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!
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!
↓ To view previous and future events, click the < OR > arrows to see past or new dates for events.
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Dec4Fri2026 Southgate “A Christmas Story” Stage Performance (Dec. 4th – 12) @ Southgate Community Players Dec 4 all-day*Click on the below picture*
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Southgate Winter Wonderland – Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Express Train Rides @ Kiwanis Train Park Dec 4 – Dec 5 all-day 
Let’s welcome Santa Claus to the City of Southgate. Together they will light the Municipal Christmas Tree at Kiwanis Park. Christmas Carols will fill the air as Santa is presented with the key to the City.
Following the tree lighting, miniature train rides will be offered by the Great Lakes Live Steamers to see Santa Claus in his North Pole Hut.
This is a free event. Donations to the Great Lakes Live Steamers are appreciated.
Celebrate the Season IN SOUTHGATE!
Southgate’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Kuspa and Southgate Elected Officials will officially welcome Santa Claus to the City of Southgate and light the Municipal Christmas Tree at Kiwanis Park. Christmas Carols will fill the air as Santa is presented with the key to the City. Kiwanis Train Park is located at Trenton Road & Leroy.
Southgate – Annual Santa’s Christmas Express Train Rides @ Southgate Train Park Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Christimas Rides are on December 4th & 5th from Noon to 4 pm weather permitting at Southgate Train Park
To check if trains are running call 313-355-9826 after 11:30 am on the scheduled run day.
* Admission: Free; donations appreciated
Dec5Sat2026 Southgate “A Christmas Story” Stage Performance (Dec. 4th – 12) @ Southgate Community Players Dec 5 all-day*Click on the below picture*
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Southgate – Annual Santa’s Christmas Express Train Rides @ Southgate Train Park Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Christimas Rides are on December 4th & 5th from Noon to 4 pm weather permitting at Southgate Train Park
To check if trains are running call 313-355-9826 after 11:30 am on the scheduled run day.
* Admission: Free; donations appreciated
Dec7Mon2026 Southgate “A Christmas Story” Stage Performance (Dec. 4th – 12) @ Southgate Community Players Dec 7 all-day*Click on the below picture*
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Dec8Tue2026 Southgate “A Christmas Story” Stage Performance (Dec. 4th – 12) @ Southgate Community Players Dec 8 all-day*Click on the below picture*
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Dec9Wed2026 Southgate “A Christmas Story” Stage Performance (Dec. 4th – 12) @ Southgate Community Players Dec 9 all-day*Click on the below picture*
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Dec10Thu2026 Southgate “A Christmas Story” Stage Performance (Dec. 4th – 12) @ Southgate Community Players Dec 10 all-day*Click on the below picture*
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Dec11Fri2026 Southgate “A Christmas Story” Stage Performance (Dec. 4th – 12) @ Southgate Community Players Dec 11 all-day*Click on the below picture*
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Southgate – Light up Market Center Park @ Market Center Park, Dec 11 2026 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 3 2027 @ 10:00 pm More info to come!
December 11th – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join in the holiday fun at our Holidays at the Y Family PJ Party! Wear your favorite pajamas and enjoy a performance by the Wyandotte Academy Youth Choir, a festive sing-along, crafts and games for the whole family, a visit with Santa, and more!
Free and open to YMCA members and the community.
Registration is required – enroll here: https://tinyurl.com/bdesbarb
Don’t miss this festive night at the Y!
Dec12Sat2026 Southgate “A Christmas Story” Stage Performance (Dec. 4th – 12) @ Southgate Community Players Dec 12 all-day*Click on the below picture*
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Let’s welcome Santa Claus to the City of Southgate. Together they will light the Municipal Christmas Tree at Kiwanis Park. Christmas Carols will fill the air as Santa is presented with the key to the City.
Following the tree lighting, miniature train rides will be offered by the Great Lakes Live Steamers to see Santa Claus in his North Pole Hut.
This is a free event. Donations to the Great Lakes Live Steamers are appreciated.
Celebrate the Season IN SOUTHGATE!
Southgate’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Kuspa and Southgate Elected Officials will officially welcome Santa Claus to the City of Southgate and light the Municipal Christmas Tree at Kiwanis Park. Christmas Carols will fill the air as Santa is presented with the key to the City. Kiwanis Train Park is located at Trenton Road & Leroy.
Christimas Rides are on December 4th & 5th from Noon to 4 pm weather permitting at Southgate Train Park
To check if trains are running call 313-355-9826 after 11:30 am on the scheduled run day.
* Admission: Free; donations appreciated
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Christimas Rides are on December 4th & 5th from Noon to 4 pm weather permitting at Southgate Train Park
To check if trains are running call 313-355-9826 after 11:30 am on the scheduled run day.
* Admission: Free; donations appreciated
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More info to come!
December 11th – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join in the holiday fun at our Holidays at the Y Family PJ Party! Wear your favorite pajamas and enjoy a performance by the Wyandotte Academy Youth Choir, a festive sing-along, crafts and games for the whole family, a visit with Santa, and more!
Free and open to YMCA members and the community.
Registration is required – enroll here: https://tinyurl.com/bdesbarb
Don’t miss this festive night at the Y!
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