The holiday season is right around the corner! Grand Rivers transforms into a winter wonderland as the most wonderful time of the year approaches. The Grand Rivers Festival of Lights offers many fun opportunities for the family to guarantee an unforgettable time during the holidays. Get ready to bundle up and immerse yourself in a magical world filled with the holiday spirit!
Patti’s 1880’s Settlement- Nov 4th to Jan 31st
From November 4 to January 31, over 1,500,000 vibrant lights will illuminate Patti’s 1880’s Settlement. The lighting ceremony will be held on November 4th at dusk with a live performance by The Badgett Playhouse and is free to attend. This is a terrific way to ring in the holiday season and feast your eyes on unique light displays while you walk along the settlement!
Holiday Artisan Market- November 12th
On November 12, head to Grand Rivers Community Center to enjoy the Holiday Artisan Market. From 9 AM- 3 PM, the market will host the perfect opportunity to find the ideal present uniquely made by local craft makers. Hand-crafted items such as jewelry, dining essentials, and wine baskets will be available. Your little ones can also meet Santa and share their Christmas wishes from 11 AM to 1 PM!
Little Lake Park- November 12th
Don’t miss the Christmas event that many have referred to as “like being in a Hallmark® movie”. The event takes place on November 12, from 4 – 8 PM!
Featuring “Magical – A Christmas Concert with Characters” with live performances by Belle, Elsa, Anna, & Hans. Character photo opts with the Frozen cast, the Grinch & Cindy Lou, Captain America, Belle & The Beast. Take a ride on the “Holiday Express” Trackless Train to Santa’s magical igloo, bounce in the Gingerbread house, take pictures inside the 16′ snow globe, and experience the VR coaster & Whirly Bird ride.
Enjoy the sounds of Dicken’s Carolers with enjoying a hot cup of cocoa before boarding the Victorian horse-drawn carriage for a ride through the park!
The Badgett Playhouse- Nov 5th to Dec 17th
The Christmas Extravaganza Show at The Badgett Playhouse is one of the biggest holiday traditions in Grand Rivers. From November 5 to December 17, enjoy a display of talented singers and dancers performing iconic Christmas tunes and skits. The two-hour musical review is perfect for the entire family and guarantees great Holiday fun! Other terrific Christmas shows will also be performed through the season, including the Down-Home Country Christmas Show!
Breakfast & Lunch with Santa- Dec 3rd
It isn’t the holiday season without fulfilling your Christmas wish with Santa! The Grand Rivers Community Center will host breakfast and lunch experiences with Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 3. Tickets include a uniquely themed stocking for your children, a full breakfast or lunch, fun seasonal activities, and a meet and greet with the man in red!
Lighthouse Landing Christmas Festivities- Nov 19th
Book a stay at Lighthouse Landing to enjoy all that the Grand Rivers Festival of Lights offers. Our lakefront accommodations are centrally located, just a five-minute walk to downtown Grand Rivers. During the holiday season, each marina customer will receive strings of lights to decorate their boats. All decorated boats on the water are a sight you won’t want to miss!
Our cottages feature lakefront views, a furnished private deck, BBQ grills, full kitchens or kitchenettes, and luxury amenities such as indoor whirlpool tubs in our one-bedrooms. Our two and three-bedroom cottages now have new Adirondack chairs sitting around a firepit! Choose from one, two, and three-bedroom cottages and book your stay with us today!
We are a proud dealer & seller of Breeo Smokeless Fire Pits! With these state-of-the-art pits, you can enjoy a less smokey campfire and cook up a delicious meal! Visit our Specialty Shop or breeo.com to learn more.
