Incredible Midland Santa House (2023 Hours and Dates) | Ride the Northern Star Train | Enjoy Holly Jolly Days This Christmas in Michigan!

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Blow up Snowman outside the Midland Santa HouseThe Midland Santa House is Fun For All!


Incredible Midland Santa House (2023 Hours and Dates) | Ride the Northern Star Train | Enjoy Holly Jolly Days This Christmas in Michigan!

By: Sherry Trautman | Travel-Mi.com | Updated October 9, 2023 

Get Your Ho Ho Ho's this Holiday season by seeing Santa, riding the Northern Star train and finding the perfect gift at Holly Jolly Days in Midland Michigan!

Table of Contents:

  • Midland Michigan Santa House Photos, Info and Hours
  • Northern Star Train Photos, Info and Hours
  • Holly Jolly Days Info and Dates


Midland Courthouse and Santa HouseMidland Courthouse and Santa House

See the Northern Star Train and the Midland Santa House!

 

Midland Santa House Hours

November 23, 2023-See Santa trek from the Tridge to the Santa house at 6:30 p.m. See Santa light up the Santa House! He might bring his reindeer!

Visits with Santa are free! Please arrive 45 minutes before closing.

  • November 29-December 1, 2023 - Santa House is open for sensory-friendly guests and accessibility needs from 6 pm - 9 pm.
  • December 2, 2023: 9 am - Noon, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm
  • December 3, 2023: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm
  • December 4-8, 2023: 6 pm - 9 pm
  • December 9, 2023: 9 am - Noon, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm
  • December 10-15, 2023: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm
  • December 16, 2023: 9 am - Noon, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm
  • December 17-22, 2022: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm
  • December 23, 2023 SANTA'S LAST DAY!: 9 am - Noon, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm


Blow up snowman outside the Midland Santa HouseMidland Courthouse and Santa House

Where is the Midland Santa House?

The Santa House is located at the corner of M-20 and Main Street in Midland Michigan. 


Christmas Manger Scene with Mary and Joseph outside the Midland Courthouse and Santa HouseMidland Courthouse and Santa House
The exterior of the greenly lit Midland Santa House with lots of people in lineMidland Courthouse and Santa House is a popular destination close to Christmas!

Tiz the Christmas Season!

Ride the Northern Star Train! Schedule and Hours of Operation 2023

Northern Star TrainRide the free Northern Star Train in Midland Michigan!


The Northern Star Train begins November 29, 2023.

The Northern Star Train runs from 6 PM – 8:30 PM Monday - Friday.

The Northern Star Train has the same hours as the Santa House on Saturdays, Sundays and the week before Christmas (listed above).

  • The Train is free. 
  • There is no registration. 

The train leaves from the Midland County Courthouse (Main St.) and is about a 10 minute trip around around the downtown area before returning to the courthouse.  Great way to see Christmas lights!


Green Northern Star Train parked along Main Street in MidlandAll Aboard The Northern Star Train! It is so cheerful, we love it!

Holly Jolly Days in Downtown Midland Michigan


Time to start your Christmas shopping by buying local this season!  Holly Jolly Days in Downtown Midland is a great time to shop as the shops offer special holiday shopping deals!

Oh, you you can check out the beautifully painted holiday window displays and sit by the warm outdoor fireplaces located all over the downtown area! Lots of family festivities.

Holly Jolly Days is December 1-3, 2023.


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