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Nov
25
Tue
2025
Melvindale – Family Game Night! @ Melvindale Public Library
Nov 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Melvindale - Family Game Night! @ Melvindale Public Library

Bring the whole family to the library for screen-free, homework-free fun at Family Game Night!

Boards games, card games, and puzzles are available for all ages. Come play!

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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Nov
29
Sat
2025
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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Nov
30
Sun
2025
Taylor – Santa’s Magic Forest @ Eureka Heights Elementary School
Nov 30 – Dec 1 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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Dec
3
Wed
2025
Trenton – Merry Makers Club @ Trenton Cultural Center
Dec 3 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3adw64e9

 

Dec
5
Fri
2025
Taylor – Santa’s Magic Forest @ Eureka Heights Elementary School
Dec 5 – Dec 6 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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Grosse Ile Island Glow (Parade & Tree Lighting) @ The Commons
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This year’s Island Glow will feature live music by River’s End Brass, & the Grosse Ile Marching Band.

With a meet & greet with Santa and a Christmas Lighting at Lyons Park.

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Romulus Tree Lighting @ Romulus Historical Park
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm

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Southgate – Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Kiwanis Train Park
Dec 5 @ 5:30 pm

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Woodhaven – Tree Lighting, Parade & Fireworks @ Woodhaven Community Center
Dec 5 @ 5:45 pm

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Southgate – Annual Santa’s Christmas Express Train Rides @ Kiwanis Train Park
Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Southgate – Holidays at the Y @ Downriver Family YMCA
Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Southgate - Holidays at the Y @ Downriver Family YMCA

Kick off the season with an evening full of holiday magic! Join us for:

  • Ornament Making
  • Snack-tivity Station
  • A Visit from Santa Claus
  • Jingle Bell Dance Party
  • Holiday Games
  • Snacks, smiles & tons of FUN!

Registration is required – FREE enroll here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7sw6f3

Don’t miss this festive night at the Y!

Dec
6
Sat
2025
Huron/New Boston – Old Fashioned Hometown Christmas Events @ Downtown, New Boston
Dec 6 all-day

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Taylor – Santa’s Magic Forest @ Eureka Heights Elementary School
Dec 6 – Dec 7 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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Lincoln Park – Breakfast with Santa
Dec 6 @ 9:30 am

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Brownstown – Breakfast with Santa @ Brownstown Event Center
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Huron – Cookies with Mrs. Claus & Historic Schoolhouse Storytime @ Senior Barn & One Room Schoolhouse
Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Huron - Cookies with Mrs. Claus & Historic Schoolhouse Storytime @ Senior Barn & One Room Schoolhouse | Huron Charter Township | Michigan | United States

Cookies with Mrs. Claus during the  Old Fashioned Hometown Christmas Celebration

Riverview – Cookies & Crafts with Santa @ Riverview City Hall Senior - Activity Room C
Dec 6 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

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Gibraltar Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting @ Gibraltar City Hall to Community Center
Dec 6 @ 5:30 pm

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Southgate – Annual Santa’s Christmas Express Train Rides @ Kiwanis Train Park
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Dec
7
Sun
2025
Huron/New Boston – Old Fashioned Hometown Christmas Events @ Downtown, New Boston
Dec 7 all-day

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Huron/New Boston – Tree Lighting (and other events!) @ Downtown, New Boston
Dec 7 all-day

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Taylor – Santa’s Magic Forest @ Eureka Heights Elementary School
Dec 7 – Dec 8 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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Trenton – Santa at the Trenton Fire Station! @ Trenton Fire Dept St. 1
Dec 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Trenton - Santa at the Trenton Fire Station! @ Trenton Fire Dept St. 1 | Trenton | Michigan | United States

Come visit our historic fire station in downtown Trenton and get a small treat and a picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Also visit with our firefighters and see their equipment.

This is a free event open to all ages. Donations are kindly appreciated and accepted. All money raised goes to Trenton Firefighters Charities.

Dec
11
Thu
2025
Woodhaven – Supper with Santa @ Woodhaven Community Center
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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