5 Things You Need to Know Today — Dec. 29, 2012

5. Let it snow! Submit your snowy photos on Patch

Plymouth and Canton got walloped with snow Wednesday. We want your photos! Whether it's sledding, a snowman or shoveling, share your best pics here!

4. Plymouth Whalers host London Knights

The Plymouth Whalers host the London Knights in Ontario Hockey League action at Compuware Arena at 7:05 p.m.

London comes into the game with a 22-game winning streak, the second-longest strek in OHL history. For ticket info and more details, check here.

3. Catching a movie this weekend? Check here first

The critically acclaimed thriller Argo continues today at the Penn Theatre, while Django Unchained, Les Miserables, Promised Land and Jack Reacher continue their first-week run at Canton Cinema and Emagine Canton. Check showtimes and reviews here on Patch.

2. Kids eat free at IKEA

Are your kids on Christmas vacation?  Take them to IKEA where children 12 and under can eat for free in the IKEA Restaurant from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Jan. 1.

1. What are you doing New Year's Eve?

Looking for the hottest New Year's Eve parties in Metro Detroit? Check the list here! If we're missing a party, be sure to tell us in the comments and post the party as an event on Patch.