Battle Creek Winter Wanderland
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 1-2, 2023.
Events
Special events will be on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, 2023. Information on all the jolly events can be found belo-ho-ho.
Friday, December 1
Holiday Night Bazaar
Kellogg Arena
Friday, December 1, 2023: 5-8 pm
This holiday themed event is a fusion of The Night Market hosted by The Battle Creek Farmers Market and the Breaking Bred Bazaar hosted by Cafe Rica. Vendors will be set-up inside Kellogg Arena, and the event will feature indoor activities for children like an bounce houses, kids crafts, Santa meet and greet, indoor snowball fight and more!
Santa will be visiting from 5-8 pm inside Kellogg Arena 🎅
Free
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
BC Cargo Marketplace
State Street Commons (Behind Griffin Grill & Pub)
Friday, December 1, 2023: 5-8 pm
Dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh around downtown Battle Creek. Rides are free of charge. Wagon rides will start at two downtown locations. Click the buttons below to see both carriage ride routes.
Rides will be available from 5-8 pm. Wagons can hold 12-14 people and will be running continuously every 20-25 minutes (depending on your starting location). 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
Holiday Tree Forest
Kellogg Arena
Friday, December 1, 2023: 5-8 pm
Enjoy the wonder of the holiday season as you stroll through a lighted tree forest. Located inside of Kellogg Arena on your way to meet Santa!
Free
Interested in adopting a tree to decorate? Register today! Trees will be on display December 1st & 2nd for Winter Wanderland. To help make our Holiday Tree Forest merry and bright, complete the registration form below.
Image by pressfoto on Freepik
Ice Skating at The Rink
The Rink Battle Creek
Friday, December 1, 2023: 5-6:15 pm
Skate your way into some holiday spirit and head over to The Rink Battle Creek!
$8 Admission|$3 Rentals
CASH ONLY
BC Cargo Holiday Pop-Up Shop
BC Cargo Marketplace
Friday, December 1, 2023: 5-8 pm
It’s the holiday season, and BC Cargo is hosting a special Holiday Pop-Up Shop for Winter Wanderland! Visit BC Cargo Marketplace from 5-8 pm on December 1st or 2nd and enjoy some amazing holiday cheer and joy. Actitivies include:
- Horse Drawn Wagon Ride Pick-up/drop-off location
- Free massages
- Free hot chocolate
- Kids crafts
- Grab a boba tea from BC Boba
- Soup from Food Prize winner, Pop’s Gut LLC
Free*
*Boba tea and soup will be available for purchase.
Saturday, December 2
Holiday Craft Show
Kellogg Arena
Saturday, December 2, 2023: 10 am – 4 pm
Holiday Craft show at Kellogg Arena
- Handmade crafters
- Makers
- Small businesses
- Retail
- Bakers and treat makers
We have something for everyone’s holiday shopping this season. Shop local, support small business. Make sure to come see Santa!
Free
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
BC Cargo Marketplace
State Street Commons (Behind Griffin Grill & Pub)
Saturday, December 2, 2023: 5-8 pm
Dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh around downtown Battle Creek. Rides are free of charge. Wagon rides will start at two downtown locations. Click the buttons below to see both carriage ride routes.
Rides will be available from 5-8 pm. Wagons can hold 12-14 people and will be running continuously every 20-25 minutes (depending on your starting location). 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
Holiday Tree Forest
Kellogg Arena
Saturday, December 2, 2023: 5-8 pm
Enjoy the wonder of the holiday season as you stroll through a lighted tree forest. Located inside of Kellogg Arena on your way to meet Santa!
Free
Interested in adopting a tree to decorate? Register today! Trees will be on display December 1st & 2nd for Winter Wanderland. To help make our Holiday Tree Forest merry and bright, complete the registration form below.
Image by pressfoto on Freepik
Ice Skating at The Rink
The Rink Battle Creek
Saturday, December 2, 2023: 2-3:20 pm & 5-6:15 pm
Skate your way into some holiday spirit and head over to The Rink Battle Creek!
$8 Admission|$3 Rentals
CASH ONLY
BC Cargo Holiday Pop-Up Shop
BC Cargo Marketplace
Saturday, December 2, 2023: 5-8 pm
It’s the holiday season, and BC Cargo is hosting a special Holiday Pop-Up Shop for Winter Wanderland! Visit BC Cargo Marketplace from 5-8 pm on December 1st or 2nd and enjoy some amazing holiday cheer and joy. Actitivies include:
- Horse Drawn Wagon Ride Pick-up/drop-off location
- Free massages
- Free hot chocolate
- Herman Moore Fundraiser
- Grab a boba tea from BC Boba
- Soup from Food Prize winner, Pop’s Gut LLC
Free*
*Boba tea and soup will be available for purchase.
BBBC Holiday Concert 2023
W.K. Kellogg Auditorium
Saturday, December 2, 2023: 7:30-9:30 pm
Get into the holiday spirit with us and kick off the festive season with a classic holiday celebration. Our talented brass musicians from around the globe will fill the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium with the enchanting sounds of your favorite holiday classics.
From timeless carols to jolly rockin’ tunes, this evening promises to be a heartwarming experience for the whole family. Bring your loved ones along for an unforgettable night together.
More Holiday Cheer
Throughout the months of November and December, there are many community events celebrating the joy of the holiday season. Here are some to check out!
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
Live Music
During December 1st and 2nd, live music will be happening across the downtown at various merchants. While you wait to head into Kellogg Arena for the Holiday Night Bazaar, or while waiting for your boarding group to ride a horse drawn wagon, wander around and find the live music happening at the locations below.
December 1st Live Music
December 2nd Live Music
sponsorships available
Click below to find out how you can sponsor this year’s Winter Wanderland festivities
Thank you to our sponsors:
Reindeer
$250
Elf
$500
Mrs. Claus
$1,000
Santa
$2,500
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