Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Midland for 2026. Families run or walk through the Loons Holiday Light Extravaganza at the Jingle Bell Fun Run on Thursday, December 3, downtown shops host a free Santa’s Workshop during Holly Jolly Days on December 4 to 6, and Santa phones Midland kids at home on December 8 to 10. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Michigan Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Midland
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Midland
- Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk: Thursday, December 3, 6:30 pm, free
- Holly Jolly Days: December 4 to 6, downtown
- Santa Calling: evenings of December 8 to 10, register online
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Festive family fun runFree
Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6:30 pm
- Where: Downtown Midland, start at Cronkright and Main streets, Midland, MI (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, bring nonperishable food for the food pantry; registration required
- Ages: All ages
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Downtown Midland kicks off Holly Jolly Days with an untimed one-mile run or walk down Main Street and into Dow Diamond for a sneak peek at the Loons Holiday Light Extravaganza on the field.
Families can stroll at their own pace in festive outfits, everyone gets a festive accessory while supplies last, and hot cocoa waits at the finish.
Parent tip: Register online as soon as it opens since spots are limited, and bring a few cans of food to donate in place of an entry fee.
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- Midland Downtown Development Authority (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Midland, start at Cronkright and Main streets, Midland, MI (opens in maps)
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- New events every week We research new events daily and send you one email a week with the new ones we find in Midland.
- Exclusive access to free events Find the free Christmas events in Midland before they fill up.
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- Rally’s Christmas Eve Express and a free advent calendar Get early access to Rally the corgi’s Christmas Eve tracker, plus a free digital advent calendar to count down to Christmas.
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Holly Jolly Days in Downtown Midland
- When: December 4 to 6, 2026 (Friday from 10 am)
- Where: Downtown Midland shops and restaurants, Midland, MI (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to attend
- Ages: All ages
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Downtown Midland’s shops host holiday workshops, specials and new seasonal items for a three-day weekend, with several stops planned for kids.
Molasses runs a free Santa’s Workshop with ornament making, letters to Santa and a cocoa bar from 4 to 8 pm each day, and Joyful Tantrum lets kids make a free snow globe on Saturday.
Parent tip: Head to Molasses in the late afternoon for the free Santa’s Workshop, then walk Main Street to check off stocking stuffers.
- Host
- Midland Downtown Development Authority (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Midland shops and restaurants, Midland, MI (opens in maps)
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Phone call from SantaFree
Santa Calling Program
- When: Evenings of December 8 to 10, 2026, about 6 to 8 pm (register from November 9)
- Where: Calls placed to children’s homes in Midland, Midland, MI (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, registration required
- Ages: Kids
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The North Pole has asked Midland Parks and Recreation to help Santa phone Midland children at home on three December evenings.
Parents sign kids up online, and volunteer Santas make the calls from the Parks and Recreation office, heard but never seen.
Parent tip: Register at cityofmidlandmi.gov/santa, and jot down a few details about your child so Santa can make the call personal.
- Host
- City of Midland Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Calls placed to children’s homes in Midland, Midland, MI (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Michigan Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Midland Christmas event for kids happens
Register early for both the fun run and Santa’s phone call, since each has limited spots, then spend a Holly Jolly Days afternoon downtown.
- Jingle Bell Fun Run/WalkMidland · Dec 3
- Holly Jolly Days in Downtown MidlandMidland · Dec 4 to Dec 6
- Santa Calling ProgramMidland · Dec 8 to Dec 10
Looking further afield? Our Michigan Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Corunna, Flint, Byron and Lansing. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Midland Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Midland this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Midland, Michigan, for 2026: the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk on December 3, Holly Jolly Days on December 4 to 6 and the Santa Calling Program on December 8 to 10.
When is the Midland Jingle Bell Fun Run?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 6:30 pm, starting at Cronkright and Main streets. It is a free, untimed one-mile run or walk that passes through the Loons Holiday Light Extravaganza at Dow Diamond.
How do I get Santa to call my child in Midland?
Register at cityofmidlandmi.gov/santa. Santa calls Midland children on the evenings of December 8 to 10, 2026, from about 6 to 8 pm.
What is there for kids at Holly Jolly Days?
Molasses hosts a free Santa’s Workshop with ornament making, letters to Santa and a cocoa bar from 4 to 8 pm each day, and Joyful Tantrum offers free snow globe making on Saturday.
Who do I contact about Midland holiday events?
The Downtown Development Authority at kloeffler@midland-mi.org or 989-837-3330 for downtown events, and Parks and Recreation at recreation@midland-mi.org or 989-837-6930 for Santa calls.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Michigan?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Michigan Christmas train rides page.
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 Midland on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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.