Metro Detroit Winter Festivals

Celebrate Michigan winter family fun by attending the numerous winter festivals in and around Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan. Winterfests highlight outdoor winter fun with sledding, ice-skating, food and more! There is no shortage of things to do at the 2012 winter festivals.

Fire and Ice Fest - Downtown Rochester, Michigan
February 24th 6p-9p, February 25th 10a-6p
Fire and Ice Fest has had to scale back their winter activities due to warm weather but the event is still scheduled! The Big Bright Light Show returns to the 2012 Fire and Ice Fest and a fireworks show caps off the winter fun on Friday at 8p. Click here for more info. Click here for photos of the Big Bright Light Show in Downtown Rochester.

Lyon Township Winterfest - Lyon Township, Michigan
January 21st from 11a-4p
Atchison Park hosts the annual Lyon Township Winterfest. Winterfest features warm food, winter sports and plenty of fun for kids. Lyon Township Winterfest has sled-dog rides, ice-fishing, ski races, ice-skating, sleigh rides and more! Click here for more info on the event. Parking and entry is free! James Atchison Park, 1-96 & Milford Rd (exit 155). Entrance on 58000 Grand River Ave.

Berkley Winterfest - Berkley, Michigan
January 28th from 10a-9p
2012 Berkley Winterfest fun begins at 10a on January 28th and runs throughout the day at the Berkley Community Center, Berkley Ice Arena and throughout downtown Berkley. Berkley Winterfest offers open-skating, a bonfire, a chili cook-off, petting farm, craft show, snowman building contest and more! Click here for the entire schedule of events.

Beverly Hills Winter Family Fun Day - Beverly Hills, Michigan
January 29th from 1p-4p
Winter Family Fun Day at Beverly Hills Village Park visitors can enjoy sledding, ice skating, cross country skiing, warm drinks and snacks in the pavilion by the fire. Click here for more info on Beveryly Hills Winter Family Fun Day. Beverly Hills Village Park, 18801 Beverly Road, Franklin, Michigan 48025. UPDATE 1/26/2012 The 2012 Beverly Hills Winter Family Fun Day has been canceled this year due to the mild weather.

Kensington Metropark Winter Bliss Festival - Milford, Michigan
January 29th from 11a-4p
Bring your skates and head to the outdoor rink to observe demonstrations and try curling, speedskating and ice hockey. Nearby, try ice fishing, with assistance from park interpreters, anyone 17 and older must have a fishing license. The Nature Center will feature a variety of winter crafts for children to make and take home. Click here for details. 2/12/2012 UPDATE: The 2012 Winter Bliss Festival has been canceled due to mild weather.

Motown Winter Blast - Detroit, Michigan
Friday, February 10th through Sunday, February 12th 2012
Motown Winter Blast is to once again be the only weekend to have free skating at Campus Martius Park, plus three heated tents - two of them with stages and three stages all-together, more than 50 entertainment acts of top local talent, preofessional and amateur skating exhibitions, marshmallow roasting, an outdoor winter carnival, a family stage with special readings and a great lineup of talent to be announced in January, Taste of Detroit, "Comfort Zones" where you can find heat every 150 feet to warm up, ice sculptures, and more. Click here to read Oakland County Moms' interview with Motown Winter Blast Producer Jon Witz previewing 2012 Motown Winter Blast. For additional public information, visit the Winter Blast website or call (313) 963-8418.

Frosty Oaks Fest - Clarkston, Michigan
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 from noon-4p
The Wint Nature Center in Indpendence Oaks County Park is celebrating its first ever Frosty Oaks Fest. Frosty Oaks Fest is a Michigan winter celebration of nature, sports and more! Frosty Oaks Fest is free and includes winter family fun activities and things to do for all ages. Click here to check out all the events and things to do at Frosty Oaks Fest. February 14th Update - Frosty Oaks Fest 2012 has been canceled due to milder than normal weather and lack of snow.

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