With Thanksgiving next week it's officially time for a visit with Santa!
Looking at Santa's schedule makes ME sleepy, or it could just be these tiny humans. Either way, Macaroni Kid Lansing has you covered when it comes to spotting that handsome bearded fellow. He's a busy dude but he's making plenty of stops in Lansing so you don't have to travel far! Check out our list and feel free to send an email with any that may have been missed to amyromback@macaronikid.com. Check back often as this list is updated frequently!
Please note that these are only the events that Santa will be attending. There are an incredible amount of holiday events going on this season so make sure you check the calendar often, new stuff is added daily! Better yet, subscribe to our newsletter and get all the holiday events/activities right to your inbox each week!
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| Friday, November 29th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
Santa will be strolling around Eastwood Towne Center |
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Santa will be visiting today! |
| Holiday Lights Stadium Style (Lansing)5:30- 8:30 PM The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, warming stations in the Chevy Terrace with fire pits and a s'more station, train rides and letters to Santa! |
| Saturday, November 30th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo (Lansing)5-8 PM Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Santa will be visiting today! |
The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, warming stations in the Chevy Terrace with fire pits and a s'more station, train rides and letters to Santa! |
| Sunday, December 1st |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
‘Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Monday, December 2nd |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Pet Pictures with Santa (Lansing)5-8 PM Sit. Stay. Pose! Take the Paw-fect Pics with Santa! |
| Santa Paws (Okemos)6-9 PM Bring your furry friends for photos with Santa during this special Monday evening! |
| Tuesday, December 3rd |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Holiday Open House & Reindeer Visit (Lansing)5:15-6:45 Meet reindeer from Rooftop Reindeer in the parking lot, then come inside for cookie decorating and crafts at CADL Foster |
| Wednesday, December 4th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Cookie Decorating & Reindeer Visit (Okemos)4-6 PM Visit with live reindeer and enjoy hot chocolate outside, then come in for cookie decorating at CADL Okemos |
| Thursday, December 5th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Holiday Open House at MSU Horticultural Gardens 5-7 PM Enjoy our displays of poinsettias and the 16' poinsettia tree under evening lights. Bring your camera and the kids. Santa will arrive in his sleigh at 5:30 pm. MSU poinsettias, centerpieces and wreaths will be for sale. Enjoy some holiday refreshments. |
| Friday, December 6th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Santa will be visiting today! |
| Holiday Lights Stadium Style (Lansing)5:30- 8:30 PM The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, warming stations in the Chevy Terrace with fire pits and a s'more station, train rides and letters to Santa! |
| Sweets & Treats with Santa (Lansing)6- 7:30 Come for a visit with Santa, a craft and gift for each child, yummy treats, and a lot of fun stations for the kids to participate in. |
| Saturday, December 7th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Come join us for Breakfast with Santa at the Lansing Mall! |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
Come for a visit with Santa, a craft and gift for each child, yummy treats, and a lot of fun stations for the kids to participate in. |
Santa will be strolling around Eastwood Towne Center |
There is something for everyone at the popular annual Winter Glow event – East Lansing’s free, outdoor winter festival. This winter-inspired annual tradition will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 in Downtown East Lansing with a wide variety of fun-filled seasonal activities from 2-5 p.m. |
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Santa will be visiting today! |
The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, warming stations in the Chevy Terrace with fire pits and a s'more station, train rides and letters to Santa! |
| Sunday, December 8th |
We are pleased to partner with Autism Speaks and other local special needs organizations at select locations to provide the Santa Cares program this year. The program is for children and adults with special needs and abilities who would like additional assistance, extra time, or a quieter, less stressful environment in which to visit with Santa. |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Join Santa and the Friends for an old-fashioned Christmas in the Village! Historic buildings will be open and decorated for the holidays. |
| Pet Pictures with Santa Paw (Lansing) (Lansing) 10-4 PM Join us at our Lansing location along with Ashley Photography for our annual Pet Pictures With Santa Paws! |
| Monday, December 9th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Pet Night with Santa (Lansing) 5-8 PM Bring your well behaved dogs and cats for a visit with Santa. |
| Santa Paws (Okemos)6-9 PM Bring your furry friends for photos with Santa during this special Monday evening! |
