2026 Grass Lake Festival of Lights

You're invited to our annual celebration bringing together neighbors, businesses, and families from all around the area for a whole day of joy, lights, and community spirit! About the Festival The Festival of Lights & Cookie Tour is a long-standing community favorite that transforms downtown Grass Lake into a winter wonderland. The event features breakfast with Santa, local crafts, children's activities, wagon rides, and the spectacular light parade. The festival brings joy to families and shines a spotlight on the local businesses and organizations that make Grass Lake such a great place to call home. Festival Schedule 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Breakfast with Santa with the Grass Lake Fire Department (free will donation). They'll also be collecting non-perishable food and toys. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Make stops along our Cookie Tour and get to know the owners of our local businesses. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Free Wagon Rides boarding at the Whistlestop Depot for a tour of downtown! 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Grass Lake Methodist Church hosts the Season Keepers Craft Sale, and Grass Lake Senior Center members offer hot food and refreshments. 11:15 AM - 3:00 PM: Pictures with Santa at Whistlestop Depot, plus a raffle auction, hot chocolate, and collection of non-perishable food & toys. 6:00 PM: Watch (or join) the downtown Light Parade! Enjoy a symphony of seasonal music all day at the Gazebo, compliments of Ghostrider DJ! Questions? For more information or to register for Festival Sponsorships, the Tree Walk or the Parade of Lights, call Patricia Simpson at (517) 748-1078. Directions: For more instructions, follow or DM your questions to the festival Facebook page.