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Sterling Christmas in Dodge Park

Visitors can celebrate the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony, caroling, and holiday music around warming fires. Family activities include an ice sculpture trail, visits with Santa, a petting farm, and pony rides. Guests can also enjoy train rides, ice skating, and refreshments.

What to Expect

Features a tree lighting, ice sculpture trail, and visits with Santa.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation

Food & Drink

Refreshments are offered.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Dodge Park
40250 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Sterling Heights, MI
48313

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Activities are free for all residents!
  • Hours: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tips & Advice

  • Residents can enjoy the activities for free; bring non-perishable food or a monetary contribution to support the memorial food drive.
  • Bring non-perishable food donations for DPW’s Ken Stempowski Memorial Food Drive, which benefits the Community Food Bank of Macomb County.
  • Monetary contributions are also accepted, so bring one if you prefer giving money instead of non-perishable food.
  • Check the event weather hotline at 586-446-2693 for updates before heading out, since winter weather may affect outdoor plans.
  • Dress warmly for the evening and outdoor activities, including the ice sculpture trail and ice skating.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Non-perishable food and monetary donations are collected for the Ken Stempowski Memorial Food Drive, which benefits the Community Food Bank of Macomb County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do at Sterling Christmas?

There's a tree lighting ceremony, holiday music with caroling, an ice sculpture trail, visits with Santa, a petting farm, pony rides, train rides, ice skating and warming fires.

Is it a good event for families with kids?

Yes. Everyone is invited, and the evening is built around family activities like visits with Santa, the petting farm, pony rides and train rides.

Is there food or drink?

Yes, refreshments are served during the evening.

Can I bring a donation?

Yes. Non-perishable food is collected for DPW's Ken Stempowski Memorial Food Drive, which benefits the Community Food Bank of Macomb County. Monetary contributions are also welcome.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team