Battle Creek Winter Wanderland
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Walkin’ in a Winter Wanderland
What is Winter Wanderland?
Winter Wanderland is a collection of holiday events happening in and around Battle Creek. Join in celebrating this magical time of year and wander all around our beautiful city to get into the holiday spirit. Special events happening December 6, 2025 from 2-8pm.
Events
Special events will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Information on all the jolly events can be found belo-ho-ho.
Saturday, December 6
Holiday Market
DoubleTree by Hilton Atrium
Saturday, December 6: 2-8 pm
Artisans and Makers: Browse handmade crafts by local vendors
Event activities include:
- Santa Meet & Greet
- The Grinch Meet & Greet
- Cookie Decorating
- Chiropractic adjustments & massages
- Holiday props selfie station
FREE
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
*Weather Permitting*
Festival Market Square
Saturday, December 6: 3-8 pm
Dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh around downtown Battle Creek. Rides are free of charge. Wagon rides will ONLY operate out of Festival Market Square. Click the button below to see the wagon ride route.
Rides will be available from 5-8 pm. Wagons can hold 12-14 people and will be running continuously every 25 minutes. Horse drawn wagon rides provided by Twinn Pines Carriages.
ALL WAGON RIDES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. BE SURE TO GET THERE EARLY TO SECURE YOUR BOARDING PASS TICKET.
FREE
Mini Polar Express Train Rides
Festival Market Square
Saturday, December 6: 2-8 pm
All aboard! Enjoy a magical ride around holiday themed track in Festival Market Square!
FREE
SANTA CRAWLS – MERRY MAYHEM BAR CRAWL
Downtown Battle Creek
Saturday, December 6: 2-8 pm
Downtown is turning into a full-blown holiday playground, and you’re invited to jingle, mingle, and maybe cause a little festive chaos at the very first SANTA CRAWLS. Dress as Santa, the Grinch, or Ralphie in that iconic pink bunny suit — the more ridiculous, the merrier.
BREWS & BEATS TROLLEY IS BACK DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER. This will have a fee attached to the trolley rides.
Hop on this holiday party sleigh as it loops Downtown, delivering you safely from bar to bar while spreading questionable amounts of cheer.
🍻 Your jolly crawl stops:
• Café Rica
• The Griffin
• New Holland Brewing
• The Cricket
• Handmap Brewing Co.
• Gull Lake Distilling
• Uproot Market & Eatery
Every stop will be decked out with costume contests, giveaways, and more holiday spirit than should legally be allowed.
FREE
BBBC Holiday Concert
W.K. Kellogg Auditorium
Saturday, December 6: 7:30-9:30 pm
Kick off the season with the world’s best brass musicians—back in Battle Creek once again for one night only!✨
On December 6th our talented ensemble will fill the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium with the heartwarming sounds of your favorite holiday classics.
More Holiday Cheer
Throughout the months of November and December, there are many community events celebrating the joy of the holiday season. Visit Battle Creek’s community calendar to see everything that’s going on!
Wander
Downtown Battle Creek is beautiful around the holiday season. From the Festival of Lights, to many events happening around the City, come downtown, wander around and see what you can find to enhance your holiday season.
Shopping
Food
Drinks
Live Music
