The Kalamazoo area has 6 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Dear Santa in Richland on November 28 to Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience in Hickory Corners, which runs through January 3. 1 of them is free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in Michigan, part of our guide for every state.
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- 6 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Kalamazoo for 2026, in Kalamazoo, Richland, Hickory Corners and Portage
- First: Dear Santa, Richland, November 28. Runs latest: Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience, Hickory Corners, through January 3
- Free: Youth Holiday Keepsake Craft Drop-in
- Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
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Christmas events for kids in Kalamazoo
1 confirmed event for kids in Kalamazoo, soonest first.
Holiday story time
Saturday Story Time: Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter
- When: Saturday, December 19, 2026, 10 to 11 am
- Where: Kalamazoo Nature Center, Kalamazoo
- Cost: Included with admission; members free
- Ages: Families with young children
Details, tips and host
Saturday Story Time at the Kalamazoo Nature Center is a monthly picture book story time featuring nature themed books for little explorers. On December 19, 2026, the featured book is Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak. This is a winter story rather than a Christmas one, but it fits the season.
After the book, the group follows with a gentle hike if the weather permits, so bundle up. The program meets in the clubhouse inside the Visitor Center from 10 to 11 am. It is included in regular admission to the Nature Center, and Nature Center members attend free. The audience is families with young children. The center is on North Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo. The next story times are in January and February 2027 with other seasonal books.
Parent tip: Dress for a short outdoor hike. Admission to the center applies unless you are a member.
- Host
- Kalamazoo Nature Center (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Kalamazoo Nature Center, 7000 North Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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Christmas events for kids in Richland
3 confirmed events for kids in Richland, soonest first.
Holiday lights
Dear Santa
- When: Sat November 28, Sun November 29, Wed December 2, Thu December 3 and Fri December 4, 2026
- Where: Gull Meadow Farms, Richland
- Cost: Child $27.99, adult $17.99, under 36 inches free
- Ages: Children (participating child ticket)
Details, tips and host
Dear Santa at Gull Meadow Farms is a guided Santa experience on November 28 and 29 and December 2 to 4, 2026. After nine seasons, the farm says this is its final year offering it. Each participating child receives a bag with everything needed for the visit.
Children create reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve, mail a letter to Santa with a North Pole stamp, make a take home ornament craft, and enjoy a personal visit and photo with Santa, with a special treat. A few days later the child receives a personalized letter from Santa in the mail. Tickets go on sale November 5 at 6 pm and are limited. A participating child ticket is $27.99 and includes a donut and hot chocolate voucher and access to Walk Through the Lights. Adult and non-participating child tickets are $17.99. Children under 36 inches are free.
Parent tip: Tickets go on sale November 5 at 6 pm and are expected to fill quickly. Adults complete a short questionnaire for the letter.
- Host
- Gull Meadow Farms (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Gull Meadow Farms, 8544 Gull Road, Richland, MI 49083 (near Kalamazoo)
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Holiday lights
Walk Through the Lights
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026 to Sunday, December 27, 2026 (Christmas season calendar; weeknights in December include a Grinch visit, 5:30 to 8:30 pm)
- Where: Gull Meadow Farms, Richland
- Cost: $14.99 per person, under 36 inches free
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Walk Through the Lights at Gull Meadow Farms in Richland turns the farm greenhouses into themed holiday spaces. A ticket includes six themed greenhouses, two choreographed light shows, a festive photo area, an outdoor light walk, a tunnel of lights and friendly goats. The experience runs from November 28 to December 27, 2026.
Tickets are $14.99 per person, and children under 36 inches are free. The greenhouses are heated, but part of the route is outdoors, so dress for the weather. On weeknights in December the Grinch is at the farm from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, performing and playfully interacting with guests. A special accessible evening for guests with mobility limitations features the Sweet Adelines Choir, with admission in person only. You can add a specialty drink such as Santa's Hot Cocoa or a Gingerbread Latte, with a $1 online discount.
Parent tip: Choose a ticket time that overlaps the Grinch hours on weeknights. Dress for outdoor walking.
