Things to do in Ann Arbor

DEC11FriFriday, December 11181 events

1. All day

   HOLD for A2CT Main Stage Production

   Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Studio

   Theater & Dance

2. All day

   MAG Christmas Classic

   Suburban Collection Showplace of Novi

   Festivals & Holidays

3. All day

   U-M Maize vs. Blue Intrasquad — 6:30 PM

   Cliff Keen Arena

   Sports

4. All day

   Walk of Trees

   Kellogg ParkFree

5. 5 a.m.8 a.m.

   Parents Evening Out - December (SWIMMING)

   300 Family DrFamily

   Family & Kids

6. 7 a.m.9 a.m.

   Morning Movement

   Champion Gymnastics$10+

   Health & Wellness

7. 9 a.m.11:15 a.m.

   Active Minds

   Radcliff Center$5+Family

8. 9 a.m.11 a.m.

   Northville Open Play for 2026

   Stemville, Northville, MI$0+

   Also at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

9. 9 a.m.3 p.m.

   Red Cross Blood Drive

   39375 Joy Road, Westland, MI

   Health & Wellness

10. 9 a.m.1 p.m.

    Salt Valley Arts Holiday Market

    Salt Valley Arts Studio Space

    Also at 9 a.m.

    Festivals & Holidays

11. 9:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    ELL Conversation Group

    @ Canton Public Library

    Classes & Talks

12. 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Food Pantry-Hope Clinic

    Hope Clinic Farm Stand

13. 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    Hatha Yoga

    PureFit Pilates & Yoga

    Health & Wellness

14. 10 a.m.

    Art a la Carte

    32777 5 Mile Rd

    Arts & Culture

15. 10 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    Baby Storytime Friday (ages 0-24 months)

    @ Canton Public LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

16. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    Exercise Class

    CHC Worship Center

    Classes & Talks

17. 10 a.m.2 p.m.

    Food Pantry-Bryant CAN

    Community Action Network- Bryant Community Center

18. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Howell Open Play for 2026

    Stemville Howell$0+

    Also at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

19. 10 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Rock Around the Hawk - Broadway Baby

    29995 W. 12 Mile Rd., 48334Family

    Family & Kids

20. 10 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Stories, Snacks, and Crafts! - Reindeer Games

    20501 Newburgh RdFamily

    Family & Kids

21. 10 a.m.1 p.m.

    Toddler Time at Launch Ann Arbor

    800 W Eisenhower PkwyFamily

    Family & Kids

22. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Baby Playgroups

    Ann Arbor District Library Downtown: Third Floor Community Room 1

23. 10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.

    Babytime (Ages 6-24 Months)

    Plymouth District LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

24. 10:30 a.m.12 p.m.

    ESL Conversation Group

    FCL Farmington Hills

    Classes & Talks

25. 10:30 a.m.12 p.m.

    ESL Conversation Groups

    Ann Arbor District Library - Malletts Creek Branch

    Classes & Talks

26. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Toddler Activity Course

    Ann Arbor District Library - Pittsfield BranchFamily

    Classes & Talks

27. 11 a.m.3 p.m.

    🖳 Digital Skills at Ypsilanti Library, Whittaker Road

    Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker Rd Branch

    Classes & Talks

28. 11 a.m.8 p.m.

    Christmas in Plymouth & Mistletoe Market

    Downtown PlymouthFree

    Festivals & Holidays

29. 11 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    Food Pantry-Brown Chapel AME Church

    Brown Chapel AME Church

30. 11 a.m.4 p.m.

    Food Pantry-Faith In Action-Dexter

    Faith in Action – Dexter

31. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

    iPhone 101

    Caroline Kennedy Library of Dearborn Heights, George Avenue, Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

    Classes & Talks

32. 11 a.m.1:30 p.m.

    Pick Your Own Project – December 11, 2026

    Fired and FusedFree

    Classes & Talks

33. 11 a.m.7:15 p.m.

    Raja Yoga Fridays

    Hope Lutheran Church$9.57+

    Health & Wellness

34. 11 a.m.

    Richard Paul Ho Ho Holiday Show for Children of All Ages

    Dexter District LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

35. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    ELL Reading Group

    @ Canton Public Library

36. 12 p.m.4 p.m.

    Accelerate4KIDS Blood Drive

    Accelerate4KIDS

    Health & Wellness

37. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Lunch-FG Community Kitchen

    Food Gatherers Community Kitchen

38. 12 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour

    Ford Robotics BuildingFree

    Also at 2 p.m.

