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Wayne County Lightfest at the Merriman Hollow Park Area in Westland

November 21 - December 24 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

This event occurs weekly,
on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday

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Photo credit: Wayne County Lightfest

Location

Merriman Hollow Park Area

7651 Merriman Road

Westland, MI 48174

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Description

The Wayne County Lightfest is magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park that displays nearly 50 animated-themed displays and more than 100,000 lights.

Event cost: $5/car (cash only)

Event times: 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, Nov. 16-Dec. 24, 2023

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 734-261-1990

Website: https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/publicservices/parks/wayne-county-lightfest.aspx

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

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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