Southgate Events
Are you looking for things to do in Southgate? You’re at the right place! Entertainment from festivals to live music at Market Center Park can be found on these Downriver community pages!
Be sure to come back again and again because these Downriver event calendars are updated weekly!
Join Mayor Kuspa as he officially welcomes Santa Claus to the City of Southgate and lights the Municipal Christmas Tree in Kiwanis Train Park.
Christmas carols will be sung as Santa is presented the key to the city. Stay after the tree lighting to enjoy twinkling Christmas lights and festive decorations sponsored by local business.
The Great Lakes Live Steamers will offer mini train rides to Santa’s North Pole Hut from 6pm-9pm. Get your picture taken with Santa and enjoy some hot cocoa!
SPECIAL Santa’s Christmas Express TRAIN WEEKEND
Join the Great Lakes Live Steamers for the Santa’s Christmas Express Train Ride presented with the City of Southgate:
- Friday, December 2nd – Come early and join us for the City of Southgate Tree Lighting Ceremony which starts at 5pm with caroling, as we wait for the arrival of Santa before the train rides begin
- Saturday, December 3rd – We will wait for the arrival of Santa and then the train rides begin
- weather permitting
SPECIAL Santa’s Christmas Express TRAIN WEEKEND
Join the Great Lakes Live Steamers for the Santa’s Christmas Express Train Ride presented with the City of Southgate:
- Friday, December 2nd – Come early and join us for the City of Southgate Tree Lighting Ceremony which starts at 5pm with caroling, as we wait for the arrival of Santa before the train rides begin
- Saturday, December 3rd – We will wait for the arrival of Santa and then the train rides begin
- weather permitting
Come and enjoy a spectacular Christmas light display in Market Center Park!
This year boasts many new displays!
View Christmas Trees decorated by local businesses and organizations in Southgate’s 1st annual Christmas Tree decorating contest.
Take photos at our Christmas photo backdrop! Tag Downtown Southgate and use the hashtag #LightUpMarketCenterPark
Did you miss Santa at our annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Express Train Rides? Don’t worry! Santa’s mail box will be accepting letters in Market Center Park during our Light up the Park event!
There’s something for everyone! We can’t wait to share a bit of holiday cheer!
Do you have a community event coming up? If you want your event added to our calendar, submit your request here*.![]()
* Events must be pre-approved and meet criteria to post. Events pertaining to businesses and for-profit business events are allowed for sponsors only.