GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- The most wonderful time of the year, all things holiday season, is near, and West Michigan is celebrating by hosting festive events throughout November!
Get into the Thanksgiving and Christmas spirit as early as you’d prefer by having a jolly good time at local holiday-themed markets, craft shows, lighting displays, festivals, parades and events.
Find happenings near you by referring to our guide below!
Holiday Markets, Craft Shows & Shopping
Kent County:
- Merchants and Makers Holiday Market | Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Fulton Street Farmers Market in Grand Rapids | Details
- 42nd Annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair | Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Rockford High School Details
- 4th Annual Thanksgiving Bash | Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids | Details
- Christkindl Markt 2024 | Nov. 15 through Dec. 22 | Grand Rapids Downtown Market | Details
- Merry Market Grand Rapids | Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | St. Nicholas Cultural Center in Grand Rapids | Details
- Made Market-Grand Rapids Holiday Market | Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Goei Center | Details
- Holiday Market and Breakfast | Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Details
Ottawa County:
- Zeeland East Fall Craft & Vendor Show | Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Zeeland High School Details
- 17th Annual Holiday Craft & Artisan Market | Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Central Park Place in Grand Haven | Details
- Benjamin’s Hope for the Holidays | Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Benjamin’s Hope in Holland | Details
- Holly Jolly Market | Nov. 9 from Noon to 5 p.m. | MSA Lakeshore in Holland | Details
- Shop ‘Til You Drop | Nov. 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | 8th St. in Downtown Holland | Details
- Allendale Artisan & Craft Marketplace 2024 | Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Details
- Holiday Kerstmarkt | Nov. 23 & 30, Dec. 7,14 & 21 | Holland Civic Center Place | Details
- Holiday Open House | Nov. 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | 8th St. in Downtown Holland | Details
- Great Thanksgiving Banquet | Nov. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | DeVos Fieldhouse in Holland | Details
- Farmgirl Flea Market | Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 | Countryside Greenhouse in Allendale | Details
Muskegon County:
- Mona Shores Holiday Arts and Craft Show | Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Mona Shores High School | Details
- Christmas Open House | Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Clove and Crown | Details
- Holiday Artisan Market | Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Greater Muskegon’s Woman’s Club | Details
Kalamazoo County:
- KalamaTopia Outdoor Holiday Market | Nov. 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | N. Kalamazoo Mall | Details
- Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan’s Christmas Market | Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Girl Scouts Bldg. on 601 W Maple St. | Details
Calhoun County:
- PennField High School Craft Show | Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. | Details
- Harper Holly Days | Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 12677 Beadle Lake Rd in Battle Creek | Details
- Holiday Harvest Festival | Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Plumeria Botanical Boutique in Battle Creek | Details
- Jingle Bling Craft Show | Nov. 16 at 9 a.m. | Dexter Lake Church in Battle Creek | Details
Lansing:
- Holiday Shopping Night (Adults only) | Nov. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Impression 5 Science Center | Details
- Autumn Foodies Market | Nov. 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | 117 W. Walker St., St. Johns, MI | Details
Holiday-themed events: Thanksgiving & Christmas
Kent County:
- Rockford’s 2024 Christmas Train Through Town | Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. to Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. | Corner Bar in Rockford | Details
- Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays | Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. | DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids | Details
- Christmas Lite Show | Nov. 22 through Jan. 4, 2025 | LMCU Ballpark | Details
- Christmas and Holiday Traditions | Nov. 26 through Jan. 5, 2025 | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | Details
- 32nd Annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot 2024 | Nov. 28 at Van Andel Arena | Details
- Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024 | Nov. 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Gaslight Village | Details
Ottawa County:
- Holiday Light Night | Nov. 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Washington Ave in Grand Haven | Details
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Nov. 29 & 30, Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-14 | Holland Community Theatre | Details
Muskegon County:
- 11th Annual Hoffmaster Turkey Trail 5K Run | Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | P.J. Hoffmaster State Park | Details
- Muskegon Civic Theatre presents: A Christmas Carol | Nov. 15 through Dec. 1 | Frauenthal Center & Beardsley Theater (Dec.1) | Details
- White Lake Area Annual Holiday Walk 2024 | Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce | Details
- DIY Hot Cocoa | Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | North Muskegon Library of MADL | Details
- Gift Wrapping 201: From Beginner to Bow-tiful | Nov. 26 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Norton Shores Library of MADL | Details
- Run Muskegon Turkey Trot 5K | Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 0 a.m. | Brewers Lounge at Pigeon Hill | Details
- Festive First Day: Tree Lighting & Holiday Kickoff | Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. | Hackley Park | Details
Kalamazoo County:
- Maple Hill Holiday Parade | Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Downtown Kalamazoo | Details
- Elf Jr. The Musical | Nov. 22 and Nov. 24 | Comstock Community Auditorium in Comstock, MI | Details
Calhoun County:
- Craftopia for Adults: Autumn Wine Charms | Nov. 8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Willard Library in Battle Creek | Details
- Friendsgiving Jr. | Nov. 11 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Willard Library in Battle Creek | Details
- First of the Season-Let the Holiday Begin Concert | Nov. 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | 14425 Helmer Rd. S, Battle Creek | Details
- Cocoa and Canvas Evening | Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. | 14661 S. Helmer Rd in Battle Creek | Details
Lansing:
- Turkey Trails 5K & 10K | Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon | 220 E Maple St. | Details
- How-To Holiday | Nov. 16 from Noon to 6 p.m. | Lansing Makers Network | Details
- Silver Bells in the City 40th Anniversary | Nov. 22 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Details
- 32nd Annual Wonderland of Lights | Begins Nov. 23 through Dec. 23 (select dates) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Potter Park Zoo | Details
- Season of Light | Nov. 29 through Dec. 22 | Abrams Planetarium | Details
- 23rd Mason Holiday Lighted Parade | Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. | 315 S. Jefferson St. | Details
Know of an additional event in West Michigan that isn’t featured? Email details to morgan.poole@woodtv.com to see it listed!
