Are you looking for things to do in Wyandotte? You’re at the right place! Entertainment from festivals to live music to the iconic Wyandotte Art Fair can be found on these Downriver community pages!
Be sure to come back again and again because these Downriver event calendars are updated weekly!
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Oct3Sat2026 Trenton Thru Wyandotte Fall Trail Tour @ W. Jefferson Ave. corridor between Trenton and Wyandotte Oct 3 @ 10:00 am Nov20Fri2026
Annual Tree Lighting – Friday, November 20. 2026 at dusk
Held at the intersection of Sycamore and Biddle Avenue, the Tree Lighting features festive decorations, live reindeer, a children’s entertainer with balloon creations, and jingle bells for everyone to ring along with the choir. The Mayor, City Council members, and honored guests will invite a group of children on stage to flip the switch, illuminating the grand Christmas tree.
Dec2Wed2026
Join us at Joe’s Hamburgers for our annual Run the Lights of Wyandotte. We’ll be running through downtown and neighborhood streets while the Christmas lights are up, making this one of our favorite runs of the year.
There will be two distance options: 4 miles or 7 miles, allowing runners to choose what best fits their goals.
Please note that winter weather can be unpredictable, so be sure to dress warm and appropriately for the conditions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:
– Headlamps are necessary.
– While much of the route is lit by street lights and holiday lights, there are several darker sections.
– Illuminated running vests are strongly recommended for visibility on all winter runs.
– After the run, we’ll head back to Joe’s Hamburgers for dinner and drinks.
Don’t miss this festive winter run—great lights, great miles, and great food to finish it off.

Annual Tree Lighting – Friday, November 20. 2026 at dusk
Held at the intersection of Sycamore and Biddle Avenue, the Tree Lighting features festive decorations, live reindeer, a children’s entertainer with balloon creations, and jingle bells for everyone to ring along with the choir. The Mayor, City Council members, and honored guests will invite a group of children on stage to flip the switch, illuminating the grand Christmas tree.

Join us at Joe’s Hamburgers for our annual Run the Lights of Wyandotte. We’ll be running through downtown and neighborhood streets while the Christmas lights are up, making this one of our favorite runs of the year.
There will be two distance options: 4 miles or 7 miles, allowing runners to choose what best fits their goals.
Please note that winter weather can be unpredictable, so be sure to dress warm and appropriately for the conditions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:
– Headlamps are necessary.
– While much of the route is lit by street lights and holiday lights, there are several darker sections.
– Illuminated running vests are strongly recommended for visibility on all winter runs.
– After the run, we’ll head back to Joe’s Hamburgers for dinner and drinks.
Don’t miss this festive winter run—great lights, great miles, and great food to finish it off.
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