The Best Kalamazoo Christmas Lights: BIG list of Displays that Sparkle & Shine in SWMI + Driving Routes

Bronson Park in Downtown Kalamazoo will be lit up for the season starting Nov 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Everyone in the community is invited to celebrate the holiday season and the diverse traditions that make it so special.

Be sure to take a stroll down Candy Cane Lane during your visit.

SCHEDULE
Bronson Park is lit for the season starting Nov 25, 2022.

TREE LIGHTING: Nov 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Take a stroll along Celery Flats Historical Area in Portage, and find yourself surrounded by giant holiday greeting cards, decorated trees and decorations.

Be sure to bring your letters for Santa: there's a mailbox in the pavillion.

PS: Be sure to find the KZOO Kids decorated tree!

SCHEDULE
Celery Flats is lit for the season starting Dec 3, 2022.

TREE LIGHTING: Dec 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM

A tradition since 1965, more than 40 houses display large, plywood Christmas Cards in their front yards in Westwood.

Christmas Card Lane is located on Lauderdale Drive, off W Main Street, between Kendall Avenue and Coolidge Avenue.

SCHEDULE
Cards and lights start appearing around the second week of December and disappear just after the new year.

Lights are lit from dusk until 11:30 PM.

Travel downtown to see the streets decked out for the holidays.

While there is no official contest in 2022, many businesses in Downtown Kalamazoo will have their windows painted for the holiday season.

Pictured: Pop City Popcorn's 2022 Window (artist: Amy L Geischen)

The residence is a must-see with over 185 blow-ups arranged along paths for easy viewing.

Decorations are weather-dependent, so check their Facebook page before you head over.

Visitors are allowed on the grounds but must stay on the lighted paths for safety (MANY cords that are tripping hazards).

SCHEDULE
Nov 24, 2022 - Jan 1, 2023
• 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Sunday - Thursday)
• 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM (Friday + Saturday)

Tune to 93.1 on your radio to enjoy this light show on Rockingham Street in Kalamazoo.

The show runs 7 days/week; the owners ask that you dim your headlights and do not block any driveways while enjoying the show.

The light show consists of 1,608 rgb computer-controlled lights (pixels). The big Christmas tree, called a "mega tree," is 10ft tall and has 800 lights.

SCHEDULE
Everyday, 6PM - 10PM

Portage City Hall and the Portage District Library illuminate for the season with light-up characters and decorated trees.

SCHEDULE
Portage City Center is lit for the season starting Dec 3, 2022.

TREE LIGHTING: Dec 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Tour the Reindeer Ranch, learn about reindeer, where they come from, and what makes them so special.

Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and fire while enjoying the Christmas lights all around on your walk.

Includes rustic, all-natural-lighted trail walk in the woods behind the reindeer pens (not wheelchair or stroller friendly!)

Be sure to check out our gift shop too.

SCHEDULE
Reindeer Ranch Tours with Lighted Walk
• Dec 8 - 23, 2022 (Thursdays & Fridays)
• Dec 26, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 (Daily)

Reindeer Tours with Lighted Walk + Santa (Weekends Only)
• Nov 26 - Dec 18, 2022

TICKETS
Tickets must be purchased in advance online.

Reindeer Ranch Tours with Lighted Walk
Reindeer Tours with Lighted Walk + Santa (Weekends Only)
• $15/person (Ages 2 and older)

Weekday Tours (excludes lighted walk; no Santa)
• $10/person (Ages 2 and older)

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Be prepared to be filled with wonder and hope at the light display located in Three Rivers, MI.

Celebrating our 5th year anniversary! Immerse yourself in Christmas, as the St. Joseph's river comes alive with Christmas lights, music, and the story of Christmas narration.

Shining hope and light into Southwest Michigan’s winter darkness, this Christmas event has become a much-loved tradition.

River Lights of Wonder is FREE to visit.

SCHEDULE
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Nov 26 & Dec 24, 2022
(drive-through experience )

Dec 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 2022
(full experience)

Drop off a note to Santa and receive a message back from this house in Scotts, located near the HolidayHouse 5777 inflatables.

