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Lights, Lions, Art for Weekend Fun

Get into the holiday spirit with carriage rides, a Lions game and local art.

The snow isn't sticking much just yet, but the holiday spirit is starting to. , and Christmas will be soon enough, so if you've yet to let the yule log glow in your heart, now's the time. Here's what's on tap this weekend:

For the family

What: Hometown Holiday Lights Parade and more

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When: Saturday all day

Where: Throughout Berkley

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Cost: Free admission but additional costs for some events

Website: Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce

From noon- 3 p.m. there will be horse-drawn carriage rides starting at the at Wiltshire and Kipling.

From 2-5 p.m., a free trolley will run along 12 Mile and Coolidge roads, making multiple stops to allow riders to experience the shops and restaurants in downtown Berkley. While on the trolley, riders will enjoy caroling by the  Girl Scout Troop and the Rogers Rockettes. There also will be many holiday specials offered by local businesses.

From 2-5 p.m., let the kids say hi to their furry friends at the petting zoo at 12 Mile and Tyler.

At 5:30 p.m., the Hometown Holiday Lights Parade begins at 12 Mile and Bacon.

Immediately following the parade, head over to the Gazebo at City Hall (at 3338 Coolidge) for a tree-lighting ceremony and let the kids visit with Santa Claus.

After all that fun, recharge your batteries with dinner at (2485 Coolidge, reservations required; call 248-546-7800). Cost is $12 for adults and $9 for kids.

For the tailgaters

What: shuttle to the Lions game

When: Sunday; shuttle leaves at 11:45 a.m.; bus returns 30 minutes after game ends

Where: 3071 12 Mile; 248-336-0024

Cost: $15 in advance, $20 within 24 hours of game

Website: 24 Seconds' website

Sure, the Lions' 2-9 record is nothing to shout about, but tailgating is fun no matter what. By taking the 24 Seconds shuttle bus, you don't have to deal with traffic, parking or walking from a far-off lot. Now, the term "tailgating" isn't exactly apt in this instance – but that's a good thing. Rather than party in a freezing parking lot, just jump on the bus. There'll be a cooler of beer, plus you can bring your own. And if you don't have tickets, you can always just stay in the Patch and watch the game at the bar.

For everyone

What: Art-o-mat® vending machine

When: Through Dec. 30 during regular library hours (weekend hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Where: Woods Gallery, inside the , 26415 Scotia; 248-543-9720

Cost: $5 each

Website: Art-o-mat® Michigan's Facebook page 

Need an inexpensive gift? Try the Art-o-mat®! Art-o-mats are cigarette-vending machines converted to vend art. How cool is that? Browse the binder before you pull the lever, and give the gift of local art this holiday season.

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