    Tours & Attractions

39. 12:15 p.m.4:15 p.m.

    Thursday afternoon Dungeon & DragonsD

    The Upkeep Games - Ann Arbor

    Nightlife

40. 1 p.m.4 p.m.

    Food Pantry-Packard Health-Main

    Packard Health – Main

41. 1 p.m.6 p.m.

    Jurassic Quest – Novi, MI

    Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, Michigan, United States$28.60+Family

    Classes & Talks

42. 1 p.m.7 p.m.

    Korbin Kameron & Champagne Gobillard Tasting

    Fine Wine Source Inc

    Food & Drink

43. 1 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    Preschool Storytime Friday (ages 3 1/2 - 5)

    @ Canton Public LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

44. 1 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    Preschool Storytimes

    Ann Arbor District Library: Westgate BranchFamily

    Family & Kids

45. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    Hustle Class

    DCDI Excellence Center

    Classes & Talks

46. 3:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

    Novi Public LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

47. 4 p.m.11 p.m.

    Adlai E.Stevenson Spartans vs Milford Mavericks

    Stevenson High School - Livonia$7

    Sports

48. 4 p.m.

    Breakfast with Santa

    Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor$455.35+

    Festivals & Holidays

49. 4 p.m.11 p.m.

    Franklin Patriots vs Lakeland Eagles

    Franklin High School Softball$7

    Sports

50. 4 p.m.11 p.m.

    Novi Wildcats vs Berkley High School

    Novi High School$6

    Sports

51. 4 p.m.11 p.m.

    Plymouth Wildcats vs Livonia Churchill Chargers

    Plymouth Gym$6

    Sports

52. 4 p.m.11 p.m.

    Saline Hornets vs Bedford Kicking Mules

    Saline High School - MI$6

    Sports

53. 4:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.

    Arbor Prep Gators Basketball Triple-Header (Boys vs. Jalen Rose Academy, Girls vs. Greenhills)

    Arbor Preparatory High School - Ypsilanti$2+

    Sports

54. 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Food Pantry-Restore World Church

    Restore World Church – Ypsilanti

55. 4:30 p.m.

    Greenhills Girls Varsity Basketball @ Arbor Prep

    Arbor Preparatory High School - Ypsilanti

    Sports

56. 4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Qigong and Tai Chi Fridays

    Roots of Wisdom Acupuncture, PLLC$90

    Health & Wellness

57. 5 p.m.

    Gabriel Richard Boys Varsity Ice Hockey @ Saline

    Saline High School - MI

    Sports

58. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Holidays in Heritage

    Heritage Park – CantonFree

    Arts & Culture

59. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Manning Vieau Girls Invitational

    Brighton Field house$6

    Sports

60. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Open Swim @ BMS

    20135 Inkster Rd Brownstown MI

61. 5 p.m.8 p.m.

    Santa's Magic Forest

    Eureka Heights Elementary School$5Family

    Festivals & Holidays

62. 5 p.m.8 p.m.

    Santa’s Magic Forest

    Eureka Heights Elementary School$5Family

    Festivals & Holidays

63. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Washtenaw United vs South Lyon Lions

    Chelsea Arctic Coliseum$6

    Sports

64. 5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    A2AC Creative Pours: Winter Edition

    A2AC Gallery$50

    Arts & Culture

65. 5:30 p.m.

    Adrian Girls Varsity Basketball @ Chelsea

    Adrian High School

    Sports

66. 5:30 p.m.9 p.m.

    Aurora: An Interactive Holiday Night Walk

    Glenlore Trails$15+

67. 5:30 p.m.

    Bedford Girls Varsity Basketball @ Saline

    Saline High School - MI

    Sports

68. 5:30 p.m.

    Bradford Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Robichaud

    Robichaud High School - Dearborn Heights

    Sports

69. 5:30 p.m.10 p.m.

    Canton vs Redford Union Panthers

    Novi High School$6

    Sports

70. 5:30 p.m.

    Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Whitmore Lake

    Whitmore Lake High School

    Sports

71. 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Dinner-FG Community Kitchen

    Food Gatherers Community Kitchen

72. 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Happy Hour: The Myriad Project

    North Star Lounge

    Food & Drink

73. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Huron Chiefs vs Trenton Trojans

    Huron High School - New Boston$6+

    Sports

74. 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Meditation Circle

    Ann Arbor Friends Meeting House

    Community

75. 5:30 p.m.

