Experience Michigan's Festive Holiday Events This Weekend

As snow blankets the state, Michigan comes alive with holiday cheer.

 

From December 5-7, 2025, communities across Michigan are hosting a range of festive events to celebrate the season.

 

Here are some highlights to consider for your weekend plans:

 

Annual Community Christmas Extravaganza

December 5 | 5:30 p.m.

Tibbits Opera House - 14 S Hanchett Street, Coldwater, MI

Admission: $12

 

Christmas in the Village

December 5-6 | All Day

State Fairgrounds - 401 12th Avenue N, Escanaba, MI

Free Admission

 

Charlevoix Circle Holiday Market

December 5-30 | 5 p.m.

Charlevoix Circle of Arts - 109 Clinton Street, Charlevoix, MI

Free Admission

 

Ore Dock Holiday Laser Light Show

December 4-27 | 6 p.m.

Lower Harbor Ore Dock - Marquette, MI

Free Admission

 

Kerrytown Kindlefest

December 5 | 5 p.m.

Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market - 315 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, MI

Free Admission

 

Midnight Madness

December 5 | 5 p.m.

Main Street - Downtown, Ann Arbor, MI

Free Admission

 

Heritage Guild Holiday Bazaar

December 6-13 | All Day

Dexter Museum - 3443 Inverness Street, Dexter, MI

Free Admission

 

Winter Art Market

December 6-7 | All Day

York - 1928 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI

Free Admission

 

A Magical Cirque Christmas

December 5 | 7:30 p.m.

Fox Theatre - 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

Prices Vary

 

Hell’s Kitchen

December 5-14 | 7:30 p.m.

Fisher Theatre - 3011 W Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI

Prices Vary

 

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

December 5-28 | 6:30 p.m.

Greenfield Village - 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI

Admission: $36

 

Magic of Lights

December 5-January 3 | 6 p.m.

Pine Knob - 33 Bob Seger Drive, Clarkston, MI

Admission: $33 per car

 

Christkindl Markt

December 5-23 | All Day

Downtown Market - 435 Ionia Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI

Free Admission

 

Hark Up Christmas

December 5-7 | 7:30 p.m.

DeVos Center for Arts - 2300 Plymouth Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Prices Vary

 

Ice Skating at Rosa Parks Circle

December 5-January 1 | All Day

Rosa Parks Circle - Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI

Admission: $6

 

Victorian Christmas Tea

December 5-January 4 | 12 p.m.

High Tea Grand Rapids - 1522 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Deposit: $20

 

Santa’s Workshop

December 5-24 | All Day

City Centre Market - 125 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI

Free Admission

 

International Festival of Lights

December 5-31 | All Day

Michigan Avenue - Downtown, Battle Creek, MI

Free Admission

 

A Carpenter’s Christmas

December 6 | 7:30 p.m.

Miller Auditorium - 1341 Theatre Drive, Kalamazoo, MI

Admission: $46.56

 

Light Up Merrill Park

December 5 | 3:30 p.m.

Merrill Park - 5845 Comstock Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI

Free Admission

 

Krampusnacht

December 6 | 4 p.m.

Old Town - 1232 Turner Street, Lansing, MI

Free Admission

 

Arts & Crafts Winter Show

December 6-7 | All Day

MSU Union - 49 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI

Free Admission

 

Wonderland of Lights

December 4-21 | 5 p.m.

Potter Park Zoo - 1301 S Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI

Admission: $9

 

Night Lights Christmas Parade & Festival

December 5 | 5 p.m.

Bridge Street - Downtown, Grand Ledge, MI

Free Admission

 

These events offer a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in Michigan's holiday spirit.

 

Whether you're interested in festive markets, theatrical performances, or dazzling light displays, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

 

Bundle up, gather your loved ones, and make the most of this magical season.

 

For more details on these events, please refer to local event calendars or contact the venues directly.

 

Enjoy the festivities!