Holiday + Christmas Guide: Where to Cut your Christmas Tree, Christmas Events, Live Nativities + More!
They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year and I have to agree. It’s the season when Lansing families head to cut their own Christmas tree, visit live nativity scenes, gather together for tree lighting festivities and Christmas events, and get out into the city more than any other time of year.
During this festive time, our communities feel alive, the air is crisp, and the time with family amidst the quietly falling snow reminds us what holiday season is all about.
For many, it’s about time with our families. For this reason, we’ve made a list of great family-friendly ways to spend quality time with your loved ones this holiday season in Lansing Michigan.
Read on for Lansing’s Holiday Guide:
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Christmas Tree Farms
Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, it’s tradition in our family to head to Zokvick Tree farm in West Lansing. You won’t find it on any map, and when you arrive you’ll be greeted by a gruff adorable couple passionate about their “beautiful” trees. We take the same pictures in the same spots every-single-time. And we love it.
For many other families in Lansing, it’s very much the same – but with their own favorite Christmas tree farm as the destination.
If you’re new to the area, or looking to start a new family tradition and want to cut your own Christmas tree this year, here are some favorites around the Greater Lansing area:
Tannenbaum Farm
Here you’ll get to pick out a beautiful tree on their lovely grounds, see Santa, ride their wagon, get your tree prepared, then take it home. Your family will enjoy a full package experience when you visit Tannenbaum Farm.
Location: 2515 Sandhill RoadMason, Michigan 48854
Peacock Road Family Farm
Here you’ll find trees, shopping, see Santa, and get the whole Christmas magical experience all in one.
Location: 11854 Peacock Road, Laingsburg, MI 48848
Carpenter Tree Farm
Families rave about the horse rides. Here you’ll also find tree cleaning, drilling, and more!
Location: 11243 Barnes Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Star Tree Farm
This sweet farm offers so many trees, and so many FREE additions while you’re there. FREE: coffee and tea, hot chocolate, boughs, tree shaking, tree wrapping, and photo opportunities.
Location: 1822 E Willoughby Rd, Mason, MI 48854
Howard Tree Farm
Cut and choose at their lovely family farm.
Location: W., 4645 Jacobs Rd, Perry, MI 48872
Zokvick Tree Farm
This farm is the place our family goes to every year. It’s not big and fancy, but it has a lot of heart. Their prices are great and the sweet experience is fun for the whole family. You’ll find their accurate location here.
Location: West Eaton Highway
Good’s Christmas Tree Farm
Location: 995 W Kalamo Hwy, Charlotte, MI 48813
Reverman Farm
Families love going to Reverman Farm! Here you’ll see animals, horses decked out in holiday gear, reindeer, and more!
Location: 16500 Forest Hill Rd Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837
Austin Tree Farm
If you’re looking for a family vibe you’re going to the right place. Families say their staff is friendly and the experience is nice.
Location: 2840 Okemos Rd, Mason, MI 48854
Anna Louis Tree Farm
Over three generations family owned! Here your tress will be cleaned, drilled, and wrapped.
Location: 10717 Babcock Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848
Goose Creek Tree Farm
They do all kinds of trees and Christmas is part of their repertoire. If you’re looking for a specific type – most likely, it will be here.
Location: 1774 Divine Hwy, Lyons, MI 48851
Clinton Trail Tree Farm
Ride the wagon and pick out your tree to cut with your family. You’ll find their prices on their facebook page to help you prepare for your trip.
Location: 6120 S Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Do you have a favorite Christmas Tree Farm you’d like to add to the list? Leave a comment below so we can get it on the list!
Where to Find Live Nativity Scenes
A fond memory from my childhood is going to a live nativity scene. I often think on that moment with warm and fuzzy feelings.
A few years ago I agreed to be in a live nativity scene. My youngest son played baby Jesus and my eldest a little lamb. I felt a bit silly at first but in the end it was so much fun and worth it. Their faces lit up as we re-told the beautiful story.
If you haven’t gone to one yet, take my word for it, you’ll enjoy it. The live nativity could be an experience your kiddos will remember for a lifetime.
Here’s where to find Live Nativity Scenes:
Friday December 21, 2018
The Living Nativity
Location: Pennway Church of God – 1101 East Cavanaugh Road Lansing
For two nights only, December 21st & 22nd, from 7pm ‘til 9pm, with performances running every 15 minutes. A Lansing tradition returns again this December at Pennway Church of God. For over five decades, people from all over mid-Michigan have thrilled to Pennway’s stirring presentation of The Living Nativity. Featuring a [...]
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday December 22, 2018
The Living Nativity
Location: Our Savior Lutheran Church and School – 7910 E St Joe Hwy Lansing
Join us to celebrate the birth of our Lord at our Living Nativity! There will be live animals, crafts, refreshments and a guided journey outside where you will experience the true story of Christmas. This event is free and open to the community! Check out www.oursaviorlansing.org for more information!
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Living Nativity
Location: Pennway Church of God – 1101 East Cavanaugh Road Lansing
For two nights only, December 21st & 22nd, from 7pm ‘til 9pm, with performances running every 15 minutes. A Lansing tradition returns again this December at Pennway Church of God. For over five decades, people from all over mid-Michigan have thrilled to Pennway’s stirring presentation of The Living Nativity. Featuring a [...]
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holiday Performances + Christmas Concerts
Christmas music + beautiful voices!? Yes please!
Carols, concerts, plays, and more mean pure fun for families in Lansing.
Here is a list of awesome performances and concerts you’ll want to get out of your cozy house for:
Friday November 23, 2018
The Nutcracker at the Wharton Center
Location: Wharton Center for Performing Arts – 750 E. Shaw LN East Lansing
One of Lansing’s favorite holiday traditions, The Nutcracker is a fun-filled performance for the entire family. Presented for the 38th year by Capital Ballet Theatre, The Nutcracker combines the artistry of mid-Michigan’s best young dancers and the awe-inspiring direction of award-winning choreographer Gregory M. George. From sword fights and sugar plums to [...]
Time: 7:30 pm
Saturday November 24, 2018
The Nutcracker at the Wharton Center
Location: Wharton Center for Performing Arts – 750 E. Shaw LN East Lansing
One of Lansing’s favorite holiday traditions, The Nutcracker is a fun-filled performance for the entire family. Presented for the 38th year by Capital Ballet Theatre, The Nutcracker combines the artistry of mid-Michigan’s best young dancers and the awe-inspiring direction of award-winning choreographer Gregory M. George. From sword fights and sugar plums to [...]
Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday November 25, 2018
The Nutcracker at the Wharton Center
Location: Wharton Center for Performing Arts – 750 E. Shaw LN East Lansing
One of Lansing’s favorite holiday traditions, The Nutcracker is a fun-filled performance for the entire family. Presented for the 38th year by Capital Ballet Theatre, The Nutcracker combines the artistry of mid-Michigan’s best young dancers and the awe-inspiring direction of award-winning choreographer Gregory M. George. From sword fights and sugar plums to [...]
Time: 2:00 pm
Saturday December 8, 2018
Peace, Joy & Songs of the Season
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Church – 955 Alton Road East Lansing
Bring home the magic and wonder of Christmas with the uplifting sounds of 150 singers and instrumentalists from Choral Union, University Chorale and the MSU Symphony Orchestra as they perform the “Christmas” portion from Messiah by Handel, a movement from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Vaughan Williams [...]
