Winter has arrived in Pure Michigan!





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Winter has arrived in Pure Michigan, and now is the time to experience unforgettable seasonal and holiday festivals, explore snow-covered trails, and cozy up to enjoy scenery fit for a snow globe after a day of adventure. 






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*8 Holiday** **Events to Experience in the Ann Arbor Area*





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The Ann Arbor area brings festive fun with annual holiday concerts, parades, and festivals. Create new traditions this holiday season at these major events!

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Unwrap the Holiday Season in Grand Rapids





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Get away to Grand Rapids for spectacular holiday shopping, entertainment, and events, including the Christkindl Markt, a European-style outdoor Christmas village; ENLIGHTEN at Meijer Gardens, a dazzling outdoor light experience; two drive-thru holiday light shows and so much more. It all kicks off with the GR Santa Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony November 22!

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In Search of Saunas in Michigan





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Breathless and red-cheeked after an exhilarating day outside, warming up and winding down are top of mind. Now imagine the whoosh of heat as you enter a cozy wooden sauna, the sizzle of water hitting hot stones, and the soothing steam that rises up and warms you to your core.

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November is Equestrian Season in Michigan at Silver Lake State Park





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Each November, riders can claim a rare chance to experience the beauty of Lake Michigan's coast at Silver Lake State Park from the saddle, with sprawling sand dunes, a vast freshwater shoreline and blazing fall trees as the backdrop.

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Michigan's Winter Festivals





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Winter in Michigan is anything but quiet. Beneath drifting snow and twinkling lights, Michigan keeps winter warm and full of cheer with festivals that celebrate the state's traditions, spirit and opportunity for adventure.

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Upcoming Events in Pure Michigan

*Silver Bells in the City* [ [link removed] ]
November 21, 2025 
Lansing 

*ENLIGHTEN at Frederik Meijer Gardens [ [link removed] ]*
November 24, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Grand Rapids

*America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner White [ [link removed] ]*
November 27, 2025 
Detroit

*Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers* [ [link removed] ]
November 27, 2025 
Detroit

*Aglow on the Avenue [ [link removed] ]*
November 29, 2025 
Ludington

*Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village [ [link removed] ] *
December 4-28, 2025 
Dearborn

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