Things to Do in Oakland, Michigan This Month

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Auburn Hills, MI

Kids Holiday Ornament Workshop

Bring the kids for a festive, hands-on activity where they can make their own holiday ornaments to take home. This event is held near the holiday set adjacent to the AMC theater.

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Paint Creek Center For the Arts Rochester, MI

Portrait in Oil Class

Learn the art of portrait painting with oil paint, working from a live model. This is the first session of a multi-week course.

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Connect West Bloomfield Township, MI

Mom & Son Carnival Night

A fun-filled evening for mothers and sons featuring a game room with prizes, pizza, cotton candy, balloon art, a bounce house, and popcorn.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Pontiac Transportation Museum Pontiac, MI

Autumn Auction Affair 2026

The Oakland County Historical Society's fall auction gala featuring a strolling reception, silent and live auctions, and live music among classic cars.

Featured

7:00 PM OU Credit Union O'rena Rochester, MI

Oakland Men's Basketball vs. Northern Iowa

The Golden Grizzlies return home to host Northern Iowa on the Blacktop at the OU Credit Union O'rena.

Sports

7:00 PM Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI

STS9 - Human Dream Tour

Sound Tribe Sector 9 (STS9) performs as part of their Human Dream Tour, blending electronic and instrumental rock.

7:30 PM Garth Pleasant Arena Rochester Hills, MI

Twelve Angry Jurors

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. Twelve jurors must decide his fate in this classic drama.

7:45 PM The Crofoot Pontiac, MI

THE DARK HARVEST II: PhaseOne b2b Calcium

HIATUS x RAVE present The Dark Harvest II featuring PhaseOne b2b Calcium with special guests Dion Timmer, Ruvlo, and more. All ages.

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Sunday, November 15

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Abraham Ranch Village of Clarkston, MI

Holiday Market at Abraham Ranch

A festive holiday market featuring local vendors. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Shopping

1:00 PM The Berman Center For The Performing Arts West Bloomfield Township, MI

Ferris Bueller's Day at The J

A community event themed around the classic film 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' hosted at The J.

2:00 PM Paint Creek Center For the Arts Rochester, MI

Holiday Desserts & Michigan Wine Pairing with Verterra Winery

A special tasting event pairing holiday desserts with Michigan wines from Verterra Winery.

2:30 PM Garth Pleasant Arena Rochester Hills, MI

Twelve Angry Jurors

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. Twelve jurors must decide his fate in this classic drama.

4:00 PM Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room - Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI

Holiday Desserts & Michigan Wine Pairing with Verterra Winery

Join Paul and Geoff Hamelin of Verterra Winery for a special afternoon celebrating family recipes and traditions paired with Michigan wines.

Monday, November 16

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Oakland Center Rochester, MI

BizzGiving 2026

Networking and collaboration event for Oakland University business organizations with food and fun.

Business

5:30 PM Troy Historic Village Troy, MI

Beginner's Macrame Class

Learn the basics of macrame and create your own project at the Troy Historic Village.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Mott High School Waterford Township, MI

Taste of Waterford

A community event featuring food from local restaurants to help Fueling Kids' Futures.

7:00 PM Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI

The Wooten Brothers

A night of incredible musicianship featuring Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers.

Tuesday, November 17

12:00 AM Topgolf Auburn Hills, MI

Topgolf Night: Golf, Drinks & Questionable Swings

An evening of social golfing and drinks at Topgolf Auburn Hills.

Sports

7:00 AM – 1:30 PM Oakland County Farmers Market Waterford Township, MI

Oakland County Market — Tuesday

Recurring farmers market featuring locally grown produce, baked goods, and specialty items.

4:00 PM Bloomfield Hills City Office Bloomfield Hills, MI

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Bloomfield Hills.

5:30 PM Troy Historic Village Troy, MI

Watercolor Classes: Fall Series

A seasonal watercolor painting class part of the Fall Series at the Village.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Village of Clarkston, MI

Manifestation Meditation with Katlyn Boucher

An evening meditation session focused on manifestation techniques.

