Holiday Lights & Christmas Events
Light displays, Santa visits, tree lightings, and holiday shows around the area.
Christmas Through Lowell 2026
The 34th Annual Christmas Through Lowell: 80+ decorated homes and businesses, 350+ artisan crafts across the Greater Lowell Area.
Sparta Holiday Stationary Light Stroll 2026
Stroll through Sparta's holiday light displays at this free community event.
EMBELLISH: I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Handbell ensemble performs an inspiring Christmas concert at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Gr Santa Parade 2026
Grand Rapids' beloved holiday parade featuring Santa, floats, and festive cheer downtown.
GR Santa Parade & Tree Lighting 2026
GR Santa Parade & Tree Lighting 2026 at Dowtown
Tree Lighting Ceremony: University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions
Light up the season at this festive tree-lighting ceremony with holiday music and magic.
BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley 2026
BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley 2026 at Küsterer Brauhaus
Christmas at Countryside Farmgirl Flea Market Event 2026
A festive 2-day holiday market featuring vintage finds and hand-crafted goods; kids 12 & under free.
HCT Presents: Just in the Nick of Time
Holland Community Theatre's 'Just in the Nick of Time'—a family-friendly Christmas adventure.
2026 GVBA/EGRCF Tree Lighting
Community tree lighting celebration in East Grand Rapids.
Santa's Magical Reindeer Meet and Greet
Meet Santa and his reindeer at Michigan's Farm Garden for holiday cheer and festive memories.
Santa Train 2026
Ride the rails with Santa on a festive holiday train at Coopersville and Marne Railway.
Santa's Magical Reindeer Meet And Greet at Meijer Gardens
Meet Santa & his reindeer in Michigan's Farm Garden at Meijer Gardens.
Santa's Holiday Markets
Holiday shopping market with handmade goods and local artisan treasures perfect for gift hunters.
Sounds of Christmas
Festive choral concert celebrating the beauty and wonder of the Christmas season.
Zeeland's Magical Christmas Parade
Annual Christmas tree lighting parade in downtown Zeeland kicks off the holiday season.
Winter Wonderland
Stroll through Ada Village's festive lighted installations this holiday season.
Cultural Sounds of the Season with Santa
Holiday music and Santa visits on Tuesday evenings at Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Downtown Holland Parade of Lights
Santa arrives in a parade with 80+ floats and marching groups downtown.
Run through the Lights
Walk through holiday lights and meet Santa at Gilmore Car Museum's Winter Wonderland.
Ted Vigil's Rocky Mountain Christmas: A John Denver Tribute
A heartwarming tribute to John Denver blending his Christmas classics with holiday favorites.
Sparkle! 2026
Frederik Meijer Gardens transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland with lights and holiday magic.
Christmas Together
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans bring 'Christmas Together' tour to Van Andel Arena.
Total Spectrum's NEW Grand Rapids Learning Center Sensory-Friendly Open House & Winter Wonderland
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly holiday open house at Grand Rapids Autism Learning Center with festive activities for the whole family.
Kentwood Tree Lighting Ceremony 2026
Annual Tree Lighting with holiday parade, photo booth, & hot chocolate.
Feel the Zeel of Christmas
Downtown Zeeland's charming Christmas celebration with festive family fun.
Chanukah Lighting on Calder Plaza 2026
Watch the annual Grand Menorah lighting ceremony at Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids.
Tinsel, Treats & Trolleys
Holiday event with bridge lighting, Santa's village, and trolley rides.
Hark Up Christmas
Over 250 musicians, dancers & singers bring festive holiday magic to this beloved annual show.
Tinsels, Treats, & Trolleys
Holiday tradition with Santa's Village, trolley rides, bridge lighting, and treats throughout Ada.
GRAM AFTER DARK
Celebrate the season at Grand Rapids Art Museum's festive ugly sweater party.
The Promise is Jesus
27-year tradition: heartfelt Christmas story with beautiful music at Knickerbocker Theatre.
Magic at the Mill
Illuminated holiday event with lights and festive cheer at Windmill Island.
Santa Day at Koeze
Free meet-and-greet with Santa at the historic Koeze Company in Grand Rapids.
Tinsels, Treats, & Trolleys
Ada's festive holiday event with bridge lighting, Santa's Village, trolleys, and live reindeer.
Lowell Santa Visits + Parade on the Showboat 2026
Santa visits and a nighttime parade on the Lowell Showboat with hot cocoa, cookies, and holiday fun.