    Milford Mavericks vs Livonia Stevenson

    Milford High School (BounceGymnastics)$7

    Sports

76. 5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Pets & Pajamas: Kids Night Out

    Humane Society of Huron Valley$35Family

    Family & Kids

77. 5:30 p.m.

    Pinckney Girls Varsity Basketball @ Ypsilanti

    Ypsilanti Community High School

    Sports

78. 5:30 p.m.11 p.m.

    South Lyon East Cougars vs Farmington Falcons

    South Lyon East High School$7

    Sports

79. 5:30 p.m.

    Taylor Prep Boys Varsity Basketball @ Annapolis

    Annapolis High School

    Sports

80. 6 p.m.7:15 p.m.

    🧘🏻♀️ Raja Yoga Fridays 💫

    Hope Lutheran Church$15

    Health & Wellness

81. 6 p.m.7 p.m.

    3rd–5th Grade Winter SongFest

    Campbell Center for the Performing Arts

    Festivals & Holidays

82. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Adult Hidden Blooms Workshop for ages 12+ with Shadia Derbyshire

    Northville Art House

    Classes & Talks

83. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Dessert Nights

    Canton Calvary Assembly of God

84. 6 p.m.10 p.m.

    Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks vs Davison Cardinals

    Detroit Catholic Central High School$10

    Sports

85. 6 p.m.10 p.m.

    Drew Berries

    Zerbo's Market & Bistro

86. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Learn to paint like Bob Ross at the Livonia Rec!

    Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center

    Classes & Talks

87. 6 p.m.

    Livingston Christian Girls Varsity Basketball @ Washtenaw Christian Academy

    Washtenaw Christian Academy - Saline

    Sports

88. 6 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Milk and Cookies with Santa

    Millenium Middle School Track$20+Family

    Festivals & Holidays

89. 6 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Paint & Vibe: Brush Hour Fridays

    Party with a Tee$39.19

90. 6 p.m.10 p.m.

    Redford Union Panthers vs Voyageur Academy

    RU Competition Gym$4

    Sports

91. 6 p.m.

    Settle Into Stillness

    Verapose Yoga & Meditation House

92. 6 p.m.

    Voyageur Academy Girls Varsity Basketball @ Redford Union

    Redford Union High School

    Sports

93. 6 p.m.10 p.m.

    Wayne County Lightfest

    Wayne County Lightfest$5+

    Festivals & Holidays

94. 6:30 p.m.11 p.m.

    Bonnie & The Working Girls Band/Christmas Dinner Dance at Joy Manor

    Joy Manor - Banquet & Event Center

    Festivals & Holidays

95. 6:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Canton Open Swim

    Goldfish Swim School – Canton$0+Family

96. 6:30 p.m.

    Edge Connect

    Bell Creek Community Church

97. 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Sense-ational Winter Nike Hike

    Hudson Mills Metropark, MI$3+Family

    Outdoors

98. 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Sense-ational Winter Nike Hike

    Hudson Mills Metropark Activity CenterFamily

    Outdoors

99. 6:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Shabbat Evening Services

    Michigan Hillel

    Community

100. 6:30 p.m.

     University of Michigan Men's Gymnastics vs Maize & Blue Intrasquad

     University of Michigan School of Dentistry

     Sports

101. 7 p.m.8 p.m.

     12/11: Ann Arborville Horror Book Club at Booksweet

     BooksweetFree

     Arts & Culture

102. 7 p.m.

     Adrian Boys Varsity Basketball @ Chelsea

     Chelsea High School(Jerry Niehaus Field)

     Sports

103. 7 p.m.

     Airport Boys Varsity Basketball @ Plymouth Christian Academy

     Plymouth Christian Academy - Canton(Gym)

     Sports

104. 7 p.m.

     Bedford Boys Varsity Basketball @ Saline

     Saline High School - MI

     Sports

105. 7 p.m.

     Berkley Girls Varsity Basketball @ Novi

     Novi High School

     Sports

106. 7 p.m.

     Bishop Foley Boys Varsity Basketball @ Greenhills

     Greenhills School - Earhart Campus (Grades 6–12)

     Sports

107. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

     Bluegrass Friday: Pontiac Trail Blazers

     North Star Lounge

     Music

108. 7 p.m.

     Brother Rice Boys Varsity Basketball @ Salem

     Salem High School - Canton

     Sports

109. 7 p.m.

     Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Whitmore Lake

     Whitmore Lake High School

     Sports

110. 7 p.m.8 p.m.

     Christmas & Cocoa

     First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor or ZoomFamily

     Family & Kids

111. 7 p.m.

