Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Livonia for 2026. The Merry and Bright Holiday Parade ends with a tree lighting and Santa at City Hall on Sunday, December 6, the Kirksey Recreation Center fills with community-decorated trees from December 1 to 29, and Greenmead Historical Park hosts a Reindeer Games story time on December 11. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Michigan Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Livonia
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Livonia
- Merry and Bright Parade: Sunday, December 6, 4 pm, free
- Santa and Mrs. Claus: at the library after the parade
- Deck the Rec: December 1 to 29, free
- Reindeer Games: Friday, December 11, 10 am, ages 4 to 10
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Deck the Rec
- When: Daily during Rec Center hours, Tuesday, December 1, to Tuesday, December 29, 2026
- Where: Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard St, Livonia, MI 48154 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to view
- Ages: All ages
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Throughout December the Kirksey Recreation Center fills with a forest of Christmas trees, each one decorated by a local family, group or business.
Visitors stroll the trees and vote for a favorite, which turns a stop at the Rec Center into a warm indoor outing on a cold day.
Parent tip: Pair a walk through the trees with open swim or the climbing wall at the Rec Center, and let each kid cast a vote for the best tree.
- Host
- City of Livonia Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard St, Livonia, MI 48154 (opens in maps)
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Merry and Bright Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, parade at 4 pm, about 4 to 6 pm
- Where: Frost Middle School to Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Dr, Livonia, MI 48154 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Livonia’s holiday parade rolls about a mile from Frost Middle School along Stark, Lyndon and Farmington roads to City Hall with floats, high school bands, cheer teams, scouts, and Santa and Mrs. Claus.
At City Hall the mayor and the North Pole visitors push the giant button that lights the display, then the Civic Center Library hosts cocoa, cookies, crafts and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Parent tip: Park at Ford Field, Stymelski Park or the Senior Center, watch near the end of the route by City Hall, and head straight to the library after the lighting to be early in the Santa line.
- Host
- City of Livonia Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Frost Middle School to Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Dr, Livonia, MI 48154 (opens in maps)
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Kids story time
Stories, Snacks and Crafts: Reindeer Games
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 10 to 11:30 am
- Where: Alexander Blue House, Greenmead Historical Park, 20501 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $12 per child resident, $14 non-resident, advance registration required
- Ages: Ages 4 to 10 with a guardian
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Inside the Alexander Blue House at Greenmead Historical Park, kids hear three holiday stories, make reindeer crafts and finish with a themed treat.
The morning program is sized for ages 4 to 10, and every child needs to be registered and come with a grown-up.
Parent tip: Register ahead through the Livonia recreation catalog, since there are no walk-ins, and give yourself a few minutes to find the Blue House inside the Greenmead grounds.
- Host
- Greenmead Historical Park, City of Livonia (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Alexander Blue House, Greenmead Historical Park, 20501 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Michigan Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Livonia Christmas event for kids happens
Make December 6 the big day with the parade, lighting and Santa at the library, then fit in a weekday visit to the Deck the Rec trees and the Greenmead story time.
- Deck the RecLivonia · Dec 1 to Dec 29
- Merry and Bright Holiday Parade and Tree LightingLivonia · Dec 6
- Stories, Snacks and Crafts: Reindeer GamesLivonia · Dec 11
Looking further afield? Our Michigan Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grosse Pointe and Grosse Pointe Farms. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Livonia Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Livonia this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Livonia for 2026, all from Livonia Parks and Recreation: Deck the Rec from December 1 to 29, the Merry and Bright Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on December 6, and Reindeer Games story time on December 11.
When is the Livonia holiday parade in 2026?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 4 pm. The parade runs from Frost Middle School to Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Dr, where the holiday lights are switched on.
Where can kids see Santa in Livonia?
Santa and Mrs. Claus ride in the December 6 parade and then visit with kids at the Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library, along with cocoa, cookies and crafts.
Where should I park for the Livonia parade?
The city lists parking at Ford Field, Stymelski Park and the Senior Center, among other city lots.
Who do I contact about Livonia holiday events?
Livonia Parks and Recreation special events at hdettore@livonia.gov or 734-466-2554.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Michigan?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Michigan Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Livonia on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.