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Dec
12
Fri
2025
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
26
Fri
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Dec 26 – Dec 28 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

 

Dec
27
Sat
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Dec 27 – Dec 29 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

 

Dec
29
Mon
2025
Lincoln Park – Cops Care Skate Date @ Lincoln Park Community Center
Dec 29 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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Dec
31
Wed
2025
Trenton – Noon Year’s Eve Party! @ Trenton Cultural Center
Dec 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Link for tickets: https://trentonmi.org/1161/Parks-Recreation

Southgate – Noon Years Eve Kids Event! @ City of Southgate Parks & Rec
Dec 31 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Gibraltar/Rockwood – New Year’s Eve Bash @ Gibraltar Community Center
Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm
Gibraltar/Rockwood - New Year’s Eve Bash @ Gibraltar Community Center

Join us for a night full of fun, food, and festivities as we countdown to 2026 with our Walleye Drop!  Ring in 2026 with the Gibraltar Rockwood Rotary Club!

Event Details:
– Wednesday, December 31, 2025
– Doors open at 7:00 PM | Dinner at 8:00 PM | Countdown at Midnight
– Gibraltar Community Center – Gibraltar, MI

Enjoy an evening filled with:
– Delicious Dinner
– Cash Bar
– Raffles & Prizes
– Music & Dancing
– Champagne Toast at Midnight
– And a Special Walleye Drop to ring in 2026 in true Downriver fashion!

Tickets: $30 per person (Ticket sales and full event details available November 1)

 

Jan
2
Fri
2026
Huron/New Boston – New Year’s Hike @ Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve
Jan 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Huron/New Boston - New Year's Hike @ Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve | Michigan | United States

Celebrate the new year with a fun winter hike. Look for signs of life in the winter wonderland and start the new year off with the great outdoors! The trail is gravel/dirt, grass, and boardwalk; it may be icy depending on the conditions of the day.

Cost is $4 per person, all ages welcome. Parents/chaperones must accompany children at all times during our programs. Meet at the trail map. There is NO pre-registration for this event, please bring EXACT CASH to the program on the day of.

Photo Policy: The staff of Wayne County Parks often take photos of participants taking part in sponsored programs or enjoying the parks. Please be aware that these photos are for promotional purposes to be used on the Wayne County website, in Wayne County Parks brochure and flyers, on social media and in newspapers without compensation. Participants consent to being photographed for such purposes, unless Wayne County Parks staff is notified otherwise.

Jan
3
Sat
2026
LP Police and Fire VS Detroit Red Wings Alumni @ Lincoln Park Community Center
Jan 3 @ 7:00 pm

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Jan
6
Tue
2026
Taylor – Bubba’s 33 Dine to Donate – HENRY’S 10TH BIRTHDAY @ Bubba's 33
Jan 6 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taylor - Bubba's 33 Dine to Donate - HENRY'S 10TH BIRTHDAY @ Bubba's 33

Join us for a VERY special Dine to Donate! Not only will all money raised go towards our local animal shelters and rescues, but this is a very important date- HENRY’S 10TH BIRTHDAY!

Mention this fundraiser or show the flier below on Tuesday, January 6 from 4-10pm at Bubba’s 33 in Taylor, Michigan, and they will donated a portion of your check to Henry’s Lemonade Stand.

Dine in or carry-out!

Jan
10
Sat
2026
Trenton – Swiftie Skate @ Trenton Kennedy Center
Jan 10 @ 6:20 pm – 8:20 pm

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

 

Jan
11
Sun
2026
Trenton – Annual Faceoff for Freedom @ Kennedy Recreation Center
Jan 11 @ 2:00 pm

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Jan
13
Tue
2026
Grosse Ile Crazy for Cardinals @ John C. Jackson Resource Center
Jan 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Grosse Ile Crazy for Cardinals @ John C. Jackson Resource Center

Cardinals can be found in your backyard year-round. Known for their vibrant colors, loud songs, and symbolism, once you spot them, you won’t forget them!

Join us to learn everything cardinal, you may become crazy for cardinals too! This event is presented by Wild Birds Unlimited

Jan
17
Sat
2026
Romulus – 8th Annual Curling Royal @ Mary Ann Banks Park
Jan 17 @ 2:00 pm
Romulus - 8th Annual Curling Royal @ Mary Ann Banks Park | Romulus | Michigan | United States

Join us at Mary Ann Banks Park (located at 37200 Goddard Road, Romulus, MI 48174) for our 8th annual Curling Royal in “R” District on January 17, 2025 at 2:00pm.
We are looking for 4-person teams (pre-registration not required, but recommended!) Registration begins at 12:00 pm for $100 per team/$25 per person.

**ALL proceeds will help fund the “Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids.” Please make checks payable to Great Lakes Burn Camp. Turn in check to the Community Development Office (11111 Wayne Rd)

This event is popular and fills up quickly. Sign-up your team in advance by visiting here https://tinyurl.com/2mm6p2k8 or by calling (734) 942-7545.
This event is weather permitting. The backup date is next Saturday, January 24th.
No experience is necessary for this event, and snacks and refreshments are available for donation.

Trenton – Downtown Winterfest
Jan 17 @ 2:00 pm – Jan 18 @ 7:00 pm
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Jan
23
Fri
2026
Southgate – Guidance Center Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop @ Guidance Center Building 2
Jan 23 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

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Wyandotte – 3rd Annual Wyandotte Rotary Winter Formal Charity Fundraiser @ The Bentley Banquet & Conference Center
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm
Wyandotte - 3rd Annual Wyandotte Rotary Winter Formal Charity Fundraiser @ The Bentley Banquet & Conference Center

Step into an unforgettable evening of elegance, excitement, and community spirit during our 3rd Annual Wyandotte Rotary Winter Formal Charity Fundraiser!

– Enjoy a gourmet dinner
– Indulge in our open bar
– Dance the night away to live music
– Bid on incredible items at our live auction
– Win big in our raffles
– Celebrate local heroes with our community awards

All proceeds benefit the Rotary’s dedication to community enrichment—your presence makes a difference.

Dress to impress and join us for a night to remember!

Jan
24
Sat
2026
Lincoln Park – Battle Buddies Benefit Concert @ Kennedy Memorial Building
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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Southgate – 2026 Battle for Freedom @ Crystal Gardens
Jan 24 @ 6:00 pm

Avant Garde Runway Hair and Fashion Show

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Jan
30
Fri
2026
Gibraltar American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Gibraltar Community Center
Jan 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

HELP SAVE A LIFE. Sign up today to give at our blood drive.

Register here: Blood Drive

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* Events must be pre-approved and meet criteria to post.  Events pertaining to businesses and for-profit business events are allowed for sponsors only.

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