1. Ring in the New Year with a host of parties to choose from in metro Detroit.
  2. Celebrate Kwanzaa and learn about African heritage at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
  3. Strap on some snow shoes and explore local state parks and recreation areas.
  4. Listen to a tribute to David Bowie at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
  5. Enjoy the last days of the Wayne County Lightfest.
  6. Sip some wine and cut a rug at the New Year's Eve Live Art Show.
  7. Catch "Queen Light Show: From Mercury With Love" at Longway Planetarium.
  8. See Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation at the Magic Bag.
  9. Experience Christmases of old at Greenfield Village's Holiday Nights.
  10. Stroll through Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo during the display's final weekend.

Kickoff list from Crain's Detroit Business. Add your suggestions below.