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

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

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.

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
NOV. 16 - DEC. 22, 2024
- 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 23 - December 23, 2024
(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.

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.

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.

The Holidays are a magical time at Peacock Road Family Farm. Come out and ride the Peacock Express to visit with Santa. He will be at his cabin in the woods with Mrs. Clause and she will give you some hot cocoa! Stop by the Sugar Shack to visit with Chrissy the Elf.

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.

Beaumont Tower is usually open to visitors during University Carillonneur Ray McLellan's weekly performances, which take place from noon to 12:30 p.m. on the day of student lessons.

Come experience The Emerald, our 18-hole course provides quality playing conditions and one of the best values in the area. Whether you are just stopping by the pro shop for some gear or spending a day on the course, our friendly and courteous staff is always ready and waiting to assist you.

Purchase a Season Punch pass for all three (3) shows (includes dinner) and save $5! Season Punch Passes have 3 punches. Only one punch can be used for the musical. You will still need to call for reservations and then "pay" at the door by getting your pass punched.

Saginaw Valley Rail Trail is 9.2-mile trail is a great choice for your year around recreation. The Saginaw Valley Rail Trail always beautiful, but especially so in autumn when fall foliage is reaching peak colors.

Friday November 29, 2024

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

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.

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Litle Girl with Santa

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Michigan'ss Best Christmas Tree Farms

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Christmas Parades