Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Dec. 19-21)

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.

Karel Vega

December 19, 2025

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.

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

7. Light Up Baraga County

Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

L’Anse

8. Menorah in the Square

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

11. Holiday Sweater Party

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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