# Tree lighting in Grand Rapids, 2026

> We found four Christmas tree lightings in and around Grand Rapids whose organizer page shows a 2026 date, a time and a place. The first one on the list is City of Grand Rapids Tree Lighting on Nov 21. One page says the lighting is free. Three do not state a price.

- Last checked: 2026-11-11
- 4 tree lightings
- Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/grand-rapids/christmas-tree-lighting/
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## Tree lightings

- **City of Grand Rapids Tree Lighting** at Rosa Parks Circle, Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids, MI. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 6:45 p.m. Price: Free. For little kids: Santa arrives for the lighting. A parade starts at 5 p.m., and a letter-writing station sends letters to the North Pole at no charge. The parade page calls the evening a free community event and says the city lights the tree at 6:45 p.m. Official page: https://grsantaparade.com/ (checked 2026-11-11)
- **University of Michigan Health-West Christmas and Holiday Traditions Tree Lighting** at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. When: Tue, Nov 24, 2026. Time: 6–8 p.m. Price: No pricing information. For little kids: After the tree is lit, Santa is in the Garden Pavilion, and holiday music follows. Official page: https://www.meijergardens.org/events/tree-lighting-ceremony-university-of-michigan-health-west-christmas-holiday-traditions/ (checked 2026-11-11)
- **Gaslight Village Tree Lighting** at Regatta Plaza, 2181 Wealthy St. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 5–8 p.m. Price: No pricing information. For little kids: Santa is part of the lighting. The page also lists reindeer petting, s’mores and live entertainment. Official page: https://gogaslight.com/tree-lighting-ceremony/ (checked 2026-11-11)
- **Grand Haven Jingle Bell Parade** at Central Park, Central Park, Grand Haven, MI. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Parade at 6 p.m.; tree lighting at Central Park after the parade. Price: No pricing information. For little kids: Santa and Mrs. Claus are at the tree lighting. Hot chocolate is served, and there is a carol sing-along. Official page: https://visitgrandhaven.com/events/jingle-bell-parade/ (checked 2026-11-11)

## Nearby cities

- [Milwaukee tree lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/milwaukee/christmas-tree-lighting/index.md)
- [Madison tree lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/madison/christmas-tree-lighting/index.md)
- [Indianapolis tree lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/christmas-tree-lighting/index.md)
- [Cleveland tree lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/cleveland/christmas-tree-lighting/index.md)

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## FAQ

### When is the Grand Rapids tree lighting in 2026?
City of Grand Rapids Tree Lighting at Rosa Parks Circle: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 6:45 p.m. University of Michigan Health-West Christmas and Holiday Traditions Tree Lighting at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 6–8 p.m. Gaslight Village Tree Lighting at Regatta Plaza: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 5–8 p.m. Grand Haven Jingle Bell Parade at Central Park: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Parade at 6 p.m.; tree lighting at Central Park after the parade.

### Are tree lightings in Grand Rapids free?
One of the four are posted as free: City of Grand Rapids Tree Lighting. Three pages do not state a price, so those cards say “No pricing information.”

### Which Grand Rapids tree lightings have Santa, cocoa, crafts or a performance?
Santa: City of Grand Rapids Tree Lighting, University of Michigan Health-West Christmas and Holiday Traditions Tree Lighting and Gaslight Village Tree Lighting. Cocoa: Grand Haven Jingle Bell Parade. A performance: University of Michigan Health-West Christmas and Holiday Traditions Tree Lighting, Gaslight Village Tree Lighting and Grand Haven Jingle Bell Parade. A parade: City of Grand Rapids Tree Lighting and Grand Haven Jingle Bell Parade. Only what that lighting’s own page states is listed.

### Where are the Christmas parades in Grand Rapids?
Parade dates and start times are on the [Christmas parades page](https://littlesweekly.com/grand-rapids/christmas-parades/). This page is the tree lightings.

### What else is on in December in Grand Rapids?
The month’s other dated listings are on the [December page](https://littlesweekly.com/grand-rapids/december/), and November’s are on the [November page](https://littlesweekly.com/grand-rapids/november/).

### Where else nearby has a tree lighting list?
[Milwaukee](https://littlesweekly.com/milwaukee/christmas-tree-lighting/), [Madison](https://littlesweekly.com/madison/christmas-tree-lighting/), [Indianapolis](https://littlesweekly.com/indianapolis/christmas-tree-lighting/), [Cleveland](https://littlesweekly.com/cleveland/christmas-tree-lighting/).

### How do you check these tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 11, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).