Winter Markt & Tree Lighting

Experience the magic of the holidays at the annual Birmingham Winter Markt, presented by Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills, featuring displays from local artists and vendors, European cuisine, thousands of holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment and more. Warming stations, visits with Santa and the Kinderhaus children’s activity area are sure to please visitors of all ages!

Join us on opening night (Friday, December 6) at 6 p.m., for the annual Birmingham Holiday Tree Lighting, presented by DG Realty Group, featuring Santa, live caroling and the lighting of the holiday tree adorned with over 40,000 LED lights! 

For the vendor list, map and more details visit the Winter Markt webpage. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Visit Shain Park and hop aboard a complimentary horse-drawn carriage for a short tour of the holiday lights and beautifully decorated park. Carriage rides are first come, first served - no reservations needed!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown.

Carriage Ride Hours:
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Santa House

REGISTER AT THIS LINK STARTING NOVEMBER 1 AT 8:00AM. (NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED ON SUNDAYS OR DURING THE WINTER MARKT EVENT).

Enjoy a visit with Santa* at his quaint home in Shain Park this holiday season. While you're here, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage for short tour of beautifully decorated Shain Park. As always, Santa House and carriage rides are free. We extend our thanks to Shain Park Realtors for their continued support. 

*Visits with Santa are by appointment only except on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8). For all other dates, registration opens November 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Santa House Hours*
No appointment required on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8).
November 30: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 1: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  
December 6: Following the Holiday Tree Lighting – 8:00 p.m.
December 7: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
December 8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 14 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 15: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 21: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
December 22: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 23: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 24: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Carriage rides
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Winter Markt

Experience the magic of the holidays at the annual Birmingham Winter Markt, presented by Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills, featuring displays from local artists and vendors, European cuisine, thousands of holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment, free horse-drawn carriage rides, courtesy of Lincoln of Troy, and more. Warming stations, visits with Santa, marshmallow roasting and the Kinderhaus children’s activity area are sure to please visitors of all ages!

Meet the Snow Queen and Frozen Princess from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 

For the vendor list, map and more details visit the Winter Markt webpage. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Snow Queen & Frozen Princess

Meet Fairy Tale Entertainment's Snow Queen and Frozen Princess from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Winter Markt event in Shain Park. 

Photo courtesy of Fairy Tale Entertainment's website. 

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Visit Shain Park and hop aboard a complimentary horse-drawn carriage for a short tour of the holiday lights and beautifully decorated park. Carriage rides are first come, first served - no reservations needed!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown.

Carriage Ride Hours:
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Santa House

REGISTER AT THIS LINK STARTING NOVEMBER 1 AT 8:00AM. (NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED ON SUNDAYS OR DURING THE WINTER MARKT EVENT).

Enjoy a visit with Santa* at his quaint home in Shain Park this holiday season. While you're here, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage for short tour of beautifully decorated Shain Park. As always, Santa House and carriage rides are free. We extend our thanks to Shain Park Realtors for their continued support. 

*Visits with Santa are by appointment only except on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8). For all other dates, registration opens November 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Santa House Hours*
No appointment required on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8).
November 30: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 1: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  
December 6: Following the Holiday Tree Lighting – 8:00 p.m.
December 7: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
December 8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 14 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 15: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 21: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
December 22: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 23: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 24: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Carriage rides
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Winter Markt

Experience the magic of the holidays at the annual Birmingham Winter Markt, presented by Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills, featuring displays from local artists and vendors, European cuisine, thousands of holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment, free horse-drawn carriage rides, courtesy of Lincoln of Troy, and more. Warming stations, visits with Santa, marshmallow roasting and the Kinderhaus children’s activity area are sure to please visitors of all ages!

For the vendor list, map and more details visit the Winter Markt webpage. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Visit Shain Park and hop aboard a complimentary horse-drawn carriage for a short tour of the holiday lights and beautifully decorated park. Carriage rides are first come, first served - no reservations needed!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown.

