Sterling Heights Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Sterling Heights and surrounding areas
Sterling Heights lights up the holiday season with Holiday lights and community holiday activities across city parks and downtown. Enjoy Sterling Christmas in Dodge Park, catch Elf The Musical Live, or browse the Harvest Holiday Market for seasonal gifts near the civic center. With winter festivals, tree lightings, and family fun events, Sterling Heights offers festive events and holiday attractions where lights, music, and community gatherings create a welcoming seasonal atmosphere.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsGerman-themed holiday market with ice sculptures and carriage rides.
Christmas Shows
16 eventsRock opera meets holiday classic with stunning visuals.
Christmas Lights
13 eventsSanta's rescue and tree lighting ceremony.
Christmas Parties
8 eventsFestive holiday bus tour with brunch and historical shopping.
Other Christmas Activities
36 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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Elf The Musical Live
Live stage adaptation of the beloved holiday film
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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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The largest annual event is 'A Sterling Christmas' at Dodge Park, featuring tree lighting, holiday music, Santa visits, and more. Other highlights include local holiday concerts and seasonal markets.
Sterling Heights is known for its community-driven events like the Dodge Park tree lighting and the Ken Stempowski Memorial Food Drive, which bring neighbors together each December.
Many neighborhoods feature festive displays, but areas near Dodge Park and along major residential streets are especially popular for holiday lights.
Holiday markets and local makers are often featured at Dodge Park during the Sterling Christmas event and at community centers throughout the city.
Free activities include the Sterling Christmas event, neighborhood light displays, and holiday concerts at local churches and parks.
Families enjoy the Sterling Christmas event, petting farm, pony rides, and ice skating at Dodge Park, as well as local holiday concerts and craft activities.