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Silver Bells In the City and Other Area Holiday Events
November 15th, 2019 by Corey A. Edwards
The end of the year holidays are rapidly approaching so now is the time to make those holiday getaway plans. Silver Bells In the City, Winter Glow, and many other seasonal events here in the Lansing area are coming right up!
If you’re thinking of enjoying the festivities in the Lansing-area, now is the time to acquire your accommodations.
The English Inn Restaurant & Pub in Eaton Rapids is just a half hour’s drive from the city. When it comes to refined relaxation, however, the plush appointments and attentive service of our Eaton Rapids bed and breakfast is worlds away!
Book your stay at The English Inn Restaurant & Pub today!
Silver Bells in the City 2019
November 22nd
Silver Bells in the City is one of the biggest and most popular annual holiday events in the Lansing area. Every year the city is set to glowing with thousands of sparkling lights, festive decorations, and tons of happy fun.
Silver Bells is not one but many holiday themed events rolled into one fantastic day! Attractions include the Electric Light Parade, the lighting of the State Christmas Tree, a community sing, shopping in Silver Bells Village, and fireworks over the Capitol dome. There’s even a live concert planned featuring Tiffany (yes, that Tiffany!) and the Mega 80’s!
Learn more at www.silverbellsinthecity.org.
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo
November 22nd through December 29th
Come see Potter Park Zoo transformed into a winter wonderland! Every year, around the holidays, Potter Park decorates with thousands of lights and holiday displays. The event includes cookies, crafts and – of course! – animal encounters! Thursdays through Sundays, 5pm to 8pm, closed Thanksgiving.
Visit potterparkzoo.org for more details.
Winter Glow
December 7th
Winter Glow is East Lansing’s annual, free, outdoor winter festival. This popular event has a little something for everyone with ice carving, carriage rides, holiday farmers market, live music tent, yummy holiday treats, and so very much more.
Learn more at www.cityofeastlansing.com.
56th Annual MSU Arts and Crafts Holiday Show
December 7th & 8th
The annual MSU Arts & Crafts Holiday Show is one of the largest in the state and a fabulous opportunity to get some holiday shopping done! Browse from thousands of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items from new and returning vendors. Candles, furniture, jewelry, home and yard decor, aromatherapy, clothing, children’s toys, paintings, photography, sculptures and more!
Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Visit uabevents.com for further information.
Christmas in the Village at Meridian Village
December 8th
Celebrate a truly old-fashioned Christmas at Meridian Historical Village. Historic buildings and volunteers alike are decorated in their vintage holiday best to transport you back to a 19th century Christmas. Come experience the warmth and traditions from a time now long past.
2pm to 4pm, the Village gift shop will be open: www.meridianhistoricalvillage.org.
Christmas Time In The City – Lansing Holiday Events 2017
November 3rd, 2017 by Corey A. Edwards
Planning on being in the Lansing area around the holidays and hoping for some fun, festive events to celebrate the season? Great idea! The Lansing holiday events schedule will keep you busy from Halloween through to New Year’s Eve!
It may feel like we’re rushing things but take a look at your calendar and see: the holidays are almost upon us. Michigan’s Capital City region really sparkles with all of the end of the year celebrations. In fact, there is so much going on it is impractical to list anything but the highlights.
Lansing Holiday Events 2017
Silver Bells in the City – November 17th
www.silverbellsinthecity.org
Silver Bells in the City is probably the biggest and most popular of the annual Lansing holiday events. The city is lit with thousands of merry, sparkling lights and decorations for the season. Events include the Electric Light Parade, Silver Bells Village, the lighting of the State Christmas Tree, live entertainment, and fireworks over the Capitol dome.
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2015 Lansing Winter Holiday Events
November 13th, 2015 by Corey A. Edwards
Planning a Lansing winter getaway and wondering what to do? Look no further – there’s no end of festive things to do! As the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the year!
End of the year holidays tend to bring out the best in a city. While summer may be more popular, winter sees us creating our own wonderlands of fun things to do and beautiful things to see – both things that the Lansing, Michigan area excels at!
A Lansing winter holiday promises a chance to enjoy parades, live music, tree lightings, arts and crafts, a forest of uniquely decorated Christmas trees, zoo animals (no, really), roasted chestnuts, fireworks, carriage rides, a visit to Christmas past, and much more!
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