmas Parties
7 eventsFestive holiday bus tour with brunch and historical shopping.
Christmas Activities
35 eventsIconic annual tree lighting ceremony
Editor's Picks (6)
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
(Detroit)
Rock opera meets holiday classic with stunning visuals.
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21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting
(Detroit)
Iconic annual tree lighting ceremony
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Visit with Santa at The Henry Ford
(Dearborn)
Visit Santa in the Arctic Alcove near a historic airplane.
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Birmingham Winter Markt
(Birmingham)
German-themed holiday market with ice sculptures and carriage rides.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze at The Fox Theatre
(Detroit)
Holiday-themed circus with 30 performers and 20 acts
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Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street The Musical
(Detroit)
North American tour premiere of a classic holiday musical
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Royal Oak Christmas FAQ
The Lighting of the Park event at Centennial Commons is one of the biggest annual Christmas celebrations, featuring tree lighting, live entertainment, carnival rides, and visits with Santa. Additionally, the Detroit Zoo's Wild Lights event nearby draws many visitors each season.
Royal Oak is known for its community-driven holiday displays like the Tufts Avenue Tunnel of Lights and the festive Lighting of the Park ceremony, which brings together residents and visitors to celebrate the season with music, lights, and family activities.
The Tufts Avenue area is a standout neighborhood for Christmas lights, featuring coordinated displays and lit archways. Other residential areas also offer charming neighborhood displays worth exploring during the holidays.
Local artisan markets and craft fairs are often held in downtown Royal Oak and community centers, showcasing handmade gifts, seasonal foods, and vendor stalls. Checking community calendars will help you find current market locations and dates.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays like the Tufts Avenue Tunnel of Lights and attending the Lighting of the Park event. Walking trails and some community markets also offer budget-friendly ways to enjoy the holiday spirit.
Families can enjoy the Lighting of the Park festivities with carnival rides and Santa visits, as well as the Wild Lights event at the Detroit Zoo nearby. Neighborhood light displays and local markets with kid-friendly activities also make for great family outings.