Candyland at Beacon Park
2025-12-11 06:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-12 06:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-13 06:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-14 06:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-15 06:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-16 06:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-17 06:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-18 06:00 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) and 8 more dates | Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Starting Nov. 21 through Jan. 20, step into the magical world of Candyland! From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, experience larger-than-life light installations, a giant gingerbread house and whimsical holiday figures — it’s a glowing wonderland right in the heart of the city.

With multiple photo-worthy winter backdrops, we encourage visitors to take photos and share them on social media! Make sure to tag Beacon Park using @beaconparkdetroit so we can all enjoy the holiday season together.
This installation is FREE and open to the public.

HOLIDAY LIGHTING FEATURES
– Giant-sized Gingerbread House
– Full-size Gingerbread Men
– Walk through Candy Cane Arch
– Large Candy Canes, Cupcakes and Candy Swirls
– Walkthrough Snowflake
– Seasonal and Holiday-Themed Photo Display Areas
– LED Light Canopy
– Themed Pole Décor

Enjoy the view with seasonal cuisine and cocktails by making a reservation at Lumen Detroit.
Located right beside the Candyland display, it offers private seating and cozy dining options.

Make a reservation at Lumen Detroit: https://bit.ly/4n08KEU

For more information about Beacon Park and Lumen restaurant, please visit:
www.DTEBeaconPark.com or www.LumenDetroit.com

Candyland at Beacon Park is made possible by the DTE Beacon Park Foundation and programmed by The Downtown Detroit Partnership.

Downtown Detroit 25 Days of December
2025-12-12, 2025-12-13, 2025-12-14, 2025-12-15, 2025-12-16, 2025-12-17, 2025-12-18, 2025-12-19 and 4 more dates | Campus Martius Park
Enjoy the Holidays and Support and Shop Small This Season!

We’ve been working on something uniquely Detroit for the holiday season to support Downtown business owners. 25 Days of December kicks off Saturday, Nov. 29 and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 23, to encourage patrons to shop local. Thank you to all the local shops, restaurants, and cafés who agreed to participate. We look forward to seeing this campaign come to life and bring traffic to Downtown Detroit!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Why It Matters
When you shop, dine, and discover in Downtown Detroit, you are:

Supporting local businesses and local jobs
Strengthening a vibrant, walkable, one-of-a-kind downtown
Helping your favorite Detroit spots stay strong all year long
And making memories that feel like home for the holidays

Your Chance to Win!

Enter for a chance to win one of three grand prizes through the Holiday Adventure Card
Enjoy weekly prize opportunities as part of the Character Sighting & Photo Contest
4 weeks, 3 winners (1 grand prize), unique Downtown experiences!

Menorah In The D
2025-12-14 | Cadillac Square, 662 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Come celebrate the Festival of Lights on Dec. 14. The menorah will stand tall in Cadillac Square throughout the eight nights of Hanukkah.

Kwanzaa Celebration and Motor City Kinara Lighting
2025-12-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Campus Martius Park
In partnership with Alkebu-lan Village, the City of Detroit, the Downtown Detroit Partnership and other community partners, we are pleased to welcome back the Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara and Lighting at Campus Martius Park.

Recognized as one of the largest Kwanzaa Kinara displays in the world, this 30-foot-tall monument is designed to stand alongside Detroit’s other major holiday displays, serving as a vibrant symbol of African American life, culture, and community.

Join us Thursday, Dec. 26, from 3-7 p.m. for the lighting of the first Kwanzaa candle, Umoja (Unity) and kick off this meaningful week of celebration with family, friends and neighbors.

Experience music, joy and community spirit as Detroit comes together to honor Kwanzaa’s traditions.