Time: 8:00 pm
Sunday December 9, 2018
LSO Family Series-Holiday Concert
Location: CADL- Downtown Lansing Branch – 401 South Capitol Avenue Lansing
Members of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra present "A Mouse in the House, "a fun and charming piece commissioned by ConTempus Quartet and featuring violins, viola and cello. (FREE street parking downtown on weekends) Basement - Auditorium
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday December 15, 2018
The Nutcracker Ballet
Location: Waverly High School Theatre – 160 Snow Road Lansing
Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m. Come see the Greater Lansing Ballet Company's production of this holiday classic with a modern twist! Featuring live music by the Mason Symphony Orchestra. This ballet follows Clara through the land of#selfies to the land of sweets! Professional dancing and music [...]
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sunday December 16, 2018
Holiday Concert with the Prime Time Strummers
Location: East Lansing Public Library – 950 Abbot Road East Lansing
Make plans to enjoy the sounds of the season with East Lansing's Prime Time Strummers ukulele ensemble. Founded in 2012, the Prime Time Strummers started with a core group of a dozen members and over the past five years their ranks have swelled to sixty ukulele enthusiasts. Music is wonderful [...]
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Nutcracker Ballet
Location: Waverly High School Theatre – 160 Snow Road Lansing
Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m. Come see the Greater Lansing Ballet Company's production of this holiday classic with a modern twist! Featuring live music by the Mason Symphony Orchestra. This ballet follows Clara through the land of#selfies to the land of sweets! Professional dancing and music [...]
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LSO Holiday Pops
Location: Wharton Center for Performing Arts – 750 E. Shaw LN East Lansing
Guest Artist: Scott MacLeod, vocalist; MSU Youth Chorale The Nutcracker Suite and Traditional Holiday Tunes The most wonderful time of the year is best spent with family, friends, and your Lansing Symphony! Celebrate this joyous season with carols, festive tunes, and the enchanting Nutcracker Suite. Accomplished singer and Okemos High [...]
Time: 3:00 pm
Friday December 21, 2018
Holiday Cabaret
Location: Riverwalk Theatre – 228 Museum Dr Lansing
Enjoy a little holiday cheer from your theatre family at Riverwalk! December 21-23, 2018. Friday & Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday at 3 pm. General admission seating: $15 For one weekend only, under the direction of the talented Meghan Eldred-Woolsey, several familiar faces to Lansing's stages will perform holiday favorites [...]
Time: 7:00 pm
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Location: Wharton Center for Performing Arts – 750 E. Shaw LN East Lansing
“Mannheim Steamroller RULES Christmas!” –Business Week Mannheim Steamroller Christmas has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy® Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection of compositions from his groundbreaking Fresh Aire series of albums, which introduced [...]
Time: 8:00 pm
Saturday December 22, 2018
Holiday Cabaret
Location: Riverwalk Theatre – 228 Museum Dr Lansing
Enjoy a little holiday cheer from your theatre family at Riverwalk! December 21-23, 2018. Friday & Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday at 3 pm. General admission seating: $15 For one weekend only, under the direction of the talented Meghan Eldred-Woolsey, several familiar faces to Lansing's stages will perform holiday favorites [...]
Time: 7:00 pm
Sunday December 23, 2018
Holiday Cabaret
Location: Riverwalk Theatre – 228 Museum Dr Lansing
Enjoy a little holiday cheer from your theatre family at Riverwalk! December 21-23, 2018. Friday & Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday at 3 pm. General admission seating: $15 For one weekend only, under the direction of the talented Meghan Eldred-Woolsey, several familiar faces to Lansing's stages will perform holiday favorites [...]
Time: 3:00 pm
More Holiday Festivities
Haven’t had enough festivities yet?! Well, me neither.
I’m headed to quite a few of these fun upcoming holiday events. Explore more holiday fun like: sleigh rides with Santa, FREE event, craft times, baking fun, and so much more!
Read on for more Holiday Family Festivities:
Saturday December 1, 2018
DeWitt Christmas Light Parade
Location: Downtown DeWitt – Main St DeWitt
DeWitt's Christmas Light Parade kicks off at 5:30pm, December 1st downtown DeWitt! Enjoy fireworks immediately following the Tree Lighting.
Time: 5:30 pm
Chelsea's Annual Holiday Light Parade
Location: Downtown Chelsea – Main Street Chelsea
The Annual Holiday Light Parade takes place on Saturday evening during Hometown Holiday weekend, and has the town glowing with the spirit of the season. The 14th annual parade featuring dozens of lighted floats and vehicles, marching bands, and the big guy himself, Santa! Parade starts at Chelsea State Bank’s south-end [...]
Time: 6:00 pm
Williamston Holiday Light Parade
Location: Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce – 369 W Grand River Ave Williamston
The Williamston Holiday Light Parade happens annually along Grand River Ave and is back this year, December 1st. Join in the fun and festivities with this light parade, which includes illuminated floats and vehicles, marching bands, animals, and more! Tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus, extended holiday shopping and restaurant hours, [...]
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday December 7, 2018
Grand Ledge Night Lights Christmas Parade & Festivities
Location: Downtown Grand Ledge – Bridge Street Grand Ledge
The 47th Annual Night Lights Christmas Parade is a spectacular night time parade packed full of lots of lights and music! It starts at the Grand Ledge Fire Barn and then makes its way straight down Bridge Street. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their appearance at the end of the [...]
Time: 7:00 pm
Saturday December 1, 2018
Breakfast with Santa
Location: LAFCU – 106 N Marketplace Blvd Lansing
You're invited to Breakfast with Santa! Join us on the first of December to enjoy breakfast and meet Santa. There will be Christmas crafts, pictures with Santa and cookie decorating. This is a free event. RSVP to marketing@lafcu.com
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
East Lansing's Winter Glow
Location: Ann Street Plaza – Corner of Albert & M.A.C. avenues East Lansing
There is something for everyone at the popular annual Winter Glow event – East Lansing’s free, outdoor winter festival. This winter-inspired annual tradition will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in downtown East Lansing with a wide variety of fun-filled seasonal activities from 2-5 p.m. It’s free. The Winter [...]
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday December 6, 2018
Drop-in Gingerbread Houses
Location: CADL- South Lansing Branch – 3500 South Cedar Street Lansing
Drop in to make a festive house out of graham crackers and lots of sweet treats. Materials provided, while supplies last.
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Family Holiday Open House
Location: MSU Plant & Soil Sciences Headhouse and Conservatory – 1066 Bogue Street East Lansing
Enjoy our displays of poinsettias and the 16' poinsettia tree under evening lights. Bring your camera and the kids. Santa will arrive in his sleigh at 5:30 pm. MSU poinsettias, centerpieces and wreaths will be for sale. Enjoy some holiday refreshments. This is a FREE event. Please Register by filling [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday December 7, 2018
Grand Ledge Night Lights Christmas Parade & Festivities
Location: Downtown Grand Ledge – Bridge Street Grand Ledge
The 47th Annual Night Lights Christmas Parade is a spectacular night time parade packed full of lots of lights and music! It starts at the Grand Ledge Fire Barn and then makes its way straight down Bridge Street. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their appearance at the end of the [...]
Time: 7:00 pm
The Polar Express Pajama Night
Location: Barnes & Noble- Lansing – 5132 W Saginaw Hwy Lansing
Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express! Enjoy with a complementary Hot Chocolate and cookie from our cafe!
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday December 8, 2018
Chocolate With Santa!
Location: Oh Mi Organics – 109 West Higham Street Saint Johns
Santa will be arriving at Oh Mi Organics December 8th, at 6pm! Stop by and tell jolly St. Nick your Christmas wishes, then enjoy free allergy-friendly healthy chocolate! (Contains NO gluten, peanuts or dairy!) Parents: bring your cameras and/or phones to snap memorable pics of the kids with Santa! Or [...]
