Now in its 50th year, the Grosse Ile Historical Society’s (GIHS) Holiday Gift Boutique features one of the biggest selections ever of Grosse Ile related gifts and other treasures. Wander through rooms adorned with vintage decor, discover heirloom-quality gifts, baked goods, seasonal decor, and savor the spirit of holidays past and present. Come for the nostalgia, stay for the magic!
WEEKENDS:
November 14th – December 21
HOURS:
Fridays 2pm – 6pm
Saturdays 11am – 6pm
Sundays 11am – 6pm
$5 for Taylor residents; $8 for non-residents. Pre-registration is required!
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights – Registration Link
Adults
$31.50 until October 31, 2025
$36.50 from November 1 through noon on November 14
$40.00 at Packet pick up on November 17 and on event day (November 18)
Kids (18 and younger)
$20 until October 31, 2025
$26.50 from November 1 through noon on November 14
$35.00 at Packet pick up on November 17 and on event day (November 18)
Online registration will take place until November 11 at noon. Registration will also take place at Packet Pickup at Merriman Hollow Park (7651 N. Merriman Rd.) on Monday, November 17 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and on event day, November 18, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Cash/check only for on-site registration.
– Doors open at 6:00pm, BINGO begins promptly at 6:30pm
– $10 per person entry fee, includes 4 BINGO cards
– Special 1 X 1 cards available for $5 each
– Pumpkin Pie interlude
– Cash Bar – NO outside beverages please!
– Snacks are permitted and encouraged!
– Benefits Wyandotte Rowing Scholarship Fund
A limited number of tables for 8 people may be reserved and paid in advance for $80 – Contact Karen (734) 285-8449 for details
**Click on the picture for more details**
Lightfest hat and medal guaranteed to the first 1,000 participants for the Lightfest Run/Walk.
*Participants will receive a 2025 Lightfest hat, Lightfest 2025 medal, transportation back to the start line after the event and post event snacks
The start line is at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road in Westland) and the finish line is at Warrendale Park near the Hype Recreation Center (23302 W. Warren Avenue in Dearborn Heights). Hines Drive will be closed for vehicle traffic for the event.
Please park at the start area and shuttle busses will transport you back to Merriman Hollow after the event.
Registration Fees for the Lightfest Run/Walk – Run Registration Link
Adults
$36.50 until October 31, 2025
$41.50 from November 1 through noon on November 14
$45 at Packet pick up on November 17 and on event day (November 19)
Kids (18 and younger)
$26.50 until October 31, 2025
$31.50 from November 1 through noon on November 15
$35.00 at Packet pick up on November 17 and on event day (November 19)
*Cash/check only for on-site registration*
Online registration will take place until noon on November 14. Registration will also take place at Packet Pickup at Merriman Hollow Park (7651 N. Merriman Hollow Road, Westland) on Monday, November 17 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and on event day, November 19, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Cash/check only for on-site registration.
No dogs are allowed due to the bus transportation and large amount of participants. There is a 2.5 hour time limit for participation for the Lightfest Run/walk.
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 —
