Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Dec. 12-14)

Welcome to another edition of our hand-picked Michigan events for this weekend. Highlights include late-night shopping in Kalamazoo, a menorah lighting in Grand Rapids to kick off Chanukah, and much more. 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…

Karel Vega

December 12, 2025

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Welcome to another edition of our hand-picked Michigan events for this weekend.

Highlights include late-night shopping in Kalamazoo, a menorah lighting in Grand Rapids to kick off Chanukah, and much more.

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. A Nite of Christmas Cheer

Friday, Dec. 12, 4-7:30 p.m.

Riverwalk Plaza, Downtown Lowell

2. Moonlight Madness

Friday, Dec. 12, 6-11 p.m.

Downtown Kalamazoo

3. Chanukah Lighting on Calder Plaza

Dec. 14–22

320 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids

4. Ringing In The Bells

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2-6 p.m.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7911 (2373 53rd St, Fennville)

Northern Michigan/UP

5. Chassell’s Old Fashioned Christmas

Through Dec. 13

42373 Hancock St., Chassell

6. Christmas in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Dec. 13-14

1200 W. 11th St., Traverse City

Mid/South Michigan

7. Festival of Trees

Dec. 12-31

Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center (100 E. North St., Lansing)

8. Krampus comes to REO Town Marketplace

Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

1027 S. Washington Ave., Lansing

9. Meckley’s Christmas Festival

Sunday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

11025 S. Jackson Road, Somerset

Southeast Michigan/Thumb

10. There’s Snow Place Like Northville Family Day

Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Northville Art House (215 W. Cady St., Northville)

11. The Vintage Market: A White Christmas

Sunday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

3775 S. Custer Road, Monroe

12. Northville Christmas in the Village

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2-6 p.m.

215 Griswold St., Northville

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