Looking for wallet-friendly ways to spend your time?
From a pre-Thanksgiving party to a winter birding field trip, here are three fun things to do around town that'll cost you nothing at all to get into the door.
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'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving' at MIX Bricktown
Join fellow revelers at MIX Bricktown for the annual Thanksgiving Eve day to night party. DJ Lynda Carter will spin from 4-9 p.m, while Taylore Made Riko will take over to host from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. To keep partygoers energized, a complimentary buffet will be offered at 6 p.m. and Cîroc VS French Brandy will start flowing at 8:30 p.m.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 21, 4 p.m.- Thursday, Nov. 22, 2 a.m.
Where: MIX Bricktown, 641 Beaubien St.
Admission: Free
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America's Thanksgiving Parade viewing party
Start your Thanksgiving Day at District Market Detroit, where locals will gather to watch the city's Thanksgiving parade — and pre-party for the Detroit Lions game. While watching six new floats make their way down Woodward Avenue, you can purchase breakfast and breakfast beverages, including cocktails and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar.
When: Thursday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-noon
Where: District Market Detroit, 2645 Woodward Ave.
Admission: Free
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Belle Isle winter birding field trip
Join the Detroit Audubon on a post-Thanksgiving field trip to peep winter waterbirds that inhabit the Detroit River. The area is home to one of the largest canvasback duck populations in North America, according to the organization.
When: Saturday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m.-noon
Where: Belle Isle Nature Center, 176 Lakeside Drive
Admission: Free
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