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday December 14, 2018
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Saturday December 15, 2018
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Kids' Crafting for Christmas Open House at Grand Ledge Library
Location: Grand Ledge Area District Library- Main – 131 E. Jefferson St. Grand Ledge
Calling all kids! Come craft a Christmas present for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, sister, brother-- friends too! We'll have craft stations to visit and create- Kids can work independently or with library staff and teen volunteers to make 1-5 small crafts to wrap and take home to put under the [...]
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday December 16, 2018
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Holiday Concert with the Prime Time Strummers
Location: East Lansing Public Library – 950 Abbot Road East Lansing
Make plans to enjoy the sounds of the season with East Lansing's Prime Time Strummers ukulele ensemble. Founded in 2012, the Prime Time Strummers started with a core group of a dozen members and over the past five years their ranks have swelled to sixty ukulele enthusiasts. Music is wonderful [...]
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday December 21, 2018
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Saturday December 22, 2018
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
The Living Nativity
Location: Our Savior Lutheran Church and School – 7910 E St Joe Hwy Lansing
Join us to celebrate the birth of our Lord at our Living Nativity! There will be live animals, crafts, refreshments and a guided journey outside where you will experience the true story of Christmas. This event is free and open to the community! Check out www.oursaviorlansing.org for more information!
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday December 23, 2018
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Do you know where Santa will be this year in the Lansing area?! We do – and we made a big fat list just like Santa’s bowl full of jelly. Find out where to take pictures with Santa, eat with Santa, go on a sleigh ride with Santa, and more on our fantastic Santa Finder!
Thursday November 29, 2018
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Thirsty Thursdays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Thursday is a Thirsty Thursday! Tickets are $5 per person and free for kids ages 6 and under. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring holiday drink specials, snapchat filters, warming stations in [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday November 30, 2018
Shop Everything MSU Event
Location: MSU Surplus Store – 468 Green Way East Lansing
For one day, November 30th from Noon until 7 p.m., the MSU Surplus Store is bringing vendors from across the MSU Campus together in one location for your holiday gift buying convenience. This is the perfect time to shop for unique MSU items with over one dozen MSU Shops participating. [...]
Time: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Family Fridays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Friday is Family Friday! Tickets are $5 per person, kids ages 6 and under are free. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring train rides, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday December 1, 2018
5th Annual SLCC Craft Fair
Location: South Lansing Christian Church – 6300 Aurelius Rd. Lansing
Join us for the 5th Annual SLCC Craft Fair. Your holiday shopping is as easy as 1-2-3 with our large vendor selection of home made goods.
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Shipshewana on the Road Comes to Lansing
Location: The Summit Sports and Ice Complex – 9410 Davis Hwy Dimondale
Shipshewana On the Road shows are two day sales where independent vendors offer their products or merchandise for sale to the general public. Admission: $4.00 (12 and under are free)
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Breakfast with Santa
Location: LAFCU – 106 N Marketplace Blvd Lansing
You're invited to Breakfast with Santa! Join us on the first of December to enjoy breakfast and meet Santa. There will be Christmas crafts, pictures with Santa and cookie decorating. This is a free event. RSVP to marketing@lafcu.com
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Santa Trains (in Blissfield)
Location: The Old Road Dinner Train – Blissfield – 301 E. Adrian Street Blissfield
Blissfield - December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2018 Boarding at 9:45AM with departure at 10:00AM or Boarding at 12:15PM with departure at 12:30PM Children visit with Santa, sing Christmas Carols and color. Cookies and punch included. $22.00-adults $20-seniors $17.00-children 12 & under, reservations required.
Time: 9:45 am
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Family Holiday Matinee
Location: CADL- Downtown Lansing Branch – 401 South Capitol Avenue Lansing
Watch The Santa Clause on the big screen (Tim Allen--PG). Downtown parking is free on weekends.
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Family Holiday Movies
Location: CADL- Leslie Branch – 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie
Enjoy a family friendly movie and popcorn, every Saturday in December!
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Photos with Santa
Location: Pet Supplies Plus – Howell – 2649 E Grand River Ave Howell
Santa pictures with you and or your pet. $14 donation per photo. Photo will be available that day. 100% of proceeds to benefit the animals at Livingston County Animal Shelter and Always Hope Animal Rescue. For more info call 810-220-7387 or email FriendsOfLCAS@gmail.com
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Santa Trains (in Blissfield)
Location: The Old Road Dinner Train – Blissfield – 301 E. Adrian Street Blissfield
Blissfield - December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2018 Boarding at 9:45AM with departure at 10:00AM or Boarding at 12:15PM with departure at 12:30PM Children visit with Santa, sing Christmas Carols and color. Cookies and punch included. $22.00-adults $20-seniors $17.00-children 12 & under, reservations required.
Time: 12:15 pm
East Lansing's Winter Glow
Location: Ann Street Plaza – Corner of Albert & M.A.C. avenues East Lansing
There is something for everyone at the popular annual Winter Glow event – East Lansing’s free, outdoor winter festival. This winter-inspired annual tradition will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in downtown East Lansing with a wide variety of fun-filled seasonal activities from 2-5 p.m. It’s free. The Winter [...]
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Santa Saturdays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Saturday is Santa Saturday! Tickets are $5 per person and free for kids ages 6 and under. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Toys for Tots – Free Admission to Wonderland of Lights with Donation!
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
It’s our annual Toys drive and this year we’re stuffing a truck courtesy of Two Men and a Truck! On December 1st each person who brings in a new, unwrapped toy will be admitted to Wonderland of Lights for FREE. Join your friends at the zoo to make this our [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DeWitt Christmas Light Parade
Location: Downtown DeWitt – Main St DeWitt
DeWitt's Christmas Light Parade kicks off at 5:30pm, December 1st downtown DeWitt! Enjoy fireworks immediately following the Tree Lighting.
Time: 5:30 pm
Chelsea's Annual Holiday Light Parade
Location: Downtown Chelsea – Main Street Chelsea
The Annual Holiday Light Parade takes place on Saturday evening during Hometown Holiday weekend, and has the town glowing with the spirit of the season. The 14th annual parade featuring dozens of lighted floats and vehicles, marching bands, and the big guy himself, Santa! Parade starts at Chelsea State Bank’s south-end [...]
Time: 6:00 pm
Williamston Holiday Light Parade
Location: Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce – 369 W Grand River Ave Williamston
The Williamston Holiday Light Parade happens annually along Grand River Ave and is back this year, December 1st. Join in the fun and festivities with this light parade, which includes illuminated floats and vehicles, marching bands, animals, and more! Tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus, extended holiday shopping and restaurant hours, [...]
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday December 2, 2018
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Shipshewana on the Road Comes to Lansing
Location: The Summit Sports and Ice Complex – 9410 Davis Hwy Dimondale
Shipshewana On the Road shows are two day sales where independent vendors offer their products or merchandise for sale to the general public. Admission: $4.00 (12 and under are free)5
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday December 3, 2018
Reindeer Visit
Location: CADL- Leslie Branch – 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie
Meet live reindeer, visit with Santa, and enjoy a candy cane. Then warm up inside with holiday songs and hot chocolate provided by the Friends group.
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Holiday Open House
Location: CADL- Leslie Branch – 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie
To thank you for your continued support, we invite you to a relaxing evening with dulcimer holiday music from Jan Woodard, and refreshments provided by the Friends group.
