Auburn: FREE – Early Learning Playgroup *RSVP @ Auburn Branch Library
Auburn Branch Library 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn, MI, United StatesTuesdays at 10 - 11:15 AM
Free
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Frankenmuth: FREE – FRANKENMUTH’S SPECTACULAR MUSICAL TREE SHOW @ Frankenmuth Visitor’s Center
Frankenmuth Visitor's Center 635 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI, United StatesLocated at the Frankenmuth Visitor's Center, this one-of-a kind tree shines it's bright lights (23,000 lights to be exact) and spreads the sweet sound of Christmas throughout downtown Frankenmuth. Take a 7-minute musical journey through some of the most popular Christmas songs with us! Sit back and watch as the lights on the tree dance […]
Free
Frankenmuth: Santa Visits @ Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland 25 Christmas Ln., Frankenmuth, MI, United StatesBring your camera and wish list to Bronner's! Because Santa is so busy on Christmas Eve, his visiting hours will end at 3 p.m. Please note that many children wish to see Santa on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests should anticipate a wait. Learn More: SANTA VISITS November 25 - December 24 Mon.-Thurs. 2-6 p.m., Fri. […]
Pinconning: FREE – Holiday Birdhouses (age 5+) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library
Pinconning Branch Library 400 S Kaiser St, Pinconning, MI, United StatesPlease join us at the Pinconning Branch Library to decorate a holiday-themed birdhouse. Each registered participant will receive their own birdhouse to decorate. Ages 5 through adult are invited to attend this family program. Tuesday, December 13, 2022 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Register: HOLIDAY BIRDHOUSES Tuesday, December 13, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Register: […]
Free
Sanford: FREE – SANTA EXPRESS 2022 @ Sanford Centennial Museum
Sanford Centennial Museum 2222 Smith St., Sanford, MI, United StatesCome out to Sanford Centennial Museum on December 6 & 7, and 13 & 14, from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. for a night of holiday fun with Santa! Enjoy free hot chocolate, cookies, and candy and see the museum grounds lit up in Christmas splendor. Visit Santa in the new Santa House! Kids get […]
Free
Auburn: FREE – Curious Kids Club (K-3rd Grade) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library
Auburn Branch Library 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn, MI, United StatesOctober 25 - Spark imaginative learning about our world with this special series featuring guest speakers from local community organizations! This month, we will have guest speakers from V.O.I.C.E., Inc. (the Valley Organization for Improved Communications and Equality for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing). Grades K-3 are invited to attend. November 15 - Spark imaginative learning […]
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Roenicke Light Show @ Roberts Park
Roberts Park Saginaw 455 S. Miller, Saginaw, MI, United StatesGrab the kids and come see 15,000 lights dance to music! The show runs every night until new years. Learn More: ROENICKE LIGHT SHOW December 11th – 31st at 5 - 10 PM
Free
Freeland: FREE – Light Show @ Hayes Park
Hayes Park 9200 Midland Rd., Freeland, MI, United StatesThis Christmas Light Show is displayed during the winter season at Hayes Park in Tittabawassee Township. Several local families have benefitted thru the generous donations made by visitors to the show the past 17-years. Every year, great effort is made to modify & improve the show for your viewing enjoyment! ** This is a FREE […]
Free
Pinconning: FREE – Holiday Birdhouses (age 5+) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library
Pinconning Branch Library 400 S Kaiser St, Pinconning, MI, United StatesPlease join us at the Pinconning Branch Library to decorate a holiday-themed birdhouse. Each registered participant will receive their own birdhouse to decorate. Ages 5 through adult are invited to attend this family program. Tuesday, December 13, 2022 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Register: HOLIDAY BIRDHOUSES Tuesday, December 13, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Register: […]
Free
Standish: FREE – Visit Santa @ Standish Santa House
Standish Santa House Cedar and Grove Street, Standish, MI, United StatesBring your kiddos to see Santa at the Standish Santa House Tuesdays and Thursdays (starting December 6th) from 6pm-8pm. This is a free event sponsored by the Standish Area Chamber of Commerce Learn More: STANDISH SANTA HOUSE Tuesday & Thursdays at 6 - 8 PM
Free
Midland: FREE – Visit Santa @ Midland Area Santa House
Midland Area Santa House 101 Main St, Midland, MI, United StatesLearn More: MIDLAND AREA SANTA HOUSE Daily 6- 9 PM Saturdays: 9 AM - Noon, 1:30 - 4:30 PM & 6 - 9 PM Sundays: 1:30 - 4:30 PM & 6 - 9 PM
Free
Mt. Pleasant: Story Time in the Greenhouse @ Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum
Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum 5093 E Remus Rd, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesJoin us for Story Time in our Greenhouse exhibit. Learn More: STORY TIME Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
