Celebrate Christmas in Lansing to Saginaw Region of Michigan

Enjoy the Holiday Season in Michigan Life's Region 5 Lansing and Saginaw Area

Michigan Life's Region 5 Lansing and Saginaw Area including Clinton County, Genesee County, Gratiot County, Ingham County, Livingston County, Saginaw County, and Shiawassee County.

Christmas in Region 5 Lansing and Saginaw Area

The holidays are the perfect time of the year to travel around our beautiful state and enjoy the Holiday Light Displays, Exciting Christmas Parades, magical Holiday Shows and Events, and of course it is the time when we all gather in the local Christmas Tree Farms to pick out the perfect Christmas Tree, enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider while taking a horse drawn sleigh-ride through the woods of Michigan. Enjoy Life, Christmas Life, with Michigan Life!

What to See and Do in Region 5 -Lansing to Saginaw

Welcome to Montrose Orchards! Still owned and operated by the Hill family, Montrose Orchards is a third generation farm. The orchard is nearly 200 acres strong with primary crops being apples, pumpkins, pears, asparagus, blueberries, strawberries, and cherries.

Holiday Celebration and Candlewalk in Frankenmuth River Place Shops is the perfect way to start the Christmas season. Free Hot chocolate and cookies.

Frankenmuth River Place Shops
925 South Main Street
Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Saturdays & Sundays Nov 18- Dec 17, 2023 - See Website for Details

Experience Santa's Farm during the hustle and bustle of getting ready for the Christmas season!
**Lots of Photography Opportunities!**
The farm is on full on holiday mode for this stroll through event where you will get to see how Santa has transformed the farm into his headquarters preparing for the big day.

November 18 - December 23, 2023
(closed on Thanksgiving)
Thursday - Sunday
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Thousands of lights create an extraordinary holiday display at the annual Wonderland of Lights! Take a stroll around the zoo, enjoy holiday music, and marvel at the twinkling light displays during this series of magical Michigan winter evenings. Grab a goodie bag for children as you leave to take home and enjoy.

January 24 - 28, 2024

Plan now to attend Zehnder’s Snowfest!

Zehnder’s Snowfest features:

Located in the heart of Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, Apple Mountain offers the perfect setting for every occasion. Along with spectacular views and first-class service you will find mid-Michigan’s premiere championship golf course, flavorful casual dining, and an award winning full-service conference and banquet center.

The Christmas Season is an exciting time at Andy T's! We have a wide variety of trees and greenery items to decorate your home with, or honor a loved one who has passed. Poinsettias are a lovely way to bring that festive red color to your home, and wreaths bring cheer to your front door.

November 19 & 20, 2022 at 2:00PM and 3:00PM

Join us in our Program Center as St. Nicholas tells the story of how he became Santa Claus. This half-hour performance, a tradition here at Bronner's, involves audience participation. Don't miss out on this memorable experience for children of all ages.

Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, shaking, tree wrapping, tree bags, Precut trees Christmas trees, tall trees are available, wreaths and garlands, live rooted trees, wagon rides, refreshments, Santa visits and photos Santa Claus every weekend. We also provide a venue for family events, Christmas Parties, Corporate outings and weddings.

Great family fun during the winter months! Groomed specifically for snow tubing, riders will speed down one of many thrilling 16 ft wide sculpted snow lanes as you drop 50-60 feet over a course of 500-600 feet. A magic carpet uphill conveyor lift transports riders to the top of the hill.

Enjoy a Fantasy Horse Drawn Carriage ride through the uniquely decorated streets of Frankenmuth. During the Christmas Season carriages are draped with garland and twinkling lights. While sitting on the crushed velvet seats of our Vis-à-vis enjoy holiday themed music along with the horse's jingling sleigh bells.

Family Fun Farm, Apple Orchard, and Cider Mill!

Enjoy wine by the glass on our
outdoor tasting patio.
We offer a variety of fruit wines and
hard ciders in a unique
farm vineyard atmosphere.
Strawberries have arrived!!
Please call ahead at (810) 632-7692 for daily picking conditions.

The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University is committed to exploring international contemporary culture and ideas through art. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid, the museum features a striking façade of pleated stainless steel and glass, signaling the museum and the university’s dynamic vision.

Our nine hole "links style" golf course, The Falcon at Hawk Hollow, provides the perfect blend of challenge and playability for golfers of any skill level. The back tees create demanding shots for the accomplished player, while the forward tees allow less experienced players to enjoy a fine round of golf in a beautiful setting.

We specialize in beginner lessons. We teach everyone how to be safe while riding by understanding the human/horse relationship. From there we build on the body communication with the horse and teach how to ride using your body to guide your horse. All this while using basic Dressage principals.

2023 TBA

There is something for everyone at the popular annual Winter Glow event – East Lansing’s free, outdoor winter festival in downtown East Lansing with a wide variety of fun-filled seasonal activities.

Friday November 24, 2023

Family fun tradition since 1980! Kick off your holiday season with the Fantasy of Lights! Enjoy local dining and shopping, meet Santa and his reindeer and watch one of the longest running holiday parades in the area!

A true farm market of Michigan offering fresh Michigan fruit and our own fresh vegetables. We are known for high quality plants, fruits, and vegetables. Also farm has 2 goat mountains, mint tours by appt., and 3 miles long fall wagon rides.

pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, apples, wagon rides

There is a vehicle entrance fee at Burchfield Park. For current winter sports conditions, please CLICK HERE for up to the minute information.

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