| Tuesday, December 10th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Holiday Open House & Reindeer Visit (Haslett) 4-5:30 Celebrate the season with Rooftop Reindeer, a visit with Santa, balloons from The Balloon Guys and a seasonal craft |
| Holiday Celebration & Reindeer Visit (Lansing) 6:30-8 PM Join us when we celebrate the holiday season with live reindeer from Rooftop Reindeer, face painting, cookie decorating, and crafts! |
| Wednesday, December 11th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Dinner with Santa (Okemos) 5:30- 7PM Join us at Chick-fil-A Okemos for a memorable evening filled with fun holiday activities and enjoy dinner with Santa and Santa Cow! |
| Holiday Celebration & Reindeer Visit (Lansing) 6:30-8 PM Join us when we celebrate the holiday season with live reindeer from Rooftop Reindeer, face painting, cookie decorating, and crafts! |
| Thursday, December 12th |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Friday, December 13th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
Join us for our Annual Lunch & Swim with Santa! Enjoy a splashing time, creative holiday themed craft and pictures with Santa! |
It's a yearly tradition! Santa and his Live Reindeer are coming to Horrocks. Entry is free, and there is no cost to have your photo taken with Santa himself! |
Pictures with Santa (Okemos) 5-9 PM Santa Claus is coming to 242 Community Church! Get a professional photo taken, without the hassle of waiting in line! We’ll have holiday crafts to make, Christmas movies to watch and snacks to enjoy! It will be fun for the whole family! |
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Santa will be visiting today! |
| Holiday Lights Stadium Style (Lansing) 5:30- 8:30 PM The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, warming stations in the Chevy Terrace with fire pits and a s'more station, train rides and letters to Santa! |
| Saturday, December 14th |
Join us at our Lansing location along with Ashley Photography for our annual Pet Pictures With Santa Paws! |
Please join the Willow Tree Family Center at a special event designed to heighten diversity awareness this Christmas season. This event is also sponsored by Blue Cross Complete of Michigan. |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Strolling Santa (Lansing)2- 4 PM Santa will be strolling around Eastwood Towne Center |
| Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo (Lansing)5-8 PM Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Santa will be visiting today! |
The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, warming stations in the Chevy Terrace with fire pits and a s'more station, train rides and letters to Santa! |
| Sunday, December 15th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Santa and His Reindeer! (Lansing) 12-4 PM Join us here at Horrocks to meet Santa! Line up for a photo with Santa and meet his reindeer. We will be joined by the Grand Ledge High School madrigals to keep holiday cheer high |
| Monday, December 16th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Pet Night with Santa (Lansing) 5-8 PM Bring your well behaved dogs and cats for a visit with Santa. |
| Santa Paws (Okemos)6-9 PM Bring your furry friends for photos with Santa during this special Monday evening! |
| Tuesday, December 17th |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Holiday Stories with Santa (Okemos) 6:30-8 Enjoy stories and songs with Mr. Tom, and then listen to Santa himself recite "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Make a craft and tell Santa all your Christmas wishes! |
| Wednesday, December 18th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Thursday, December 19th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
| Friday, December 20th |
Visit Santa in Center Court |
Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Lansing, MI, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Lansing Mall! |
Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Santa will be visiting today! |
| Holiday Lights Stadium Style (Lansing) 5:30 -8:30 PM The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, warming stations in the Chevy Terrace with fire pits and a s'more station, train rides and letters to Santa! |
| Saturday, December 21st |
Santa @ Meridian Mall (Okemos) 10-9PM |
Santa @ Lansing Mall 10-8 PM |
Strolling Santa (Lansing) 2- 4 PM Santa will be strolling around Eastwood Towne Center |
Wonderland of Lights at Potter Park Zoo (Lansing) 5-8 PM Thousands of lights create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday lights displays at the 24th annual Wonderland of Lights! There will be cookies, crafts and animal encounters for all to enjoy! Santa will be visiting today! |
Holiday Lights Stadium Style (Lansing) 5:30- 8:30PM The stadium will feature a 360 degree walk around Holiday Light Show featuring visits with Santa, ornament making / holiday crafts station, cookie decorating, warming stations in the Chevy Terrace with fire pits and a s'more station, train rides and letters to Santa! |
| Sunday, December 22nd |
Santa @ Meridian Mall (Okemos) 10-6PM |
Santa @ Lansing Mall 12-6 PM |
| Monday, December 23rd |
Santa @ Meridian Mall (Okemos) 10-9PM |
Santa @ Lansing Mall 10-8 PM |
Santa @ Meridian Mall (Okemos) 10-6PM |
Santa @ Lansing Mall 10-6 PM |
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