General Admission
Midland: Christmas at the Pines @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesCelebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. To ensure availability, reservations are recommended. Cost: Adults […]
$3 – $5
Frankenmuth: FREE – FRANKENMUTH’S SPECTACULAR MUSICAL TREE SHOW @ Frankenmuth Visitor’s Center
Frankenmuth Visitor's Center 635 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI, United StatesLocated at the Frankenmuth Visitor's Center, this one-of-a kind tree shines it's bright lights (23,000 lights to be exact) and spreads the sweet sound of Christmas throughout downtown Frankenmuth. Take a 7-minute musical journey through some of the most popular Christmas songs with us! Sit back and watch as the lights on the tree dance […]
Free
Midland: Christmas at the Pines @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesCelebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. To ensure availability, reservations are recommended. Cost: Adults […]
$3 – $5
Frankenmuth: Santa Visits @ Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland 25 Christmas Ln., Frankenmuth, MI, United StatesBring your camera and wish list to Bronner's! Because Santa is so busy on Christmas Eve, his visiting hours will end at 3 p.m. Please note that many children wish to see Santa on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests should anticipate a wait. Learn More: SANTA VISITS November 25 - December 24 Mon.-Thurs. 2-6 p.m., Fri. […]
Hemlock: FREE – Escape Room: A Christmas Story @ Rauchholz Memorial Library
Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd, Hemlock, MI, United StatesIt's time for another family-friendly Escape Room at the library! Test your puzzle-solving skills and knowledge of the holiday classic A Christmas Story in a fun and challenging Escape Room! Sign up your family or group for a time slot on Wednesday or Thursday between 2:00 and 7:00 PM. Learn More: ESCAPE ROOM December 14 […]
Free
Sanford: FREE – SANTA EXPRESS 2022 @ Sanford Centennial Museum
Sanford Centennial Museum 2222 Smith St., Sanford, MI, United StatesCome out to Sanford Centennial Museum on December 6 & 7, and 13 & 14, from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. for a night of holiday fun with Santa! Enjoy free hot chocolate, cookies, and candy and see the museum grounds lit up in Christmas splendor. Visit Santa in the new Santa House! Kids get […]
Free
Mt. Pleasant: FREE – makeSHIFT (grades 3 – 8th) *RSVP @ Center for Excellence in STEM Education
The Center for Excellence in STEM Education 195 Ojibway Ct Rm 134, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesFormerly known as Open Make, the newest version of this monthly student event is a combination of guided activity and free maker play. The goal, each month, is to foster curiosity, creativity, and community. We aim to do this by exposing students to a wide variety of maker materials and tools that they will apply […]
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Roenicke Light Show @ Roberts Park
Roberts Park Saginaw 455 S. Miller, Saginaw, MI, United StatesGrab the kids and come see 15,000 lights dance to music! The show runs every night until new years. Learn More: ROENICKE LIGHT SHOW December 11th – 31st at 5 - 10 PM
Free
Freeland: FREE – Light Show @ Hayes Park
Hayes Park 9200 Midland Rd., Freeland, MI, United StatesThis Christmas Light Show is displayed during the winter season at Hayes Park in Tittabawassee Township. Several local families have benefitted thru the generous donations made by visitors to the show the past 17-years. Every year, great effort is made to modify & improve the show for your viewing enjoyment! ** This is a FREE […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Visit Santa @ Midland Area Santa House
Midland Area Santa House 101 Main St, Midland, MI, United StatesLearn More: MIDLAND AREA SANTA HOUSE Daily 6- 9 PM Saturdays: 9 AM - Noon, 1:30 - 4:30 PM & 6 - 9 PM Sundays: 1:30 - 4:30 PM & 6 - 9 PM
Free
Online: FREE – “Christmas Around the World” (age 5-10) *RSVP with MSU Extension
Online Event MI, United StatesTravel around the world through stories, activities, and delicious recipes to learn all about how Christmas is celebrated in Australia, Mexico. Brazil, France, Germany, Sweden, and Italy. Participants will be able to join a live "Listen and Learn Story Hour" on Zoom each week and will be sent activities and recipes to try with their […]
Free
Midland: Christmas at the Pines @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesCelebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. To ensure availability, reservations are recommended. Cost: Adults […]
$3 – $5
Frankenmuth: FREE – FRANKENMUTH’S SPECTACULAR MUSICAL TREE SHOW @ Frankenmuth Visitor’s Center
Frankenmuth Visitor's Center 635 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI, United StatesLocated at the Frankenmuth Visitor's Center, this one-of-a kind tree shines it's bright lights (23,000 lights to be exact) and spreads the sweet sound of Christmas throughout downtown Frankenmuth. Take a 7-minute musical journey through some of the most popular Christmas songs with us! Sit back and watch as the lights on the tree dance […]
Free
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