MID-MICHIGAN FAMILY GUIDE
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Downtown Lansing's free holiday kickoff includes the Electric Light Parade, state Christmas tree lighting, Silver Bells Village, family activities, a drone show and fireworks, weather permitting.
Fri, Nov 20, 5:00 PM
Last verified 8/1/2026. Confirm final details with the organizer.Start the tree-shopping season at this family-owned Mason farm with choose-and-cut and pre-cut Christmas trees, handmade wreaths, centerpieces and complimentary tree shaking, wrapping and drilling.
Sat, Nov 21, 9:00 AM
Last verified 8/1/2026. Confirm final details with the organizer.Downtown Grand Ledge celebrates with a tree lighting, a lighted Christmas parade, Santa's arrival and community festivities around Bridge Street Plaza.
Fri, Dec 4, 6:45 PM
Last verified 8/1/2026. Confirm final details with the organizer.Shop handmade gifts and seasonal goods from artists and crafters inside the MSU Union during this long-running University Activities Board holiday tradition.
Last verified 8/1/2026. Confirm final details with the organizer.The Lansing Symphony Orchestra returns to Wharton Center for its annual Pops celebration of seasonal favorites and symphonic holiday music.
Sun, Dec 13, 3:00 PM
Last verified 8/1/2026. Confirm final details with the organizer.A live orchestra and international ballet company bring the classic Christmas Eve journey, dancing snowflakes and Kingdom of Sweets to Cobb Great Hall in a family holiday production.
Last verified 8/1/2026. Confirm final details with the organizer.PLAN WHAT YOU’RE DOING. ORGANIZE WHAT EVERYONE WANTS.
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