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Downriver Christmas Calendar

Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together!

So many things to do Downriver during the holiday season!  Our calendar is Downriver’s ONLY resource that has all the community events from 18 Downriver cities, all in one place!

You’ll find something for everyone to enjoy the season!  From breakfast with Santa to your city’s tree lighting to unique pop-up fun from a small business, we’ve got it here!

The calendar is updated weekly, so come back again to see if there’s something new to do!

Don’t forget to click the ARROWS > (located by the month) to load more events!

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
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
Lincoln Park – Fantasyland
Dec 17 all-day

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

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Westland – Wayne County Lightfest @ Merriman Hollow Park
Dec 17 @ 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 —

 

Dec
18
Thu
2025
Lincoln Park – Fantasyland
Dec 18 all-day

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River Rouge Senior Christmas Party @ River Rouge Senior Center
Dec 18 @ 11:00 am

Make sure to RSVP, contact Oliva Roberts at 313-842-3360!

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Trenton – Jolly Stick Frames @ Trenton Cultural Center
Dec 18 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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Register here: https://trentonmi.org/1161/Parks-Recreation

 

Trenton – Polar Express Movie Night @ Trenton Cultural Center
Dec 18 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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Free register here: https://trentonmi.org/1161/Parks-Recreation

 

Taylor Winterfest Stroll @ Heritage Park
Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Taylor Winterfest Stroll @ Heritage Park | Taylor | Michigan | United States

Join us on our holiday stroll with lights, characters, & a walk through the barn! Make sure to bring your camera for plenty of photo ops. Time slots available; pre-purchased tickets guarantee admission. First time slot is 6 p.m. and the last time slot is 8:30 pm; must be at the gate by 8:45 p.m. to enter! Entrance and exit at the Heritage Park Petting Farm.

December 18-23

The event is completely outdoors, dress appropriately!

You don’t want to miss this! Can’t wait to see you there

Westland – Wayne County Lightfest @ Merriman Hollow Park
Dec 18 @ 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 —

 

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

 

Lincoln Park – Fantasyland
Dec 19 all-day

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Taylor – Santa’s Magic Forest @ Eureka Heights Elementary School
Dec 19 – Dec 20 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 Festive Fridays @ Historic Marx Home
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Taylor Winterfest Stroll @ Heritage Park
Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Taylor Winterfest Stroll @ Heritage Park | Taylor | Michigan | United States

Join us on our holiday stroll with lights, characters, & a walk through the barn! Make sure to bring your camera for plenty of photo ops. Time slots available; pre-purchased tickets guarantee admission. First time slot is 6 p.m. and the last time slot is 8:30 pm; must be at the gate by 8:45 p.m. to enter! Entrance and exit at the Heritage Park Petting Farm.

December 18-23

The event is completely outdoors, dress appropriately!

You don’t want to miss this! Can’t wait to see you there

Westland – Wayne County Lightfest @ Merriman Hollow Park
Dec 19 @ 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 —

 

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

 

Lincoln Park – Fantasyland
Dec 20 all-day

**Click on the picture for more details**

Taylor – Santa’s Magic Forest @ Eureka Heights Elementary School
Dec 20 – Dec 21 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**

Wyandotte – THE ODD FELLOW CONCERT LOUNGE WINTERFEST @ Downriver Council for the Arts
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

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Trenton – Downtown Noel Night – Holiday Market | Pony Rides | Live Nativity | Pictures w/Santa | Kid Crafts @ Starts at Trenton City Hall
Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Trenton – Santa’s Visit @ Trenton Cultural Center
Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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Taylor Winterfest Stroll @ Heritage Park
Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Taylor Winterfest Stroll @ Heritage Park | Taylor | Michigan | United States

Join us on our holiday stroll with lights, characters, & a walk through the barn! Make sure to bring your camera for plenty of photo ops. Time slots available; pre-purchased tickets guarantee admission. First time slot is 6 p.m. and the last time slot is 8:30 pm; must be at the gate by 8:45 p.m. to enter! Entrance and exit at the Heritage Park Petting Farm.

December 18-23

The event is completely outdoors, dress appropriately!

You don’t want to miss this! Can’t wait to see you there

Westland – Wayne County Lightfest @ Merriman Hollow Park
Dec 20 @ 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 —

 

 

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