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Dec
5
Fri
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Dec 5 – Dec 7 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 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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Dec
6
Sat
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Dec 6 – Dec 8 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

 

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

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Lincoln Park – Fantasyland
Dec 6 all-day

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Taylor – Pet Pictures with Santa – Fundraiser @ TBD
Dec 6 all-day
Taylor - Pet Pictures with Santa - Fundraiser @ TBD

Time and location TBD.

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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Wyandotte – Santa & Mrs. Claus @ Bacon Memorial District Library
Dec 6 all-day

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Wyandotte – Santa Paws Stop & Shop (Crafts & Bake Sale) @ Shelter to Home Animal Rescue
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 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

River Rouge – Pictures w/Santa @ City Hall
Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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Brownstown – A Visit with Santa (sensory friendly) @ Brownstown Event Center
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This program is for neuro-divergent individuals and their families/caretakers!

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Grosse Ile Animal Tracks & Scat @ John C Jackson Resource Center
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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

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Trenton – Downtown Noel Night – Trivia Hunt I Sip, Sample & Stroll I Parade @ Starts at Trenton City Hall
Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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Taylor Winterfest Celebration @ Heritage Park - Sheridan Pavilion
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm
Taylor Winterfest Celebration @ Heritage Park - Sheridan Pavilion | Taylor | Michigan | United States

❄️ Winterfest Magic is Coming! ✨ presented by Priority Waste

Join us Saturday, December 6 for a FREE community celebration you won’t want to miss! The Taylor Ford Winterfest Parade steps off at 5 PM, marching down Pardee Rd straight to the Sheridan Open Air Pavilion—with Santa riding in his own F150!

When the parade arrives, the fun kicks into full gear:

❄️ Live music Sarah Sherrard & The Sugar Ham Band

❄️ Tree Lighting – presented by Al’s Asphalt Paving

❄️ Fireworks

❄️ Free crafts

❄️ Live ice carving Ice Dreams Sculptures

❄️ Holiday characters everywhere Carey Ann’s Clown Caravan

❄️ And of course—bring your wish list for Santa & Mrs. Claus!

Wrap up the night under a sparkling winter firework display. Bundle up, bring the family, and let’s make some magical memories together! 

** Note: event times/dates are subject to change without notice**

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

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River Rouge – Christmas Tree Lighting @ Memorial Park
Dec 6 @ 6:00 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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Trenton Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm

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Westland – Wayne County Lightfest @ Merriman Hollow Park
Dec 6 @ 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 —

 

Southgate – Snowball Dance @ Downriver Y @ Downriver Family YMCA
Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Southgate - Snowball Dance @ Downriver Y @ Downriver Family YMCA

Parents can enjoy the dance while kids have their own adventure at Parents’ Night Out—fun for the whole family!
Tickets are just $15 per person.
Register here: Click to Register: Snowball Dance Ticket(s)

  • Live DJ
  • Hot Chocolate Bar
  • Festive Photo Booth
  • Light Refreshments
  • Sparkling Décor

Dec
7
Sun
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Dec 7 – Dec 9 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

 

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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* 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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