Metro Detroit has so many great winter-themed activities, including ice skating, skiing, sledding, snow tubing, ice fishing and more.
Lace-up your boots, zip up your coat and get your hat, gloves and scarf on before heading out to these fun winter-themed events. Most have kid-friendly activities, ice sculptures on view and hot chocolate to keep you warm while you’re there.
Looking for winter fests near me, then check out our favorites below. Want more winter fun, check out the family-friendly events listed in our calendar.
This article was updated on Jan. 9, 2025, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update includes adding winter festivals to the MetroParent.com calendar and highlighted included the best winter festivals to check out with your family. For questions, contact Kari at kari@metroparent.com.
Bowers Farm Winter Park 2025
Jan. 4-Feb. 23, 2025 (Fridays-Sundays)
- Address: 1219 E. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Township
- Cost: Free/admission, $17/glow tubing ticket
Enjoy glow tubing, animal experiences, a winter playscape, bonfires and more.
Winter at Valade Fire & Ice Festival at Robert C. Valade Park
Jan. 10-12, 2025
- Address: 2670 Atwater St., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Enjoy medieval fun with a winter twist at Robert C. Valade’s Fire and Ice Festival. Enjoy ice carving competitions, turkey legs, ax throwing, archery, performances, photo opportunities and more.
Pontiac Winter Festival
Jan. 11, 2025
- Address: 47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac
- Cost: Free
Enjoy tons of winter fun at this festival including ice skating, Polar Express ride, food, hot chocolate, shopping and more.
Frost Festival in Downtown Rochester
Jan. 17-18, 2025
- Address: Downtown Rochester area
- Cost: Free
See downtown Rochester transformed into a frosty wonderland. There will be Frozen in Time-themed ice sculptures, a shopping and dining BINGO game, marshmallow roasting, competitions and more.
Blake’s Bavarian Winterfest
Jan. 18, 2025
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost: $5/general admission, $15/admission plus 10 pounds of make your own sauerkraut
Blake’s is bringing the heart of Germany to Michigan with a lively celebration featuring everything you love about Bavarian culture—delicious food, refreshing drinks, music, contests, games and more.
Dexter Ice Fest
Jan. 18, 2025
- Address: Monument Park, Dexter
- Cost: Free
See over 80 ice sculptures, live ice demonstrations, a cocoa crawl, specials from local restaurants and merchants and more at this annual winter festival.
BRRmingham Blast in Downtown Birmingham
Jan. 25, 2025
- Address: South Old Woodward Avenue from Maple Road to Brown Street, Birmingham
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy a fun winter event in downtown Birmingham that will feature zip lining, food trucks, entertainment, marshmallow roasting and more.
2025 Plymouth Ice Festival
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2025
- Address: Downtown Plymouth
- Cost: Free
The Plymouth Ice Festival invites families to explore downtown Plymouth, with sidewalks lined with ice carvings. There will also be winter-themed crafts, hot beverages, ice games, performances, prizes and more.
Winter Blast Royal Oak
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2025
- Address: Downtown Royal Oak
- Cost: Free admission
Enjoy free ice skating, live music, ice sculptures, a medieval village, zip line, food trucks, kids adventure center, ninja ropes course and more.
Chocolate Extravaganza
Feb. 8, 2025
- Address: Downtown Chelsea
- Cost: Free admission
Shop Chelsea’s annual Chocolate Extravaganza and get treats and goodies, just in time for Valentine’s Day. There will be a Cocoa Crawl, too.
Winterfest at Walter and Mary Burke Park
Feb. 21-23, 2025
- Address: 36300 Front St., New Baltimore
- Cost: Contact for prices
Enjoy games, entertainment, food and beverages, merchandise and activities for all ages at this annual fest.
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