Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Westland for 2026. Santa joins the City Hall tree lighting on Thursday, December 3, with carolers, cocoa and crafts, and the Winter Market returns on Saturday, December 12, with local vendors, a decorated tree display at Nankin Square and free hot cocoa. Both are free. 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 Westland
- 2 free Christmas events for kids in Westland
- Tree lighting: Thursday, December 3, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
- Santa: at the tree lighting, with cookies and cocoa
- Winter Market: Saturday, December 12, 4 to 7 pm
- Where: Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Rd
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Tree lightingFree
City Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Westland lights the City Hall tree on Warren Road with Santa on hand, plus carolers, cookies, hot cocoa and kids’ crafts.
The Westland Police Community Partnership collects hats, scarves and socks at the event, so it is an easy way to bring kids into a little giving.
Parent tip: Pack a new pair of kids’ socks or a hat for the donation bin, and get in the Santa line before the lighting to beat the post-ceremony rush.
- Host
- City of Westland (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185 (opens in maps)
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Holiday marketFree
Westland Winter Market
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4 to 7 pm
- Where: Westland City Hall and Nankin Square, 36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, vendors sell crafts and treats
- Ages: All ages
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Local vendors bring handmade crafts, gifts and festive treats to City Hall, and the evening spills over to Nankin Square and Amphitheatre for a holiday lights stroll.
Kids can vote for their favorite decorated tree in the display while carolers sing and the city pours free hot cocoa.
Parent tip: Let each kid pick a favorite tree to vote for, and come right at 4 pm if you want a quiet lap of the vendors before the lights come on.
- Host
- City of Westland Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Westland City Hall and Nankin Square, 36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185 (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 Westland Christmas event for kids happens
Both events are at City Hall on Warren Road: see Santa and the tree on December 3, then come back on December 12 to shop the market and vote on the tree display.
- City Hall Tree Lighting CeremonyWestland · Dec 3
- Westland Winter MarketWestland · 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 Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grosse Pointe and Grosse Pointe Farms. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Westland Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Westland this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Westland for 2026, both from the City of Westland: the City Hall tree lighting on December 3 and the Winter Market on December 12.
When is the Westland tree lighting in 2026?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Rd.
Is Santa at the Westland tree lighting?
Yes. The city lists an evening with Santa along with carolers, cookies, hot cocoa and crafts.
What is at the Westland Winter Market?
Handmade crafts, gifts and treats from local vendors, a holiday tree display at Nankin Square and Amphitheatre where visitors vote for a favorite, carolers and free hot cocoa. It runs 4 to 7 pm on December 12.
Who do I contact about Westland holiday events?
City of Westland Community Engagement at engagement@cityofwestland.com, or Westland Parks and Recreation at parks@cityofwestland.com.
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 Westland 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.