Battle Creek Winter Wanderland
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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 12, 2026 from 2-8pm.
Events
Special events will be on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Information on all the jolly events can be found belo-ho-ho.
Saturday, December 12
Holiday Market
DoubleTree by Hilton Atrium
Saturday, December 12: 2-8 pm
Artisans and Makers: Browse handmade crafts by local vendors
Event activities include:
- Shop from 10 unique holiday vendors
- Santa Meet & Greet
- The Grinch Meet & Greet (2-6pm)
- Holiday props selfie station
FREE
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
*Weather Permitting*
Festival Market Square
Saturday, December 12: 3-8 pm
MORE INFORMATION TO COME.
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 12: 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 12: 6-10 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 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:
• The Griffin
• New Holland Brewing
• The Cricket
• Handmap Brewing Co.
• Uproot Market & Eatery
Every stop will be decked out with costume contests, giveaways, and more holiday spirit than should legally be allowed.
FREE
Snowflake Wanderland Scavenger Hunt
Downtown Battle Creek
Saturday, December 12: ALL DAY
Around Downtown Battle Creek, participating businesses will be hiding/displaying snowflakes with a Winter Wanderland QR Code. It’s your job to find all snowflakes!
Each snowflake gives you a chance to be entered into a prize drawing of $50 worth of gift cards from local merchants.
Can you find all Wanderland snowflakes? Good luck and happy wandering!
Be sure to post pictures of your journey on social media using #BCWanderland2026
S’mores Trailer
Festival Market Square
Saturday, December 12: 2-8 pm
Enjoy the warmth of an open fire and grab a s’mores kit to make yourself a delicious treat.
S’mores kits available for purchase at Festival Market Square bar. Includes: Roasting stick, graham crackers, marshmallow and chocolate.
$3/kit
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
