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

Bronson Park Lights

Bronson Park in Downtown Kalamazoo will be lit up for the season starting Nov 28, 2025 at approximately 6:00 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 28, 2025.

TREE LIGHTING: Nov 28, 2025, Festivities 5 PM - 7 PM, Tree Lighting at Approximately 6:00 PM

Celery Flats Holiday Card Walk & Decorated Trees

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 pavilion.

SCHEDULE
Celery Flats is lit for the season starting Dec 6, 2025.

TREE LIGHTING: Dec 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Christmas Card Lane

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.

Crane Orchards Lightshow • Fee • Ticketed Event

Crane Orchards is opening its orchard for a magical holiday drive-through light show.

With a mile of lit winter wonderland, experience the orchard like never before and enjoy holiday magic from the comfort of your car.

SCHEDULE
Nov 28 - Dec 28, 2025

Wednesday - Thursday: 6-8 PM
Friday - Saturday: 6-10 PM
Sunday: 6-8 PM

Closed Monday + Tuesday

TICKETS
Vehicles 8 passenger capacity & under: $20
Vehicles 9 capacity or more: $25

Entry is paid at time of admission, no advance tickets necessary.

* No Buses, Limos, RV's, or vehicles with trailers due to tight corners. Max vehicle height 12'.

Downtown Kalamazoo Lights

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

Holiday House 5777 Inflatables

The residence is a must-see with 235 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
Estimated Opening Day: Nov 28, 2025 (Possibly Sooner!)
• 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Sunday - Thursday)
• 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM (Friday + Saturday)

Lights at Fernwood • Fee • Ticketed Event

Worth the Drive- LIGHTS at Fernwood is an incredible experience!

"LIGHTS at Fernwood will be back in the garden for the 2025 holiday season, illuminating evenings with a professionally designed light show. This enchanting experience will include light tunnels, cozy fire pits, a winter craft station, nature-inspired light sculptures, a full-sized LiteBrite, festive music, and more!" -Fernwood Botanical Garden

SCHEDULE
Nov 28, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

Ticket Times for Entry: 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM

Tickets are timed in 60-minute increments to stagger visitor parking for the best experience.

LIGHTS will be closed on Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.

TICKETS
Prices vary based on the day of the week and date you select.

Adults $11-$16, Youth (3-12 yrs) $5-$8, Children (2 yrs & under) FREE

Parking is included in the ticket price.

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Portage City Center Lights

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 6, 2025.

TREE LIGHTING: Dec 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Reindeer Ranch Rustic Lighted Walk • Fee • Ticketed Event

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
• Opening Nov 22- By appointment only, Reservations available online or call 269-491-8507

Reindeer Tours with Lighted Walk + Santa (Weekends Only)
• Beginning Nov 28- By appointment only, Reservations available online or call 269-491-8507

TICKETS
Tickets must be purchased in advance online.

• $15/person Weekends (Ages 2 and older)
• $10/person Weekdays (Ages 2 and older)

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River Lights of Wonder in Three Rivers

River Lights of Wonder is a fun and free event for the entire family. Drive through the light show next to the river and see the story of Christmas as you enjoy some hot chocolate.

The show runs Fridays and Saturdays throughout December PLUS on Christmas Eve. Fridays and Christmas Eve feature outdoor activities only; Saturday offers indoor and outdoor.

River Lights of Wonder is FREE to visit.

SCHEDULE
5:45 PM - 8:30 PM, Fridays + Saturdays
TBD: Friday Dates
Dec 5, 12, 19
(outdoor activities)

TBD: Saturday Dates
Dec 6, 13, 20
(indoor + outdoor activities)

Christmas Eve
(outdoor activities)

Silvergrass Holiday Lights

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

SCHEDULE
Light show starts on November 21, 2025

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

St. Joseph Light Up the Bluff

Light up the Bluff will transform Lake Bluff Park into a winter wonderland (featuring 1 million holiday lights) from Dec 5, 2025 - Feb 14, 2026.

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

For more information, call (269) 983 5541.

SCHEDULE
Dec 5, 2025 - Feb 14, 2026
• 5:30 AM - 8:30 AM
• 5:30 PM - Midnight

TREE LIGHTING: Dec 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM

The Christmas Lite Show at LMCU Ballpark • Fee • Ticketed Event

For 27 years, this Christmas Lite Show has captivated families with two miles of animated displays with its Drive-Through Lights and Memory Lane Train!

SCHEDULE
November 26, 2025 - January 3, 2026

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
• $31.89 per family vehicle (car/SUV/minivan) if purchased online
• Purchase Tickets Online or at Ticket Window
• Ticket window purchases on-site incur an additional $5 fee

**Lite Show Tickets that are purchased are good for one-time use on any date between Nov 2025 – Jan 2026**

Memory Lane Train
• $42.19 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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The Merry Mile at Calhoun County Fairgrounds • Fee • Ticketed Event

Drive through lights at Calhoun County Fairgrounds.

Special events include Live Nativity and Santa visits on select days.

SCHEDULE
Dec 4-28, 2025
• Thursdays through Sundays: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Santa Visits: FREE with a paid admission to Merry Mile
Saturday, December 6
Saturday, December 13
Saturday, December 20 all from 6:00-8:30 PM.

• Live Nativity:
Friday, December 12 from 6:00-9:00 PM
Saturday, December 13 from 6:00-9:00 PM

TICKETS
Vehicle up to 8 passengers : $10.00

Vehicle carrying 9-12 passengers: $20.00

Trolley: $40.00

Any vehicle carrying more than 16 passengers: please contact the office for pricing and to confirm if we are able to accommodate.

Payment Accepted : Cash and Card at our Ticket Booth During Merry Mile Hours

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Walk Through the Lights at Gull Meadow Farms • Fee • Ticketed Event

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
2025 Dates
Starting Nov 29, 2025

TICKETS
Pre-purchase your tickets online to guarantee entry.

Tickets go on sale starting Nov 16 at 8:00 AM.

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Winter Wonderland at Gilmore Car Museum • Fee • Ticketed Event

Winter Wonderland at the Gilmore Car Museum returns for its 4th year!

• 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 29, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
• Thursday - Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Additional open dates:
• Monday, Dec 22

TICKETS
Online:
• Adult (18+) - $23.10
• Youth (5 - 17) - $14.70
• Child (4 & under) - FREE

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