Frankenmuth Christmas Experience Kickoff

Frankenmuth's Christmas season officially kicks off with a special event on November 28th, 2025.The evening includes public skating at the Frankenmuth Ice Rink, free cookies and hot cocoa at the Visitor Center, Santa Claus at Fischer Hall, and the lighting of the Christmas tree, followed by an extra special drone show performance. It's the perfect way to enjoy the magic of the season in Michigan's Little Bavaria!

5:00PM

• Public Skate & DJ Entertainment (at Frankenmuth Ice Rink)

• FREE Cookies (at Frankenmuth Ice Rink & Frankenmuth Visitor Center)

• FREE Hot Cocoa (at Frankenmuth Visitor Center, provided by local dairy farmers)

• FREE Craft (at Frankenmuth Visitor Center)

• Santa Claus Visits (at Fischer Hall)

7:00PM

• Christmas Story Reading, followed by the Spectacular Christmas Tree Lighting & Show (at Frankenmuth Visitor Center Platz)

• Santa Claus Returns to North Pole

7:30PM to 7:45PM

• Drone Show (best viewing along Main Street in the east sky)

10:00PM

• Public Skate & DJ Entertainment Closes

Events and times are subject to change.