December flew by in Sterling Heights, and our cameras were right there to capture the moments that made the season feel special. Take a look back at our December Rewind and relive some of the highlights that made the end of the year in Sterling Heights so memorable.
Sterling Heights Launches Little Free Sled Library
Snow day plans just got a whole lot cooler! Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation has launched their first-ever Little Free Sled Library at Delia Park in collaboration with the Sterling Heights Public Library. Borrow a sled, hit the hill and return it for the next snow lover to enjoy. By working together, we’re making it easier to get outside, stay active and share no-cost winter fun all season long.
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Cops & Kids 2025
Smiles, shopping carts and holiday cheer filled the aisles as Sterling Heights police officers spent the day shopping alongside 44 local children during their annual Cops and Kids program, helping build positive relationships, foster trust and provide a joyful holiday experience for children who might otherwise not receive presents.
Now in its 27th year, this special tradition, hosted by the Sterling Heights Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #118, was made possible through the generosity of Walmart and community donors who continue to help make the holidays brighter for families in our community.
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Adaptive Recreation Holiday Dance
Everyone was dancing through the snow at our Adaptive Recreation Holiday Dance! The awesome holiday sweaters and a visit from Santa made it a festive night to remember!
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Happy Holidays from Sterling Heights
The holidays have a way of pulling us all a little closer, even when the to-do list has us spinning faster than expected. Watch as our department directors join hands and get swept up in the swirl of the season, all set against the backdrop of Sterling Heights’ beautiful holiday light display. From the city of Sterling Heights to you and your loved ones, we wish you a joyful and bright holiday season!
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50+ Holiday Party 2025
What better way to end the year than celebrating together? Our 50+ Holiday Party was a wonderful chance to reconnect with friends and neighbors, meet new faces and close out the year in style with an afternoon of laughter, dancing and sharing a delicious meal together.
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Tammy's Top Shelf: 7 Books of 2025
Tammy’s Top Shelf is back. Join our Library Director, Tammy, as she shares her top picks of 2025. From can’t-put-down reads to hidden gems, there’s something for everyone. Stop by the Sterling Heights Public Library to place any of these great titles on hold.
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Santa Visits the Sterling Heights Public Library
Santa dropped by the Sterling Heights Public Library on Dec. 9 and the holiday magic did not disappoint! Each kiddo left with a to-go craft, candy cane, festive bookmark thanks to the Friends of the Public Library, and cozy fleece scarf donated by the Kiwanis Club of Warren.
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A Sterling Christmas 2025
Dodge Park transformed into a little pocket of holiday magic for our annual Sterling Christmas. Families bundled up and journeyed in from every corner of Sterling Heights, drawn by the glow of fires crackling in the cold and the promise of a festive night together.
Children whispered their wishes to Santa, wandered past shimmering ice sculptures, giggled their way through carousel rides, and got nose-to-nose with furry friends at the petting zoo. The Grinch lurked around, of course, but even he couldn’t spoil the fun.
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Little Learners: Elves Workshop
Our littlest elves filled the room with holiday cheer as they played, crafted, colored and explored all the toys our Little Learners classes have to offer, all while buzzing with excitement for Santa’s arrival. The highlight? A magical photo moment with Mrs. Claus herself!
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Patricia M. Lehman Amphitheater Dedication
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the city of Sterling Heights unveiled a new commemorative plaque in Dodge Park officially naming the Pat Lehman Amphitheatre. As Sterling Heights’ first community relations director, Pat Lehman championed some of our most beloved traditions, including Sterlingfest, the launch of Sterling Heights Television, the cultivation of our public art collection, and efforts to strengthen cultural engagement across the community.
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Operation Warmth
Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation and the Sterling Heights Youth Advisory Board teamed up to help keep our community warm all winter long. We collected new, tagged winter items through the end of the year to help local families and individuals stay protected from the cold. All donated items benefited the Macomb Foster Closet.
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