Carriage Ride Hours:
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Free Roasted Chestnuts

Enjoy free roasted chestnuts while you shop downtown, courtesy of the Birmingham Shopping District. Look for the tent near Maple and Old Woodward. While supplies last.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Santa House

REGISTER AT THIS LINK STARTING NOVEMBER 1 AT 8:00AM. (NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED ON SUNDAYS OR DURING THE WINTER MARKT EVENT).

Enjoy a visit with Santa* at his quaint home in Shain Park this holiday season. While you're here, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage for short tour of beautifully decorated Shain Park. As always, Santa House and carriage rides are free. We extend our thanks to Shain Park Realtors for their continued support. 

*Visits with Santa are by appointment only except on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8). For all other dates, registration opens November 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Santa House Hours*
No appointment required on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8).
November 30: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 1: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  
December 6: Following the Holiday Tree Lighting – 8:00 p.m.
December 7: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
December 8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 14 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 15: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 21: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
December 22: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 23: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 24: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Carriage rides
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Grinchy & Cindy Lou Who

Fairytale Entertainment's Grinchy and Cindy Lou Who will be visiting downtown Birmingham from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Look for them strolling through downtown, at various shops, and in Shain Park! 

Photo courtesy of Fairytale Entertainment. 

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Visit Shain Park and hop aboard a complimentary horse-drawn carriage for a short tour of the holiday lights and beautifully decorated park. Carriage rides are first come, first served - no reservations needed!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown.

Carriage Ride Hours:
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Santa House

REGISTER AT THIS LINK STARTING NOVEMBER 1 AT 8:00AM. (NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED ON SUNDAYS OR DURING THE WINTER MARKT EVENT).

Enjoy a visit with Santa* at his quaint home in Shain Park this holiday season. While you're here, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage for short tour of beautifully decorated Shain Park. As always, Santa House and carriage rides are free. We extend our thanks to Shain Park Realtors for their continued support. 

*Visits with Santa are by appointment only except on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8). For all other dates, registration opens November 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Santa House Hours*
No appointment required on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8).
November 30: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 1: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  
December 6: Following the Holiday Tree Lighting – 8:00 p.m.
December 7: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
December 8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 14 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 15: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 21: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
December 22: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 23: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 24: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Carriage rides
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Visit Shain Park and hop aboard a complimentary horse-drawn carriage for a short tour of the holiday lights and beautifully decorated park. Carriage rides are first come, first served - no reservations needed!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown.

Carriage Ride Hours:
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Free Hot Chocolate

Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while you shop downtown, courtesy of Daxton Hotel. Look for the tent near Maple and Old Woodward. While supplies last. 

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Santa House

REGISTER AT THIS LINK STARTING NOVEMBER 1 AT 8:00AM (NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED ON SUNDAYS OR DURING THE WINTER MARKT EVENT).

Enjoy a visit with Santa* at his quaint home in Shain Park this holiday season. While you're here, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage for short tour of beautifully decorated Shain Park. As always, Santa House and carriage rides are free. We extend our thanks to Shain Park Realtors for their continued support. 

*Visits with Santa are by appointment only except on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8). For all other dates, registration opens November 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Santa House Hours*
No appointment required on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8).
November 30: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 1: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  
December 6: Following the Holiday Tree Lighting – 8:00 p.m.
December 7: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
December 8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 14 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 15: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 21: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
December 22: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 23: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 24: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Carriage rides
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Visit Shain Park and hop aboard a complimentary horse-drawn carriage for a short tour of the holiday lights and beautifully decorated park. Carriage rides are first come, first served - no reservations needed!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown.

Carriage Ride Hours:
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Santa House

REGISTER AT THIS LINK STARTING NOVEMBER 1 AT 8:00AM. (NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED ON SUNDAYS OR DURING THE WINTER MARKT EVENT).

Enjoy a visit with Santa* at his quaint home in Shain Park this holiday season. While you're here, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage for short tour of beautifully decorated Shain Park. As always, Santa House and carriage rides are free. We extend our thanks to Shain Park Realtors for their continued support. 