Wellness

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Leggett Senior Center Waterford Township, MI

Drayton Plains Nature Center Advisory Committee

Advisory committee meeting for the Drayton Plains Nature Center.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM White Lake Township Library White Lake Township, MI

Yoga Evening

Recurring evening yoga session. Registration is required.

Wellness

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Troy Community Center Troy, MI

Concert – Bob Seger Tribute

Fire Lake, a Michigan-based band, pays tribute to rock icon Bob Seger with a performance of hit songs and rare gems.

Wednesday, November 18

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Quickly Boba Cafe - Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI

ILEAD SESSION 4: Leading Whole: Building Trust That Performs Under Pressure

A leadership session focused on building trust and performing under pressure as part of the ILEAD series.

Business

10:30 AM Bloomfield Township Public Library Bloomfield Township, MI

Baby Story Time

A story time session specifically designed for babies and their caregivers.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Anytime Fitness Auburn Hills, MI

Ribbon Cutting: Grand Opening and Member Appreciation Day at Anytime Fitness Auburn Hills

Celebrate the grand opening and member appreciation day at Anytime Fitness Auburn Hills with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Wellness

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Oakland County Parks and Recreation Waterford Township, MI

Holiday Market

Shop for Thanksgiving essentials and prepare your home for fall during this special holiday market featuring seasonal treats and gift ideas.

Shopping

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

L'Chaim

A musical journey that pays tribute to the Jewish legacy of musical theatre by exploring and celebrating the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists.

8:00 PM Flagstar Strand Theatre Pontiac, MI

Shaun Cassidy

Live performance by pop artist Shaun Cassidy at the historic Flagstar Strand Theatre.

Thursday, November 19

7:00 AM – 1:30 PM Oakland County Farmers Market Waterford Township, MI

Oakland County Market — Thursday

Recurring farmers market featuring locally grown produce, baked goods, and specialty items.

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Village of Clarkston, MI

Business Over Breakfast

Join the Clarkston Chamber for a continental breakfast and networking with local business professionals.

Business

10:00 AM Quickly Boba Cafe - Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI

Educational Seminar: Annual Enrollment Period Do's and Don'ts

Learn what to do and avoid to make confident Medicare choices during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).

12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Drake Sports Park West Bloomfield Township, MI

Pontiac Transportation Museum Trip

A docent-led tour of the Pontiac Transportation Museum to celebrate 100 years of the Pontiac brand. Bus departs from Drake Sports Park.

Arts

5:30 PM Troy Historic Village Troy, MI

Classics Book Club

Monthly book club meeting at the Troy Historic Village discussing classic literature.

Arts

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM NEXT, A 50+ Community Center Birmingham, MI

Keeping Abundance from Becoming Waste

Learn how to consciously enjoy celebrations without wasting food with Stephanie Osborn, Program Director of Make Food Not Waste.

6:00 PM Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority Lake Orion, MI

Lake Orion Sing & Stroll Tree Lighting

A free holiday event featuring a tree lighting ceremony, singing, and strolling through downtown.

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Sanctuary Birmingham Birmingham, MI

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

A live, multi-sensory musical experience featuring the music of Michael Jackson under the gentle glow of candlelight.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM White Lake Township Library White Lake Township, MI

Writing Workshop

Monthly writing workshop for adults. Registration is required.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Oakland County Parks and Recreation Waterford Township, MI

Fireside Chats Series

An evening educational or storytelling series hosted by Oakland County Parks around a campfire.

7:30 PM Garth Pleasant Arena Rochester Hills, MI

Twelve Angry Jurors

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. Twelve jurors must decide his fate in this classic drama.

Friday, November 20

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Village Of Rochester Hills Rochester Hills, MI

Light the Village

The shopping center will be covered with over 800,000 dazzling lights and offer family-fun entertainment, including a visit from Santa and fireworks.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Downtown Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI

Tree Lighting Ceremony

A family-friendly event featuring the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree with the Mayor of Auburn Hills.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Oakland County Parks and Recreation Waterford Township, MI

One Moon, Two Castors

A nature-themed evening event exploring the moon and local wildlife.

Outdoors

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Meadow Brook Theatre Rochester, MI

A Christmas Carol

Meadow Brook Theatre's annual production of the holiday classic 'A Christmas Carol'.