The clocks have turned back and the months are moving forward. It’s almost December/the holiday season and the end of the year! There is still much to do outdoors as the fall season brings so many precious scenic views as well as fun family-friendly activities in Detroit. The annual America’s Thanksgiving Day parade in Detroit is included on this list to give you something major to look forward to.
Detroitisit rounded up a list of things to do in Detroit this November that give you a good look at the city without overwhelming you with the pressures to make plans and step into the rush of (local) holiday shopping mode. Step into the fall-winter transition with a clearer sense of direction as you dive into the many seasonal opportunities heading your way, some of which are mentioned in this list.
WALK, BIKE, AND/OR TAKE A HIKE AROUND DETROIT EXPERIENCE FALL FOLIAGE
Fall foliage in Detroit and metro Detroit is a not-to-miss sight that you can’t help, but stop to take pictures of. Not to mention, the state of Michigan is known to display some of the best autumn color changes. Let your love for nature shine this month and get the most out of this fleeting season as the leaves will soon begin to fall. Here are just a few spots! There’s much more to discover.
- Belle Isle Park (location: 99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit)-This one is a given. This wide and expansive area, featuring the Detroit Riverwalk and Detroit River/skyline offers a peaceful environment to journey through the fall colors, whether you’re close to the water or not.
- Cranbrook House & Gardens (location: 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills) Journey through the beautiful 40-acres of gardens to see the Fall colors here. Dogs on a leash are welcome. The gardens are open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. from October 1-March 13.
- Kensington Metropark (2240 W Buno Rd., Milford) Kensington Metropark is a great place to embrace nature & wildlife as it also surrounds Kent Lake. Enjoy the 4,481 acres of wooded area that includes hills. Year-round recreational activities are a highlight.
TAKE A TOUR OF THE HISTORIC GUARDIAN BUILDING
Tours in Detroit are always a great thing to do, especially around the ghostly Halloween season. Things to do in Detroit this November are giving us more curiosity about the city as well as the natural wonder that lies in history. Detroit architecture looks particularly stunning around this time of year. Take a tour of the Historic Guardian Building/skyscraper that is often called the “Cathedral of Finance”. With its gorgeous Art Deco design from the 1920s, there is plenty to look at and inside. Appreciate the lasting significance of “one of America’s best architectural achievements.” Click HERE to view the website for more information.
Location: 500 Griswold Street, Detroit
CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS
Things to do in Detroit this November give light and literal color to the city of Detroit. Take in the sights, sounds, and scents that are shifting before we know it. Candlelight Concerts are known to exude that glow of warmth most of us appreciate extra around this time of year as the dark & cold sweeps in. Feel the togetherness of unity through music as well as cherished tunes that breathe new life with the venue lit up by thousands of candles flickering. This highly-regarded experience is classical music reimagined. Click HERE to view the official website and click HERE to view the Candlelight Concerts-musical tributes in Detroit.
AMERICA’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
Can you believe it’s already almost Thanksgiving? This list of things to do in Detroit wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the annual America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, held on Thanksgiving in Detroit. The Parade Company produces the annual Ford Fireworks, America’s Thanksgiving Parade, Turkey Trot and other events in Detroit. Join the Turkey Trot as well on Thanksgiving if that’s your tradition! Feel energized by the thousands of marchers along with the notorious floats, leading to the grand finale. It shares the title for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Click HERE to view the website for more details.
BALLET OF LIGHTS DETROIT, PHOTO TICKETSCENTER
BALLET OF LIGHTS DETROIT
Things to do in Detroit this November are classic and classy. Here’s another opportunity to experience the magic of lights through the arts/performing arts. Ballet of Lights invites all to experience the graceful storytelling of timeless elegance of ballet dance traditions on stage. Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show is upcoming at Redford Theatre (location: 17360 Lahser Rd., Detroit). It’s approximately a one-hour show. Dates: Sunday, November 15 and Saturday, January 16. Click HERE for more details and to view the ticket options for Candlelight Concerts in Detroit, which feature plenty of upcoming musical tributes.
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