Tip: Santa's Mailbox is not waterproof so be sure to drop off your letters in a plastic bag and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

SCHEDULE
Santa's mailbox is up and running as as of Nov 21, 2022.

Holiday light display in Mattawan, featuring 15+ Christmas songs! Located in the Silvergrass neighborhood.

SCHEDULE
Light show starts on November 12, 2022

Sunday - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Light up the Bluff will transform Lake Bluff Park into a winter wonderland (featuring 1 million holiday lights) from Dec 2, 2022 - Feb 14, 2023.

The lights will remain on through Valentine’s Day in Michigan’s Most Romantic City.

For more information, call (269) 983 5541.

SCHEDULE
Dec 2, 2022 - Feb 14, 2023
• 5:30 AM - 8:30 AM
• 5:30 PM - Midnight

TREE LIGHTING: Dec 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM

For 25 years, this Christmas Lite Show has captivated families with two miles of animated displays with its Drive-Through Lights and Memory Lane Train!

2022 SPECIAL EVENTS
Enjoy the Christmas Magic up close by walking or riding through the lights. Each of these events occurs just one night each in November.

• Winter Wonder Walk (Nov 12, 2022)
• Reindeer Bike Ride (Nov 13, 2022)

SCHEDULE
Nov 23, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022

Drive Through Lights
• Sunday - Thursday: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
• Friday - Saturday: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Memory Lane Train
• Sunday - Thursday: 5:30 / 6:30 / 7:30 PM
• Friday - Saturday: 5:30 / 6:30 / 7:30 / 8:30 / 9:30 PM

TICKETS
Drive Through Lights
• $30 per family vehicle (see website for RVs, buses, and other vehicle pricing)
• Purchase Tickets Online or at Ticket Window

**Lite Show Tickets that are purchased are good for one-time use on any date between Nov 23, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022**

Memory Lane Train
• $35 per bench seat, which seats 2 adults (small children may sit on laps for free)
• Purchase Tickets Online Only (No Ticket Window purchases)

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Drive through lights at Calhoun County Fairgrounds

SCHEDULE
Sneak Peek: Nov 28, 2022

Dec 1 - 30, 2022
• Wednesdays through Sundays: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Special Events
• Eggnog Jog: Dec 7 (registration required)
• Santa Visits: Dec 10,17,23
• Live Nativity: Dec 9,10

TICKETS
$10/Car
$20/Bus

**Purchase at ticket booth. Both cash and card are accepted**

The Walk Through the Lights event takes your family through a colorful experience where you walk through multiple greenhouses all decked out with different Christmas themes.

Lights are best viewed when the sun begins setting, but the experience is open during the daytime if that works better for your schedule. On an overcast day, you can see them all inside the greenhouses.

Plan on 25-45 minutes for walk through the lights. If you are also scheduled to visit Santa, plan your trip accordingly.

Be sure to stop in the market after your experience and grab some delicious donuts, fresh cider, shop the amazing gift item selection, and much more!

SCHEDULE
Nov 26-27, 2022
Dec 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 2022

TICKETS
Pre-purchase your tickets online to guarantee entry.

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Winter Wonderland at the Gilmore Car Museum returns for its 2nd year with an expanded drive-through and walk-through nighttime holiday lights experience:

• 1 mile drive through lights
• "Dashing Through the Snow" family rides through the lights in vintage cars
• Giant maze of holiday inflatables
• Hot chocolate, adult drinks, food & sweets
• Santa visits
• 1960s fresh Christmas tree and wreath lot
• Outdoor artwork exhibits from legendary automotive illustrators

SCHEDULE
Nov 25, 2002 - Dec 30, 2022
• Thursday - Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Additional open dates:
• Tuesday, Dec 13
• Monday, Dec 19
• Tuesday, Dec 20
• Wednesday, Dec 21

TICKETS
Tickets are NOT date-specific. You may use your ticket on any day between Nov 25, 2022 - Dec 30, 2022.

At Door:
• Adult (18+) - $20
• Youth (5 - 17) - $12
• Child (4 & under) - FREE

Online:
• Adult (18+) - $17.50
• Youth (5 - 17) - $9.50
• Child (4 & under) - FREE

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