Christmas Lights in Northwest Michigan

Make the Christmas season even more magical with your littles by taking in one (or more!) of Northwest Michigan's beautiful light displays!

6th and Maple - Traverse City

See the light display on the corner of 6th and Maple, and take a walk down 6th Street for even more beautiful Christmas lights!

Art's Tavern Light Display - Glen Arbor

Art's Tavern annual Christmas lights are a spectacular sight to see!

Boss Family Christmas Display - Charlevoix

The Boss family has provided beautiful Christmas displays at their home for the public to enjoy since 1978. The variety of displays and holiday lights open for the season on December 16, and are available to view nightly through New Year's Eve.

• Address: 9336 Pearl St. in Charlevoix MI 49720

Christmas Alley - Traverse City

An annual neighborhood tradition through 10th and 11th streets in the central neighborhoods of Traverse City, the backsides of houses that face the alleyway are decorated with beautiful lights and displays!

Enchanted Trail at Boyne Highlands - Harbor Springs

The Enchanted Trail at Boyne Highlands is a unique winter experience. It's a magical one and a half-mile roundtrip walk along a beautifully lit winter trail through the woods, where you’ll experience the soft warm glow of lights leading you to a rustic yurt where you can cozy up around a bonfire with s’mores and warm drinks!

• Dates: December 9, 2022 - February 26, 2023

• Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

• Reservations are required

Four Mile and Oak Drive Walk-Through Christmas Display - Traverse City

A walk-through Christmas display for the entire family to enjoy!

Herman Holidays on Murray Court - Suttons Bay

The Herman Family opens their property in Suttons Bay for the public to enjoy their Christmas light displays.

• Lights typically turn on nightly aroud 6pm

• Address: 10780 E Murray Ct, Suttons Bay, MI, United States, Michigan

Sparkle in the Park - Bear Lake

Sparkle in the Park is open nightly from 5-10pm through New Year's Eve. It features more than 100,000 lights in about 50 holiday displays, including Christmas trees, angels, Santa and his reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees and more!

• Admission is free

• Donations are accepted in the park to help fund next year's holiday lights

• The display is located in Hopkins Park, just off US 31.

Wayne Hill - Traverse City

There are multiple light displays heading up Wayne Hill, and the view of Traverse City and Grand Traverse Bay the top is a bonus!