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!

5:00 PM:

• Public Skate & Live DJ - Frankenmuth Ice Rink
• FREE Cookies* - Visitor Center Platz & Frankenmuth Ice Rink
• FREE Hot Cocoa* Provided by Local Dairy Farmers - Visitor Center Platz
• FREE Crafts* - Visitor Center
• Santa Claus Visits - Fischer Hall

*while supplies last

7:00 PM:

• Reading of the Christmas Story, Followed by the Spectacular Christmas Tree Lighting & Show - Visitor Center Platz
• Santa Claus returns to the North Pole - Fischer Hall

7:30 PM:

• Holiday Drone Show - Best viewing along Main Street in the East Sky