Things to Do in Dearborn Heights, Michigan This Month

6:30 PM John Cowley & Sons Irish Pub Farmington, MI

Tue10Nov

Italian Thanksgiving Wine 4-Course Meal

A special 4-course dining experience featuring Italian-inspired Thanksgiving dishes paired with wines.

Food & Drink

Tue10Nov

Joan Lunden: Joan, Life Beyond the Script

An evening with Joan Lunden discussing her life and career beyond the script as part of the Detroit Jewish Book Fair.

7:00 PM The Berman Center For The Performing Arts West Bloomfield Township, MI

7:00 PM Novi Public Library Novi, MI

Tue10Nov

16th Annual Community Read

A community-wide event discussing a selected book to promote literacy and dialogue.

Wednesday, November 11

12:00 AM – 11:59 PM Northville Downtown Development Northville, MI

Veteran's Day

Regular meeting of the Northville Housing Commission.

10:30 AM Shain Park Birmingham, MI

Veterans Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony

Annual ceremony to honor veterans with a wreath-laying in Shain Park.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM NEXT, A 50+ Community Center Birmingham, MI

Friendsgiving at Next

A special Friendsgiving feast featuring a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings and dessert. Registration is required by November 9.

Food & Drink

2:00 PM Northville District Library Northville, MI

Virtual Author Talk with Paul Vigna

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with veteran Wall Street Journal reporter Paul Vigna.

4:15 PM Southgate City Hall Southgate, MI

Library Commission Meeting

Regular meeting of the Southgate Library Commission.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Valade Park Detroit, MI

Wisdom Wednesdays

Chess every Wednesday at Valade Park with Wise Guys Chess Club. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Outdoors

Thursday, November 12

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM City Of Allen Park Community Center Allen Park, MI

Pickleball

Open pickleball session at the Allen Park Community Center.

Sports

9:00 AM New Hope Center For Grief Support Northville, MI

Coffee Connection: Managing Family Grief and Communications

A session on managing family grief and communications.

Wellness

10:00 AM Novi Public Library Novi, MI

Fun For Fours & Fives

A library program specifically designed for children aged four and five to engage in stories and activities.

Family

10:00 AM Novi Public Library Novi, MI

Knit 2gether Knitting group

A community knitting group for enthusiasts to gather and work on projects together.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Northville Community Center Northville, MI

Fifty North Travel Meeting

A meeting for the Fifty North senior group to discuss upcoming travel opportunities and programs.

2:00 PM Northville District Library Northville, MI

Virtual Author Talk with Chef Pyet DeSpain

Fire, Passion, and Heritage: Native American and Mexican Cooking with Next Level Chef winner Pyet DeSpain.

Food & Drink

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Downtown Plymouth Ventures Plymouth, MI

Ladies Holiday Shopping Night 2026

A festive evening of holiday shopping in downtown Plymouth featuring local boutiques and special offers.

Shopping

4:00 PM Saint John's Resort Plymouth, MI

Manufacturing Excellence Awards

An awards ceremony recognizing excellence in the Michigan manufacturing industry.

Business

5:00 PM Lincoln Park City Hall Lincoln Park, MI

Downtown Development Authority Meeting

The Lincoln Park Downtown Development Authority meets at 5:00 PM on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

6:30 PM Detroit Riverfront Detroit, MI

We Run 313 5k/10k Thursday

Intermediate run with two options (3.1mi & 6.1mi) finishing together as one.

Sports

6:30 PM Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI

Béla Fleck - My Bluegrass Heart

Béla Fleck brings his 'My Bluegrass Heart' tour to Royal Oak, featuring a masterclass in bluegrass music.

6:30 PM Novi Public Library Novi, MI

Books & Bites: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

A book discussion group focusing on 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien.

7:00 PM The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center Farmington Hills, MI

Elf the Musical JR.

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The musical follows his journey to New York City to find his birth father.

7:00 PM The Berman Center For The Performing Arts West Bloomfield Township, MI

Professor Shai Davidai - Patron Night

A special Patron Night event featuring Professor Shai Davidai at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts.

Featured

7:00 PM Little Caesars Arena Detroit, MI

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth

The Greatest Show On Earth features world-class circus performers, bold acrobatics, and nonstop family entertainment.

Family

7:00 PM Northville High School Northville, MI

Arsenic and Old Lace - Northville High School Theatre

A stage play production of the classic comedy 'Arsenic and Old Lace' performed by Northville High School students.

7:30 PM The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center Farmington Hills, MI

Chamber Soloists of Detroit: Ehnes Quartet

A performance by the world-renowned Ehnes Quartet as part of the Chamber Soloists of Detroit series.

7:30 PM Birmingham Village Players Birmingham, MI

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

A fast-paced comedy staging all of Shakespeare's plays in one night.

7:30 PM The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center Farmington Hills, MI

Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony Concert

A performance by the Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony as part of The Hawk Theatre Concert and Performances Series.

8:00 PM Lager House Detroit, MI

Austin Giorgio

Austin Giorgio performs live at PJ's Lager House in Detroit.

8:45 PM – 9:45 PM Sanctuary Birmingham Birmingham, MI

Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Detroit. Discover the music of Bad Bunny under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Friday, November 13

9:00 AM Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce West Bloomfield Township, MI

Cup of Connections Networking

Enhance your networking with this cup of connections hosted by the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.

Business

9:00 AM Emagine Novi Novi, MI

Space Jam 30th Anniversary Screening & Q&A with Dee Bradley Baker

A special 30th anniversary screening of Space Jam followed by a Q&A session with voice actor Dee Bradley Baker.

Film

9:30 AM Vistatech Center Livonia, MI

Wayne County Women's Health Summit

A summit dedicated to women's health issues, featuring speakers and resources.

Wellness

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Connect West Bloomfield Township, MI

Exercise Your Mind – Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A featured educational program for seniors focusing on understanding obstructive sleep apnea.

Wellness

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Suburban Collection Showplace Novi, MI

Motor City Comic Con

Michigan's largest pop culture event featuring celebrity guests, comic creators, cosplay, and vendors.

1:00 PM Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Novi Novi, MI

Turn a Gnome

Woodturning workshop to create a decorative gnome.

Classes

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Northville Art House Northville, MI

Small Works Public Reception

Opening reception for the Small Works exhibition featuring over 135 works of art on a diminutive scale.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center Farmington Hills, MI

Kids Night at the Hawk

A fun evening for kids featuring art and creative activities at The Hawk.

Family

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center Farmington Hills, MI

Social Art Nights: Hand Built Cups & Cocktails

Learn basic handbuilding techniques to create your custom cup, perfect for sipping cocktails. Ages 21+.

Classes

6:30 PM Genitti's Hole-in-the-wall Northville, MI

Dying For A Drink - Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner

An interactive comedy murder mystery set in 1940s Northville. Includes a seven-course family-style Italian dinner featuring soup, pasta, chicken, steak, and more.