
This weekend will be the last chance of the season to see some of the state's best light shows. (Unsplash)
Here’s your rundown of hand-picked Michigan events for this weekend.
Our lineup includes a holiday market at the UP State Fairgrounds, a prehistoric winter celebration where dinosaurs come alive, and a last chance to check out several holiday celebrations across the state.
As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of an upcoming event you want me to highlight, send me a note here (please send suggestions at least one week before the event).
West Michigan
1. Vivant Brewery 15 Year Anniversary Weekend
Dec. 19-20
925 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids
2. Holland Kerstmarkt closing weekend
Through Dec. 20
150 W. 8th St., Holland
3. Magic at the Mill closing weekend
Dec. 19-20
Windmill Island Gardens (1 Lincoln Ave., Holland)
4. Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt closing weekend
Through Dec. 23
435 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
5. Kellogg Manor House Holiday Market closing weekend
Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners
Northern Michigan/UP
6. Christmas Market at the UP State Fairgrounds
Saturday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
2401 12th Ave. N, Escanaba
Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
L’Anse
Sunday, Dec. 21, starts at 5 p.m.
Rotary Square (203 S. Union St., Traverse City)
Mid/South Michigan
9. Ugly Sweater Crawl Grand Ledge
Friday, Dec. 19, 4-8 p.m.
Downtown Grand Ledge
10. Potter Park Zoo Wonderland of Lights closing weekend
Through Dec. 23
1301 S Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing
Saturday, Dec. 20, 6-10 p.m.
EagleMonk Pub and Brewery (4906 W. Mount Hope Highway, Lansing)
Southeast Michigan/Thumb
12. Jurassic Quest x Brick Fest Live
Dec. 19-21
Suburban Collection Showplace (46100 Grand River Ave., Novi)
13. Holiday Fundraiser & Toy Drive for Ozone House
Friday, Dec. 19, 6-10 p.m.
Water Tower Distilling Co. (23 N. Washington St., Ypsilanti)
14. 5th Annual Ypsi Artisan Holiday Market
Dec. 20-21
Ypsilanti Freighthouse (100 Market Place, Ypsilanti)
15. The Original Turtleneck & Sweater Holiday Extravaganza – 25th Anniversary
Saturday, Dec. 20, 5-10 p.m.
Fifth Avenue Royal Oak (215 W. 5th St., Royal Oak)
16. Downtown Birmingham Santa House
Dec. 20-21
Shain Park (270 W. Merrill St., Birmingham)
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