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Dec
12
Fri
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Dec 12 – Dec 14 all-day

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

 

Taylor – Santa’s Magic Forest @ Eureka Heights Elementary School
Dec 12 – Dec 13 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 – Light up Market Center Park @ Market Center Park,
Dec 12 2025 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 1 2026 @ 10:00 pm

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Dec
13
Sat
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Dec 13 – Dec 15 all-day

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

 

Lincoln Park – Fantasyland
Dec 13 all-day

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Taylor – Santa’s Magic Forest @ Eureka Heights Elementary School
Dec 13 – Dec 14 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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Romulus – Breakfast with Santa @ Romulus Athletic Center
Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/jy6zmpun

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Lincoln Park – Breakfast with Santa
Dec 13 @ 9:30 am

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Grosse Ile – Breakfast with Santa & Elf Workshop @ Centennial Farms
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Lincoln Park – LP Animal Shelter Christmas Photos Fundraiser @ Lincoln Park Animal Shelter
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Taylor – Jingle Bell Barn @ Heritage Park Petting Farm
Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Trenton – Story Time with a Park Ranger @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Trenton - Story Time with a Park Ranger @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge | Trenton | Michigan | United States

Listen to a park ranger read aloud two picture books and sing a few nursery rhymes. Intended for young children, but all are welcome! It’s FREE!

 

 

 

Romulus – Wreaths Across America @ Romulus Memorial Cemetery
Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm

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Romulus Winter Holiday Bash! @ Romulus Public Library
Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Trenton – Downtown Noel Night – Hot Cocoa Walk I Snowflake Scavenger I Holiday Concert @ Starts at Trenton City Hall
Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Trenton Christmas Exhibitition and Santa Skate @ Trenton Kennedy Center
Dec 13 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Trenton Christmas Exhibitition and Santa Skate @ Trenton Kennedy Center

Join us for our Christmas Exhibition, where our amazing figure skaters bring the magic of the season to life.

Right after the show, the fun continues with our Santa Skate, an open skate where Santa visits, ready for photos, high-fives, and holiday smiles. Don’t miss this perfect mix of sparkle, skating, and seasonal spirit!

CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION
December 13th (12:30PM – 2PM)

SANTA SKATE
December 13th (2PM – 4PM)

OPEN SKATE FEES:
Resident: $6
Non-Resident: $8
Skate Rental: $3
4 & Under are FREE

 

Westland – Wayne County Lightfest @ Merriman Hollow Park
Dec 13 @ 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 —

 

Riverview – Wisteria & Friends at RAINA Annual Christmas Benefit @ Sand Trap
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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Taylor – Sounds of the Season, A Holiday Gift @ Heinz C. Prechter Educational & Performing Arts Center
Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm

Free event, seats are limited, grab your tickets: https://season.brownpapertickets.com/

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Dec
14
Sun
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Dec 14 – Dec 16 all-day

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

 

Lincoln Park – Fantasyland
Dec 14 all-day

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Taylor – Santa’s Magic Forest @ Eureka Heights Elementary School
Dec 14 – Dec 15 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)!

**Click on the picture for more details**

Taylor – Jingle Bell Barn @ Heritage Park Petting Farm
Dec 14 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Trenton – Creatures Great & Small @ Trenton Cultural Center
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Trenton – Santa’s Visit @ Trenton Cultural Center
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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