     Churchill Boys Varsity Basketball @ Plymouth

     Plymouth/Canton/Salem High School

     Sports

112. 7 p.m.

     Churchill Girls Varsity Basketball @ South Lyon

     South Lyon East High School

     Sports

113. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

     Collaboration Concert

     Novi High School$15

     Theater & Dance

114. 7 p.m.8 p.m.

     Cookies & Cocoa at Goldfish Swim School!

     Goldfish Swim School - Ann ArborFree

     Food & Drink

115. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

     Couple’s Paint: Simply Meant to Be – Dec 11

     Tipsy Ypsi Studio$35

116. 7 p.m.

     Cranbrook Kingswood Boys Varsity Basketball @ Divine Child

     Divine Child High School - Dearborn

     Sports

117. 7 p.m.

     Dexter Boys Varsity Basketball @ Huron

     Athens High School

     Sports

118. 7 p.m.

     Dixon's Violin

     Luke Brindley at JD's Stage Bistro

     Music

119. 7 p.m.

     Farmington Girls Varsity Basketball @ South Lyon East

     South Lyon East High School

     Sports

120. 7 p.m.8 p.m.

     Friday Group Meditation, Ann Arbor, MI

     Ann Arbor, MI

     Health & Wellness

121. 7 p.m.11 p.m.

     Gabriel Richard Fighting Irish vs Milan Big Reds

     Father Gabriel Richard High School$7

     Sports

122. 7 p.m.

     Howell Girls Varsity Basketball @ Dearborn

     Dearborn High School

     Sports

123. 7 p.m.

     Huron Girls Varsity Basketball @ Dexter

     Dexter High School Center for the Performing Arts

     Sports

124. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

     Jeff Haas Quintet at Blue Llama

     Blue LLama Jazz Club and Restaurant

     Music

125. 7 p.m.

     Kyle Gordon

     Blind Pig - Ann Arbor$66+

     Also at 8 p.m.

     Comedy

126. 7 p.m.

     Laith Al-Saadi | An Intimate Night of Live Music

     The Rumpus Room$25.63

     Music

127. 7 p.m.

     Lakeland Boys Varsity Basketball @ Franklin

     Franklin High School Softball

     Sports

128. 7 p.m.

     Lincoln Park Boys Varsity Basketball @ Taylor

     Taylor High School

     Sports

129. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

     Live Music Featuring Chris Canas

     Whole Hearted Winery, Brewery & DistilleryFree

     Music

130. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

     Live Trivia: OpinioNation

     Erratic Ale Co.

     Nightlife

131. 7 p.m.11 p.m.

     LU Hockey vs Bedford Kicking Mules

     Chelsea Arctic Coliseum$7

     Sports

132. 7 p.m.

     Milford Boys Varsity Basketball @ Stevenson

     Stevenson High School - Livonia

     Sports

133. 7 p.m.

     Morenci Girls Varsity Basketball @ Britton Deerfield

     Britton Deerfield High School

     Sports

134. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

     Murder in the Alley: A Saline Main Street Murder Mystery

     The 109 Cultural Exchange$20

135. 7 p.m.

     Napoleon Boys Varsity Basketball @ Manchester

     Manchester Jr/Senior High School

     Sports

136. 7 p.m.

     Ottawa Hills Boys Varsity Basketball @ Howell

     Lakeland High School

     Sports

137. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

     Pickleball Open Gym

     Hilltop ChurchFamily

     Sports

138. 7 p.m.

     Redford Union Boys Varsity Basketball @ Canton

     Novi High School

     Sports

139. 7 p.m.

     Ride The Wind - America’s #1 Tribute to ‘Poison’ LIVE! in Westland,Mi @ The Token Lounge [12/11/26]

     The 50th Anniversary of The Last Waltz - Live at the Token Lounge

     Music

140. 7 p.m.

     Robichaud Boys Varsity Basketball @ Belleville

     Belleville High School

     Sports

141. 7 p.m.

     Skyline Boys Varsity Basketball @ Pioneer

     MCC ann arbor PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL

     Sports

142. 7 p.m.8:30 p.m.

     Skyline Eagles vs Pioneer Pioneers

     Skyline High School - Ann Arbor$6

     Sports

143. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

     Social Game Night - Ann Arbor

     The Pretzel Bell

     Nightlife

144. 7 p.m.8:15 p.m.

     Sound Bath Reiki Yoga Nidra Meditation with Lisa Harthun

     CenterPeace Healing and Events Center Farmington$35

     Health & Wellness

145. 7 p.m.

