You don’t have to travel far to have fun. Head to Michigan’s Little Bavaria for timeless family fun in Frankenmuth.
Bring on the Holiday Cheer
Let the countdown to Christmas begin! Let the kids pick out an ornament for the tree, share your wishlist with Santa and put on your favorite holiday album for the drive-thru light show at Bronner’s.
Visit Santa’s Reindeer Farm
Grandpa Tiny’s Farm is in full on holiday mode for this stroll through event where you will get to see how Santa has transformed the farm into his headquarters preparing for the big day. Meet Santa himself along with the reindeer in training. Bring a letter for Santa if you haven’t already mailed it! Plan a visit between November 16th and December 22nd between 12pm and 8pm on a Saturday or Sunday.
Family Friendly Holiday Magic Experience
Enjoy Frankenmuth Magic Shows during the first two weekends in December at the Fischer Hall for a family-friendly holiday experience! Step into the world of captivating magic and comedy show with Jonathan LaChance, a magician who wowed audiences on Penn and Teller: Fool Us and Masters of Illusion, and will dazzle you with astonishing feats of magic and illusion while keeping you in stitches with laughter.
Santa Claus himself will make a magical appearance, and after the show, you’ll have the opportunity to join Santa Claus on stage for a memorable photo opportunity using your camera, and this is included with your ticket price! Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children, or get a family four-pack for $60.
Enjoy a Family Dinner
Frankenmuth requires a family dinner. Turn off the phones and enjoy a fried chicken dinner (and buttered noodles) at Zehnder’s or Bavarian Inn (the American v. Lafayette of mid-Michigan).
Afterwards, take a walk through downtown to grab a sweet treat at Frankenmuth Fudge Kitchen and hit the ice at the Frankenmuth Rink. Guests can ice skate from November 20th to February 29th.
Stay the night at Splash Village
Make the day last longer and book a stay at Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark. The 50,000 square feet aquatic center features a six-story family raft ride and super loop body slide; zero-entry activity pool with water geysers, water basketball and volleyball, Action River, Splash Landing play area, Dumping Bucket, Giggling Gorge and Perilous Plunge 4 story tube slides, relax in the Whimsical Whirl Hot Tub or just float along the Crooked Brook Creek Lazy River. It’s A LOT and your kids will love it!
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