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Here are some things to do in west michigan before the new year...

The days between Christmas and New Year’s are packed with seasonal light displays, family outings, and New Year’s Eve celebrations across West Michigan. Here’s a look at what’s happening as 2025 comes to a close.

Ongoing Through the End of the Year

Ada Festival of Trees
Through December 31, 2025
Legacy Park, Ada
Stroll the Holiday Lights Walk in Ada while viewing 50 decorated, sustainable trees designed by local businesses and organizations.
https://www.facebook.com/events/819232930678075/

Christmas Adventure at Deer Tracks Junction
November 27, 2025 to January 5, 2026
Deer Tracks Junction, Cedar Springs
A drive-thru Christmas light experience featuring illuminated trails and holiday scenes viewed from the comfort of your vehicle.
https://www.deertracksjunction.com/deer-tracks-junction/christmas-adventure

Christmas Lite Show
November 26, 2025 to January 3, 2026
LMCU Ballpark, Comstock Park
West Michigan’s largest animated drive-through light show returns with nearly two miles of displays and more than one million lights.
https://christmasliteshow.com/

Joyful Lights
November 25, 2025 to January 4, 2026
Hudsonville Fairgrounds
A one-mile drive-through holiday light display with themed tunnels and illuminated scenes.
https://joyfullights.com/

ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank
November 24, 2025 to January 3, 2026
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
An outdoor nighttime experience blending art, light, music, and sculpture along a one-mile illuminated pathway.
https://www.meijergardens.org/enlighten/

Wednesday, December 31

New Year’s Eve

Adults Only New Year’s Eve at Craig’s Cruisers
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Craig’s Cruisers, Wyoming
A 21+ New Year’s Eve event featuring unlimited attractions, buffet dining, drink tickets, and a DJ.
https://craigscruisers.centeredgeonline.com/areas/area/6ab279b9-ec6c-466f-b5d1-46ed18def34e/da5cff76-807f-4637-976a-653b95dc3836

AFTERGLOW: New Year’s Eve with Big Gigantic (DJ Set)
Doors 8:00 PM, Show 9:00 PM
The Intersection, Grand Rapids
Big Gigantic headlines a New Year’s Eve dance party with support from Heyz, Jason Leech, and Flats Stanlie.
https://sectionlive.com/event/afterglow-new-years-eve/the-intersection/grand-rapids-michigan/

Cedar Springs New Year’s Springin’ Eve Ball Drop
9:00 PM to 12:15 AM
Downtown Cedar Springs
A community New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a ball drop on Main Street.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1293982594955209

Hipster Disco New Year’s Eve
9:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Copa Social Club at StudioCor3
A black-tie encouraged New Year’s Eve party with live jazz, DJs, hors d’oeuvres, and themed décor.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hd015-copa-social-club-tickets-1976517190122

Mojo’s New Year’s Eve 2026 Celebration
7:00 PM to 1:30 AM
Mojo’s Dueling Piano Bar
Dueling pianos on the main floor, DJs upstairs, and multiple ticket and reservation options.

New Year’s Eve at IDC
8:00 PM to 1:00 AM
IDC, Grand Rapids
A downtown New Year’s Eve party with music, dancing, and a midnight toast.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1381212303631148/

New Year’s Eve Black-Tie Gala Dinner
8:00 PM to 12:30 AM
Amway Grand Plaza
A formal New Year’s Eve dinner and celebration inside the Imperial Ballroom.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-black-tie-gala-dinner-tickets-1976193456827

New Year’s Eve Midnight Masquerade
7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
The B.O.B., Grand Rapids
A multi-floor New Year’s Eve celebration featuring live entertainment, DJs, dining options, and masquerade attire.
https://www.universe.com/events/nye-at-the-b-o-b-midnight-masquerade-tickets-09PBSH