     South Lyon East Boys Varsity Basketball @ Farmington

     Farmington Junior High School

     Sports

146. 7 p.m.

     Taylor Prep Girls Varsity Basketball @ Annapolis

     Annapolis High School

     Sports

147. 7 p.m.

     Trenton Girls Varsity Basketball @ Huron

     Huron High School - New Boston

     Sports

148. 7 p.m.8 p.m.

     Tuning Into Your Clairabilities

     6th Sensation Psychic & Tarot Readings

149. 7 p.m.

     Walled Lake Northern Boys Varsity Basketball @ Walled Lake Central

     Walled Lake Central High School

     Sports

150. 7 p.m.

     Walled Lake Western Boys Varsity Basketball @ North Farmington

     North Farmington High School

     Sports

151. 7 p.m.

     Walled Lake Western Boys Varsity Basketball @ Walled Lake Central

     Walled Lake Central High School

     Also at 7 p.m.

     Sports

152. 7 p.m.

     Ypsilanti Boys Varsity Basketball @ Pinckney

     Pinckney Community High School

     Sports

153. 7:30 p.m.9 p.m.

     <i>Music in the Key of B – </i> Mr. B & The Kerrytown Stompers: <i>Let the Good Times Stomp!</i>

     Kerrytown Concert House

     Music

154. 7:30 p.m.9 p.m.

     AA - Arise Methodist Church

     11211 Dexter-Pinckney Rd

155. 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

     Brass Transit's A Rockin' Christmas

     Village Theater at Cherry Hill - Studio Theater$35+

     Festivals & Holidays

156. 7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.

     Downtown Pourhouse

     Plymouth, MI

157. 7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.

     Friday Night Improv: Laughmaxxing

     2350 W Liberty St

     Comedy

158. 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

     Inspired by...The Holidays: A Collection of Short Plays

     The Back Office Studio$12+

159. 7:30 p.m.9:45 p.m.

     Little Women

     The Barn Theater$24+Family

     Theater & Dance

160. 7:30 p.m.

     Livingston Christian Boys Varsity Basketball @ Washtenaw Christian Academy

     Washtenaw Christian Academy - Saline

     Sports

161. 7:30 p.m.9 p.m.

     Measure for Measure Saline Christmas Concert 2026

     St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

     Music

162. 7:30 p.m.

     Noel: Celebrate the Joy and Wonder of Christmas

     Holy Cross Lutheran Church

     Music

163. 7:30 p.m.

     Rose Leadership Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Arbor Prep

     Arbor Preparatory High School - Ypsilanti

     Sports

164. 7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.

     Skyline Eagles vs Pioneer Pioneers

     BIGGBY®️ COFFEE Ice Cube - Ann Arbor$6

     Sports

165. 7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

     West Coast Swing (Progressive Series)

     Rhizome Roots Studio

     Classes & Talks

166. 7:45 p.m.

     Howell Boys Varsity Ice Hockey @ Salem

     Salem High School - Canton

     Sports

167. 8 p.m.

     Dave Koz

     Music Hall Center - Detroit$93

     Music

168. 8 p.m.11 p.m.

     Ebird & Friends Holiday Show

     The Arc$40

     Festivals & Holidays

169. 8 p.m.

     IYAZ

     Diamondback Music Hall – Concert & Event Venue

     Music

170. 8 p.m.11:30 p.m.

     Riverside Swings

     Riverside Arts Center : Off CenterFamily

     Health & Wellness

171. 8 p.m.

     Scrooge in Rouge | A Hilarious Holiday Musical Comedy

     The Inspired Acting Company

     Comedy

172. 8 p.m.

     The Ragbirds & Erin Zindle

     The Ark

     Classes & Talks

173. 8:30 p.m.

     Paddock Music (aka Sugartips Acoustic)

     Charlie's Still on MainFree

174. 8:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.

     SpeakEasy Open Mic Night Performance (First Friday)

     Water Tower Distilling Co.Free

     Arts & Culture

175. 9 p.m.

     Cleary University ACHA Men's Ice Hockey vs Davenport

     Cleary University - Howell

     Sports

176. 9:30 p.m.

     Pub Quiz at Crow’s Nest Bar & Grill

     Crow’s Nest Bar & Grill

     Nightlife

177. 9:30 p.m.

     The Detroit Drive

     Uptown Grille

178. 11 p.m.

     Karaoke - Caseys

     Casey's of Walled Lake

     Nightlife