List: Holiday events in West Michigan 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The holiday season has begun and West Michigan is celebrating in all sorts of ways.

Check out times and dates for parades, tree lightings, concerts, and other winter festivities in the list below.

GRAND RAPIDS

Grand Rapids Symphony: University of Michigan Health-West Holiday Pops | Dec. 5 through Dec. 8 | Details
Photos with Santa at Grand Rapids Public Museum | Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Tickets $30 per family | Details
West Catholic Christmas Craft Show | Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Details
GRTV Santa Show Live at Wealthy Theatre | Dec. 7 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Details
4th Annual Boston Square Community Tree Lighting | Dec. 7 starting at 4 p.m. | Details
Grand Rapids Santa Parade and tree lighting | Dec. 7 parade starts 5 p.m., tree lighting at 6:45 p.m. | Details
West Michigan Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker | Dec. 7-8, Dec. 14 | Details
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage | Dec. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Details
Lights on Creston | Dec. 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Details
Orchard Hill: Lighted Christmas Path | Dec. 13-15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Details
Signing Santa | Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Registration required | Details
A Holiday Soul Celebration at Circle Theatre | Dec. 14 at 7 p.m., Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. | Tickets $30 | Details
The Whoville 5K | Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. | Details
Grand Rapids Ballet: The Nutcracker | Dec. 13-15, 20-22 | Details
Grand Rapids Symphony: Home Alone in Concert | Dec. 18-19 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Details
German Christmas Celebration at St. Mary’s Catholic Church | Dec. 22 at 3:30 p.m. | Details
Grand Rapids Public Museum: Let it Snow! (Planetarium show) | Every Saturday and Sunday in December, various dates | Details
Frederik Meijer Gardens: University of Michigan Health-West Christmas & Holiday Traditions | Nov. 27, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025 | Tickets required | Details
Menorah Lighting at Calder Plaza | Dec. 25 through Jan. 1 | Details
Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” & More | Dec. 27 at 6:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m. | Tickets $18-$56 | Details

ALLEGAN COUNTY

Crane’s drive-thru holiday light show | Nov. 29-Dec. 29 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Tickets required | Details
Plainwell Tree Lighting | Dec. 6 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Details
Fennville Holiday Celebration | Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Details
Wayland Annual Christmas Parade | Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. | Details
Winterfest at the Felt Estate | Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Details
Plainwell Christmas Parade | Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. | Details
Otesgo Hometown Christmas | Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. | Details
Dorr Township Christmas in the Park | Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Details
Shop the Merry Mile in Plainwell | Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Details

BARRY COUNTY

Hastings Jingle and Mingle | Dec. 6 through Dec. 8 | Details
Middleville Lions Club Christmas Parade | Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. | Details
Gilmore Car Museum Winter Wonderland | through Dec. 30 | Tickets $22 adult, $14 ages 5-17. Children 4 and under free | Details

BERRIEN COUNTY

Merry & Bright weekend in St. Joseph | Dec. 6-8 | Details

BRANCH COUNTY

Hometown Holiday in downtown Coldwater | Dec. 6 from 12 p.m. | Details
“Siberian Solstice” at Tibbits Opera House | Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. | Tickets $12-$27 | Details
Coldwater Chamber of Commerce Jingle Mingle party | Dec. 19 at 5:30 p.m. | Details
“A Celtic Christmas” at Tibbits Opera House | Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. | Tickets $12-$23 | Details

CALHOUN COUNTY

Battle Creek Winter Wanderland | Dec. 6 through Dec. 7 | Details
Tinsel Toes 5k | Dec. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | $30 registration | Details
Battle Creek Brass Band Holiday Concert | Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.| Details
Toys for Tots Stuff-A-Truck with Battle Creek Police | through Dec. 13 | Various dropoff locations | Details
Battle Creek Community Chorus & Sojourner Truth Choir: Merry Little Christmas | Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $10 adults, $5 students | Details
Christmas Even Candlelight Service at YOUR Neighborhood Church in Battle Creek | Dec. 24 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Details
Merry Mile at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds | Thursdays-Sundays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout December | Details

IONIA COUNTY

Belding’s Home for the Holidays | Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. to Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. | Details
Ionia tree lighting and Twinkle Town Parade | Dec. 6 | Details
Free showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Ionia Theatre | Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. | Details
Ionia Mrs. Claus’ Annual Bazaar & Craft Show | Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Details
Portland Holidayfest | Dec. 14 from 3:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. | Details

KALAMAZOO COUNTY

Portage Traditional Holiday & Tree Lighting Ceremony | Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. | Details
Ugly sweater party benefitting Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | Dec. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Presale tickets $30, at the door $35 | Details
December to Remember | Dec. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Details
December to Remember in Bronson Park | Dec. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Details
Moonlight Madness in Kalamazoo | Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | Details
Portage Holiday Market | Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Details
Christmas Craft Show | Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Details
Christmas in the Burg | Dec. 14 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Details
Santa Skate at the Ice Rink at Millennium Park in Portage | Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. | Details
Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” & More | Dec. 18 at 8:45 p.m. | Tickets $25-$55 | Details
Ugly Sweater Party at the Ice Rink at Millennium Park in Portage | Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. | Details
Winter Break into Action at Portage Parks & Recreation | Dec. 30-31 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | $60 registration required | Details
Santa’s Workshop at Kalamazoo City Centre Farmer’s Alley | Thursdays & Fridays from 5-8 p.m., Saturdays 12-6 p.m., Sundays 12-4 p.m. | Details
Holly Jolly Trolley in Kalamazoo | Various times through December. Special hours on Dec. 23, 24, 31 | Details
Kalamazoo New Year’s Fest | Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to midnight | Details

