Pre-Christmas Winter

Come to the Clare Union Railroad Depot to see Santa, find some Christmas gifts at the Holiday Craft Show, eat some doughnuts, and drink hot chocolate and take a beautiful carriage ride!

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.

This event is sponsored by the Downtown Gaylord Merchants Association in cooperation with other individuals and community organizations. Event highlights are the Santa Parade, Luminaries, Window Display Contest, Key to the City Ceremony, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Photos with Santa and More!

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!

Grand Rapids Ballet Company, Grand Rapids Symphony and about 100 children fuse their talents to bring the classic story to life. After a sold out world premiere, The Nutcracker, re-imagined by Polar Express author Chris Van Allsburg, returns for two weekends at DeVos Performance Hall.

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.

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

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.

Over the past 10 years Cook Family Farm has grown into a family farm and business. The Farm offers All Natural Meats, Fresh Eggs and Soy Candles and Goat's Milk Soap. Bring your family to share our passion for all natural, non- medicated, grass fed meat.

The 158-acre main campus may take up to two, four, or eight hours to walk through depending on what you choose to explore. With a large variety of art and plants, Meijer Gardens has something to pique any interest. Explore some of the many great highlights we have to offer. Meijer Gardens is open 362 days a year.

Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort boasts Michigan's highest lift-served peaks and some of the state's biggest vertical drops. With 34 runs, skiers and riders will enjoy the best advanced, intermediate, and novice ski runs in the state. As Michigan's closest up-north ski resort, you'll spend less time in the car and more time on the slopes.

The S.S. Badger offers the largest cross-lake passenger service on the Great Lakes and an authentic steamship experience. The relaxing four-hour, 60-mile cruise takes passengers, autos, RVs, tour buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial trucks across Lake Michigan between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

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You don't want to miss the Christmas Nite Lights at Fifth Third Ball Park. West Michigan's largest, animated, drive thru light show, entertaining people of all ages. The event is located at Fifth Third Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps, exit 91, off US 131.

The Annual Northville Hometown Holiday is a festive community celebration that kicks off the holiday season. The season begins near middle November with the Holiday Lighted parade followed by the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree in Town Square.

Country Christmas Tree Farm & Gifts is a full service Christmas Tree Farm. Christmas Trees, Christmas Wreaths and boughs, Christmas decorations, saws provided, trees tied, sleigh rides

Whether it's a Christmas Tree that becomes part of your family holiday tradition, or a new addition to your landscaping and homestead, Stempky Nursery pride ourselves on quality work, healthy trees, customer service and an unrivaled Northern Michigan work ethic.

Treichel's Trees farm is presently growing 85,000 Christmas trees on 280 acres of land and offer a variety of sizes, shapes and species. We have sold our trees wholesale ever since we started farming. Our customers may do their own choosing or we will do it for them if they desire.

Butler Tree Farm was established by Sam & Brenda Butler in 1998 to provide high quality Christmas trees; preserve the family tradition & American Heritage of choosing a real Christmas tree; provide a warm country atmosphere for family

Fresh cut Frasier Fir trees from local farm.

Wyandotte Michigan knows how to put on a holiday party. The Parade route begins at Northline near the Police/Court Building and ends at Eureka Avenue. The parade begins at 10 am and usually runs approximately one hour.

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.

Kalamazoo Holiday Parade is full of beautiful floats, marching bands and even Santa Clause will wind through downtown Kalamazoo. The parade is a yearly tradition. Organizations, businesses, schools and colleges participate by hosting holiday community floats, marching bands, clowns, and other entertainment.

Andy T's Farms offers Bonfire and Hayrides Information during the Summer and Fall. During the holidays come to Andy T's Farm to find your Christmas Tree and other items for your decorating needs.