Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Taylor for 2026. Santa lights the Conservatory tree on Saturday, November 21, Winterfest brings live bands, a tree lighting and fireworks to Heritage Park on December 5, the Petting Farm hosts the Grinch and Santa at Jingle Bell Barn on December 12 and 13, and the Coan Lake lights stroll runs nightly from December 18 to 23. 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 Taylor
- 4 Christmas events for kids in Taylor, all at Heritage Park
- Conservatory tree lighting: Saturday, November 21, 5 pm, free
- Winterfest Day: Saturday, December 5, 4 pm, free, fireworks
- Jingle Bell Barn: December 12 and 13, 11 am to 4 pm, $6
- Holiday lights stroll: December 18 to 23, ticketed
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Taylor Conservatory Tree Lighting
- When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 5 to 6:30 pm, Santa lights the tree at 5:30 pm
- Where: Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The 15th annual tree lighting at the Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens pairs twinkling lights and holiday music with a bonfire to warm up by.
Santa makes a special appearance and flips the switch on the Conservatory Christmas tree himself at 5:30 pm.
Parent tip: Be there by 5 pm to get close to the tree before Santa arrives, and stand on the bonfire side if the evening is cold.
- Host
- City of Taylor Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 (opens in maps)
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Taylor Winterfest Day Celebration
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, gates open 4 pm, tree lighting about 6 pm, fireworks after
- Where: Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion, Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, food and refreshments for sale
- Ages: All ages
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Taylor’s annual Winterfest fills the Sheridan Center pavilion at Heritage Park with live bands, games, crafts and wandering holiday characters from 4 pm.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive for the official tree lighting around 6 pm, and fireworks follow right after, so plan to stay for the finale.
Parent tip: There is no parade this year, so the action is all at the pavilion: do the crafts early, then claim a viewing spot for the 6 pm lighting and fireworks.
- Host
- City of Taylor Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion, Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Taylor
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Farm Santa visit
Jingle Bell Barn
- When: Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13, 2026, 11 am to 4 pm
- Where: Heritage Park Petting Farm, 12803 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $6 per person, age 1 and under free, included with a Family Farm Pass
- Ages: All ages
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The Heritage Park Petting Farm turns its barn into Who Ville for a weekend, with the Grinch, Santa and Mrs. Claus all on hand.
Kids sip hot chocolate, drop off letters to Santa and say hello to the farm animals, which makes it a good fit for toddlers and preschoolers.
Parent tip: Write the Santa letter at home so it is ready to mail at the barn, and bring your Family Farm Pass if you have one, since it covers admission.
- Host
- Heritage Park Petting Farm, City of Taylor (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Heritage Park Petting Farm, 12803 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 (opens in maps)
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Lights stroll
Winterfest Stroll through Holiday Lights
- When: Nightly, Friday, December 18, to Wednesday, December 23, 2026, timed entries 6 to 8:30 pm
- Where: Heritage Park, Coan Lake historic area, 12111 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Ticket packages for resident adults, resident children and non-residents, under 2 free, resident family pack available
- Ages: All ages
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The week before Christmas, Taylor decorates the Coan Lake historic area of Heritage Park for a lit-up stroll with carolers and costumed characters.
A photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus and a stop at the Holiday Barn at the petting farm are included in the ticket, and entries run every half hour.
Parent tip: Tickets go on sale in November and come in half-hour slots, so book an early 6 pm entry for younger kids and park at the Petting Farm entrance.
- Host
- City of Taylor Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Heritage Park, Coan Lake historic area, 12111 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 (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 Taylor Christmas event for kids happens
Everything happens at Heritage Park on Pardee Road: start with Santa at the Conservatory on November 21, go back for Winterfest fireworks on December 5, and save the farm and the lights stroll for the weeks before Christmas.
- Taylor Conservatory Tree LightingTaylor · Nov 21
- Taylor Winterfest Day CelebrationTaylor · Dec 5
- Jingle Bell BarnTaylor · Dec 12 to Dec 13
- Winterfest Stroll through Holiday LightsTaylor · Dec 18 to Dec 23
Looking further afield? Our Michigan Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms and Ann Arbor. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Taylor Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Taylor this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 4 Christmas events for kids in Taylor for 2026, all from the City of Taylor at Heritage Park: the Conservatory tree lighting on November 21, Winterfest Day on December 5, Jingle Bell Barn on December 12 and 13, and the Winterfest Stroll through Holiday Lights from December 18 to 23.
Is there a Taylor Christmas parade in 2026?
No. The city says there will be no parade this year. Winterfest Day on December 5 still has Santa and Mrs. Claus, a tree lighting around 6 pm and fireworks.
When can kids see Santa in Taylor?
Santa lights the Conservatory tree on November 21 at 5:30 pm, arrives at Winterfest on December 5, visits Jingle Bell Barn on December 12 and 13, and poses for photos during the Winterfest lights stroll from December 18 to 23.
How much is Jingle Bell Barn?
$6 per person, with kids 1 and under free. It is included with a Heritage Park Petting Farm Family Farm Pass.
Who do I contact about Taylor holiday events?
Taylor Parks and Recreation at gulin@cityoftaylormi.gov or 734-374-8900. For Jingle Bell Barn, the Heritage Park Petting Farm at aastorino@ci.taylor.mi.us or 734-374-5946.
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 Taylor 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.