Michigan events in November 2026
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Zoo Goes Boo
Practice your cackle because the Zoo is brewing up a ghoulishly good time. We put a spell on Zoo! Collect heaps of sweets at twisted treat stations...
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Detroit Mercy vs. Michigan-Dearborn (Mich.) (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. Michigan-Dearborn (Mich.), 11 a.m. (local time per source).
Detroit Mercy vs. Wayne State (Exh.) (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. Wayne State (Exh.), 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Journey
Western Michigan vs. Coastal Carolina University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Michigan vs. Coastal Carolina University, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
KATSEYE
Western Michigan vs. Kalamazoo College (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Michigan vs. Kalamazoo College, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Eddie Griffin
Holiday Artist Market at The Dennos
Juried holiday artist market.
Jodeci
Restaurant Week GR
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable foodie celebration! Restaurant Week GR is back for its 17th year and it is the perfect time to explore...
Said The Sky
SectionLive present Said The Sky with support TBA 18+
The Kalamazoo Django Reinhardt Festival
8 p.m.
Traverse City Beer Week
Daily beer-themed events at participating breweries.
Zac Brown Band
Grand Valley State vs. Northern Michigan (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, Grand Valley State vs. Northern Michigan, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Pouya
Live Nation MI & SectionLive presents Pouya – The Forever Glades Tour with support from Ramirez, Fat Nick, Black Smurf & Comehelpglo All Ages
SOMBR
AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys
All Things Detroit Holiday Shopping Experience
Eastern Market.
Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got the Moves
Western Michigan vs. Campbell (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Michigan vs. Campbell, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Saginaw Valley State vs. Daemen (N.Y.) (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Saginaw Valley State vs. Daemen (N.Y.), 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Saginaw Valley State vs. Indiana University Northwest (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Saginaw Valley State vs. Indiana University Northwest, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Grand Valley State vs. Spring Arbor (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. Spring Arbor, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Michigan vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Michigan vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
A Night in Emerald City: Girls Choral Academy's 30th Anniversary Benefit Gala
Join Girls Choral Academy for A Night in Emerald City, a special benefit gala celebrating 30 years of empowering girls through music, education, and...
Donna The Buffalo
Ages 18+.
Fleetwood Magic
Fleetwood Mac tribute, 8 p.m.
Gary Owen
Grand Rapids Comic Con 2026
Join us at the annual Grand Rapids Comic Con festival featuring media guests, literary guests & comic guests! Also featuring various programming...
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents The Greatest Show On Earth®
Boogie T
SectionLive present Boogie T with support from SubDocta, AceMyth, Kurtz 18+
Clawson Craft Show
Christmas in Clawson juried craft show since 1984.
Cranksgiving 2026: A Ride for Good!
Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels. Part bike ride, part scavenger hunt! All you need is a bicycle, a lock and a bag. This event is FREE to...
Detroit Mercy vs. North Dakota (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. North Dakota, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Detroit Mercy vs. Toledo (DH) (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. Toledo (DH), 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Dirty Duel Trail Race
The Dirty Duel trail race may be the toughest 5K you ever do. Pick the “Long & Difficult” 3.4-mile trail and cornfield course or the “Short & Brutal”...
Gavin Adcock
Gavin Adcock will bring his The Day I Hang It Up Tour to Van Andel Arena on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:00PM. With special guests Braxton Keith &...
Michigan Makers Market
Makers market, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Northern Michigan vs. Saginaw Valley State (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, Northern Michigan vs. Saginaw Valley State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
WWE NXT Holiday Live Tour
Grand Valley State vs. UIndy (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. UIndy, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Pentatonix
Pentatonix brings their Christmas in the City Tour to Van Andel Arena on November 15, 2026 at 6:00PM. This year’s tour celebrates not only the...
Saginaw Valley State vs. Hillsdale (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Saginaw Valley State vs. Hillsdale, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Victoria Monét
Triumph
Triumph brings their The Rock and Roll Machine Reloaded Tour to Van Andel Arena on November 17, 2026 at 8:00PM. With special guest April Wine. Tickets...
Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan University (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan University, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
CHRISTKINDL MARKT 2026
Open Wednesday-Sunday | November 18-December 20 Open Monday-Thursday | December 21-24 The fourth annual Christkindl Market returns to downtown Grand...
Welshly Arms with The Astronomers
8 p.m.
Detroit Mercy vs. Toledo (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. Toledo, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band
8 p.m.
Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition
Art fair edition of the Royal Oak Market, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
The Neighbourhood
Boney James
Detroit Tree Lighting
Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival
Now in its 19th year, this Festival has established itself as Michigan’s annual tasting event, measured by more than 1,200 wines, beers, ciders and...
Grand Valley State vs. Schoolcraft College (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. Schoolcraft College, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Hob Nobble Gobble at Ford Field
The Parade Company holiday night with food, music and family entertainment.
Little Big Town
Royal Oak Lighting of the Park
Saginaw Valley State vs. Olivet (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Saginaw Valley State vs. Olivet, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
Small Brown Bike with CRITERIA and Bronson Arm
8 p.m.
Western Michigan vs. Milwaukee (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Michigan vs. Milwaukee, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Big Rapids Festival of the Lights Parade
Parade and festival, 6-8 p.m.
Detroit Mercy vs. Sacred Heart (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Detroit Mercy vs. Sacred Heart, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Gr Santa Parade 2026
The Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade in downtown Grand Rapids is moving to Saturday, November 22nd, beginning at 5 pm. Thanks to the Grand Rapids...
Grand Rapids Santa Parade
Parade at 5 p.m.
Grand Valley State vs. First Round Playoff (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, Grand Valley State vs. First Round Playoff.
Lee Emi with Cal in Red
8 p.m.
Los Tigres del Norte
Riverside Holiday Art Fair
Holiday art fair.
Saginaw Christmas Parade
Parade at 11 a.m.
Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo
Wyandotte Christmas Parade
83rd annual, 10 a.m. on Biddle Avenue.
Cheap Trick
ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank
ENLIGHTEN at Meijer Gardens November 23 - January 10 ENLIGHTEN transforms Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park into a holiday wonderland filled...
Trivi-YAH! Y2K Trivia at Founders
Sign-up 6 p.m., trivia 7 p.m.; free.
Christmas and Holiday Traditions
Join us in celebrating holiday cheer with the University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition! This exhibition honors...
Grand Valley State vs. Findlay (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. Findlay, 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Michigan vs. Miami University (OH) (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Western Michigan vs. Miami University (OH).
Wreath Making in Bell's Back Room
6 p.m., all ages.
Western Michigan vs. Grace Christian (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Michigan vs. Grace Christian, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
America's Thanksgiving Parade
Parade starts 8:45 a.m. along Woodward Avenue.
Bears at Lions (Thanksgiving)
1 p.m. ET.
GRPS Turkey Trot 5K
Join us on November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) for the 33rd Annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot! Proceeds from the race help to offset the cost of Grand...
Men’s College Basketball: Michigan State vs. Arkansas
Holly Dickens Festival Parade
Parade during Holly Dickens Festival.
Sperry's Santa Parade
Santa parade.
Grand Valley State vs. Northwood (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Grand Valley State vs. Northwood, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Grand Valley State vs. Second Round Playoff (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, Grand Valley State vs. Second Round Playoff.
Lower Leisure Class with No Bails and Krass Kringle
8 p.m.
Night of Knockouts XLIV
The Game: Ohio State at Michigan
Football rivalry game, Nov. 28, 2026.
The Nutcracker (Detroit Opera House)
Saginaw Valley State vs. Ashland (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, Saginaw Valley State vs. Ashland, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Saginaw Valley State vs. Thomas More (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, Saginaw Valley State vs. Thomas More, 1 p.m. (local time per source).