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Storytime & Visit with Santa
Location: DeWitt District Library – 13101 Schavey Road DeWitt
Santa returns to DeWitt for a special sing-along and visit. We will begin with time for crafts and Santa letter writing, followed by a shared story before Santa arrives for visits and pictures. Bring your own camera! Please register ALL family members who will be attending.
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuesday December 4, 2018
A Festival of Trees
Location: Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center – 100 E. North Street Lansing
Embrace the holiday spirit and join the Friends of Turner Dodge House and Lansing Parks and Recreation for the annual Turner Dodge House Festival of Trees! All 3 floors will feature as many as 60 trees decorated for the Holidays! Money raised from the admission price will go toward projects [...]
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday December 5, 2018
A Festival of Trees
Location: Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center – 100 E. North Street Lansing
Embrace the holiday spirit and join the Friends of Turner Dodge House and Lansing Parks and Recreation for the annual Turner Dodge House Festival of Trees! All 3 floors will feature as many as 60 trees decorated for the Holidays! Money raised from the admission price will go toward projects [...]
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dickens' Dinner
Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Michigan State University – 219 S Harrison Rd East Lansing
English-Themed Holiday Dinner with Senior Executive Chef Michael Clyne Two Dates: Wednesday, Dec. 5 | 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 | 6:30 p.m. SOLD OUT $79/ person | All Inclusive: Seven Courses with wine pairings, tax & gratuity Our annual Dickens' Dinner is always a fan favorite in the State [...]
Time: 6:30 pm
Thursday December 6, 2018
Santa's Workshop
Location: AL!VE – 800 W Lawrence Ave Charlotte
Visit Santa at AL!VE! Get your picture taken with Santa, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a holiday treat. Stay and create something fun in his workshop. Santa Visit: FREE Workshop Craft: $10 Grow Member: $8
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Festival of Trees
Location: Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center – 100 E. North Street Lansing
Embrace the holiday spirit and join the Friends of Turner Dodge House and Lansing Parks and Recreation for the annual Turner Dodge House Festival of Trees! All 3 floors will feature as many as 60 trees decorated for the Holidays! Money raised from the admission price will go toward projects [...]
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Drop-in Gingerbread Houses
Location: CADL- South Lansing Branch – 3500 South Cedar Street Lansing
Drop in to make a festive house out of graham crackers and lots of sweet treats. Materials provided, while supplies last.
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Family Holiday Open House
Location: MSU Plant & Soil Sciences Headhouse and Conservatory – 1066 Bogue Street East Lansing
Enjoy our displays of poinsettias and the 16' poinsettia tree under evening lights. Bring your camera and the kids. Santa will arrive in his sleigh at 5:30 pm. MSU poinsettias, centerpieces and wreaths will be for sale. Enjoy some holiday refreshments. This is a FREE event. Please Register by filling [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Drop & Shop
Location: Delta Township District Library – 5130 Davenport Drive Lansing
Need some time to get your holiday shopping done? Parents may bring their children, ages 3 and up, to the library between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. We’ll provide craft activities, snacks, and a movie for the kids while parents can get in some uninterrupted shopping time. Space is limited; [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Thirsty Thursdays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Thursday is a Thirsty Thursday! Tickets are $5 per person and free for kids ages 6 and under. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring holiday drink specials, snapchat filters, warming stations in [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Decorate a Gingerbread House
Location: CADL- Haslett Branch – 1590 Franklin Street Haslett
We supply the houses, icing and decorations, you supply the creativity! Children under six must have an adult helper. *Registration begins Nov. 9; call 517-339-2324 or click here.
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday December 7, 2018
DIY Holiday Ornaments
Location: CADL- South Lansing Branch – 3500 South Cedar Street Lansing
Drop in to make your own classic and contemporary ornaments (while supplies last)
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Family Fridays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Friday is Family Friday! Tickets are $5 per person, kids ages 6 and under are free. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring train rides, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christmas in the Park with The Sheldon Family
Location: Corunna Historical Village of Shiawassee County – 600 W Corunna Ave Corunna
The Sheldon Family invites you join us this year as we share our Christmas joy through music! This will be our 10th consecutive year of providing Christmas music in the beautiful historical village church at McCurdy Park. The park is located in Corunna, Michigan. Like last year, this event will [...]
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Grand Ledge Night Lights Christmas Parade & Festivities
Location: Downtown Grand Ledge – Bridge Street Grand Ledge
The 47th Annual Night Lights Christmas Parade is a spectacular night time parade packed full of lots of lights and music! It starts at the Grand Ledge Fire Barn and then makes its way straight down Bridge Street. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their appearance at the end of the [...]
Time: 7:00 pm
The Polar Express Pajama Night
Location: Barnes & Noble- Lansing – 5132 W Saginaw Hwy Lansing
Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express! Enjoy with a complementary Hot Chocolate and cookie from our cafe!
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday December 8, 2018
Pancakes with Santa
Location: Williamston High School – 3939 Vanneter Road Williamston
Join us for an all you can eat pancake breakfast served with hash browns, sausage, eggs, and breakfast beverages. Santa himself will be in attendance!! FIRST 100 kids 12 & Under will receive a special gift! $8 Adults, $5 Kids 12 & Under, Free for Kids 3 & Under Ticket [...]
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Breakfast with Santa
Location: Lansing Mall – 5330 West Saginaw Highway Lansing
Saturday, December 8th at 9 am! Join us in the food court for breakfast, a craft and story time with Santa! This event is free, all activities are while supplies last. Parents must be present with child at all times. Special Guest: Chick-fil-A Cow
Time: 9:00 am
Breakfast with Santa at Grand Ledge High School
Location: Grand Ledge High School – 820 Spring St Grand Ledge
Breakfast with Santa by the Grand Ledge Community Recreation: children enjoy a breakfast buffet, visit and picture with Santa (parents bring your own cameras), letter to Santa, and Christmas craft and activity areas. Stories by GLADL! Pre-Registration required
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Santa Trains (in Blissfield)
Location: The Old Road Dinner Train – Blissfield – 301 E. Adrian Street Blissfield
Blissfield - December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2018 Boarding at 9:45AM with departure at 10:00AM or Boarding at 12:15PM with departure at 12:30PM Children visit with Santa, sing Christmas Carols and color. Cookies and punch included. $22.00-adults $20-seniors $17.00-children 12 & under, reservations required.
Time: 9:45 am
Christmas in Mulliken
Location: Mulliken District Library – 135 Main St. Mulliken
We will be inviting local independent businesses and crafters to set up booths for people to buy or order products. This community event is a fun way to inspire everyone to buy local for Christmas, as well as promote local businesses. Vendors will be encouraged to have products available for [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Drop-in Stocking Stuffer Craft (Age 6 & up)
Location: CADL- Haslett Branch – 1590 Franklin Street Haslett
Jump on the corner bookmark trend when you make some cute bookmarks of your favorite animals and cartoon characters! Gift it to a lucky person on your list.
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
REO Town Neighborhood Holiday Pop Up Market
Location: REO Town Marketplace – 1027 S Washington Ave Lansing
You're invited to REO Town's annual, neighborhood pop-up market! Come stroll Washington Avenue, and check out over 50 unique vendors in 8 different storefronts! Event hours: 10AM - 5PM An eclectic array of vendors will set up across the neighborhood, with goods ranging from local-roasted coffee to wreaths and knitted [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Family Holiday Movies
Location: CADL- Leslie Branch – 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie
Enjoy a family friendly movie and popcorn, every Saturday in December!
