Holiday Events in MI Great Lakes Bay

Christmas spirit is in the air! If you are planning your trip to MI Great Lakes Bay, make sure to join some of the holiday events coming up this Friday and next week! 

Bring the entire family to Chesaning to enjoy the festive atmosphere. The Chesaning Christmas Candlelight Walk will take place this Friday, come and enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides, Gingerbread House Walk, and more. Meanwhile, the Santa's Village in Chesaning will be open on November 24 – 25, and Saturday's and Sunday's December 1 through December 16, and don’t forget to book your Polar Express train ride while visiting there! 

Speaking of Christmas, it is no way not to mention the Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth (since there’s literally Christmas time throughout the year:]). From November 23 to December 23, Santa will visit Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland. Please note that many children wish to see Santa on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests should anticipate a wait.

Chesaning Christmas Candlelight Walk

Photo Courtesy: mlive.com

Date: Nov 23 - 24, 2012

Location: Downtown Chesaning and along the M-57 Boulevard in Chesaning

Visit Chesaning for family fun, including free horse-drawn carriage rides! Get in the holiday spirit in the glow of thousands of candles and tiny twinkling lights during the annual Candlelight Walk on Nov. 23 and 24. The annual Tree Lighting Extravaganza kicks things off at 6 p.m. in downtown Chesaning when the special lighted tree will be raised high above the village and then the great star on top will be lit.

The Peet Community Center will house the Festival of Trees where you will find a fantasy of decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and gift items all waiting to be raffled. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be at the Peet Center to listen to children's wishes.

Santa Visits

Photo Courtesy: Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland

Date: Nov. 23 – Dec. 23, 2012

Location: Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland (25 Christmas Lane, Frankenmuth, MI 48734)

Bring your camera and wish list to Bronner's!

Santa will be available Monday thru Saturday 10-11:30am; 1-4pm, 5:30-7pm each day and Sundays from noon-5:30pm. Christmas Eve, Bronner's will close at 4:00pm so Santa's visiting hours will end at 3:00pm.

Santa's Village: North Pole USA

Date: Nov 24 – Dec 16, 2012

Location: Saginaw County Fairgrounds (11350 W. Peet, Chesaning)

Young and old alike will enjoy a visit to Santa's Village, the destination of Owosso's Steam Railroading Institute's North Pole Express.

Admission to Santa's Village only is $10, children 5 and under free.  Enjoy children's rides, hot refreshments, Christmas lights, music and friendship, plus the daily arrival of the North Pole Express!

Advance tickets required for the train ride, check the website www.mstrp.com for prices and schedule.

Santa's Village is open Nov. 24, and 25, and Saturday's and Sunday's December 1 through December 16, 2012.  To book the Polar Express Train Ride, please call 989-725-9464. Trains depart at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

  

Thomas Township Christmas Train

Date: Nov. 30, 2012

Location: Roethke Park (400 Leddy Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609)

A beautiful train ride through decorated woods for the entire family. Santa Clause will be there too! Enjoy a bonfire, hot cocoa, smores, music, lots & lots of lights, and the always-a-great-time Roethke Express.

Have you ever been to any of the above events in the past, or are you planning to join any holiday events in MI Great Lakes Bay? Feel free to share your experience on our Facebook and Twitter! We’d love to hear from you!

Happy Thanksgiving! Go Great Lakes Bay!