KENT COUNTY

Walker Winterfest | Dec. 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Details
Kentwood holiday light parade and tree lighting ceremony | Rescheduled for Dec. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Details
Ada Business Association: Tinsel, Treats and Trolleys | Dec. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Details
Rockford’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony | Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. | Details
Wrap up Wyoming | Dec. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Details
Merry Grinchmas at Cedar Springs Public Library | Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Details
Rockford’s 80th Annual Santa Parade | Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. | Details
Private party with Santa at Robinette’s | Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Tickets ages 2-17 $6, 18+ $4 | Details
Christmas in Caledonia | Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. | Details
Grandville Christmas at the Commons | Dec. 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Details
Lowell Christmas festivities and Annual Night-time Santa Parade | Dec. 7 all day | Details
Gingerbread Lane at KDL Cascade Township Branch | Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Details
Horrocks Holiday Jamboree | Dec. 13 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Details
Santa Parade South Kent Chamber of Commerce | Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Details
Winter Fun at KDL Plainfield Township Branch | Dec. 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Details
Santa Storytime at Cedar Springs Public Library | Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. | Details
Live Nativity and Petting Zoo by Three Angels Fellowship Church | Dec. 20 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Details
Breakfast with Santa in Rockford | Dec. 21 at 8:30 a.m. | Details
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Grandville Baptist Church | Dec. 24 from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. | Details
Polar Pals KDL | Various dates | Details
Ready for Reindeer! KDL | Various dates | Details
Meet the Sled Dogs KDL | Various dates | Details
SnowFest Craft Time! KDL | Various dates | Details
Winter Wonder Stories KDL | Various dates | Details
Countdown to Happy Noon Year! KDL | Dec. 30 and 31 | Details

MECOSTA COUNTY

Symphonic Santa Sunday concert by Ferris State University Music students | Dec. 8 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |Details

MONTCALM COUNTY

Stanton Holiday Block Party & Parade | Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. | Details
Greenville Christmas Parade & Celebration | Dec. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Details
Holiday Craft Fair at Greenville Community Center | Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Details

MUSKEGON COUNTY

Festival of Trees at Muskegon Museum of Art | Nov. 27 through Jan. 5 | Tickets $5-$17 | Details
Mona Shores America’s Tallest Singing Christmas Tree | Dec. 4 through Dec. 7 | Details
Lakeside District Association’s Holidays in Lakeside | Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. | Details
70th Annual White Lake Area Christmas Parade | Dec. 7 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Details
Hackley Public Library Holiday LEGO build | Dec. 7 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Details
The Nutcracker by Michigan Youth Ballet Theatre | Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. | Tickets $15 adults, $10 kids | Details
Hackley Public Library Holiday beaded ornaments | Dec. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Details
Dreaming of a “White Lake” Christmas | Dec. 13 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Details
The Nutcracker at the Frauenthal | Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. | Tickets $23 | Details
Hackley Public Library Holiday Party | Dec. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Details
Hackley Public Library Gingerbread Houses | Dec. 20 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Details
Home for the Holidays at the Frauenthal | Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $19-$69 | Details
Hackley Public Library Holiday Crafternoon | Dec. 23 from 2-4 p.m. | Details
Elf: Free movie at the Frauenthal Theater | Dec. 29 at 3 p.m. | Details

NEWAYGO COUNTY

Christmas Walk Newaygo | Dec. 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Details
St. Nick Kick 2023 | Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Registration $40 | Details
Christmas in Croton | Dec. 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Details
Santa and S’mores at Camp Newaygo | Dec. 7 from 4-8 p.m. | Tickets $9 per person or $30 for family of four | Details
Fremont Santa Stroll and illuminated Christmas parade | Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. | Details
Breakfast with Santa | Dec. 14 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Details
Breakfast with Santa at the Fremont Moose Lodge | Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Tickets $6 14+ and $3 13 and under | Details
Christmas in White Cloud | Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Details
Find Frosty Scavenger Hunt at Newaygo Library | Dec. 16-28 | Details

OTTAWA COUNTY

Holland Holiday Kerstmarkt | Nov. 23 through Dec. 21 | Details
Spring Lake Sparkle | Nov. 23 through Jan. 1 | Details
Parade of Lights | Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. | Details
Feel the Zeel of Christmas | Dec. 4-6 | Details
Coopersville Christmas Parade of Lights, tree lighting | Dec. 6 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Details
Magic at the Mill at Windmill Island Gardens | Fridays & Saturdays Dec. 6-21 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Details
Holiday Artist Trail in Grand Haven | Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Details
Washington Square Christmas tree lighting in Holland | Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. | Details
It’s a Wonderful Life: A live Radio Play at Hope College | Dec. 19-22 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 23 at 1:30 p.m. | Details
Felt Estate Holiday Tours | Various dates in December | Tickets required | Details