St Clair Shores Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in St Clair Shores and surrounding areas
Saint Clair Shores sparkles during the Christmas season with dazzling Holiday lights along Jefferson Avenue and family-friendly things to do near the Ford House. Events like Home for the Holidays at Ford House, Holiday Tea and Tour, and Cookies with Santa at The Ford House bring seasonal concerts, historic tours, and cozy holiday activities to the lakeside neighborhoods. Whether you’re ice skating, shopping at local markets, or catching a concert, the area’s Holiday lights and family fun create a warm, welcoming backdrop for the season.
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Christmas Markets
30 eventsGerman-themed holiday market with ice sculptures and carriage rides.
Christmas Shows
16 eventsRock opera meets holiday classic with stunning visuals.
Christmas Lights
10 eventsSanta's rescue and tree lighting ceremony.
Christmas Parties
7 eventsFestive holiday bus tour with brunch and historical shopping.
Christmas Activities
37 eventsIconic annual tree lighting ceremony
Editor's Picks (6)
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
(Detroit)
Rock opera meets holiday classic with stunning visuals.
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21st Annual Detroit Tree Lighting
(Detroit)
Iconic annual tree lighting ceremony
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Visit with Santa at The Henry Ford
(Dearborn)
Visit Santa in the Arctic Alcove near a historic airplane.
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Birmingham Winter Markt
(Birmingham)
German-themed holiday market with ice sculptures and carriage rides.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze at The Fox Theatre
(Detroit)
Holiday-themed circus with 30 performers and 20 acts
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Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street The Musical
(Detroit)
North American tour premiere of a classic holiday musical
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St Clair Shores Christmas FAQ
The Tunnel of Lights at Blossom Heath Park and the Holiday Market are two of the largest annual events. The city also hosts a Lighted Santa Parade and tree-lighting ceremonies each year.
Saint Clair Shores is known for its Tunnel of Lights display and the tradition of the Lighted Santa Parade, where Santa receives the key to the city and the tree is lit in Palmer Park.
Blossom Heath and the area around Palmer Park are popular for holiday lights. Many residential neighborhoods also feature festive displays that are worth exploring.
The Holiday Market at Blossom Heath Park is the main spot for local vendors and makers. Community centers and schools sometimes host craft fairs and holiday markets as well.
The Tunnel of Lights, Holiday Market, and Lighted Santa Parade are all free to attend. Many neighborhood light displays and tree-lighting ceremonies are also free and open to the public.
Families enjoy the Tunnel of Lights, Holiday Market, and Lighted Santa Parade. These events offer kid-friendly activities, food trucks, and entertainment throughout the season.