*Visits with Santa are by appointment only except on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8). For all other dates, registration opens November 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Santa House Hours*
No appointment required on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8).
November 30: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 1: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  
December 6: Following the Holiday Tree Lighting – 8:00 p.m.
December 7: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
December 8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 14 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 15: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 21: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
December 22: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 23: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 24: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Carriage rides
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Visit Shain Park and hop aboard a complimentary horse-drawn carriage for a short tour of the holiday lights and beautifully decorated park. Carriage rides are first come, first served - no reservations needed!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown.

Carriage Ride Hours:
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Santa House

REGISTER AT THIS LINK STARTING NOVEMBER 1 AT 8:00AM. (NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED ON SUNDAYS OR DURING THE WINTER MARKT EVENT).

Enjoy a visit with Santa* at his quaint home in Shain Park this holiday season. While you're here, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage for short tour of beautifully decorated Shain Park. As always, Santa House and carriage rides are free. We extend our thanks to Shain Park Realtors for their continued support. 

*Visits with Santa are by appointment only except on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8). For all other dates, registration opens November 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Santa House Hours*
No appointment required on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8).
November 30: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 1: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  
December 6: Following the Holiday Tree Lighting – 8:00 p.m.
December 7: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
December 8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 14 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 15: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 21: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
December 22: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 23: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 24: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Carriage rides
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Visit Shain Park and hop aboard a complimentary horse-drawn carriage for a short tour of the holiday lights and beautifully decorated park. Carriage rides are first come, first served - no reservations needed!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown.

Carriage Ride Hours:
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Santa House

REGISTER AT THIS LINK STARTING NOVEMBER 1 AT 8:00AM. (NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED ON SUNDAYS OR DURING THE WINTER MARKT EVENT).

Enjoy a visit with Santa* at his quaint home in Shain Park this holiday season. While you're here, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage for short tour of beautifully decorated Shain Park. As always, Santa House and carriage rides are free. We extend our thanks to Shain Park Realtors for their continued support. 

*Visits with Santa are by appointment only except on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8). For all other dates, registration opens November 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!

Santa House Hours*
No appointment required on Sundays and Winter Markt weekend (December 6-8).
November 30: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 1: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  
December 6: Following the Holiday Tree Lighting – 8:00 p.m.
December 7: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
December 8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 14 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 15: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 21: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
December 22: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
December 23: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
December 24: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Carriage rides
No appointment needed. Carriage rides are first-come, first-served.
November 30: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 1: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 7: 2 - 8 p.m.
December 8: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 14: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 15: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 21: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 22: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 23: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 24: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

BRRmingham Blast

Zip in to Downtown Birmingham on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., for the BRRmingham Blast event featuring free entertainment, food trucks and activities for all ages!

The event will take place in the heart of Downtown Birmingham, along South Old Woodward Avenue from Maple Road to Brown Street (view map). 

Zip Line: Experience the ultimate rush of zip-lining across the sky on the award-winning Fly Wire Zip Line, the longest mobile zip line in Michigan! Thrill seekers of all ages are invited to ride the 300-foot-long zip line free of charge during the event. Participants must weigh a minimum of 40lbs. and a maximum of 225lbs. and be at least 6 years of age to ride the zip line. Daxton Hotel, adjacent to the zip line, is offering free hot chocolate for kids, and specialty warm drinks, pastries and soup for purchase. 

Food Trucks: A delicious variety of food trucks will be serving up savory favorites and warm sweets for purchase. Relax in the warming tent, set with tables and chairs, to enjoy meals with family and friends. For those who prefer to dine-in, explore a list of downtown restaurants.

Marshmallow Roasting and Activities: Gather around the fires for free marshmallow roasting, and visit the Warming Tent for other activities during the event.

Retail Sales: Downtown Birmingham’s many local and national retailers will be open during the event, so be sure to schedule some time to shop post-holiday sales and new 2024 merchandise! Explore a full list of downtown retailers.

Parking is convenient and free at all municipal structures during the event. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events downtown!