M1063 · Your local holiday guide
Holiday Happenings Around Mid-Michigan
November & December 2026 • Community events, craft shows, parades & festive fun
Celebrate close to home
The holidays are here! Find local markets, Christmas celebrations, family activities and community gatherings around Greenville, Lakeview, Big Rapids, Lowell, Rockford and beyond.
November
Saturday, November 7
St. Charles 2026 Craft Show
9 AM–2 PM
Greenville, 505 S. Lafayette St.
Fall Craft Show
9 AM–4 PM
Venue 20, Remus, 9039 20th Ave.
Morley Stanwood Holiday Bazaar
10 AM–3 PM
Morley Stanwood High School, Morley, 4700 Northland Dr.
Sand Lake Lions Club Variety Sale
9 AM–3 PM
Sand Lake Community Church, Sand Lake, 65 W. Maple St.
Friday, November 13
Juletide Christmas Pop-Up Bar
12 PM
Applewood Kitchen and Bar (Frugthaven Farm), Greenville, 11466 Carson City Rd.
Runs through the first week of January.
Saturday, November 14
Julemarked Christmas Village
11 AM
Frugthaven Farm, Greenville, 11466 Carson City Rd.
FCCoG Holiday Bazaar
9 AM–2 PM
First Congregational Church, Greenville, 126 E. Cass St.
Sunday, November 15
Julemarked Christmas Village
11 AM
Frugthaven Farm, Greenville, 11466 Carson City Rd.
Friday, November 20
Big Rapids Farmers Market Holiday Market
10 AM–2 PM
Big Rapids, 226 N. Michigan Ave.
Shop Sparta — Kickoff to Christmas
5–8 PM
Downtown Sparta
Christmas Through Lowell
9 AM–9 PM
Lowell, 113 Riverwalk Plaza
Saturday, November 21
Christmas Through Lowell
9 AM–7 PM
Lowell, 113 Riverwalk Plaza
Fall Craft Show
9 AM–3 PM
Big Rapids Eagles #2535, Big Rapids, 18361 16 Mile Rd.
FUMC Craft Show
9 AM–3 PM
First United Methodist Church, Greenville, 204 Cass St.
2nd Annual Harvest Market
9 AM–2 PM
Crystal Community Center, Crystal, 217 Park St.
OLC’s Hearts & Holly Bazaar
9 AM–3 PM
Our Lady of Consolation, Rockford, 4865 11 Mile Rd. NE
GARCC Holiday Craft Fair
9 AM–2 PM
Greenville, 900 E. Kent Rd.
Holiday Vendor & Craft Show
10 AM–3 PM
Greenville Community Church, Greenville, 6596 Vining Rd.
Festival of the Lights Parade
6–8 PM
Downtown Big Rapids
Sunday, November 22
Christmas Through Lowell
11 AM–5 PM
Lowell, 113 Riverwalk Plaza
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving Community Supper
1–4 PM
Heritage United Methodist Church, Pierson, 19931 W. Kendaville Rd.
Hosted by Redemption Farms.
Friday, November 27
Holly Dazzle
European Christmas Light Festival & Marketplace (weekends only)
Michigan Renaissance Festival Grounds, Holly, 12600 Dixie Highway
Season: November 27–December 31. Friday & Saturday: 5–10 PM. Sundays: 5–9 PM.
December
Thursday, December 3
Sheridan’s Holiday Craft Market
4–8 PM
Sheridan Community Center, Sheridan, 205 Saint Clair St.
Friday, December 4
Lakeview Community Church Christmas Bazaar
4–8 PM
Lakeview Community Church, Lakeview, 8980 Howard City Edmore Rd.
Greenville Christmas Parade & Festivities
The Clauses/Grinch 5:30–6:50 PM; parade 7–7:30 PM
Downtown Greenville
Tree lighting after the parade!
Saturday, December 5
Lakeview Community Church Christmas Bazaar
10 AM–5 PM
Lakeview Community Church, Lakeview, 8980 Howard City Edmore Rd.
40th Annual Fine Arts & Makers Market
9 AM–3 PM
Lowell High School, Lowell, 11700 Vergennes St. SE
Danish Festival Christmas Market
10 AM–2 PM
American Legion, Greenville, 1320 W. Washington St.
Farmhouse Christmas Market
9 AM–3 PM
Peaceful Valley Farms, 14364 14 Mile Rd., Morley
Christmas in Lakeview Craft & Vendor Show
10 AM–2 PM
Multiple Lakeview locations
Friday, December 11
Christmas in the Village Light Parade
5:45 PM
Edmore, Main St.
Lineup begins 4:45 PM on Second St. and Home St. near the Church of God.
Saturday, December 12
Christmas In The Village Vendor Market
10 AM–3 PM
Curtis Community Building, 209 Sheldon St., Edmore
Heritage Christmas Bazaar
9 AM–2 PM
Heritage United Methodist Church, Pierson, 19931 W. Kendaville Rd.
Home For The Holidays
9 AM–3 PM
Belding High School, Belding, 850 Hall St.
Rockford Library & Media Services December Craft Fair
9 AM–3 PM
Rockford, 4100 Kroes St. NE
Chippewa Hills Band Boosters Craft Show
10 AM–4 PM
Chippewa Hills High School, Remus, 3226 Arthur Rd.
Sunday, December 20
Meet & Greet with Santa
11 AM–4 PM
Belding Beauties, Belding, 410 Covered Village Mall
Monday, December 21
Santa & the Grinch
4–6 PM
Belding Beauties, Belding, 410 Covered Village Mall
Free photos.
Tuesday, December 22
Santa & the Grinch
4–6 PM
Belding Beauties, Belding, 410 Covered Village Mall
Free photos.
Wednesday, December 23
Santa & the Grinch
4–6 PM
Belding Beauties, Belding, 410 Covered Village Mall
Free photos.