Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Muskegon for 2026. Saturday, November 28 is the big day, with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hackley Public Library in the afternoon and the Community Holiday Tree Lighting with train rides across the street in Hackley Park that evening, plus a Letters to Santa mailbox in the park into mid-December. 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 Muskegon
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Muskegon
- Meet Santa at the library: Saturday, November 28, 1 to 4 pm
- Tree Lighting: Saturday, November 28, from 4 pm, lighting at 6 pm
- Letters to Santa: Hackley Park, November 28 to December 15
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Community Holiday Tree Lighting
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 4 pm, tree lighting at 6 pm
- Where: Hackley Park, 350 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Muskegon kicks off its Holidays in the City season in Hackley Park with free cookies and cocoa, holiday-themed train rides from 4 to 9 pm and a Letters to Santa station.
The tree lights up at 6 pm, then Santa and Mrs. Claus greet families and the downtown GLOW lighting switches on along the streets.
Parent tip: Ride the holiday train before the 6 pm lighting when lines are shorter, and bring a letter for Santa to post in the park.
- Host
- City of Muskegon (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Hackley Park, 350 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440 (opens in maps)
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Letters to Santa Mailbox in Hackley Park
- When: November 28 to December 15, 2026
- Where: Hackley Park, 350 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Kids
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Santa’s letterbox stands in the center of Hackley Park for about two and a half weeks after the tree lighting, ready for wish lists from Muskegon kids.
Children who include a return address get a special letter back from Santa, which makes a fun mailbox check in the run-up to Christmas.
Parent tip: Write the return address clearly on the letter, and drop it off by mid-December so Santa has time to reply.
- Host
- City of Muskegon Parks & Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Hackley Park, 350 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440 (opens in maps)
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Meet Santa at Hackley Public Library
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 1 to 4 pm
- Where: Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Santa and Mrs. Claus settle into Hackley Public Library for an afternoon of photos and holiday wishes, an annual tradition that opens the season downtown.
The library sits right across from Hackley Park, so families can meet Santa indoors before heading outside for the evening tree lighting.
Parent tip: Bring your own phone or camera for photos, then walk over to Hackley Park in time for the 6 pm tree lighting.
- Host
- Hackley Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440 (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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When each Muskegon Christmas event for kids happens
Make November 28 a full day: meet Santa at the library from 1 pm, then cross to Hackley Park for train rides and the 6 pm tree lighting, and post a letter to Santa while you are there.
- Community Holiday Tree LightingMuskegon · Nov 28
- Letters to Santa Mailbox in Hackley ParkMuskegon · Nov 28 to Dec 15
- Meet Santa at Hackley Public LibraryMuskegon · Nov 28
Looking further afield? Our Michigan Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Allendale, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Muskegon Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Muskegon this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Muskegon, Michigan, for 2026: the Community Holiday Tree Lighting and Meet Santa at Hackley Public Library on November 28, and the Letters to Santa mailbox in Hackley Park.
When is the Muskegon tree lighting?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, in Hackley Park. Activities start at 4 pm, the tree lights at about 6 pm, and there are train rides, cookies, cocoa and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. It is free.
Where can kids meet Santa in Muskegon?
At Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave., on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 1 to 4 pm, and with Santa and Mrs. Claus after the tree lighting in Hackley Park that evening.
How does Letters to Santa work in Muskegon?
Drop a letter in Santa’s letterbox at the center of Hackley Park between November 28 and December 15, 2026. Include a return address and Santa writes back.
Who do I contact about Muskegon holiday events?
City of Muskegon Parks & Recreation at parksandrecreation@shorelinecity.com for the park events, and Hackley Public Library at askus@hackleylibrary.org or 231-722-8000 for Santa at the library.
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 Muskegon 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.