Holiday Events
Friday, December 5th, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. HOLIDAY MARKET
Hastings Public Library * 227 E State Street
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CREATIVE KIDS CRAFTS
Jaqua Realtors * 100 S. Jefferson.
Presented by “Thornapple Arts Council”
Join us for various art projects each year.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. SANTA’S WORKSHOP
State Grounds Coffee Shop * 108 E. State Street
Presented by “Lighthouse Title Group”
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. REINDEER GAMES
Splash Pad * By Movie Theatre
Presented by “Lighthouse Title Group”
5:30 p.m. MANGER LIGHTING (Court House Lawn)
6:15 p.m. MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CROWNING OF THE JINGLE AND MINGLE PRINCE AND PRINCESS
E. State Street between City Hall and the Library
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CARRIAGE/WAGON RIDES
Jefferson and Court Street * First Come, First Served
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. VISIT WITH SANTA
Under The Sun * 131 W. Stat Street
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. HOLLY TROLLEY RIDES
North side of the Courthouse in front of the entrance
7:00 p.m. FREE FAMILY CHRISTMAS MOVIE
Goodrich Hastings 4 * 213 W. State Street
8:00 p.m. UGLY SWEATER CONTEST
Kloosterman’s Sports Tap Bar & Grill * 201 S. Jefferson
9:00 p.m. FREE ADULT CHRISTMAS MOVIE
Goodrich Hastings 4 * 213 W. State Street
EVENS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. SANTA DASH 5K RUN
Register at www.itsyourrace.com
The entry fee is an unwrapped present. Presents will be donated to the Barry County United Way to be given to local children in need.
The event starts at the United Way (Barry Community Enrichment Center) * 231 S. Broadway * and ends at the Hastings Pavilion. Santa and the Grinch will be at this event
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. COOKIES WITH SANTA
Visit the Merry Ol’ Elf and have some cookies. The lines for this event fill up, so get there early!
Hastings Public Library Upstairs Community Room * 227 E State Street
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. FACE PAINTING
After your visit with Santa, get a stylish decoration on your face that you can display all around town.
Hastings Public Library upstairs * 227 E State Street
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. WAGON AND CARRIAGE RIDES
Although, all events are free, no tickets needed. These are “first come, first served.”
Wagon @ Ace Hardware and Carriage @ State & Jefferson Streets
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. HOLLY TROLLEY RIDES
North side of the Courthouse in front of the entrance.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. LETTERS TO SANTA
Here’s an opportunity to send Santa a letter telling him exactly what you want! Children receive coloring books (while supplies last). After mailing their letter, you never know, the Big Guy at the North Pole may just answer?
At Home Real Estate * 107 East State Street. Hastings
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. SANTA’S WORKSHOP
Children get a chance to build one of several Christmas projects (while supplies last). Get creative and go home with a gift! (Adult supervision required)
State Grounds Coffee Shop * 108 E. State Street
4:00 p.m. EXPRESSIONS DANCE CENTRE PERFORMANCE
Come see some of our local dance schools show off their talent!
Thornapple Plaza
5:30 p.m. HASTINGS ROTARY CHRISTMAS PARADE
State Street, Hastings, MI. Sponsored by Bliss Clearing Niagara
7:00 p.m. FREE FAMILY CHRISTMAS MOVIE
Goodrich Hastings 4 * 213 W. State Street
9:00 p.m. FREE ADULT CHRISTMAS MOVIE
Goodrich Hastings 4 * 213 W. State Street
EVENTS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. SANTA
State Grounds Coffee Shop * 108 E. State Street
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.. HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
A Fire Truck On Display
Middle Of State & Jefferson
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH THE GRINCH
Brought to you by – Major Dave Tossava and Green Street Church
The Jefferson * 103 W. State Street
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. WAGON & CARRIAGE RIDES
Although, all events are free, no tickets required. These are “first come, first served.”
Wagon @ State & Church Streets and Carriage @ State & Michigan Streets
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. HOLLY TROLLEY RIDES
Take a nice ride on the Holly Trolley around the town.
North side of the Courthouse in front of the entrance.
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. REINDEER PETTING ZOO
No Christmas experience is complete without visiting live Reindeer. Get hands on, pet them, talk to them, they are soooo cute!
State Street at Jefferson
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PHOTO BOOTH
Bee Sweet Ice Creak & Candy * 131 W. State Street
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. KIDS CHRISTMAS MARKET
Boost Mobile * 136 E. State Street
1:00 p.m. CANDY CANE HUNT
Want some excitement and the chance to win great prizes? Get lined up early for this year’s Candy Cane Hunt, listen closely to the instructions, search out the courtyard and you might just win!
Barry County Courthouse Lawn * 220 W State Street
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. “IT’S A CHILI WINTER” CHILI COOKOFF
A Dollar To Vote.. Proceeds Support The Barry County Serenity Club
12:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. SANTA’S WORKSHOP &
Bee Eclectic Porcelain Classics * 117 W. State Street
Sponsored by Hastings Elk’s Lodge
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. SCAVENGER HUNT
Like to hunt stuff down? Pick up a Scavenger Hunt form and go hunting!
At Home Real Estate • 107 E State Street
3:00 p.m. FREE FAMILY CHRISTMAS MOVIE
Goodrich Hastings 4 * 213 W. State Street
EVENTS & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
“Other Things to See and Do!”
Gingerbread House Competition
Hastings Public Library
Vote for your favorite Gingerbread House Friday until 7pm and Saturday until 3pm!
Winners will be announced on the Jingle & Mingle facebook page.
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