Plan your winter getaway in Southwest Michigan
Experience the magic of Southwest Michigan's winter. The icy lakeshore, lighted park pathways and glistening ski trails create a bright, memorable setting. Share handcrafted beverages by a crackling fire. Enjoy live music, sledding on dunes or an evening under the stars.
This season is filled with reasons to gather: festive lights, skiing lighted trails, creative workshops and romantic escapes. Plan your heartwarming time together or a much-needed retreat.
Lights at Fernwood
Niles, Nov. 28-Jan. 3
Merry & Bright Weekend
Downtown St. Joseph, Dec. 5-7
Reindog Parade
Downtown St. Joseph, Dec. 6
Merry & Bright Holiday Concert
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
Benton Harbor, Dec. 13
A Motown Christmas
Benton Harbor, Dec. 21
2026 Chili Tour
St. Joseph, Jan. 30
2026 St. Joe Winter Beer Fest
St. Joseph, Jan. 31
Ice Fest
St. Joseph, Feb. 6-8
Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
The Mendel Center, LMC
Benton Harbor, Feb. 14
Catch a stunning Lake Michigan sunset or walk beneath twinkling lights. Snowshoe on vineyard trails, play River Rocks at a farmstead brewery or bump into friends on ice bumper cars.