Downtown Entertainment (2024 Schedule)

Capitol- East Steps

CATA Transportation Center

  • 5:30 - 6:30 pm: Steven Thomas, Saxophonist

First Presbyterian Church, 510 W. Ottawa St.

  • 5:00 - 9:00 pm: Hot coco, warming area and restrooms.

Grewal Hall, 224 S. Washington Sq.

  • 5:00 - 9:00 pm: Holiday Open House. Swing by to warm up with some hot chocolate, check out the space, and enjoy free activities for the kids.

Ice Skating Rink at Reutter Park, 400 S. Capitol Ave.

  • 4:00 - 7:00 pm: Bring your ice skates and enjoy the City of Lansing’s 3,300 sq. ft. synthetic ice outdoor skating rink.

Lansing Art Gallery, 300 S. Washington Sq. Ste. 100 (Knapp's Centre)

  • 3:00 - 8:00 pm: 2024 Michigan Made Holiday Exhibition & Market. Pop in the gallery for shopping and winter festivities including Michigan-made gifts, art, tasty refreshments, and more. Restroom available.

Lansing City Hall

Main Stage (corner of Michigan & Capitol)

  • Following Parade: Lighting of Michigan’s official state Christmas tree, Community Sing, Drone Light Show and Fireworks.

Michigan Premier Events, 114 W. Allegan St.

  • 5:00 PM: Stop by for complimentary hot cider while supplies last.

MSU Athletics, 209 S. Washington Sq.

  • 5:00 pm: As a Thank You for attending Silver Bells, LEPFA and Choose Lansing have partnered with Michigan State Athletics to offer complimentary tickets to the MSU vs Purdue football game. Visit the MSU Athletics booth for a voucher to exchange at the Spartan Stadium Ticket Office for a complimentary ticket.

    (*Voucher is valid beginning at 9 pm following the conclusion of Silver Bells on 11/22/24 only, while supplies last.)

Lansing Brewing Company, 518 Shiawassee St.

  • 7:00-10:00 PM: Live music with Nashville recording artist Dylan Raymond

Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave.

  • 5:00-8:00 pm: Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and their live reindeer inside at the Lansing Center. Take your own photos.

  • Restrooms open

La Fille Gallery, 336 E. Michigan Ave.

  • 4:00-8:00 pm: 2024 Silver Bells ornament sale (and past years) and launch of new La Fille online boutique. Samples of merchandise will be available for viewing and purchase.

  • 5:00-7:30 pm: Caitlin & Mason Viilo

  • 5:00-7:30 pm: Jastram Farms featuring homemade jam, jellies, maple syrup, candies, and mustards. Gift sets also available for purchase.

Lansing Shuffle & Food Hall, 325 Riverfront Drive

Parade Route

  • 6:00-7:30 pm: Mott Campus Clowns, performing walk-arounds with red noses, stickers, posing for photos and telling jokes.

100-200 S. Washington Square blocks