Celebrate Christmas in the Thumb Region of Michigan

The holidays are the perfect time of the year to travel around our beautiful state and enjoy the Holiday Light Displays, exciting Christmas Parades, magical Holiday Shows and Events.

Christmas Pole
The Big Bright Light Show in Rochester Michigan at Christmas

Rochester Michigan Christmas Lights

Brighten your holidays in downtown Rochester with The Big, Bright Light Show!

Of course Christmas is the time when we all gather in the local Christmas Tree Farms to pick out the perfect Christmas Tree, enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider while taking a horse drawn sleigh-ride through the woods of Michigan. Enjoy Life, Christmas Life, with Michigan Life!

What to See and Do in Region 6 -Michigan's Thumb Area

Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoo is open 362 days a year
closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Animal Feedings/Demonstrations
In order to encourage natural behavior, feeding and socialization activities occur throughout the day. This is called "animal enrichment". View our enrichment schedule on the "Today at the Zoo" page.

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Region 6 -Michigan's Thumb Area, Oakland County, Royal Oak

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Michigan's Guide to Chirstmas
Litle Girl with Santa

Pictures with Santa

Michigan Life Products including t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts
Michigan Families watching Santa and Mrs Claus at a Holiday Parade

Christmas Parades

Christmas & Winter HOliday Events

Events & Shows

Michigan'ss Best Christmas Tree Farms

Christmas Tree Farms

Families Enjoying Holiday Lights

Holiday Lights