About this Event
Shop Local. Celebrate Together. Make the Season Bright!
Get ready to kick off the holiday season on Grand River! Join Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation (GRDC) on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 4–7 PM for an evening of holiday magic, family fun, and shopping local at the Grand Parklet in Northwest Detroit.
We're bringing the neighborhood together for a festive Small Business Saturday celebration filled with holiday activities, entertainment, and opportunities to support the incredible small businesses that make Grand River special.
🎄 The Holiday Tree Lighting
Gather with friends, family, and neighbors as we light up the season together! Our community Christmas tree lighting will take place at 6:00 PM, bringing a little extra holiday magic to Grand River.
✨ What's Happening All Evening?
Join us from 4–7 PM for holiday fun, activities, and entertainment throughout the event!
- 🎅 Santa & Holiday Photos: Meet Santa and capture special holiday memories with the family.
- 🦌 Live Reindeer & Sleigh: Experience a little holiday magic right here in Northwest Detroit.
- 🧊 Ice Sculpting: Watch incredible ice artistry come to life.
- 🎧 DJ & Holiday Music: Enjoy festive music throughout the celebration.
- 🎀 Wreath Decorating with Garden Bug: Purchase a wreath from the Garden Bug booth and receive FREE decorating supplies, including ornaments, ribbons, and other festive embellishments to make your wreath sparkle! Create a beautiful holiday decoration to take home.
- 🛍️ Shop Small & Shop Local: Discover neighborhood businesses, shop with local vendors, and support the entrepreneurs who make Grand River special.
- 🎄 Community Tree Lighting at 6 PM: Gather with neighbors and friends as we light up the holiday season together.
Additional community activities and holiday surprises are in the works!
🛍️ Make Small Business Saturday Count
Small Business Saturday is about more than shopping. It's about investing in the people, storefronts, and entrepreneurs that make our neighborhood unique.
Make a day of it by exploring Grand River, shopping at local businesses, discovering neighborhood favorites, and supporting the small businesses that help our community thrive. Every purchase makes a difference!
Location: Grand Parklet at Grand River Avenue & Planview, Detroit, MI 48223
Cost: Free and open to the public!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and celebrate the holiday season with us. Whether you're coming for Santa, the reindeer, wreath decorating, the tree lighting, or to support local businesses, there's some`thing for everyone at Holidays on Grand River!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
❤️ Presented by Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation (GRDC)
Event venue & nearby stays
Grand Parklet, 19800 Grand River Ave, Detroit, United States
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