Family Holiday Fun in Downtown Detroit-Many Ways to Celebrate!

Nick Gilbert Way Public Opening

Downtown Detroit has several free and family-friendly experiences that make it easy to spend the day celebrating together.

Featured family activities:

• 1001 Winter Wonders – Photos with Santa, holiday characters, and a sensory-friendly Santa experience

• CREATE by Decked Out Detroit  – Hands-on holiday crafts for kids of all ages

• Downtown Detroit Markets – Festive gifts, hot cocoa, and local vendors in Cadillac Square

• Cadillac Lodge

• Holiday Activations – Pop-up character visits, Letters to the North Pole, and Instagrammable photo moments make for plenty of holiday hijinks for “kids from 1 to 92”

• Stop by Nick Gilbert Way for hot cocoa, donuts, and photos with the enormous holiday bear. There will be special guest performances and the opportunity to shop local artisans for personalized gifts.

These activations are built for families looking for memory-making moments.

Grab your Santa hat and join the fun!