See the best holiday highlights in Pontiac! Our guide features all the must-see events and activities. Whether Pontiac is your home or your holiday stop, our guide showcases the top seasonal events.
One highlight of the holiday season is the enchanting Pontiac Holiday Extravaganza Parade & WinterFUN Festival, where festive floats and cheerful activities fill the streets. Another event that draws many visitors is the Big, Bright Light Show @ Downtown Rochester, known for its stunning light displays that illuminate the downtown area. And the Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony is something you definitely don’t want to miss, as it marks the beginning of the holiday season with a spectacular tree lighting amidst community festivities. Check out the rest of the page for more details on these and other fun events and activities!
Happy Holidays!
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WinterFUN Festival (Pontiac) • 0.1 miles
Free festival with Santa, Grinch, and horse-drawn rides
Holiday Brass: Cranbrook (Bloomfield Township) • 4.0 miles
Festive brass and choral holiday tradition
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Winter Wonder Lights at Meadow Brook Hall (Rochester)
Historic mansion transformed into a dazzling holiday wonderland.
Santa Saturdays at Meadow Brook Hall (Rochester)
Meet Santa Claus amidst holiday splendor
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Winter Solstice Celebration (West Bloomfield Township)
Nighttime nature trail with celestial viewing
Bowl with Santa at Wonderland Lanes (Commerce)
Strike up fun with Santa on the bowling lanes.
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Magic of Lights at Pine Knob Music Theatre (Clarkston)
Drive-through light display with over 2 million lights
Holly Dickens Festival (Holly)
Longest-running Dickens Festival in the United States
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