- Host
- Gull Meadow Farms (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Gull Meadow Farms, 8544 Gull Road, Richland, MI 49083 (near Kalamazoo)
- Sign-up
- Recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Holiday lights
Visit Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026 to Wednesday, December 23, 2026 (reserve a visit time in advance)
- Where: Gull Meadow Farms, Richland
- Cost: Ticket price not shown on the page
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Gull Meadow Farms in Richland invites families to visit its authentic bearded Santa from December 5 to 23, 2026. While you wait for your visit, you can stroll through the beautifully decorated Christmas display and take your own photos, or ask one of Santa's helpers to take a picture for you.
The farm asks families to reserve a visit time in advance to keep the experience cozy. Tickets go on sale November 15 and, according to the farm, sell out quickly. The page does not show a ticket price, so check the ticket page when sales open. The farm is about a twenty minute drive east of Kalamazoo. The farm also runs Walk Through the Lights from November 28 to December 27, which many families pair with a Santa visit.
Parent tip: Tickets go on sale November 15 and sell out quickly. Reserve your time in advance.
- Host
- Gull Meadow Farms (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Gull Meadow Farms, 8544 Gull Road, Richland, MI 49083 (near Kalamazoo)
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Christmas events for kids in Hickory Corners
1 confirmed event for kids in Hickory Corners, soonest first.
Holiday lights
Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience
- When: Sat November 28, Sun November 29, Thu December 3, Fri December 4, Sat December 5, Sun December 6, Thu December 10, Fri December 11, Sat December 12, Sun December 13, Thu December 17, Fri December 18, Sat December 19, Sun December 20, Mon December 21, Tue December 22, Wed December 23, Sat December 26, Sun December 27, Mon December 28, Tue December 29, Wed December 30, Thu December 31, Sat January 2 and Sun January 3, 2026, 5 to 9 pm
- Where: Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners
- Cost: Ticketed; see museum site
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Winter Wonderland at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners is a holiday experience that runs on select nights from November 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027, from 5 to 9 pm. It is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Guests can drive through a lights display on the museum campus and then explore inside.
The indoor offerings include the Christmas Through the Decades exhibit, a Festival of Trees with 40 decorated trees, a Great Elf Hunt with a map and clues, a holiday village search and find, Rudolph's Reindeer Forest and Flight Academy, an ornament making station and a North Pole Post for letters to Santa. Free Santa visits with photos run from 5 to 8 pm from November 28 to December 23. Vintage car rides are $5 per carload. Tickets are date specific and nonrefundable, and food and drinks are sold on site. Vehicles must clear 9 feet for the tunnel of lights.
Parent tip: Tickets are for a specific date. Your vehicle must be under 9 feet tall for the tunnel of lights.
- Host
- Gilmore Car Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 West Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, MI 49060 (near Kalamazoo)
- Sign-up
- Recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Christmas events for kids in Portage
1 confirmed event for kids in Portage, soonest first.
Holiday craftsFree
Youth Holiday Keepsake Craft Drop-in
- When: Thursday, December 10, 2026, 3 to 5 pm
- Where: Portage District Library, Portage
- Cost: Free, drop in
- Ages: Children with an adult
Details, tips and host
The Portage District Library invites adults with their little ones to drop in and create a holiday keepsake. Materials are provided for children to make handprint art, simple holiday decorations and more, using their own handprints and other personal touches.
The drop in session runs from 3 to 5 pm on Thursday, December 10, 2026. The library lists it for families, and children are welcome as long as they come with an adult. No registration is listed. Because it is a drop in program, you can come at any time during the two hours and stay as long as your child enjoys it. The library asks anyone who needs an accommodation to contact the youth staff in advance. Portage is just south of Kalamazoo, and the library is easy to reach from Westnedge Avenue.
Parent tip: Contact the library ahead if your child needs an accommodation.
- Host
- Portage District Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002 (near Kalamazoo)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Every event above was confirmed on the host’s own page, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Michigan Christmas train rides page.
