Upcoming Events
Horse & Wagon Rides
Ride on a Horse Wagon throughout Downtown Royal Oak and enjoy all the pretty lights that light up Royal Oak!
Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm | November 29, 30 & December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21
Visit with Santa
Come visit with Santa and tell him all you want for Christmas, or get a picture with him for the Family Holiday Card!
Fridays: November 29 and December 6, 13, 20 from 5 - 7pm
Saturdays: November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 from 12pm - 4pm
Sundays: December 8, 15, and 22 from 12pm - 4pm
Visit with Santa
Come visit with Santa and tell him all you want for Christmas, or get a picture with him for the Family Holiday Card!
Fridays: November 29 and December 5, 12, 19 from 5 - 7pm
Saturdays: November 30 and Decemeber 6, 13, 20 from 12pm - 4pm
Sundays: Decemeber 7, 14, and 21 from 12pm - 4pm
Horse & Wagon Rides
Ride on a Horse Wagon throughout Downtown Royal Oak and enjoy all the pretty lights that light up Royal Oak!
Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm | November 29, 30 & December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21
Bottomless Toy Chest Toy Drive
Come join us for The Bottomless Toy Chest Toy Drive at The Rink at Royal Oak!
When you donate a toy worth $10 or more you will help bring joy to local hospitalized pediatric patients. Toy drive takes place this weekend, December 6th - 8th, during the hours the Rink is open.
Toys for 12 & Up are in high demand.
A big thank you to our partners at Henry Ford Health, Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union, M3 Investment Services and Toyology Toys.
Friday: 11am-11pm | Saturday: 11am-11pm | Sunday: 11am - 9pm
Visit with Santa
Come visit with Santa and tell him all you want for Christmas, or get a picture with him for the Family Holiday Card!
Fridays: November 29 and December 6, 13, 20 from 5 - 7pm
Saturdays: November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 from 12pm - 4pm
Sundays: December 8, 15, and 22 from 12pm - 4pm
Horse & Wagon Rides
Ride on a Horse Wagon throughout Downtown Royal Oak and enjoy all the pretty lights that light up Royal Oak!
Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm | November 29, 30 & December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21
Bottomless Toy Chest Toy Drive
Come join us for The Bottomless Toy Chest Toy Drive at The Rink at Royal Oak!
When you donate a toy worth $10 or more you will help bring joy to local hospitalized pediatric patients. Toy drive takes place this weekend, December 6th - 8th, during the hours the Rink is open.
Toys for 12 & Up are in high demand.
A big thank you to our partners at Henry Ford Health, Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union, M3 Investment Services and Toyology Toys.
Friday: 11am-11pm | Saturday: 11am-11pm | Sunday: 11am - 9pm
Visit with Santa
Come visit with Santa and tell him all you want for Christmas, or get a picture with him for the Family Holiday Card!
Fridays: November 29 and December 6, 13, 20 from 5 - 7pm
Saturdays: November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 from 12pm - 4pm
Sundays: December 8, 15, and 22 from 12pm - 4pm
Royal Oak Cookie Crawl
The Annual Royal Oak Cookie Crawl!
Frolic around Downtown Royal Oak, enjoy all the holiday lights & get more than a dozen delicious cookies from local participating businesses! Save them to take home or enjoy while you make it to the next stop. Visit here for more information and tickets.
Royal Oak Holiday Student Music Showcase
Visit Centennial Commons to enjoy Holiday music and performances from Royal Oak student groups, choirs, bands and more!
Horse & Wagon Rides
Ride on a Horse Wagon throughout Downtown Royal Oak and enjoy all the pretty lights that light up Royal Oak!
Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm | November 29, 30 & December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21
Bottomless Toy Chest Toy Drive
Come join us for The Bottomless Toy Chest Toy Drive at The Rink at Royal Oak!
When you donate a toy worth $10 or more you will help bring joy to local hospitalized pediatric patients. Toy drive takes place this weekend, December 6th - 8th, during the hours the Rink is open.
Toys for 12 & Up are in high demand.
A big thank you to our partners at Henry Ford Health, Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union, M3 Investment Services and Toyology Toys.
Friday: 11am-11pm | Saturday: 11am-11pm | Sunday: 11am - 9pm
Visit with Santa
Come visit with Santa and tell him all you want for Christmas, or get a picture with him for the Family Holiday Card!
Fridays: November 29 and December 6, 13, 20 from 5 - 7pm
Saturdays: November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 from 12pm - 4pm
Sundays: December 8, 15, and 22 from 12pm - 4pm
Horse & Wagon Rides
Ride on a Horse Wagon throughout Downtown Royal Oak and enjoy all the pretty lights that light up Royal Oak!
Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm | November 29, 30 & December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21
Visit with Santa
Come visit with Santa and tell him all you want for Christmas, or get a picture with him for the Family Holiday Card!
Fridays: November 29 and December 6, 13, 20 from 5 - 7pm
Saturdays: November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 from 12pm - 4pm
Sundays: December 8, 15, and 22 from 12pm - 4pm
Visit with Santa
Come visit with Santa and tell him all you want for Christmas, or get a picture with him for the Family Holiday Card!
Fridays: November 29 and December 6, 13, 20 from 5 - 7pm
Saturdays: November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 from 12pm - 4pm
Sundays: December 8, 15, and 22 from 12pm - 4pm
Grinch Visit
Visit with the Grinch!
Downtown Royal Oak won’t let the Grinch steal our holiday cheer!
