Possum rescue chili fundraiser, ‘A Christmas Story’ Q&A, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

This weekend in Metro Detroit, you can assist animals, have a Q&A session with the original “A Christmas Story” cast, and more:

‘A Christmas Story’ Q&A

• 
  Friday, Dec. 13 from 4-7:30 p.m., screening at 8 p.m.
  
• 
  Emagine in Rochester Hills
  

Before the beloved holiday movie is streamed, join “A Christmas Story” actors Yano Anaya (Grover Dill) and Zack Ward (Scut Farkus) for a Q&A session.

Motor City Possum Rescue Chili Cookoff Fundraiser

• 
  Sunday, Dec. 15 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.
  
• 
  Ferndale Elks Club
  

Attend this fundraiser for Ferndale-based Motor City Possum Rescue and enjoy chili while supporting wildlife.

There will also be baskets up for auction at the occasion.

Tickets for chili samples are $10.

Canterbury Cookie Crawl

• 
  Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15
  
• 
  Canterbury Village in Lake Orion
  

You may acquire cookies from all across the hamlet for $2. While sampling the goodies, stroll through the stores.

On a first-come, first-served basis, there are only 1,000 cookie crawl passes available, but those without a card can still browse the hamlet.

Downtown Detroit Markets

• 
  Now through Jan. 5
  
• 
  Cadillac Square in Detroit
  

Browse locally produced goods from merchants positioned on downtown’s streets.

Remember to check out the Cadillac Lodge as well, where you can warm up with refreshments, drinks, and more.

Wayne County Lightfest

• 
  Wednesdays through Sundays through Dec. 24
  
• 
  Hines Park in Westland
  

Drive through Hines Park in Wayne County, which is lined with kilometers of lights.

Starting on Thursday, this custom lasts until Christmas Eve. On some nights, you can stop halfway through the drive to meet with Santa and grab a bite to eat from food trucks.

Each passenger car costs $5 in cash. For an additional charge, busses, minibuses, and commercial vehicles are also permitted to attend the Lightfest.

MI Bright Lights

• 
  Nightly through Jan. 5
  
• 
  Eloise in Westland
  

Eloise’s property has been turned into a mystical, musically-synchronized drive-thru.

Each car costs $20 for tickets.

Magic of Lights

• 
  Now through Dec. 30
  
• 
  Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston
  

Experience the 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Prehistoric Christmas, and other spectacular light shows while driving through them.

The starting price for each vehicle is $22.50.

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