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Nov
27
Thu
2025
Westland – Wayne County Lightfest @ Merriman Hollow Park
Nov 27 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Westland - Wayne County Lightfest @ Merriman Hollow Park | Westland | Michigan | United States

The Wayne County Lightfest is a magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park, displaying nearly 50 animated themed displays and more than 100,000 lights.

The Lightfest will be open Wednesday – Sunday from Thursday, November 20, 2025 until Sunday, December 24, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Lightfest will be closed Monday and Tuesday evenings. There will be two bonus days the LightFest will be open on Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23!

Lightfest Fees
– Cars $5.00 cash
– Commercial van/RV/limo $20.00 cash
– Mini-Bus (20 passenger) $25.00 cash
– Bus (40+ passenger) $50.00 cash —

 

Nov
28
Fri
2025
Taylor – Santa’s Magic Forest @ Eureka Heights Elementary School
Nov 28 – Nov 29 all-day

This beloved holiday tradition supports Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, and they’re looking for sponsors to help keep the magic alive.  Bring the family, make memories, and feel the holiday spirit like never before.

NEW location — now at Eureka Heights Elementary School (25125 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI)!

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Westland – Wayne County Lightfest @ Merriman Hollow Park
Nov 28 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Westland - Wayne County Lightfest @ Merriman Hollow Park | Westland | Michigan | United States

The Wayne County Lightfest is a magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park, displaying nearly 50 animated themed displays and more than 100,000 lights.

The Lightfest will be open Wednesday – Sunday from Thursday, November 20, 2025 until Sunday, December 24, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Lightfest will be closed Monday and Tuesday evenings. There will be two bonus days the LightFest will be open on Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23!

Lightfest Fees
– Cars $5.00 cash
– Commercial van/RV/limo $20.00 cash
– Mini-Bus (20 passenger) $25.00 cash
– Bus (40+ passenger) $50.00 cash —

 

Nov
29
Sat
2025
Small Business Saturday Allen Park
Nov 29 all-day
Small Business Saturday Allen Park @ Allen Park | Michigan | United States

Shop and support the local businesses that help support our community!

Taylor – Santa’s Magic Forest @ Eureka Heights Elementary School
Nov 29 – Nov 30 all-day

This beloved holiday tradition supports Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, and they’re looking for sponsors to help keep the magic alive.  Bring the family, make memories, and feel the holiday spirit like never before.

NEW location — now at Eureka Heights Elementary School (25125 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI)!

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Southgate’s Shop Small Spectacular!
Nov 29 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

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Wyandotte Shop the Dotte – Small Business Saturday
Nov 29 @ 9:00 am
Wyandotte Shop the Dotte - Small Business Saturday @ Wyandotte | Michigan | United States

The holidays are all about giving – and the best gift you can give local businesses is your support.

Get out there and Shop Small this Small Business Saturday.

 

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