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Gingerbread Houses
Location: Delta Township District Library – 5130 Davenport Drive Lansing
All ages. Decorate your very own candy-coating dwelling using graham crackers, frosting, and a variety of sweet treats. Space is limited; pre-registration required. Kids may sign up to build a house by themselves or in a group that will work together (adults are very welcome to help but don't need [...]
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Cocoa in the Cabin & Craft Day
Location: Woldumar Nature Center – 5739 Old Lansing Rd Lansing
Need a way to warm-up? Come and join us on Saturday, December 8th from 11am-2pm as we gather around the fire in the Moon Cabin and enjoy hot chocolate and historic demonstrations. Then head over to the Visitor Center and create your own ornament or barn wood holiday decor to [...]
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Photos with Santa
Location: Pet Supplies Plus – Howell – 2649 E Grand River Ave Howell
Santa pictures with you and or your pet. $14 donation per photo. Photo will be available that day. 100% of proceeds to benefit the animals at Livingston County Animal Shelter and Always Hope Animal Rescue. For more info call 810-220-7387 or email FriendsOfLCAS@gmail.com
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Santa Trains (in Blissfield)
Location: The Old Road Dinner Train – Blissfield – 301 E. Adrian Street Blissfield
Blissfield - December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2018 Boarding at 9:45AM with departure at 10:00AM or Boarding at 12:15PM with departure at 12:30PM Children visit with Santa, sing Christmas Carols and color. Cookies and punch included. $22.00-adults $20-seniors $17.00-children 12 & under, reservations required.
Time: 12:15 pm
Stuff the Train for Toys for Tots/Santa Claus
Location: Forty and Eight Veterans Club – 2949 S. Waverly Highway Lansing
Stuff the Train for Toys for Tots will take place beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Forty and Eight at 2949 S. Waverly Highway in Lansing. Bring the kids and a new, unwrapped toy (suggested, not mandatory) and enjoy cookies, apple cider and hot chocolate. Santa Claus [...]
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Santa Saturdays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Saturday is Santa Saturday! Tickets are $5 per person and free for kids ages 6 and under. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Parents' Great Escape
Location: AL!VE – 800 W Lawrence Ave Charlotte
Parents, drop the kids off for some holiday fun at AL!VE while you take the night to shop, go out or relax. Ages 3-12 can stay until 10:00p.m. (young children must be fully potty-trained). Supervised, holiday-themed activities include: making and wrapping a holiday gift for parents (Christmas PGE only), themed [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chocolate With Santa!
Location: Oh Mi Organics – 109 West Higham Street Saint Johns
Santa will be arriving at Oh Mi Organics December 8th, at 6pm! Stop by and tell jolly St. Nick your Christmas wishes, then enjoy free allergy-friendly healthy chocolate! (Contains NO gluten, peanuts or dairy!) Parents: bring your cameras and/or phones to snap memorable pics of the kids with Santa! Or [...]
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christmas in the Park with The Sheldon Family
Location: Corunna Historical Village of Shiawassee County – 600 W Corunna Ave Corunna
The Sheldon Family invites you join us this year as we share our Christmas joy through music! This will be our 10th consecutive year of providing Christmas music in the beautiful historical village church at McCurdy Park. The park is located in Corunna, Michigan. Like last year, this event will [...]
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Peace, Joy & Songs of the Season
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Church – 955 Alton Road East Lansing
Bring home the magic and wonder of Christmas with the uplifting sounds of 150 singers and instrumentalists from Choral Union, University Chorale and the MSU Symphony Orchestra as they perform the “Christmas” portion from Messiah by Handel, a movement from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Vaughan Williams [...]
Time: 8:00 pm
Sunday December 9, 2018
Santa Cares
Location: Lansing Mall – 5330 West Saginaw Highway Lansing
Santa Cares is an opportunity for families with children with all spectrums of special needs to visit Santa in a stress free environment. This event is free to attend. Santa Photo packages will be available to purchase. A craft and snack will be provided. Make your reservation at www.eventbrite.com
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Brunch with Santa
Location: The Crafted Bean – 116 Bridge St. DeWitt
Come meet Santa at TCB! Kids, Pets, & Adults will get to hang out with Santa Claus and try to talk (or bark) their way onto the nice list. For only $20, your experience with Santa will include up to 3 fully edited digital images which will be available for [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Photos with Santa
Location: Pet Supplies Plus – Howell – 2649 E Grand River Ave Howell
Santa pictures with you and or your pet. $14 donation per photo. Photo will be available that day. 100% of proceeds to benefit the animals at Livingston County Animal Shelter and Always Hope Animal Rescue. For more info call 810-220-7387 or email FriendsOfLCAS@gmail.com
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lunch With Santa (in Blissfield)
Location: The Old Road Dinner Train – Blissfield – 301 E. Adrian Street Blissfield
Blissfield - December 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2018 Boarding starts at 1:30PM with departure at 2:00PM Children visit with Santa, sing Christmas Carols and color. Salad, bread sticks, pizza and dessert included. $34.00-adults $22.00-children 12 & under, reservations required.
Time: 1:30 pm
Homemade Holiday Mason Jar Gifts (Adults & Teens)
Location: CADL- Okemos Branch – 4321 Okemos Road Okemos
Don't break the bank this holiday season-create a delicious homemade gift your family or friends will love! *Registration required; call 517-347-2021 or click here.
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
LSO Family Series-Holiday Concert
Location: CADL- Downtown Lansing Branch – 401 South Capitol Avenue Lansing
Members of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra present "A Mouse in the House, "a fun and charming piece commissioned by ConTempus Quartet and featuring violins, viola and cello. (FREE street parking downtown on weekends) Basement - Auditorium
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday December 10, 2018
Holiday Jingo (All ages)
Location: CADL- Leslie Branch – 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie
Play Holiday Jingo and earn prizes with Miss Joye.
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Tuesday December 11, 2018
A Festival of Trees
Location: Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center – 100 E. North Street Lansing
Embrace the holiday spirit and join the Friends of Turner Dodge House and Lansing Parks and Recreation for the annual Turner Dodge House Festival of Trees! All 3 floors will feature as many as 60 trees decorated for the Holidays! Money raised from the admission price will go toward projects [...]
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Reindeer Visit & Gingerbread Houses
Location: CADL- Okemos Branch – 4321 Okemos Road Okemos
Visit with live reindeer from Rooftop Landing Farm, and enjoy hot chocolate and candy canes. Then make a gingerbread bread house to take home!
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday December 12, 2018
Pictures With Santa At Soldan's West Lansing
Location: Soldan’s Pet Supplies – 6201 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing
Come get you and your pet's picture taken by Ashley Photography and the real Santa Clause at Soldan's West Lansing Saturday December 12th. 1- 5X7 picture for $9.00 Many other packages to choose from including ornaments, coffee mugs, greeting cards, mouse pads, and so much more! Ashley Photography takes beautiful [...]
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
A Festival of Trees
Location: Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center – 100 E. North Street Lansing
Embrace the holiday spirit and join the Friends of Turner Dodge House and Lansing Parks and Recreation for the annual Turner Dodge House Festival of Trees! All 3 floors will feature as many as 60 trees decorated for the Holidays! Money raised from the admission price will go toward projects [...]
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Castaway with Santa
Location: Castaway Play Cafe – 1800 N Burkhart Rd Howell
Come Join Us in Supporting the Foster Closet of Michigan - Livingston County. The Foster Closet of Michigan-Livingston County is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing aid to the foster care community. EVERYONE IS INVITED!! This is public event! Santa will be there to meet the kids, hear their wish [...]
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Family Game Night--Holiday Family Feud (All ages)
Location: CADL- Leslie Branch – 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie
We're breaking out the Feud for this special edition of Family Game Night!