Kalamazoo Christmas events for kids at a glance
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 6 confirmed for 2026
- Cities
- Kalamazoo, Richland, Hickory Corners and Portage
- Season
- November 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027
- Free events
- 1
- Kinds of events
- holiday lights, holiday crafts and holiday story time
- Last checked
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When each Kalamazoo Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Dear Santa in Richland on November 28; the last runs to January 3. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Dear SantaRichland · Nov 28 to Dec 4
- Walk Through the LightsRichland · Nov 28 to Dec 27
- Winter Wonderland Holiday ExperienceHickory Corners · Nov 28 to Jan 3
- Visit SantaRichland · Dec 5 to Dec 23
- Youth Holiday Keepsake Craft Drop-inPortage · Dec 10
- Saturday Story Time: Goodbye Autumn, Hello WinterKalamazoo · Dec 19
Looking further afield? Our Michigan Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint and Battle Creek. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Kalamazoo
In Kalamazoo, Christmas starts the Friday after Thanksgiving in Bronson Park, where the mayor and Santa have switched on tens of thousands of lights. From there the glow spreads down the downtown mall.
How Kalamazoo celebrates
Bronson Park is the heart of Christmas in Kalamazoo. The city's annual tree lighting is held the Friday after Thanksgiving, and in 2015 the mayor described it as a long-running tradition in a park that has been a gathering place for decades. Today the park is also home to Candy Cane Lane, a snowy walking path lined with oversized candy canes. Downtown, the Kalamazoo Mall is strung with lights, a free Holly Jolly Trolley rolls through the streets, and a waving Santa statue is a favorite photo stop.
Christmas last year in Kalamazoo
In 2025 crews put up the oversized candy canes in Bronson Park on November 12. The tree lighting followed on Friday, November 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., with the park lighting up around 6 p.m. Families found music and dance performances, a children's craft tent from the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and free hot chocolate. Mayor Anderson and the City Commissioners read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and counted down to the lighting. The Holly Jolly Trolley gave free rides from 5 to 9 p.m. and ran weekends through December 24.
Fun facts about Christmas in Kalamazoo
More than 89,000 lights illuminated Bronson Park in 2015, and organizers kept them on until the start of the new year. In 2022 the pedestrian mall downtown glowed with more than 80,000 lights, and Santa's Workshop collected wish lists from more than 4,000 children. Santa's Workshop at the Radisson Plaza Hotel gives each child a kit for writing to Santa, with a holiday craft and treats, and Santa mailboxes are placed around downtown. Nearby, a reindeer farm offers guided tours where visitors meet a live reindeer.
Trains and Christmas near Kalamazoo
In Kalamazoo itself, the free Holly Jolly Trolley is a heated, old-style trolley that carries families around downtown at Christmas. For real trains, the Wabash Railroad Museum in Decatur is closest, though it is best to call before you go. Little River Railroad in Coldwater runs volunteer-led steam trips with themed rides through Christmas. The Coopersville & Marne Railway runs its Santa Train after Thanksgiving, and tickets sell out fast.
- Wabash Railroad Museum: A small museum in Decatur named for the Wabash Railroad, nearest to Kalamazoo; call ahead to confirm hours.
- Little River Railroad: Volunteer-run steam train rides from Coldwater to Quincy, with themed trips running through Christmas.
- Coopersville & Marne Railway: A 90-minute vintage coach ride with a Santa Train after Thanksgiving that sells out fast.
Traditions today
- Bronson Park Tree Lighting: The city's annual lighting on the Friday after Thanksgiving, with Santa, music, crafts and hot chocolate.
- Candy Cane Lane: A snowy walking path in Bronson Park lined with oversized candy canes and holiday lights.
- Holly Jolly Trolley: Free rides on a heated, old-style trolley that loops through downtown, with special hours on Christmas week.
- Santa's Workshop: At the Radisson Plaza Hotel, children get a letter-writing kit with a craft and treats, and Santa mailboxes sit around downtown.
- Lights on the Kalamazoo Mall: Icicle-style lights hang over the pedestrian mall, and a giant waving Santa is a popular photo stop.
- Winter Wonderland drive-through lights: The Gilmore Car Museum offers a drive-through light experience with more than 25 themed displays and lit historic barns.
