Windsor Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Windsor and surrounding areas
This festive season Windsor lights up along the Detroit River waterfront and downtown core with Christmas lights and community cheer centered near Willistead Manor and the riverwalk. Bright Lights Windsor and the 58th Annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade deliver dazzling displays and lively processions while Breakfast With Santa at Willistead Manor adds intimate family moments. Expect holiday attractions, lively markets and hands-on activities that showcase local vendors and seasonal treats, offering plenty of winter celebrations and warm gatherings for visitors and residents alike.
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Christmas Markets
28 eventsGerman-themed holiday market with ice sculptures and carriage rides.
Christmas Shows
16 eventsRock opera meets holiday classic with stunning visuals.
Christmas Lights
14 eventsAnnual holiday light displays
Christmas Parties
8 eventsFestive holiday bus tour with brunch and historical shopping.
Christmas Activities
34 eventsIconic annual tree lighting ceremony
Editor's Picks (6)
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LaSalle Holiday Lights Heritage Nights
(LaSalle)
Annual holiday light displays
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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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Fantasy of Lights
(Kingsville)
Enchanting light displays and festive holiday events
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Windsor Christmas FAQ
Bright Lights Windsor at Jackson Park is the city’s flagship holiday event, featuring light displays, markets, and family activities from late November to early January.
Windsor’s holiday season is marked by community light displays, the W.E. Made It: Holiday Market, and the Libro Express Holiday Train, which are local favorites each year.
Jackson Park is the centerpiece for holiday lights, but many residential areas throughout Windsor also decorate, offering a mix of drive-through and walkable displays.
The W.E. Made It: Holiday Market at Jackson Park is the main destination for local makers, with additional craft fairs and artisan markets held in various neighborhoods.
Bright Lights Windsor and the W.E. Made It: Holiday Market are both free to attend, and exploring neighborhood light displays is a great no-cost way to enjoy the season.
Families will enjoy Bright Lights Windsor’s walking trails, the holiday train, Santa visits, and the variety of vendors and activities at the W.E. Made It: Holiday Market.