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Open House & Reindeer Visit
Location: CADL- Downtown Lansing Branch – 401 South Capitol Avenue Lansing
Celebrate the season with live reindeer from Rooftop Landing Farm, a visit from Santa, and some special crafts.
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Holiday Stories with Santa
Location: CADL- Okemos Branch – 4321 Okemos Road Okemos
Enjoy stories and songs with Mr. Tom, and then listen to Santa himself recite "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Make a craft and tell Santa all your Christmas wishes!
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday December 13, 2018
A Festival of Trees
Location: Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center – 100 E. North Street Lansing
Embrace the holiday spirit and join the Friends of Turner Dodge House and Lansing Parks and Recreation for the annual Turner Dodge House Festival of Trees! All 3 floors will feature as many as 60 trees decorated for the Holidays! Money raised from the admission price will go toward projects [...]
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Open House & Reindeer Visit
Location: CADL- Haslett Branch – 1590 Franklin Street Haslett
Celebrate the season with reindeer from Rooftop Landing Farm, plus Santa, The Balloon Guys and a seasonal craft.
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Make Thoughtful Cards
Location: CADL- Okemos Branch – 4321 Okemos Road Okemos
Put your creative mind to work, send messages of cheer and hope making Holiday cards for patients with a serious illness. Cards will go to McLaren cancer patients.
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Thirsty Thursdays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Thursday is a Thirsty Thursday! Tickets are $5 per person and free for kids ages 6 and under. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring holiday drink specials, snapchat filters, warming stations in [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gingerbread Houses
Location: Bath Township Public Library – 14033 Webster Rd Bath
All ages are invited to create gingerbread houses. The library will supply the graham crackers, frosting, and candies, supply the imagination!
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Holiday Celebration & Reindeer Visit
Location: CADL- South Lansing Branch – 3500 South Cedar Street Lansing
Celebrate the season with live reindeer from Rooftop Reindeer, face painting, cookie decorating, and crafts.
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday December 14, 2018
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Castaway with Santa
Location: Castaway Play Cafe – 1800 N Burkhart Rd Howell
Come Join Us in Supporting the Foster Closet of Michigan - Livingston County. The Foster Closet of Michigan-Livingston County is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing aid to the foster care community. EVERYONE IS INVITED!! This is public event! Santa will be there to meet the kids, hear their wish [...]
Time: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Family Fridays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Friday is Family Friday! Tickets are $5 per person, kids ages 6 and under are free. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring train rides, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Holiday Road Rally 2018
Location: Foster Community Center – 200 N Foster Ave Lansing
Gather your friends or family and a smartphone and get ready for a night of fun competition! Each team is provided a list of tasks to complete around Lansing and the Greater Lansing area. Each team must have a smartphone with picture and video capabilities and one vehicle. Teams must [...]
Time: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Holiday Mini-golf
Location: CADL- South Lansing Branch – 3500 South Cedar Street Lansing
Come out for a night of family-friendly mini-golf! Courses will feature holidays from around the world.
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday December 15, 2018
Breakfast with Santa
Location: DeWitt High School – 13601 Panther Dr DeWitt
New this year, the DeWitt Cheer program will be hosting a wonderful community opportunity to have Breakfast With Santa!! Come experience the fun with Chris Cakes Pancake breakfast as well as visit with Santa! Kids will be able to write letters to Santa, mingle with The Panther and have lots [...]
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Santa Trains (in Blissfield)
Location: The Old Road Dinner Train – Blissfield – 301 E. Adrian Street Blissfield
Blissfield - December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2018 Boarding at 9:45AM with departure at 10:00AM or Boarding at 12:15PM with departure at 12:30PM Children visit with Santa, sing Christmas Carols and color. Cookies and punch included. $22.00-adults $20-seniors $17.00-children 12 & under, reservations required.
Time: 9:45 am
Gingerbread House Workshop
Location: Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum – 301 S. Superior St. Albion
Celebrate the holiday season with us! On Saturday, December, 15th we will be hosting our third annual Gingerbread House Workshop. Come play architect and designer as you and your family decorate your very own gingerbread houses! We will provide all of the candy, icing, and gingerbread house building supplies you [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rollers & Strollers Skate with the Grinch
Location: Edru Skate – 1891 N Cedar St Holt
Enjoy time playing or skating to your favorite children’s music. During these sessions parents are allowed on the skating surface with street shoes and may also push strollers. Push toys or ride-on toys may be brought in for use on the floor for those children that do not wish to skate. Please no toys [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Family Holiday Movies
Location: CADL- Leslie Branch – 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie
Enjoy a family friendly movie and popcorn, every Saturday in December!
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Kids' Crafting for Christmas Open House at Grand Ledge Library
Location: Grand Ledge Area District Library- Main – 131 E. Jefferson St. Grand Ledge
Calling all kids! Come craft a Christmas present for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, sister, brother-- friends too! We'll have craft stations to visit and create- Kids can work independently or with library staff and teen volunteers to make 1-5 small crafts to wrap and take home to put under the [...]
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunset Clay Studio Holiday Art Market
Location: Sunset Clay Studio – 1820 Sunset Ave Suite 203 Lansing
It’s that time of year again! Sunset Clay Studio will be hosting our annual Holiday Art Market on Saturday, December 15th from 11am-5pm! Join us at our spacious studio in the warehouse at 1820 Sunset Ave in Lansing Michigan to support an amazing group of artists and vendors from the [...]
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Santa Trains (in Blissfield)
Location: The Old Road Dinner Train – Blissfield – 301 E. Adrian Street Blissfield
Blissfield - December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2018 Boarding at 9:45AM with departure at 10:00AM or Boarding at 12:15PM with departure at 12:30PM Children visit with Santa, sing Christmas Carols and color. Cookies and punch included. $22.00-adults $20-seniors $17.00-children 12 & under, reservations required.
Time: 12:15 pm
Parents Shopping Day at Red Cedar Gymnastics
Location: Red Cedar Gymnastics – 4103 Grand Oak Dr, Ste B109 Lansing
Parent Shopping Days are held in December each year. We give you a chance to drop the kids off at the gym while you go get some last minute holiday shopping/preparations done! This is for potty trained kids ages 3-12 years old. $25/child, sibling discounts available ($20/second child, $15/ for each [...]
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Santa Saturdays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Saturday is Santa Saturday! Tickets are $5 per person and free for kids ages 6 and under. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Nutcracker Ballet
Location: Waverly High School Theatre – 160 Snow Road Lansing
Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m. Come see the Greater Lansing Ballet Company's production of this holiday classic with a modern twist! Featuring live music by the Mason Symphony Orchestra. This ballet follows Clara through the land of#selfies to the land of sweets! Professional dancing and music [...]
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sunday December 16, 2018
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Santa Claus is Coming to the Old Town General Store
Location: Old Town General Store – 408 E Cesar E. Chavez Ave. Lansing
Once again, our very own special Bohemian Santa will be spreading the holiday spirit at the Old Town General Store. He'll be ready with a listening ear and treats for good girls and boys and we'll have a wine and beer tasting for good parents as well! A warm, comfortable [...]
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lunch With Santa (in Blissfield)
Location: The Old Road Dinner Train – Blissfield – 301 E. Adrian Street Blissfield
Blissfield - December 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2018 Boarding starts at 1:30PM with departure at 2:00PM Children visit with Santa, sing Christmas Carols and color. Salad, bread sticks, pizza and dessert included. $34.00-adults $22.00-children 12 & under, reservations required.