A fact for kids
In Kalamazoo, a heated trolley gives free rides to see the Christmas lights downtown, and Santa has a mailbox on the street where kids can send their letters.
Questions about Christmas in Kalamazoo
When is the Kalamazoo Christmas tree lighting held?
The city holds its annual tree lighting in Bronson Park on the Friday after Thanksgiving. In 2025 it took place on November 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., with the park lit around 6 p.m. Our Kalamazoo Christmas events guide on this page lists the date and details for this season.
How long has Kalamazoo had a tree lighting in Bronson Park?
Kalamazoo has held the tree lighting for many years. In 2015 the mayor described it as a long-running local tradition in a park that has been a central gathering place for community events for decades. We could not confirm the exact first year, so it is safest to say it goes back decades.
How many lights are in Bronson Park at Christmas?
More than 89,000 lights illuminated Bronson Park in 2015, and organizers said they would stay on until the start of the new year. Newer displays include oversized candy canes that Parks and Recreation crews installed on November 12 in 2025.
What is Candy Cane Lane in Kalamazoo?
Candy Cane Lane is a snowy walking path in Bronson Park lined with oversized candy canes and holiday lights. It is popular with all ages and makes a nice photo spot. In 2025, Parks and Recreation crews put the candy canes up on November 12, ahead of the tree lighting.
What happened at the Kalamazoo tree lighting last year?
On November 28, 2025, families enjoyed music and dance performances, a children's craft tent from the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and free hot chocolate. The mayor and commissioners read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and counted down to the lighting around 6 p.m.
What is the Holly Jolly Trolley in Kalamazoo?
The Holly Jolly Trolley is a free ride on a heated, old-style trolley that circulates through downtown to parking, shops and restaurants. In 2025 it ran from 5 to 9 p.m. on tree lighting night and on weekends through December 24, with special hours on December 22, 23, 24 and 31.
Where does Santa visit in downtown Kalamazoo?
Santa appears at the Bronson Park tree lighting, where families can take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and at Santa's Workshop on the first floor of the Radisson Plaza Hotel. A giant waving Santa statue on the Kalamazoo Mall is also a popular spot for pictures with the little ones.
What is Santa's Workshop in Kalamazoo?
Santa's Workshop is a downtown tradition at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. Each child receives a kit for writing a letter to Santa, along with a holiday craft and treats, and Santa mailboxes are placed around downtown. In 2022 it collected wish lists from more than 4,000 children.
How can I explain writing to Santa to my kids?
Tell your child that Santa has several mailboxes around downtown Kalamazoo, so letters for Santa have an easy place to go. At Santa's Workshop, kids get a letter-writing kit, a craft and treats, and it is a calm way to talk about wishes, kindness and being thankful.
Is there a Christmas parade in Kalamazoo?
The sources we checked list a tree lighting, a trolley and downtown events but no Christmas parade for Kalamazoo's city celebrations. Families usually plan around the Bronson Park tree lighting instead. For this season's confirmed events, see our Kalamazoo Christmas events guide on this page.
Who lights the tree in Kalamazoo?
City leaders do. In 2015 Mayor Bobby Hopewell and Mr. and Mrs. Claus switched on the lights, and in 2025 the mayor and City Commissioners read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and counted down. Santa and Mrs. Claus were also there for photos, so kids can say hello after the lights come on.
What are the lights on the Kalamazoo Mall?
The Kalamazoo Mall is the downtown pedestrian street, and at Christmas it is hung with icicle-style lights. In 2022 the pedestrian mall glowed with more than 80,000 lights. A giant waving Santa statue stands on the Mall, and families often stop for photos while walking between shops.
Can kids see live reindeer near Kalamazoo?
Yes. A reindeer farm offers guided tours that explain where reindeer come from and how they handle freezing weather, and visitors can meet a live reindeer and see the herd. GG Reindeer Farm also brought reindeer to the 2022 tree lighting. Check our Kalamazoo Christmas events guide on this page for this year.
What is the Winter Wonderland at the Gilmore Car Museum?
