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Grosse Ile Events

Nov
30
Sun
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Nov 30 – Dec 2 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

 

Grosse Ile – Pet Photo’s With Santa @ Island Animal Clinic
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Grosse Ile - Pet Photo's With Santa @ Island Animal Clinic

This is a free event. Bring your own camera and take photos yourself with Santa. We provide help with setting and photos. Bring your pets, your family, or both!

Donations thankfully accepted.

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

 

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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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

 

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

 

Dec
8
Mon
2025
Grosse Ile – Trenton Rotary Blood Drive @ Sacred Heart Church - Gym
Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Click here to sign up: https://www.redcross.org/

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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

 

Grosse Ile – Ugly Sweater Dance (Grade 3 -5) @ Grosse Ile - Middle School Gym
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Register here: https://www.grosseilerecreation.org/

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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

 

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

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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

 

Dec
17
Wed
2025
Grosse Ile – Christmas Senior Bingo Luncheon @ Centennial Farm
Dec 17 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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Dec
19
Fri
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Dec 19 – Dec 21 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
20
Sat
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Dec 20 – Dec 22 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
21
Sun
2025
Grosse Ile Holiday Boutique @ Grosse Ile History Museum & Customs House
Dec 21 – Dec 23 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
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

 

Mar
22
Sun
2026
Grosse Ile – Rock CF Rivers Half Marathon @ Grosse Ile HIGH School
Mar 22 @ 8:00 am
Grosse Ile - Rock CF Rivers Half Marathon @ Grosse Ile HIGH School | Michigan | United States

We are coming back to the beautiful island of Grosse Ile, Michigan for the 15th Annual Rivers Half Marathon, 15K (NEW!), and 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 for all to come and help us outrun cystic fibrosis!

The Rock CF Foundation is a community, thousands strong, changing the face of what living with cystic fibrosis looks like and giving those living with CF the tools to not only survive, but thrive. 100% of all proceeds support the mission of the Rock CF Foundation.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrosseIle/rockcfrivers

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