Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Troy for 2026. Santa helps light the tree and open the ice rink at Stine Community Park on Friday, December 4, and Troy Rec’s free Polar Party brings bounce houses, a free swim, crafts and skating on Saturday, December 12. 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 Troy
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Troy
- Holiday Tree Lighting: Friday, December 4, 5 to 9 pm, ceremony 6:30 pm
- Polar Party: Saturday, December 12, 5 to 8 pm
- Both free, skate rental $3 residents
- Santa: photos at the tree lighting
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Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Stine Park
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 to 9 pm, ceremony at 6:30 pm
- Where: The Rink at Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center, Troy, MI (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, skate rental $3 residents, $5 non-residents
- Ages: All ages
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Troy opens its outdoor ice skating season with the annual tree lighting at Stine Community Park, where Santa joins the mayor and city council to light the tree at 6:30 pm.
Choirs and the Troy Colt Drumline play, families skate into the night, and kids can get a photo with Santa plus hot cocoa, coffee and Timbits while they last.
Parent tip: Skate rentals and concessions open at 5 pm, so arrive early to get skates before the 6:30 pm ceremony, or bring your own.
- Host
- Troy Recreation Department (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The Rink at Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center, Troy, MI (opens in maps)
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Polar Party
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 5 to 8 pm
- Where: Troy Community Center and the Rink, 3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48083 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, except skate rentals ($3 residents, $5 non-residents) and concessions
- Ages: All ages, activities geared to 12 and under
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Troy Rec’s third annual Polar Party spreads across two spots: bounce houses, crafts, games, open gym and a free open swim inside the Troy Community Center, and ice skating with hot cocoa outside at the Rink.
There is also a character meet and greet, so bring a camera, and no registration is needed.
Parent tip: Pack swimsuits and towels for the free open swim, and move on to another activity when a line gets long.
- Host
- Troy Recreation Department (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Troy Community Center and the Rink, 3179 Livernois, Troy, MI 48083 (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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When each Troy Christmas event for kids happens
Both events are free with no registration. Bring skates or a few dollars for rentals to both, and swim gear for the Polar Party.
- Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Stine ParkTroy · Dec 4
- Polar PartyTroy · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Michigan Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Rochester Hills, Rochester, Sterling Heights and Village of Clarkston. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Troy Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Troy this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Troy, Michigan, for 2026: the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Stine Park on December 4 and the Polar Party on December 12.
When is the Troy tree lighting?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 to 9 pm at the Rink at Stine Community Park. Santa joins the mayor to light the tree at 6:30 pm. It is free.
Can kids see Santa at the Troy tree lighting?
Yes. Santa helps light the tree and stays for photos while families skate.
What is the Troy Polar Party?
A free family night on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm with bounce houses, crafts, games, open swim and a character meet and greet at the Troy Community Center, plus ice skating at the Rink.
Who do I contact about Troy holiday events?
Troy Recreation at allyson.leach@troymi.gov or 248.524.3483.
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 Troy on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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