Winter at The Station | Save The Date

Make it a tradition. Music, markets, stories, films and more at Michigan Central.

Opens Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026; Wraps Sunday, Dec 27, 2026

Celebrate the season with Winter at The Station. Now in its third year, this new Detroit tradition invites you to enjoy music, movement, storytelling, shopping and technology all within our historic halls.

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What to Experience

Looking for things to do in Detroit this holiday season? Discover the wonder and connection winter can bring.

Live Music

Get tickets for Fridays at The Station: Motown Museum Takeover (Nov. 27) and Urban Art Orchestra + choir (Dec. 18). 6–10PM, South Concourse. Plus, free performances as part of The Music Lab, featuring original collaborations between Detroit artists, created for The Station.

Winter Market Weekends

Nov. 27–29 and Dec. 18–20. Up to 40 local makers in the Grand Hall, curated with TechTown Detroit.

Storytime at The Station

Bring the whole family to Michigan Central for a special series celebrating the joy of reading, imagination, and storytelling. Enjoy engaging stories that inspire young minds, plus onsite library card registration with the Detroit Public Library.

Movies at The Station

Holiday favorites on Sundays and the days before Thanksgiving and Christmas

Winter Wellness Series

Move, recharge, and reconnect at Michigan Central with Winter Wellness at The Station! Enjoy a series of energizing and restorative experiences featuring yoga, Pilates, meditation, and music, designed to bring movement, mindfulness, and community together.

Family Zones

Enjoy letters to Santa, activity sheets and games. Don’t miss the train pulling into The Station on our massive LED walls, plus an interactive coloring experience.

Big Ideas

Interactive STEM experiences from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit and Michigan Science Center.

Food & Drink

Seasonal concessions weekends 10AM–4PM and select weekdays, plus Yellow Light coffee & donuts and Momento Gelato.

Station Retailers

Visit The Stop for official Station ornaments, the 2026 Station bear, a wooden toy train, the 2027 calendar and more. Plus, check out Neighbor x Folk for unique giftable items.

While The Station is open for all to enjoy throughout the season, join us on these special dates for enhanced programming, including live music, food and beverage, and more.

The Station will remain open to the public during regular operating hours, Monday – Friday, outside of these special events.

Closed Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving); Sat, Dec 12; Thu, Dec 24; Fri, Dec 25; Thu, Dec 31 and Fri, Jan 1. Programming subject to change.

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Music

Movies

Storytime

Shopping

Wellness

Interactive

Sat, Nov 21 · Opening day

11 AM Storytime: Mayor Sheffield + The Grinch · GET TICKETS

12–3 PM Sketch Bot Photos: interactive, robotic photo booth

1 PM & 3 PM Live performances by Evening Star

Sun, Nov 22

11 AM Winter Wellness: Trap N Flow Yoga · GET TICKETS

12–3 PM Sketch Bot Photos

1 PM Vocal Workshop + Sing-a-long

2 PM Dreamgirls (PG-13, 130 min)

2–5 PM Wise Guys Chess · REGISTER · REGISTER

Wed, Nov 25

11 AM Goat (PG, 100 min)

2 PM Goat (PG, 100 min)

Thu, Nov 26

The Station is closed (Thanksgiving)

Fri, Nov 27

10 AM–9 PM Winter Market Weekend #1

6–10 PM Fridays at The Station: Motown Museum Takeover · PURCHASE TICKETS

Sat, Nov 28

10 AM–9 PM Winter Market Weekend #1

11 AM Storytime: Dream Big · GET TICKETS

4 PM A Yacht Rock Holiday with James Walin and The Come Sail Away Band

Sun, Nov 29

10 AM–5 PM Winter Market Weekend #1

1 PM Wise Guys Chess · REGISTER

2 PM Michael (PG-13, 127 min)

Winter at The Station | Save The Date