Saturday, December 3
Downtown East Lansing (adjacent to the clock tower)
Winter Activities: 3-6 p.m.
Lighting of the Luminaries: 5 p.m.
FREE!
Pick up your program guide the day of the event, located on the corner of Albert and M.A.C. avenues. Or, DOWNLOAD to catch a sneak peek.
A new spin on an old favorite will make its way to downtown East Lansing this December with the first-ever Winter Glow event. The Winter Glow will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3, with winter activities taking place from 3-6 p.m. and a special lighting of luminaries throughout the downtown at 5 p.m. This new winter tradition will include many of the activities featured at the past Winter Bowl or Winter Festival, as well as a number of exciting new activities. Activities As in years past, the event will feature ice carving, a reindeer petting zoo, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse and carriage rides, a kid’s winter carnival, marshmallow roasting, merchant activities, roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate and more. Some of the new activities will include the special lighting of luminaries throughout the downtown, a music tent, an outdoor movie, “East Lansing’s Favorite Things” gift guide and a holiday farmer's market. Luminaries to Bring a Magical Glow to Downtown At 5 p.m, more than 500 luminaries will be lit throughout East Lansing’s downtown, bringing a magical winter glow to the heart of the community. Participants are encouraged to shop and dine; taking advantage of special late-evening shopping hours until 7 p.m. A number of restaurants will be offering specials as well. Holiday Gift Guide: East Lansing’s Favorite Things Inspired by Oprah’s Favorite Things, a holiday gift guide entitled “East Lansing’s Favorite Things” will help shoppers find unique holiday gift items in downtown East Lansing. Each participating business has chosen one unique item to feature in the guide! The gift guide will be included in the Winter Glow program, which will be available at the information booth located in Fountain Square on the corner of Albert and M.A.C. avenues. Holiday Farmer's Market A Winter Market will feature many of the popular vendors of the East Lansing Farmer’s Market, as well as other Michigan vendors. Don't miss El Azteco, RG Distribution, Greenbush Farms, Green Barn Llama Farm, Lonesome Pines Beef, Owosso Organics, Spoonful of Granola, Pregitzer Farm Market and Stone Circle Bread.
Jingle Jam Music Tent The Jingle Jam Music Tent will host three musical performances and a movie in a heated tent. Catch Kathleen Bolthouse (blues) at 3 p.m., Ruhala Performing Arts Center at 3:45 p.m. and the LA Cloggers at 4:30 p.m. The movie Elf (PG) will be shown at 5:15 p.m.