We're excited to share a variety of exciting new events happening this winter! Below, you'll find a comprehensive list of opportunities where we could use your support. We’d love to have you join us in celebrating the holiday season while making a meaningful impact in our community.
Please respond to this opportunity listing by specifying which event(s) you're interested in supporting. Thank you.
Upcoming events:
Brilliant Pontiac Holiday Extravaganza
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 3:30-8 p.m.
Join us for a festive holiday celebration at our Pontiac hub filled with creativity, community, and joy for the whole family! This special event will bring neighbors together to enjoy a delicious meal, holiday-themed activities, and a unique gift-wrapping experience. Children will have the chance to select and wrap gifts for their caregivers, while parents and caregivers will do the same for their children.*
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Brilliant Central Festive Family Celebration
Friday, December 12, 2025, 3-8 p.m.
The Festive Family Celebration will bring neighbors together to enjoy holiday crafts, games, story time, and seasonal fun in a warm, welcoming atmosphere! Families will have the chance to relax, connect, and share in the joy of the season as we create lasting memories together!*
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Brilliant O'Hair Park 'Winter Wonderland: Abundance and Light' Event
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 3-7:30 p.m.
Before our newest O’Hair Park hub wraps up for winter break, join us for a Winter Wonderland-themed holiday event filled with festive games and activities, delicious seasonal food and a heartwarming gift exchange! This is a great way to connect with the community, celebrate the season, and bring smiles to our families.*
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Brilliant Cody Rouge 'Winter Gingerbread Story Night' Event
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 3-8 p.m.
Join us for our Brilliant Cody Rouge ‘Winter Gingerbread Story Night:’ a magical evening filled with holiday crafts, a sweet gingerbread-themed storytime session, and a warm, seasonal meal! We’re looking for volunteers to help make this community engagement night special by bringing creativity, literacy, and festive fun to life for our Brilliant participants!*
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Brilliant Littlefield 2025 Christmas Bash
Friday, December 19, 2025, 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Our Littlefield community is ringing in the holiday season with: a visit from Santa Claus, festive activities and games, a cozy storytime session, a delicious Christmas meal (plus a hot cocoa and cookie bar!), and maybe even a surprise visit from a magician or a clown!*
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Brilliant Brightmoor Holiday Celebration
Friday, December 19, 2025, 3:30-8 p.m.
Our Brightmoor Holiday Celebration will bring families together to enjoy storytelling, cookie decorating, Christmas bingo, DIY ornament crafts, and a festive photo booth complete with holiday props! These activities will create lasting memories, strengthen family bonds, and spark the holiday spirit in a warm and inclusive atmosphere!*
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Brilliant Fitzgerald Winter Pajama Party
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 1-5 p.m.
This joyful event will bring neighbors together to celebrate the winter season with board games, ornament and mug crafting, dancing, delicious food, and plenty of laughter. Families will also enjoy warm cocoa, donuts, and special gifts! This event is the perfect way to strengthen community ties and spread holiday joy in a welcoming space.*
*Volunteers are needed to help with event set-up, activity management (kids games and crafts, giveaway stations), food distribution and clean-up.
