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Christmas aglow at Shelby Township Civic Center Campus

December 05, 2025 - December 05, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Nastco

Description

Families can enjoy Christmas Aglow with tree lighting, free Santa photos and a holiday drone show. Kids can meet reindeer, make crafts and watch holiday performances throughout the campus. Warm drinks, wagon rides and festive activities help make this a fun, easy night out for families.

Event cost: Free

Event times: 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5

Additional Information

Website: https://www.shelbytwp.org/Home/Components/News/News/406/384

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Macomb County

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