Time: 1:30 pm
Holiday Concert with the Prime Time Strummers
Location: East Lansing Public Library – 950 Abbot Road East Lansing
Make plans to enjoy the sounds of the season with East Lansing's Prime Time Strummers ukulele ensemble. Founded in 2012, the Prime Time Strummers started with a core group of a dozen members and over the past five years their ranks have swelled to sixty ukulele enthusiasts. Music is wonderful [...]
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Nutcracker Ballet
Location: Waverly High School Theatre – 160 Snow Road Lansing
Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m. Come see the Greater Lansing Ballet Company's production of this holiday classic with a modern twist! Featuring live music by the Mason Symphony Orchestra. This ballet follows Clara through the land of#selfies to the land of sweets! Professional dancing and music [...]
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LSO Holiday Pops
Location: Wharton Center for Performing Arts – 750 E. Shaw LN East Lansing
Guest Artist: Scott MacLeod, vocalist; MSU Youth Chorale The Nutcracker Suite and Traditional Holiday Tunes The most wonderful time of the year is best spent with family, friends, and your Lansing Symphony! Celebrate this joyous season with carols, festive tunes, and the enchanting Nutcracker Suite. Accomplished singer and Okemos High [...]
Time: 3:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday December 17, 2018
Gingerbread Houses
Location: East Lansing Public Library – 950 Abbot Road East Lansing
Families with young children, join us in our maker space to build your own festive (and delicious) "gingerbread" house out of frosting, graham crackers, candy, and more! All supplies will be provided For young children with parent or guardian. Please note that registration is required for this event, as the [...]
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Christmas Bingo!
Location: The Mayfair Bar – 1525 Lake Lansing Rd Haslett
Break out those ugly Christmas sweaters, dresses, suits and hats for our annual Ugly Christmas Bingo Party! Kids are welcome to play bingo and we will have lots of holiday giveaways as we say goodbye to bingo for the remainder of the year. We will also have a contest for the UGLIEST [...]
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday December 18, 2018
A Festival of Trees
Location: Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center – 100 E. North Street Lansing
Embrace the holiday spirit and join the Friends of Turner Dodge House and Lansing Parks and Recreation for the annual Turner Dodge House Festival of Trees! All 3 floors will feature as many as 60 trees decorated for the Holidays! Money raised from the admission price will go toward projects [...]
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Kids Eat Free & Cookie Decorating
Location: McAlister’s Deli – 2901 Preyde Boulevard Lansing
Kids eat free Tuesday Night, pre-Holiday craziness! 12-18-18 Come early for cookie decorating, icing, sprinkles and sugary fun!! While supplies last. *Adult entrée purchase required. Maximum of two free kids meals per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Kids meals for kids 12 and under. (More than two kids? An additional adult [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Minecraft Game Night--Holiday Edition (Ages 8-15)
Location: CADL- Leslie Branch – 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie
Get your game on in this special holiday edition open to all skill levels. Younger children welcome with adult supervision. *Registration required; call 517-589-9400 or click here.
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday December 19, 2018
A Festival of Trees
Location: Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center – 100 E. North Street Lansing
Embrace the holiday spirit and join the Friends of Turner Dodge House and Lansing Parks and Recreation for the annual Turner Dodge House Festival of Trees! All 3 floors will feature as many as 60 trees decorated for the Holidays! Money raised from the admission price will go toward projects [...]
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Drop-in Holiday Craft
Location: CADL- Leslie Branch – 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie
Stop by to make a special holiday craft for your family.
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday December 20, 2018
A Festival of Trees
Location: Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center – 100 E. North Street Lansing
Embrace the holiday spirit and join the Friends of Turner Dodge House and Lansing Parks and Recreation for the annual Turner Dodge House Festival of Trees! All 3 floors will feature as many as 60 trees decorated for the Holidays! Money raised from the admission price will go toward projects [...]
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Thirsty Thursdays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Thursday is a Thirsty Thursday! Tickets are $5 per person and free for kids ages 6 and under. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring holiday drink specials, snapchat filters, warming stations in [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ugly Sweater Christmas Party!
Location: Castaway Play Cafe – 1800 N Burkhart Rd Howell
Join us on December 20th, from 5-8pm, with Santa and Mrs. Clause for our first ever Ugly Sweater Christmas Party! Make or buy the most amazingly ugly sweater for your chance to win our UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST! There will be discounted admission, attractions and so much more! Bring the [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Location: Mulliken District Library – 135 Main St. Mulliken
On December 20th, we will be hosting a gingerbread house party at the library. You must sign up ahead of time and pay in advance. There is a participation fee of $5 per person, which will need to be paid in full by December 10th at 7:45 pm. You can [...]
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday December 21, 2018
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Swim and Lunch with Santa at Goldfish Okemos!
Location: Goldfish Swim School- Okemos – 5135 Times Square Drive, Ste B Okemos
Join us for our Swim & Lunch with Santa! Enjoy a splashing time, creative craft and pictures with Santa! Time: 11 am- 1 pm /Cost: $10/person -Swimming -A Pizza and Salad Lunch -A Holiday Themed Craft -Pictures with Santa Every person in your group ages 2 and up must have [...]
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Family Fridays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Friday is Family Friday! Tickets are $5 per person, kids ages 6 and under are free. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring train rides, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Downtown Owosso Christmas Extravaganza
Location: Downtown Owosso – Main St Owosso
Join Santa as he takes the "Santa Express" Pere Marquette 1225 Steam Train into Downtown Owosso & walks through town, taking part in the Christmas Extravaganza! He will welcome you at Main Street Plaza next to the 30ft Glow Christmas Tree. Then he is off to the Armory outdoor stage [...]
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holiday Cabaret
Location: Riverwalk Theatre – 228 Museum Dr Lansing
Enjoy a little holiday cheer from your theatre family at Riverwalk! December 21-23, 2018. Friday & Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday at 3 pm. General admission seating: $15 For one weekend only, under the direction of the talented Meghan Eldred-Woolsey, several familiar faces to Lansing's stages will perform holiday favorites [...]
Time: 7:00 pm
The Living Nativity
Location: Pennway Church of God – 1101 East Cavanaugh Road Lansing
For two nights only, December 21st & 22nd, from 7pm ‘til 9pm, with performances running every 15 minutes. A Lansing tradition returns again this December at Pennway Church of God. For over five decades, people from all over mid-Michigan have thrilled to Pennway’s stirring presentation of The Living Nativity. Featuring a [...]
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Location: Wharton Center for Performing Arts – 750 E. Shaw LN East Lansing
“Mannheim Steamroller RULES Christmas!” –Business Week Mannheim Steamroller Christmas has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy® Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection of compositions from his groundbreaking Fresh Aire series of albums, which introduced [...]
Time: 8:00 pm
Saturday December 22, 2018
Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser
Location: The Downeaster Theatre – 1120 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
We are so excited that Santa and Mrs. Claus will be joining us for a breakfast fundraiser this December! Come and go as you please during the event for breakfast, a cookie decorating craft, and photo ops with Santa! Breakfast items: pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage, eggs, toast, and hash browns. [...]
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Santa Trains (in Blissfield)
Location: The Old Road Dinner Train – Blissfield – 301 E. Adrian Street Blissfield
Blissfield - December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2018 Boarding at 9:45AM with departure at 10:00AM or Boarding at 12:15PM with departure at 12:30PM Children visit with Santa, sing Christmas Carols and color. Cookies and punch included. $22.00-adults $20-seniors $17.00-children 12 & under, reservations required.
