Things to Do in Pontiac, Michigan This Month

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Commerce Township Community Library Commerce Township, MI

Baby Storytime

Interactive lapsit storytime including books, songs, and activities for ages 0-18 months.

Family

10:30 AM Farmington Community Library - Farmington Location Farmington, MI

Little Me Storytime (13-23 months)

A storytime session for toddlers and their caregivers focusing on early literacy skills.

Family

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Marshbank Park West Bloomfield Township, MI

Monday Micro Nature Moments

Short, guided nature experiences to help you connect with the outdoors during your lunch break.

Outdoors

5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Rochester Downtown Development Rochester, MI

Holiday Expo

The official kick-off to the holiday season in Downtown Rochester! Join over 60 vendors for shopping, sampling, and amazing services, plus door prize drawings throughout the evening. Admission is free.

Shopping

6:30 PM Wixom Community Center Wixom, MI

Cozy Puzzle Night

A relaxing evening dedicated to jigsaw puzzles and community.

7:00 PM Northville District Library Northville, MI

Between the Lines Book Discussion: The Road to Tender Hearts

Discussion of 'The Road to Tender Hearts' by Annie Hartnett, a darkly comic novel about an old man on a cross-country mission.

7:00 PM All Star Lanes Walled Lake, MI

Monday - Trio

Weekly trio bowling event at All Star Lanes.

Sports

7:00 PM Downtown Birmingham Birmingham, MI

City Commission Meeting

Regular meeting of the Birmingham City Commission.

7:30 PM Walled Lake City DPW Walled Lake, MI

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting

Regular meeting of the Walled Lake Parks & Recreation Commission.

Tuesday, November 10

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

Oakland County Market — Tuesday

Recurring farmers market in Waterford, MI featuring local vendors and produce.

10:30 AM Novi Public Library Novi, MI

Time for Twos & Threes

A storytime and activity session for children aged two and three.

Family

11:30 AM Genitti's Hole-in-the-wall Northville, MI

Dying For A Drink - Murder Mystery Lunch Theater

Interactive comedy murder mystery performance with lunch service.

Theater

1:00 PM Novi Public Library Novi, MI

Afternoon Read Book Club

A monthly book discussion group meeting in the afternoon.

2:00 PM Northville District Library Northville, MI

Virtual Author Talk: A City on Mars with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith

New York Times Bestselling Authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith discuss the science and absurdities of space settlement.

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

Planning Commission Meeting

Regular meeting of the Bloomfield Hills Planning Commission.

4:00 PM Walled Lake City DPW Walled Lake, MI

Downtown Development Authority Meeting

Regular meeting of the Walled Lake Downtown Development Authority.

4:30 PM Troy Historic Village Troy, MI

Live the Story

An interactive history program where participants can engage with historical narratives and artifacts.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford Township, MI

Waterford Parks & Recreation Board Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Waterford Parks and Recreation Board.

6:30 PM Franklin Public Library Franklin, MI

Native American Dance & Culture with Reg Pettibone

Reg Pettibone, a full-blooded Native American from the Ho-Chunk nation, presents an authentic look at Native American culture through dance, song, and storytelling.

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

Italian Thanksgiving Wine 4-Course Meal

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

7:00 PM The Beach: Tiki Bar & Boil Walled Lake, MI

Jukebox Bingo

A free strategic guessing game. This interactive game offers a chance to win prizes.

Nightlife

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

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 Novi Public Library Novi, MI

16th Annual Community Read

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

7:00 PM Wixom City Hall Wixom, MI

Regular City Council Meeting

Regularly scheduled meeting of the Wixom City Council.

7:30 PM Walled Lake City DPW Walled Lake, MI

Planning Commission Meeting

Regular meeting of the Walled Lake Planning Commission.

Wednesday, November 11

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

Veteran's Day

Regular meeting of the Northville Housing Commission.

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM District Court 51 Waterford Township, MI

Veteran's Day Observance

Observance of Veteran's Day; court and township offices may be closed.

9:00 AM Oakland University Rochester, MI

Education & Human Services Graduate Day

Learn about graduate programs in Education and Human Services, tour the campus, and meet with faculty and students.

Classes

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.

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.

5:00 PM Troy Historic Village Troy, MI

Members-Only Meetup: Nooks & Crannies of the Archives

An exclusive look into the archives of the Troy Historic Village for members.

5:30 PM Oakland Center Rochester, MI

Turning Pressure into Performance: Where Experience Meets Possibility

A session focused on leadership and performance under pressure, hosted at Oakland University.

Business

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Bordine's of Rochester Hills Rochester Hills, MI

Holiday Extravaganza - Rochester Hills

A popular wine tasting fundraiser benefiting The Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, featuring food samples, local vendors, and music.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM West Bloomfield Township Public Library West Bloomfield Township, MI

Presentation – Local Titans: The David Ward Family & Their Contributions to Orchard Lake

Researcher Lana LaFortune shares how the influential David Ward family, known as the 'Timber Kings of Michigan', left their mark on Greater West Bloomfield's development and natural preservation.