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![Winter Wonderland - Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Express Train Rides - Southgate @ Kiwanis Train Park | Southgate | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_350,h_350/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tree-Lighting-Fireworks-2.png)
Let’s welcome Santa Claus to the City of Southgate. Together they will light the Municipal Christmas Tree at Kiwanis Park. Christmas Carols will fill the air as Santa is presented with the key to the City.
Following the tree lighting, miniature train rides will be offered by the Great Lakes Live Steamers to see Santa Claus in his North Pole Hut.
This is a free event. Donations to the Great Lakes Live Steamers are appreciated.
![Taylor Winterfest 5K @ Heritage Park Sheridan | Taylor | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_510,h_340/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Winterrun-510x340.jpeg)
The Winterfest 5K offers running, walking and children’s options and kicks off the City’s annual holiday season celebration day. Tentatively, kid’s run starts at 9:30 a.m. with 5K following at 10.
Online registrations offer various discounts for signing up early.
Finisher medal, long sleeve t-shirt, runner snacks and treats, age group awards and hot cocoa at the finish line. All proceeds go to the Taylor Goodfellows.
More information to come….
![Cookies with Mrs. Claus @ Willow One-Room Schoolhouse | Huron Charter Township | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_451,h_510/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cookies-Mrs.-Claus-451x510.jpg)
Come decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, craft making, and story time in the Willow one-room schoolhouse off Mineral Springs in downtown Waltz Village from noon to 3 pm.
We are looking for food vendors – click here for the application:Qyz7zFJNs4qa-Cookies-with-Mrs-
![Taylor Winterfest Day Celebration @ Heritage Park - Sheridan Pavilion | Taylor | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_510,h_287/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Winterfest-Social-Media-Banner-510x287.jpg)
Experience the City’s annual Winterfest Day Celebration.
Tentatively, parade kicks off from the Taylor Recreation Center at 5 p.m. Lots of music, food and refreshments for sale in the Sheridan Open Air Pavilion in Heritage Park once the procession arrives. Holiday characters abound. Once Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive and join Mayor Tim
Woolley onstage, the official tree lighting will take place.
Fireworks cap off the evening.
![Annual Tree Lighting in New Boston @ Huron Charter Township | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_510,h_268/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/tree-lightening-2-510x268.jpg)
Santa arrives to light the downtown tree. Horse and carriage rides, write letters to Santa, snacks, photo op with Santa, crafts and more.
Looking for craft vendors – click here for application: https://www.hurontownship-mi.gov/news_detail_T6_R177.php
![Jingle Bell Barn @ Heritage Park Petting Farm | Taylor | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_510,h_179/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jingle-Bell-Farm-1-510x179.jpg)
Jingle Bell Barn is here again helping ring in the holiday season with tons of winter fun. Visit with the farm animals, Santa and other holiday characters in Heritage Park. The event runs from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. Tickets are $5 per person, 1-and-under are free.
This event is included in the Family Farm Pass.
![Light up Market Center Park @ Market Center Park, | Southgate | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_510,h_179/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Light-up-the-park-510x179.jpg)
Come and enjoy a spectacular Christmas light display in Market Center Park!
Did you miss Santa at our annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Express Train Rides? Don’t worry! Santa’s mail box will be accepting letters in Market Center Park during our Light up the Park event!
There’s something for everyone! We can’t wait to share a bit of holiday cheer!
![Jingle Bell Barn @ Heritage Park Petting Farm | Taylor | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_510,h_179/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jingle-Bell-Farm-1-510x179.jpg)
Jingle Bell Barn is here again helping ring in the holiday season with tons of winter fun. Visit with the farm animals, Santa and other holiday characters in Heritage Park. The event runs from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. Tickets are $5 per person, 1-and-under are free.
This event is included in the Family Farm Pass.
![Taylor Winterfest Stroll @ Heritage Park | Taylor | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_510,h_287/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/394563708_841612797975274_1951634863791882019_n-510x287.jpg)
A holiday stroll around the lighted and decorated Heritage Park and Coan Lake historical area will
include carolers, themed characters and “Holiday Barn” at the petting farm. Take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus (included with the price of the ticket).
Look for tickets/reservations to go on sale in November. Ticket reservation time slots tentatively run on the half-hour each evening, beginning at 6 p.m. with the final timeslot of 8:30 each night. Various ticket packages offered for resident adults, resident children and non-residents. Children under 2 are free. Resident Family Pack offers discounts.
Still have questions? Contact the Taylor Recreation Center at (734) 374-8900 opt. 2
![Taylor Winterfest Stroll @ Heritage Park | Taylor | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_510,h_287/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/394563708_841612797975274_1951634863791882019_n-510x287.jpg)
A holiday stroll around the lighted and decorated Heritage Park and Coan Lake historical area will
include carolers, themed characters and “Holiday Barn” at the petting farm. Take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus (included with the price of the ticket).
Look for tickets/reservations to go on sale in November. Ticket reservation time slots tentatively run on the half-hour each evening, beginning at 6 p.m. with the final timeslot of 8:30 each night. Various ticket packages offered for resident adults, resident children and non-residents. Children under 2 are free. Resident Family Pack offers discounts.
Still have questions? Contact the Taylor Recreation Center at (734) 374-8900 opt. 2
![Taylor Winterfest Stroll @ Heritage Park | Taylor | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_510,h_287/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/394563708_841612797975274_1951634863791882019_n-510x287.jpg)
A holiday stroll around the lighted and decorated Heritage Park and Coan Lake historical area will
include carolers, themed characters and “Holiday Barn” at the petting farm. Take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus (included with the price of the ticket).
Look for tickets/reservations to go on sale in November. Ticket reservation time slots tentatively run on the half-hour each evening, beginning at 6 p.m. with the final timeslot of 8:30 each night. Various ticket packages offered for resident adults, resident children and non-residents. Children under 2 are free. Resident Family Pack offers discounts.
Still have questions? Contact the Taylor Recreation Center at (734) 374-8900 opt. 2
![Taylor Winterfest Stroll @ Heritage Park | Taylor | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_510,h_287/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/394563708_841612797975274_1951634863791882019_n-510x287.jpg)
A holiday stroll around the lighted and decorated Heritage Park and Coan Lake historical area will
include carolers, themed characters and “Holiday Barn” at the petting farm. Take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus (included with the price of the ticket).
Look for tickets/reservations to go on sale in November. Ticket reservation time slots tentatively run on the half-hour each evening, beginning at 6 p.m. with the final timeslot of 8:30 each night. Various ticket packages offered for resident adults, resident children and non-residents. Children under 2 are free. Resident Family Pack offers discounts.
Still have questions? Contact the Taylor Recreation Center at (734) 374-8900 opt. 2
![Taylor Winterfest Stroll @ Heritage Park | Taylor | Michigan | United States](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_510,h_287/https://www.discoverdownriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/394563708_841612797975274_1951634863791882019_n-510x287.jpg)
A holiday stroll around the lighted and decorated Heritage Park and Coan Lake historical area will
include carolers, themed characters and “Holiday Barn” at the petting farm. Take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus (included with the price of the ticket).
Look for tickets/reservations to go on sale in November. Ticket reservation time slots tentatively run on the half-hour each evening, beginning at 6 p.m. with the final timeslot of 8:30 each night. Various ticket packages offered for resident adults, resident children and non-residents. Children under 2 are free. Resident Family Pack offers discounts.
Still have questions? Contact the Taylor Recreation Center at (734) 374-8900 opt. 2