Things to do in Troy this weekend, Nov. 12 to 15
A night for the Leonids at Cranbrook
By Lou P. and the Troy Loop editors. Thursday, November 12, 2026
Cranbrook Institute of Science spends Saturday evening on the Leonid meteor shower. Earlier that day there is a Maker's Market at the Sterling Heights library, a table turkey workshop for kids at Carter's, and something called The Great Leaf Heist at the Sterling Heights Nature Center. Thursday brings comedy at The Roxy in Rochester.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING
Leonid Meteor Shower Night at the Museum
Cranbrook Institute of Science gives the Leonid meteor shower its own night at the museum on Saturday at 7.
Cranbrook stays open after hours for watching the Leonid meteor shower outside, plus the observatory, planetarium programs and the AI traveling exhibition. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and dress for the weather.
Saturday at 7 pm · Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304
FREE THIS WEEKENDcosts nothing
Free Kids Event: Imagination Builders
Saturday at 11 am
Lakeshore Learning, 12210 Hall Rd, Sterling Heights, 48313-1043
Kids build 2-D and 3-D creations from Peel & Stick Foam Cubes and take them home. They can also try hands-on favorites, and parents who check in could win a $100 e-gift card.
WITH KIDSbring them
Carter's DIY Days Kids Workshop: Table Turkey
Saturday at 10 am
Carter's - The Village of Rochester Hills, 340 North Adams Road, Rochester Hills, 48309
A free Thanksgiving craft with KiwiCo, where families make their own Table Turkey together. It's part of the opening celebration for the new Carter's store at The Village of Rochester Hills.
Critter Encounter
Saturday at 2 pm
STAGE NATURE CENTER, 6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI, 48098
Meet the animal ambassadors that live at Stage Nature Center, learn about the different species and get your questions answered. Recommended for ages 5 and up, and children need a registered adult with them.
The Great Leaf Heist
Saturday at 3:30 pm
Nature Center - 42700 Utica Road Sterling Heights MI 48313
OUTSIDEfresh air
Kids Outdoor Craft Hour
Saturday at 1 pm
Stony Creek Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48316
A drop-in outdoor art hour where the nature center supplies materials and you bring the creativity. Projects use natural materials, so dress for the weather and expect a little mess. Free, no registration, all ages.
DATE NIGHTfor two
Roxy Comedy Night with RARA
Thursday at 7 pm
The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, 48307, United States
A comedy fundraiser for RARA Recreation's Adaptive Services programs, with proceeds helping more people with special needs take part in the community. Tickets are $30 general admission, $35 first floor, $40 front row.
Polska Noc Z Gwiadami
Friday at 6:30 pm
American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI, 48083
A disco polo night at the American Polish Cultural Center with Skolim, MIG, Boys and Zenek Martyniuk. Tickets are $90.
Royal Park Hotel Holiday Bar
Thursday at 5 pm; also Fri 5 pm
Royal Park Hotel, 600 East University Drive, Rochester, MI, 48307, United States
BRING A TOTEmarkets and sales
Maker's Market
Saturday at 10:30 am
Library > Programming Center - 40255 Dodge Park Road Sterling Heights MI 48313
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WHAT DID WE MISS?
We do our best to read every calendar in Troy, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.
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