West Catholic Christmas Crafters Market
Holiday craft show with 240 handmade vendors at West Catholic High School—gift shopping and festive browsing.
Donuts with Santa
Meet Santa at Bowerman's Farm & Market and enjoy a free donut with your photos.
Christmas in the Commons 2026
Holiday celebration in Downtown Grandville with festive activities and family traditions.
Jeff Allen ??? Christmas Tour 2026
Comedian Jeff Allen's family-friendly holiday comedy tour.
Santa Parade
Ada's annual Christmas parade with Santa visiting kids at the fire station afterward.
Jeff Allen - Christmas Tour 2026
All-ages Christmas comedy tour with Jeff Allen at The Intersection.
The Santa Dash
Run, walk, or jingle with a street full of Santas to kick off Ada's holiday parade.
Sensory-Friendly Santa Meet and Greet
Sensory-friendlyCalm, sensory-friendly Santa meet-and-greet designed for kids with autism or sensory needs.
Downtown Holland Strolling Santa
Meet Santa on Saturday afternoons for holiday shopping and photos.
Kids Christmas Cookie Decorating with Mrs. Claus
Cozy cookie-decorating workshop with Mrs. Claus and a snowman poem at Alma Mia—perfect holiday craft with kids.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra's holiday rock spectacular with soaring orchestral arrangements.
Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Kentwood
Festive breakfast, arcade games, and a meet-and-greet with Santa at Dave & Buster's.
Celtic Angel's Christmas
A festive blend of Christmas classics, Irish melodies, soaring vocals, and energetic step dancing.
Cultural Sounds of the Season with Santa
Evening of holiday music & special visit from Santa at Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Live orchestral Christmas carols in a magical candlelit setting at Wealthy Theatre.
The Nutcracker
The timeless ballet 'The Nutcracker' returns to DeVos Performance Hall for the holiday season.
Grand Rapids Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker ballet by Grand Rapids Ballet at DeVos Performance Hall.
Classic Christmas Cookie Class
Holiday cookie decorating class at Alma Mia led by professional pastry artist Vanessa.
Kid's Night 12/13- Cookies with Santa
Monthly kids' night with Santa crafts, cookies, games, and dinner.
For King + Country
Contemporary Christian duo For King + Country perform their Christmas Tour at Van Andel Arena.
The MeatEater Christmas Tour
The MeatEater Christmas Tour at GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Winter Wonderland
Members-only winter celebration with festive playtime and holiday cheer.
Lights on Creston 2026
Creston's beloved holiday lights tradition—a festive neighborhood stroll with music, lights, and cheer.
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live-to-Film
Grand Rapids Symphony performs *The Muppet Christmas Carol* live with the full film—a heartwarming holiday must.
The Mupput Christmas Carol - GR Symphony
Grand Rapids Symphony brings The Muppet Christmas Carol to life in concert with live film at DeVos Performance Hall.
Lights on Creston 2026
Festive winter evening in Creston Corridor with holiday lights, local shopping, entertainment & seasonal fun.
Dailey & Vincent: Candy Canes & Coal
Grammy-nominated Grand Ole Opry stars perform a bluegrass holiday show blending Christmas and Americana.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Candlelit string quartet performs holiday classics at the historic Wealthy Theatre.
VOXMAS 2026: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Vox GR Choral Ensemble performs their annual Christmas Carol concert in December.
The Christmas Bar Crawl - Grand Rapids
The Christmas Bar Crawl - Grand Rapids at Tin Can
Deck the Halls History Tour
Tour Grand Rapids' most beautiful historic architecture decked out for Christmas on this one-day tour.
A Christmas Story (Family Film Series) at Wealthy Theatre
Classic holiday film 'A Christmas Story' screened as part of Wealthy Theatre's family-friendly movie series.
Polar Express Movie Matinee
Enjoy festive crafts and a cozy screening of The Polar Express at Sperry's Moviehouse.
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
Dolly Parton's heartwarming musical Christmas Carol at DeVos Performance Hall.
Little Women Christmas at the Cappon House
Step into Little Women's world on a self-guided holiday tour of the beautifully decorated Cappon House.
National Lampoons: Christmas Vacation at Wealthy Theatre
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation screens at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids—a holiday comedy classic.
National Lampoons: Christmas Vacation (Encore screening) at Wealthy Theatre
Holiday classic screening at Wealthy Theatre—Clark Griswold's chaotic Christmas quest.