5 Things To Do This Weekend In Ferndale

FERNDALE, MI — Cheers to the weekend! Here are a few weekend activities in the Ferndale area to check out:

1. Need an artsy fix? Perfect timing. The 18th Annual Ridge Fine Art and Handmade Wares Show is Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ferndale (2441 Pinecrest). You can tackle your holiday shopping list while supporting local artists at the show.

2. Don't miss the Detroit Tree Lighting in Campus Martius! A 60 foot Michigan grown Norway Spruce will be lit up with 19,000 energy-efficient LED lights (thank you, DTE Energy!) around 7:45 p.m. The festivities start earlier though. At 5:00 p.m. there'll be horse-drawn carriage rides and pics with Santa. The Salvation Army lights the giant Red Kettle at 6 p.m. and a few minutes later enjoy a skating performance by Olympic champions and Michigan natives Meryl Davis and Charlie White. If you want to put your skate skills to the test, the rink opens to the public at 9:00 p.m.

3. It's showtime! "3C," a dark and funny take on "Three's Company" will be playing at The Ringwald (22742 Woodward Ave., Ferndale) on Nov. 18-19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 20. Tickets are $10 to $20.

4. How about seeing some of the most magnificent moments of animals in the wild in places ranging from India to Norway to the Swiss Alps? The phenomenal Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit is kicking off its U.S. debut at the Detroit Zoo on Nov. 18. The exhibit is free with zoo admission.

5. The 15th Annual Holiday Magic Parade is marching into downtown Royal Oak on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Revelers will enjoy over 80 parade units. We're talking marching bands, floats from the Parade Company, circus performers, dance troupes and way more.

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