Beat the winter blues and dive into Michigan’s Winter Wonderland, filled with festive celebrations, endless outdoor adventures, and family‑friendly fun. Start planning your winter getaways with our guide to 50+ festivals and events happening across the state.
Check out the calendar below for January festivals and events near you!
January Michigan Festivals and Events (By Date)
First Day Hike I Maybury State Park, Northville, MI
January 1st, 2026
Start the New Year off right with a group hike at Maybury State Park. The hike is family-friendly and pet-friendly!
52nd Annual Detroit Swap Meet I Novi, MI
January 3rd-4th, 2026
Put the Pedal to the Metal and head over to the “Mid-West’s Largest and Oldest Indoor Winter Swap Meet!” The event is located at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. Passes to the event cost $10 and FREE admission for ladies and children Under 13.
Ultimate Fishing Show I Novi, MI
January 8th-11th, 2026
Are you wishing that you were fishing? The “Largest Pure Fishing Show in America” has everything you need to get out on the water this year! The event is located at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.
World of Winter I Grand Rapids, MI
January 9th, 2026-March 1st, 2026
Check out the “Largest Winter Festival in the US” in Grand Rapids, Michigan from January to March! The festival offers over 100 FREE events, activities and outdoor art installations to explore throughout downtown. This event is perfect for a day trip or a weekend get-away!
Bower School Farm Winter Park I Bloomfield Hills, MI
January 9th, 2026- March 1st, 2026
Get ready for some winter fun down on the farm! Bower School Farm Winter Park offers tubing Wednesdays-Sundays as well as special events and activities held on weekends. Activities include ice skating (weather permitting), dining at the farm kitchen and browsing the farm store.
Winter @ Valade Park- Fire & Ice Festival I Detroit, MI
January 10th-11th, 2026
Are you ready for some winter fun, medieval style? Check out the Fire and Ice Festival at Downtown Detroit’s Valade Park! The weekend is filled with turkey legs, archery, ice carving competition and the famous Fire and Ice Tower!
28th Annual Mid Michigan Premier RV Show I Lansing, MI
January 15th-18th, 2026
Looking forward to Michigan’s camping season? The RV show is a great way to explore the camping world and RV life!
Tecumseh’s Annual Ice Sculpture Festival I Tecumseh, MI
January 16th-17th, 2026
Downtown Tecumseh features over 40 ice sculptures, dueling carvers’ competitions, live carving demonstrations and scavenger hunt! The festival runs from 10am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday.
Hunter Ice Festival I Niles, MI
January 16th-18th, 2026
This local winter festival pays tribute to the Hunter’s Brothers Ice and Ice cream company. The festival included over 150 ice sculptures, Fire & Ice carving show, ice sledding hill, family fun ice park and Hunter Ice Cream!
The Novi Home Show I Novi, MI
January 16th-18th, 2026
Discover new trends and products to freshen up your home! The Novi Home Show has hundreds of exhibitors for home improvement, decorating and landscaping. The event is held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.
Winterfest at the Pier Park I Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
TBD- 2026 Date not released yet
The annual Winterfest is back at Pier Park! The event offers a petting farm, ice carving demonstrations, ice skating, food trucks, putt putt golf and games!
St. Clair’s Icy Bazaar I St. Clair, MI
January 22nd-25th, 2026
St. Clair’s Icy Bazaar offers live ice carvings, live music, unique vendors, circus acts and fireworks!
The Harlem Globetrotters I Kalamazoo, MI
January 23, 2026
Go see your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill, outrageous athleticism, and a great family time! The Harlem Globetrotters will be taking over the Wings Center in Kalamazoo, MI.
St. Clair Shores Aqua Freeze Festival I St. Clair Shores, MI
January 23rd-24th, 2026
Head out for an afternoon of fun! The festival offers food trucks, horse-drawn wagon rides, live ice carving shows, putt-putt golf and more!
Tip Up Town USA I Houghton Lake, MI
January 24th-25th, 2026 & January 31st, 2026
Tip Up Town USA is known as Michigan’s longest running winter festival located in Houghton Lake, MI. The festivals main attractions include an ice fishing competition, carnival rides and games, ice slide, parade and more!
Zehnder’s Snowfest I Frankenmuth, MI
January 28th-February 1st, 2026
Zehnder’s Snowfest has been a Michigan winter tradition for over 30 years and is a family favorite! Zehnder’s Snowfest offers World Class Double and Single Block Snow Sculpting Championships, State of Michigan Snow Sculpting Competition, High School Snow Sculpting Competition, Multi-Block Ice Carving Exhibition, Collegiate Alumni Ice Carving Challenge, All Things Chocolate Baking Contest, and Saturday Night Fireworks Display!
49th Annual Ann Arbor Folk Fest I Ann Arbor, MI
January 30th-31st, 2026
Enjoy two nights of folk music from well-known and up-and-coming artists at the Ark! The Ark is known as Ann Arbor’s non-profit home for folk, roots and acoustic music.
Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week I Kalamazoo, MI
January 31st-February 7th, 2026
Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week is a weeklong series of events that celebrate the craft beverage industry. Check out specials and events happening all week log!
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