It is a drive-through light show with more than 25 themed displays and lit historic barns. Indoors there is a Festival of Trees among the classic cars, a Christmas Through the Decades exhibit, a visit with Santa and reindeer games for kids. Families can see it in the cold without leaving the car.
Why does Kalamazoo light a tree after Thanksgiving?
The city schedules its annual tree lighting for the Friday after Thanksgiving, and it marks the start of the holiday season in Bronson Park and downtown. The sources do not say why that day was chosen, but families can count on Santa, hot chocolate and the Holly Jolly Trolley being part of the 2025 evening.
Where can kids see a big Christmas display in Kalamazoo?
Bronson Park is the main spot, with tens of thousands of lights and oversized candy canes along Candy Cane Lane. The Kalamazoo Mall is also lit with thousands of lights, and the Gilmore Car Museum has a drive-through display. Our Kalamazoo Christmas events guide on this page lists this season's dates.
Is there a December event in Bronson Park after the tree lighting?
Yes. The city lists a December to Remember event at Bronson Park in 2026, which is free and includes hot cocoa and activities. It follows the 2026 tree lighting on Friday, November 27. See our Kalamazoo Christmas events guide on this page for the latest details.
Can kids ride a trolley or train at Christmas near Kalamazoo?
Yes. Downtown, the Holly Jolly Trolley is free and heated. For trains, the Coopersville & Marne Railway runs a Santa Train after Thanksgiving, and Little River Railroad in Coldwater has themed steam trips through Christmas. Tickets for both are best bought ahead, and the Santa Train sells out fast.
Is there a train museum close to Kalamazoo?
The Wabash Railroad Museum in Decatur is the closest in our list, but its hours and admission could not be confirmed online, so call or check locally before you go. Little River Railroad in Coldwater is another option, with volunteer-run steam train rides from Coldwater to Quincy and themed trips through Christmas.
Why is Christmas in Kalamazoo different from other cities?
Kalamazoo centers its Christmas on one park and one walkable downtown. Bronson Park fills with tens of thousands of lights, the pedestrian mall glows, and a free heated trolley links everything together. Several Santa mailboxes around downtown make it easy for kids to join in.
Sources
- Kalamazoo to help the holidays shine bright with annual tree lighting ceremony, WMUK
- Kalamazoo kicks off holiday season with lots of lights and cheer, FOX 17
- City of Kalamazoo Holiday Events, Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
- Fun holiday traditions and events in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Discover Kalamazoo
- Crews prepare Bronson Park for holiday season, WOOD TV
- Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership announces holiday season festivities, FOX 17
- Holiday Events, City of Kalamazoo
- Kalamazoo to light up Bronson Park with annual tree lighting, WWMT
- Wabash Railroad Museum, Rally Takes the Train
- Little River Railroad, Rally Takes the Train
- Coopersville & Marne Railway, Rally Takes the Train
Kalamazoo Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Kalamazoo this year?
We confirmed 6 for the 2026 season, and 1 of them are free. Good places to start: Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience in Hickory Corners (Nov 28 to Jan 3), Youth Holiday Keepsake Craft Drop-in in Portage (Dec 10) and Saturday Story Time (Dec 19). Every event on this page has the times, the cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Kalamazoo?
Yes, 1 of the 6. Some free events still need a reservation, so check the listing before you go.
Where can kids meet Santa in Kalamazoo?
3 events here include a visit with Santa. Popular picks are Dear Santa in Richland (Nov 28 to Dec 4) and Visit Santa in Richland (Dec 5 to Dec 23). Bring your own camera; most visits allow photos.
Are there Christmas story times for kids in Kalamazoo?
Yes. Library story times are usually free and walk-in; ones with a meal or a show are ticketed.
Is anything on for kids in Kalamazoo on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?
Yes, two events run on Christmas Eve or later. Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience in Hickory Corners runs through Jan 3 and Walk Through the Lights in Richland runs through Dec 27.
Do we need tickets or reservations?
For 5 of the 6 events, yes: they sell tickets or ask you to sign up ahead. Meals with Santa and ticketed shows fill up first. Most library and park events are walk-in, and each listing says which is which.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Kalamazoo?
Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Kalamazoo Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 4, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.