Time: 9:45 am
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Family Holiday Movies
Location: CADL- Leslie Branch – 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie
Enjoy a family friendly movie and popcorn, every Saturday in December!
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Downtown Owosso Christmas Extravaganza
Location: Downtown Owosso – Main St Owosso
Join Santa as he takes the "Santa Express" Pere Marquette 1225 Steam Train into Downtown Owosso & walks through town, taking part in the Christmas Extravaganza! He will welcome you at Main Street Plaza next to the 30ft Glow Christmas Tree. Then he is off to the Armory outdoor stage [...]
Time: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Santa Trains (in Blissfield)
Location: The Old Road Dinner Train – Blissfield – 301 E. Adrian Street Blissfield
Blissfield - December 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd, 2018 Boarding at 9:45AM with departure at 10:00AM or Boarding at 12:15PM with departure at 12:30PM Children visit with Santa, sing Christmas Carols and color. Cookies and punch included. $22.00-adults $20-seniors $17.00-children 12 & under, reservations required.
Time: 12:15 pm
Holiday Lights - Stadium Style Santa Saturdays
Location: Cooley Law School Stadium – 505 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing
Holiday Lights... Stadium Style makes its debut this year and every Saturday is Santa Saturday! Tickets are $5 per person and free for kids ages 6 and under. The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Living Nativity
Location: Our Savior Lutheran Church and School – 7910 E St Joe Hwy Lansing
Join us to celebrate the birth of our Lord at our Living Nativity! There will be live animals, crafts, refreshments and a guided journey outside where you will experience the true story of Christmas. This event is free and open to the community! Check out www.oursaviorlansing.org for more information!
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Holiday Cabaret
Location: Riverwalk Theatre – 228 Museum Dr Lansing
Enjoy a little holiday cheer from your theatre family at Riverwalk! December 21-23, 2018. Friday & Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday at 3 pm. General admission seating: $15 For one weekend only, under the direction of the talented Meghan Eldred-Woolsey, several familiar faces to Lansing's stages will perform holiday favorites [...]
Time: 7:00 pm
The Living Nativity
Location: Pennway Church of God – 1101 East Cavanaugh Road Lansing
For two nights only, December 21st & 22nd, from 7pm ‘til 9pm, with performances running every 15 minutes. A Lansing tradition returns again this December at Pennway Church of God. For over five decades, people from all over mid-Michigan have thrilled to Pennway’s stirring presentation of The Living Nativity. Featuring a [...]
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday December 23, 2018
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Lansing
Location: NCG Cinema- Lansing – 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Free Family Holiday Film Festival at NCG Cinema- Owosso
Location: NCG Cinema- Owosso – 314 E. Comstock Owosso
The Polar Express Tickets are available at the theater on the day of the show on a first come first serve basis. FREE Family Holiday Film Festival dates are only valid in December of 2018. We are unable to offer group concession rates for the FREE Family Holiday Film Festival [...]
Time: 9:30 am
Santa Experience at Peacock Road Family Farm
Location: Peacock Road Family Farm – 11854 Peacock Road Laingsburg
All aboard!! Take the Peacock Express to see Santa and Mrs. Claus! The train leaves the station every half hour. You will travel past our Animal Park, go over the river an through the woods to reach Santa's cabin. Watch carefully, Santa will be waiting for you as you come [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Lunch With Santa (in Blissfield)
Location: The Old Road Dinner Train – Blissfield – 301 E. Adrian Street Blissfield
Blissfield - December 9th, 16th & 23rd, 2018 Boarding starts at 1:30PM with departure at 2:00PM Children visit with Santa, sing Christmas Carols and color. Salad, bread sticks, pizza and dessert included. $34.00-adults $22.00-children 12 & under, reservations required.
Time: 1:30 pm
Holiday Cabaret
Location: Riverwalk Theatre – 228 Museum Dr Lansing
Enjoy a little holiday cheer from your theatre family at Riverwalk! December 21-23, 2018. Friday & Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday at 3 pm. General admission seating: $15 For one weekend only, under the direction of the talented Meghan Eldred-Woolsey, several familiar faces to Lansing's stages will perform holiday favorites [...]
Time: 3:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday December 24, 2018
Twas the Night Before Christmas Story Time
Location: Schuler Books & Music – 1982 Grand River Ave Okemos
Join us for a special edition of story time at our Okemos location! In this famous poem Saint Nicholas visits a sleeping household to fill stockings on Christmas Eve. Clement C. Moore's classic poem The Night Before Christmas is undeniably the most widely recognized Christmas stories of all time. We [...]
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Christmas Eve
Location: Pennway Church of God – 1101 East Cavanaugh Road Lansing
This Christmas Eve we welcome you to a “Come and Go” Communion starting at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room. Starting at 7pm in the Sanctuary, we will hold our Chistmas Eve service where you can enjoy the narrated story of Christmas with Christmas songs and candles.
Time: 6:30 pm
Thursday December 27, 2018
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday December 28, 2018
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday December 29, 2018
Family Holiday Movies
Location: CADL- Leslie Branch – 201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie
Enjoy a family friendly movie and popcorn, every Saturday in December!
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday December 30, 2018
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
Location: Potter Park Zoo – 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Wonderland of Lights is open on Thursdays through Sundays 5pm to 8pm only from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30. Admission [...]
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday December 31, 2018
Noon Year's Eve at Kids 'N' Stuff
Location: Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum – 301 S. Superior St. Albion
Ring in the New Year with the whole family at Kids ‘N’ Stuff! We’ll be open 10am to 4pm on New Year’s Eve (yes, on a MONDAY!) with special activities, a sparkling punch toast, and of course, the countdown to noon! We recommend arriving at least a half hour before [...]
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
NOON YEAR'S EVE
Location: Play. – 4972 Northwind Dr. East Lansing
Why should grown-ups have all the fun on New Year’s Eve? This year, kids in the Lansing Area can ring in 2019 without staying up past their bedtime! play. is celebrating the New Year by throwing their third annual New Year's Eve Party for families with young children! The party [...]
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Noon Year's Eve Party at Goldfish Okemos!
Location: Goldfish Swim School- Okemos – 5135 Times Square Drive, Ste B Okemos
Come Celebrate NOON Year's Eve at Goldfish Swim School of Okemos! Enjoy a swimming PARTY to kick off the start of the New Year with your family & friends from 11 am- 1 pm! The countdown will start at NOON! This event will include: - Family Swim -Countdown with a [...]
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Noon Years Eve at Mother & Earth
Location: Mother & Earth Baby Boutique – 1212 Turner St Lansing
It's a PARTY! Let's ring in 2019 together! Hot cocoa bar, party hats, games, ball drop and more! Don't miss out on the celebration!
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Kids New Year's Bash
Location: Edru Skate – 1891 N Cedar St Holt
Calling all kids! Bring in the New Year with us! Prize Filled Balloon Drop at 4:30pm Admission: $8- Includes Party Favors Skate Rental extra
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
New Years Eve Bash!
Location: Castaway Play Cafe – 1800 N Burkhart Rd Howell
Join us on New Years Eve to bring in the New Year with friends and family! Enjoy our pizza buffet, games, DJ and dance contest, party favors, and annual BALLOON DROP!!! This is our favorite event of the year, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! If you want [...]
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
New Year's Eve Skate
Location: Edru Skate – 1891 N Cedar St Holt
Bring in the New Year with us! Prize Filled Balloon Drop at 9:30pm Admission: $15- Includes pizza, pop & New Years Party Favors Family Rate: 5 for $50 (must include 1 adult) Skate Rental extra
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
See you out there, Lansing!
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