Join the Grinch around town to help get him in the holiday spirit on Saturday, December 14 & Sunday, December 15!
Schedule of Events
1pm – 2pm: Lunch with the Grinch at Lockhart’s BBQ
2pm – 3pm: Skate with the Grinch at The Rink
3pm – 4pm: Find the Grinch downtown, giving away gifts and goodies
4pm – 5pm: Get your picture taken with the Grinch
Sunday, December 15
2pm – 3pm: Skate with the Grinch at The Rink
3pm – 4pm: Find the Grinch downtown, giving away gifts and goodies
4pm – 5pm: Storytime + pictures with the Grinch
5pm – 6pm: Dinner with the Grinch at Lily’s Seafood Grille & Brewery
Christmas Karaoke
Christmas Karaoke
Enjoy all the holiday classics with Christmas Karaoke!
Horse & Wagon Rides
Ride on a Horse Wagon throughout Downtown Royal Oak and enjoy all the pretty lights that light up Royal Oak!
Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm | November 29, 30 & December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21
Visit with Santa
Come visit with Santa and tell him all you want for Christmas, or get a picture with him for the Family Holiday Card!
Fridays: November 29 and December 6, 13, 20 from 5 - 7pm
Saturdays: November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 from 12pm - 4pm
Sundays: December 8, 15, and 22 from 12pm - 4pm
Grinch Visit
Visit with the Grinch!
Downtown Royal Oak won’t let the Grinch steal our holiday cheer!
Join the Grinch around town to help get him in the holiday spirit on Saturday, December 14 & Sunday, December 15!
Schedule of Events
1pm – 2pm: Lunch with the Grinch at Lockhart’s BBQ
2pm – 3pm: Skate with the Grinch at The Rink
3pm – 4pm: Find the Grinch downtown, giving away gifts and goodies
4pm – 5pm: Get your picture taken with the Grinch
Sunday, December 15
2pm – 3pm: Skate with the Grinch at The Rink
3pm – 4pm: Find the Grinch downtown, giving away gifts and goodies
4pm – 5pm: Storytime + pictures with the Grinch
5pm – 6pm: Dinner with the Grinch at Lily’s Seafood Grille & Brewery
Visit with Santa
Come visit with Santa and tell him all you want for Christmas, or get a picture with him for the Family Holiday Card!
Fridays: November 29 and December 6, 13, 20 from 5 - 7pm
Saturdays: November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 from 12pm - 4pm
Sundays: December 8, 15, and 22 from 12pm - 4pm
Horse & Wagon Rides
Ride on a Horse Wagon throughout Downtown Royal Oak and enjoy all the pretty lights that light up Royal Oak!
Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm | November 29, 30 & December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21
Visit with Santa
Come visit with Santa and tell him all you want for Christmas, or get a picture with him for the Family Holiday Card!
Fridays: November 29 and December 6, 13, 20 from 5 - 7pm
Saturdays: November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 from 12pm - 4pm
Sundays: December 8, 15, and 22 from 12pm - 4pm
Horse & Wagon Rides
Ride on a Horse Wagon throughout Downtown Royal Oak and enjoy all the pretty lights that light up Royal Oak!
Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 9pm | November 29, 30 & December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21
Visit with Santa
Come visit with Santa and tell him all you want for Christmas, or get a picture with him for the Family Holiday Card!
Fridays: November 29 and December 6, 13, 20 from 5 - 7pm
Saturdays: November 30 and December 7, 14, 21 from 12pm - 4pm
Sundays: December 8, 15, and 22 from 12pm - 4pm
MDYC Food Drive
A Season of Giving and Impact
At the Royal Oak Lighting of the Park on Friday, November 22 from 4pm – 9pm, bring 4 canned food goods or a $2 donation per child to receive unlimited mini carnival rides and inflatables!
The canned food goods and dollars collected will be donated to the Metro Detroit Youth Clubs' Holiday Basket Program: A Season of Giving and Impact. For nearly 45 years, Metro Detroit Youth Clubs (MDYC) has brought joy and relief to thousands of families and senior citizens during the holiday season through the Holiday Basket Program. The program provides food, gifts, and essential items to those in need, ensuring they feel supported during a time that can often be challenging.
Volunteers, local businesses, service clubs, and individual donors have long united to make this initiative possible. Their longstanding partnership with Holiday Market has been essential, generating food that is packaged and distributed to families and seniors across our community.
Your involvement—whether through donations, volunteer time, or participating in the food drive—will ensure that MDYC continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families and seniors during the holidays. Join us in spreading joy, kindness, and community spirit this holiday season!
Royal Oak Holiday Village Grand Opening
The Royal Oak Holiday Village's Grand Opening takes place in Centennial Commons and includes the lighting of the Commons and the giant Oak tree, live music performances, family-friendly rides, skating at The Rink and shopping at the Royal Oak Holiday Markets filled with gift ideas and goodies from downtown Royal Oak businesses.
Entertainment Schedule
4pm – 9pm: Music and Skating at The Rink of Royal Oak
4pm - 9pm : Kids carnival rides, inflatables
6pm: Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits
6:30pm: Royal Oak Children’s Choir
6:45pm: Royal Oak High School Drumline
6:50pm: Special Holiday Guest Arrives
6:55pm: Beacon of Light Awards
7pm: Countdown and Lighting of the Park
7:05pm: Team USA Figure Skating Pair Performance on the Rink
7:15pm – 8:15pm: Visits with Santa
7:15pm: Thornetta Davis
7:40pm: James Wailin and Sean Blackman