December 2025 in Mt. Pleasant: Holiday celebrations, new year festivities and more

December brings photos with Santa, Mt. Pleasant’s annual downtown Christmas Celebration, and so much more. Many say that this is the most wonderful time of the year. Join in activities for the whole family throughout the month while preparing to bid 2025 adieu and ring in 2026 with these December events in Mt. Pleasant.

Rooftop Landing Holiday Season

Weekends beginning Nov. 1, through Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm

The holiday season is in full swing at Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm in Clare. You can find real reindeer, holiday lights, Christmas music, and much more fit for the whole family. Highlights featured at Rooftop Landing are photos with Santa Claus, candy cane making, highland cows, sloths, reindeer, and specially themed events. You can view the November and December schedule here, to plan your visit rooftopreindeer.com. 

Mt. Pleasant Christmas Celebration

Saturday Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Downtown Mt. Pleasant

Mt. Pleasant’s most anticipated holiday event is happening Saturday Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. with events and activities for the whole family. The day begins with a fun run and 5K at 8 a.m. followed by pancakes with Santa, and ends with a lighted Christmas parade through downtown Mt. Pleasant. There are many more activities to enjoy—dive in for more information on all the happenings. 

Holiday Wine Sale

Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. in Shifties Taproom at Summit Smokehouse 

Join Camille’s Prime and Summit Smokehouse for their Holiday Wine Sale. The sale and tasting is hosted by Ernie Peters with Woodbury Wines, presenting over 20 bottles from around the globe to taste and purchase. Tasing will be guided by Ernie and the cost is $10. View more information about the sale on Facebook. 

Chippewa Valley Audubon Club Sharing Night

Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Library

The Chippewa Valley Audubon Club is hosting club members sharing night. During this event members will present their favorite digital pictures, crafts, artwork and more from the natural world in 2025 or prior years. Refreshments will be served. Follow their Facebook page to learn more. 

A Day of Magic & Mischief with Santa and Grinch

Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum 

Santa and Grinch are stopping at Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum along their holiday travels. You can get your photo taken with them, write your letter to Santa, decorate cookies, and enjoy hot cocoa. The event is sponsored by Isabella Community Credit Union and costs regular admission to the museum. 

Ugly Sweater Party with Dueling Pianos 

Saturday, Dec. 13 from 8 – 11 p.m. at Maple Creek Golf Course in Shepherd

Twilight Tunes is hosting a Christmas-themed dueling piano show at Maple Creek. There is a $10 cover charge at the door and the best ugly sweater wins a prize at the end. Come for a good time with friends, family, and others, and don’t forget to request a song. 

Christmas Cookie Decorating Class

Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Mid Michigan College Mt. Pleasant Campus

Redeemed Sweets is hosting a Christmas cookie decorating class for anyone from beginner to experienced decorators. Everything needed for the class will be provided, just bring a smile. Each decorator will get six cookies, four icing colors, and all of the required tools for the class. The class costs $65 per person and seats are limited. Find more information and buy tickets here. 

Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum Kids Night Out

Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum 

The Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum is hosting Kids Night Out. If you need a night out or a night to relax before the holidays, this is the perfect night. From 5 – 8 p.m. drop your little ones off for parent free play at the museum. There will be games, crafts, and a pizza dinner provided. Kids ages four to 12 are invited. Cost is $30 per child, and if there are two or more, it is a flat rate of $60. Learn more here. 

Sleigh the Stage 

Friday, Dec. 19 from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Broadway Theatre in Downtown Mt. Pleasant

Veronica Scott is hosting Sleigh the Stage at the Broadway Theatre in Downtown Mt. Pleasant. You can expect to see others such as Dahlia Rivers, Riot, Formica, Vivienne Vince, Angela Rachet, and Tiffany Tite. Tickets cost $15 at the door. More information can be found on the event’s Facebook page. 

Rap Rewind with Rick Ross, Twista, Baby Bash, and Ying Yang Twins

Monday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort  

Tickets are on sale now for this event at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. Tickets range from $75 to $102, and the event will be held in the Entertainment Hall. Learn more about the artists here. 

NOON Years Eve 

Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 12 – 1 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum 
This event is for anyone who would like to be in bed before the ball drops on TV, and wants to experience it with little ones sooner. Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum is holding a balloon drop event at 12 p.m. for anyone to enjoy. Event price is regular admission to the museum.