Our Ann Arbor Christmas Guide will help you fit in all the fun local activities this holiday season. With family gatherings, holiday parties, shopping, and more, the holiday season is always busy. It’s a challenge to fit everything in.
Ann Arbor Christmas Lists
Our calendar is full of holiday events that it can be hard to find just the type of event that you are looking for. The lists below focus on a particular activity to help you find the most family fun this holiday season.
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Upcoming Events
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | December 13, 2025
10:00am-5:00pm |
Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm, Manchester Michigan Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm in Manchester! Their 2025 season kicks off Saturday, November 22, with wagon rides, hot chocolate, and the perfect opportunity to choose your own Christmas tree right from the field. Hillside offers eight different species of trees and a...Read More |
| 🎟 | December 13, 2025
10:00am-4:00pm |
Holiday Fun at Maybury Farm
at Maybury Farm, Northville Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
10:00am-11:00am |
Mommy and Me - Ceramic Snowman Dish
at Whitepine Studios, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
10:00am-3:45pm |
Santa Train
at Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | December 13, 2025
10:00am-2:00pm |
The Hub Holiday Market
at Washteanw Food Hub, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | December 13, 2025
10:30am-12:00pm |
Donuts & Selfies with Santa
at Smokehouse 52 BBQ Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
10:30am-3:00pm |
Snacks with Santa
at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
11:00am-3:00pm |
Santa at Domino Petting Farm
at The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
12:00pm |
Ballet Chelsea’s The Nutcracker
at George E. Potter Center, Jackson Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | December 13, 2025
12:00pm-4:00pm |
Gingerbread House Workshop
at First Congregational Church, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙 | December 13, 2025
12:00pm-1:30pm |
Santa's Story Time
at McDonalds, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | December 13, 2025
12:00pm-1:30pm |
The Great Gingerbread Hunt
at Gallup Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | December 13, 2025
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Saturday Ornament Painting
at Michaels, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Skating Snow Friends Painting PARTy for Kids
at Whitepine Studios, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
2:00pm |
The Ebird & Friends Holiday Show
at The Ark, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
2:00pm |
The Nutcracker
at Milan High School, Milan Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
5:00pm |
Ballet Chelsea’s The Nutcracker
at George E. Potter Center, Jackson Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
7:00pm |
The Nutcracker
at Saline High School, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 13, 2025
8:00pm |
The Ebird & Friends Holiday Show
at The Ark, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 14, 2025
10:00am-1:00pm |
Breakfast with Santa
at Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, Ypsilanti Michigan Indulge in a bountiful spread of gourmet breakfast favorites, seasonal pastries, savory dishes, and specialty holiday beverages. Santa Claus himself will be on hand to hear wishes, pose for photos, and spread joy in a beautifully festive setting. Surrounded by twinkling décor and warm holiday charm, this special morning promises...Read More |
| 💙 | December 14, 2025
10:00am-5:00pm |
Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm, Manchester Michigan Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm in Manchester! Their 2025 season kicks off Saturday, November 22, with wagon rides, hot chocolate, and the perfect opportunity to choose your own Christmas tree right from the field. Hillside offers eight different species of trees and a...Read More |
| 🎟 | December 14, 2025
10:00am-4:00pm |
Holiday Fun at Maybury Farm
at Maybury Farm, Northville Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 14, 2025
10:30am-3:00pm |
Snacks with Santa
at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙🎟 | December 14, 2025
10:00am-3:45pm |
Santa Train
at Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 14, 2025
12:00pm-1:30pm |
Sugar Plum Tea
at George E. Potter Center, Jackson Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | December 14, 2025
1:30pm |
Home Alone - Holiday Classic Film Series
at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | December 14, 2025
2:00pm |
Ballet Chelsea’s The Nutcracker
at George E. Potter Center, Jackson Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 14, 2025
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 14, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Make it at the Marsh: Natural Ornaments
at Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 14, 2025
2:00pm |
The Nutcracker
at Saline High School, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 14, 2025
2:00pm |
The Nutcracker
at Milan High School, Milan Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 14, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 16, 2025
4:15pm-7:00pm |
Cookies, Cocoa & Photos with Santa Joe
at Perfect Scenario, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | December 16, 2025
5:00pm |
Christmas Tales with Santa & Mrs Claus
at Cabela’s, Dundee Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 16, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 16, 2025
7:00pm-9:00pm |
The Nutcracker
at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | December 17, 2025
9:00am-10:00am |
Holiday Workshop
at Pittsfield Township Community Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 17, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 18, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 18, 2025
8:00pm |
Spending Christmas with Alicia Witt
at The Ark, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 19, 2025
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
at First Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 19, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 19, 2025
7:00pm |
The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio
at Power Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 19, 2025
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 19, 2025
8:45pm-9:45pm |
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
at First Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | December 20, 2025
10:00am-5:00pm |
Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm, Manchester Michigan Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm in Manchester! Their 2025 season kicks off Saturday, November 22, with wagon rides, hot chocolate, and the perfect opportunity to choose your own Christmas tree right from the field. Hillside offers eight different species of trees and a...Read More |
| 💙🎟 | December 20, 2025
10:30am-3:00pm |
Snacks with Santa
at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙🆓 | December 20, 2025
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Saturday Ornament Painting
at Michaels, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 20, 2025
1:00pm |
The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio
at Power Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 20, 2025
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 20, 2025
6:00pm |
The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio
at Power Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 20, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙 | December 20, 2025
7:00pm |
Holiday Pops
at Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 20, 2025
7:30pm-9:00pm |
Beyond Christmas Concert
at Pease Auditorium, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 20, 2025
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 21, 2025
9:30am-2:30pm |
Santa Brunch
at Polo Fields Country Club, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | December 21, 2025
10:00am-5:00pm |
Hillside Christmas Tree Farm
at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm, Manchester Michigan Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Hillside Christmas Tree Farm in Manchester! Their 2025 season kicks off Saturday, November 22, with wagon rides, hot chocolate, and the perfect opportunity to choose your own Christmas tree right from the field. Hillside offers eight different species of trees and a...Read More |
| 💙🆓🎟 | December 21, 2025
1:30pm |
The Polar Express- Holiday Classic Film Series
at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | December 21, 2025
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 21, 2025
2:00pm |
The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio
at Power Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 21, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 22, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | December 23, 2025
5:00pm |
Christmas Tales with Santa & Mrs Claus
at Cabela’s, Dundee Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 23, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 26, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 26, 2025
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 27, 2025
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 27, 2025
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
at First Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 27, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 27, 2025
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 27, 2025
8:45pm-9:45pm |
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
at First Presbyterian Church, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 28, 2025
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 28, 2025
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | January 2, 2026
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | January 3, 2026
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | January 3, 2026
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | January 4, 2026
7:30pm |
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
