Metro Events Guide: 5 things to do this weekend, from wintery walks to heated rivalries
Discover unique arts and culture events in metro Detroit happening Jan. 8 through Jan. 15, 2026.
Winter Trivia at CHALET 313.
Happy New Year! As holiday festivities wind down, there’s still plenty to do in metro Detroit. Here are 5 ways to spend this weekend, from wintery walks to heated rivalries.
Upcoming events (Jan. 8–15)
Winter Trivia at CHALET 313
📍 Campus Martius in Detroit
🗓️ Thursday, Jan. 8
🎟️ Free
An indoor trivia night on the second floor of CHALET 313 in Campus Martius Park. Guests can warm up with hot cocoa while answering trivia questions for a chance to win fun prizes. Winter Trivia takes place every Thursday from 6–8 p.m. starting this week and going through Feb. 19. No registration is required.
Lantern-Lit Snowshoe Hike
📍 Mitchell State Park in Cadillac
🗓️ Friday, Jan. 9
🎟️ Free
A self-guided hike through Mitchell State Park’s Heritage Nature Trail, illuminated by over 100 lanterns. After the hike, participants can warm up with hot chocolate by the bonfire. Snowshoes are available to borrow on a first-come first-served basis, but hiking boots are usually sufficient for this one-mile trail. The path is open every Friday night through January and February.
“Father Mother Sister Brother” Screening
📍 Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts
🗓️ Friday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Jan. 11
🎟️ $9.50–$11.50
An award-winning film starring Adam Driver and Cate Blanchett. “Father Mother Sister Brother” is a delicate portrait of family dynamics, following three stories united by their focus on relationships between adult children and their aging or lost parents. Screenings take place on Friday at 7 p.m., on Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Detroit Roller Derby Home Teams Double Header
📍 Masonic Temple in Detroit
🗓️ Saturday, Jan. 10
🎟️ $0–$22.19
A high-energy roller derby double header featuring all Detroit-based teams. First, D Funk will face off against the Detroit Pistoffs at 5 p.m., then the Grand Prix Madonnas will take on the Devils Night Dames at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome, and refreshments are available for purchase. Doors open at 4 p.m.
Total Eclipse of the Chart: ’80s Chart Toppers
📍 Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall
🗓️ Saturday, Jan. 10 through Sunday, Jan. 11
🎟️ $20.95 and up
A live performance by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra featuring some of the biggest hits of the 1980s, including songs by Whitney Houston, Madonna, Journey, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Eurythmics, The Police, Cher, Tina Turner and more. Performances start at 8 p.m. on Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Limited tickets remain.
