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.
Oct1Thu2026 SHAPE OUR FUTURE TOGETHER! Come share your ideas, insights, and vision for local community initiatives and health programs.
- FREE and open to the public
- Refreshments & giveaways
- Open floor brainstorming and group discussion
- Networking with community leaders and neighbors
- Community resources and involvement opportunities
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Oct10Sat2026 Wayne County Residents Household Hazardous Waste Collection @ Wayne County Community College Oct 10 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm**Click on the picture for more details**
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More info to come!
Oct16Fri2026 Southgate – Great Lakes Live Steamers Halloween Train Rides @ Kiwanis Park Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm*Click on the below picture*
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Get ready for a frightfully fun night at the Downriver Family YMCA! Bring the whole family and join us for an evening packed with Halloween fun, including:
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Haunted Walk
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DJ Dance Party
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Games & Activities
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Local Vendors
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And plenty of Halloween fun and surprises!
Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a fun, safe Halloween celebration with friends, family, and our Y community.
This event is OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY — you do not need to be a YMCA member to attend!![⚠️]()
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance.![]()
Register here: Register Here Oct17Sat2026 Southgate – Great Lakes Live Steamers Halloween Train Rides @ Kiwanis Park Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm*Click on the below picture*
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Nov27Fri2026 More Info to Come!
Nov28Sat2026 More Info to Come!
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.
Southgate – Annual Santa’s Christmas Express Train Rides @ Southgate Train Park Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Stay tuned for more details!
Dec6Sun2026 Southgate “A Christmas Story” Stage Performance (Dec. 4th – 12) @ Southgate Community Players Dec 6 all-day*Click on the below picture*
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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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SHAPE OUR FUTURE TOGETHER! Come share your ideas, insights, and vision for local community initiatives and health programs.
- FREE and open to the public
- Refreshments & giveaways
- Open floor brainstorming and group discussion
- Networking with community leaders and neighbors
- Community resources and involvement opportunities
**Click on the picture for more details**
**Click on the picture for more details**
More info to come!
*Click on the below picture*
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at the Downriver Family YMCA! Bring the whole family and join us for an evening packed with Halloween fun, including:
Haunted Walk
DJ Dance Party
Games & Activities
Local Vendors
And plenty of Halloween fun and surprises!
Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a fun, safe Halloween celebration with friends, family, and our Y community.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance.
Register here: Register Here*Click on the below picture*
More Info to Come!
More Info to Come!
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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.
Stay tuned for more details!
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↑ To view previous and future events, click the < OR > arrows to see past or new dates for events.
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.