Frankenmuth Christmas 2024 in Michigan

There is a place in Michigan where you can enjoy Christmas year-round. However, the holiday season is the best time to visit Frankenmuth, called Michigan's Little Bavaria. The city, which is proud of its German roots and architecture, dresses up in dazzling lights and lavish decorations right after Thanksgiving. Horse-drawn carriages offer festive rides, while old-fashioned candy shops and cozy restaurants add to the small-town atmosphere. The local brewery even offers a special festive beer. Christmas Town Spiced Ale is available during the holiday season only.

Zehnder Park Attractions

Glowing trees along Main Street light up a promenade through downtown and stop by Zehnder Park to see the beautiful 40-foot (12-m) Christmas tree. The holiday centerpiece is adorned by a whooping 23,000 lights. Free music and light shows occur at Zehnder Park seven times per day at 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8:30 pm. On Fridays and Saturdays, there are also shows at 9:30 pm. While in Zehnder Park, go see their life-size nativity scene. The kick-off of the 2024 holiday season in Frankenmuth takes place on November 29.

The Frankenmuth Ice Rink (November 20, 2024-February 28, 2025)

The Frankenmuth Ice Rink is another holiday attraction in Zehnder Park, at the heart of downtown Frankenmuth. A fully chilled outdoor rink is open from November through February. General admission is $10.00 per day. Season pass is $50. Skate rental is $3 (hockey & figure skates are available). The rink is open from 4 to 9 pm Monday-Thursday and from 11 am to 10 pm Friday-Saturday. On Sunday, the rink operates from 11 am to 9 pm.