Pictures and Events with Santa Claus

Every holiday season you look forward to seeing your child's smile when they see Santa Claus for the first time of the year. We also love to see Mrs. Claus and the jolly elves together they make events and holiday cards more festive. Because of this we search Michigan to locate the best locations to see Jolly Ole' St. Nick and friends. We wish you a Merry Michigan Life!

Little Girl with Santa

Christmas in Michigan Michigan Christmas Parades Events and Pictures with Santa Michigan Christmas Tree Farms Michigan Christmas and Holiday Light Displays
Michigan Christmas Shows and Events

Thanksgiving Day!

America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van, one of the country’s oldest and most celebrated Parades, will step off at 9:00 a.m. on Woodward Avenue and Kirby and end at Woodward Avenue and Congress. Hundreds of thousands of parade-goers will be watching as the Parade makes its way down Woodward Avenue.

Saturday & Sunday
November 24 - December 23, 2023

The Coopersville & Marne Railway Santa Train returns with decorated, heated cabs and a 90-minute round-trip ride. Children can sit with Santa and receive a present, and hear the Storytelling Princess read "The Polar Express." The train, which seats 250 people and has an on-board bathroom, departs from the station in downtown Coopersville

Tired of battling the mall crowds? Why not bring your child to Rockford to visit Santa – all in the idyllic setting of downtown. Kids can give Santa their wish lists, and enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies!

Awesome night in Lexington. Does not get anymore Americana than this night.

Santa, chestnuts, tree lighting, carols. A great way to kick off the holiday.

Nov 21 2023 - Jan 07 2024

Excitement surrounds this time of year as the annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World brings the glow of 300,000 lights, strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides and more than 40 international trees and displays.

December 13, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the Annual ‘Winter Snow Fun’ Holiday Parade and Annual City of Marquette Tree Lighting. Bundle up with friends and family as illuminated floats, tinsel-strewn trucks and colorful carolers transform Third Street into a magical scene from the North Pole.

November 22, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Sun - Thurs | 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Fri - Sat | 5:30pm - 10:00pm

Where: Michigan International Speedway
US-12 Entrances only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn, Michigan 49230

TWO US-12 Entrances:
WEST bound use Lot 8 Entrance
EAST bound use Graves Farm Entrance

December 7, 2024

This years parade will take place in downtown Saugatuck. The parade will line up at Wicks Park toward The Barge.

Call 269-857-1626 for Parade Information.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 6:30 pm

Santa Claus arrives in Downtown Holland during the annual Parade of Lights, escorted by 75 floats, trucks, antique cars, walkers and marching bands...all decked out from top to bottom in thousands of sparkling lights! This brightly lit holiday procession is fun for the entire family and a holiday tradition for the entire community!

2024 Dates: TBA

Come stroll downtown and visit your favorite shops. We are featuring luminaries decorated! Black Friday/Small Business Saturday starting at 10 am, Luminaries at 5 pm, Window Display Contest. Santa Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony after the parade.

Remember to bring your cameras!!

Date: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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.

2024 Dates: TBA

The first weekend in December we hold our annual Christmas Festival of Lights. Enjoy breakfast with Santa then watch as he arrives at the Depot on a firetruck! Go on a Cookie Tour all around the Village. There is also a Winter

December 7, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

The jolly man in the red suit will be making an appearance in the Chamber’s Annual Santa Parade. The parade winds through downtown Rockford. The jolly man in the red suit makes Rockford one his first stops on his world tour. More than 60 floats line the downtown streets to welcome Santa Claus.

Opening November 18, 2023 see website for details

-Instead of selling individual tickets, each group will have a private train car. One ticket is valid for up to 7 people to ride in the train car. *

- For larger groups, we do have the party wagon available. One ticket is valid for up to 16 people to ride the wagon.

December 5-8, 11-15, 18-23, 26-28, 2024
Time: 6:30 -10:00 p.m.
Member-exclusive preshow entry at 6:00 p.m.

Take a lantern-lit journey into a living snow globe filled with live music, skating, fireworks and tons of winter wonder during America’s premier celebration of the season.

We are a fourth generation family farm providing fresh Christmas trees and wreaths to the local area for over 55 years. We've been busy this year working to improve your experience on the farm. New this year, you'll be able to stay out of the weather in the big green barn, enjoy a hot cider or coffee and doughnut.

Starting November 30, 2024

You are not going to want to miss Gull Meadow Farms “Walk through the Lights” experience. They transformed greenhouses into a beautiful walk-through Christmas experience each with a different theme.

2022 Dates: TBA

It’s SANTA…and he’s at the farm! Visit with the real Santa Claus at Gull Meadow Farms this December. We’ve created a beautiful display of Christmas decor as you wait in line to see Santa. Pre-purchase your date/time to see Santa this year to help us keep guests spaced out and the wait for Santa much quicker.

Spending time this Christmas Season at the Rooftop Reindeer Farm will be a joy for the entire family. Find dates and times when you can visit and maybe even see Santa on Roftop Reindeer Calendar.

December 10, 2022 10 AM - 2 PM

Christmas Spirit and Cheer has come to Friske’s! The Friske elves are ready to deck the halls for family fun at our Country Christmas event on Saturday, December 10 from 11am-3pm! *Market Hours 9am-6pm*

Summer Train
We depart historic downtown Coopersville on the dates and times shown on our calendar. During the journey, our friendly Conductor will talk about local railroad history and answer your questions.

November 30, 2024 - December 15, 2024

The Holly Dickens Festival in Holly, Michigan, offers a variety of events throughout the holiday season, celebrating the charm of Charles Dickens' era.

Christmas & Winter HOliday Events

Events & Shows

Families Enjoying Holiday Lights

Holiday Lights

Michigan'ss Best Christmas Tree Farms

Christmas Tree Farms

Michigan Families watching Santa and Mrs Claus at a Holiday Parade

Christmas Parades