There's lots of local events on the docket this Thanksgiving weekend! Here's a list of some festivities happening in the greater Big Rapids area from Wednesday through Sunday.

 

Big Rapids

• Mecosta 4-H 5K Turkey Trot
  • Thursday, Nov. 27 at 8 a.m.
  • Northend Riverside Park (Trestle Bend Drive)
  • $30 entry for adults, kids under 7 run for free
  • Registration begins at 7 a.m.
• Community Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Thursday, Nov. 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Angels of Action (200 S. Stewart Avenue)
  • Free Thanksgiving meal

Canadian Lakes

• Christmas at the Castle
  • Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • The Castle in Canadian Lakes (9400 Pere Marquette Drive)
  • Full craft fair with The Lumber-Janes from Shepherd
  • Food trailers, local vendors, and photos with Santa

Chippewa Lake

• Thanksgiving Eve Party
  • Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.
  • The Rooster Saloon (10526 Dwight Street)
  • Drink and food specials
  • Live music and karaoke beginning at 9 p.m.

Croton

• Colors of Christmas Wonderland
  • Friday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.
  • Croton Township Campground (7683 S Croton Drive)
  • Free admission
  • Lights will continue nightly from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. until Jan. 1.

Howard City

• Community Supper
  • Thursday, Nov. 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Grace Community Church (9920 Reed Road)
  • Will have children's craft tables, raffles, food, and fellowship.

Lakeview

• Wildcat 5K Turkey Trot
  • Thursday, Nov. 27 at 8 a.m.
  • Lakeview Community Wellness Center (423 S Lincoln Avenue)
  • $40 entry for adults, kids under 18 run for free
  • Entry includes turkey trot socks and possible t-shirt

Luther

• Thanksgiving Buffet
  • Thursday, Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • The North Bar (216 State Street)
  • Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings.

Newaygo

• Annual "Night Before" Celebration
  • Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 9:30 p.m.
  • Northern Trails Bar & Grill (E 88th Street)
  • Pre-Thanksgiving feast at the restaurant

Reed City

• Prepare for Pie 5K
  • Thursday, Nov. 27 at 9 a.m.
  • Reed City Depot (200 N Chestnut Street)
  • No registration required for 5k run or 1.12 mile walk
  • Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for RC Food Pantry
• 2025 Evergreen Festival Craft Show
  • Friday, Nov. 28 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) & Saturday, Nov. 29  (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
  • Reed City High School (225 West Church Avenue)
  • Full vendor craft show with homemade holiday goods
• Santa Social
  • Sunday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Porteous Depot (200 N Chestnut Street)
  • Take pictures with Santa and make a craft
  • Free pizza from Pompeii's

White Cloud

• Thanksgiving Family Feast
  • Thursday, Nov. 27 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Schindy's at Diamond Lake (297 W Foss Avenue)
  • Free dinner and no reservations are needed
  • Turkeys are estimated for serving around 1 p.m.
• Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Thursday, Nov. 27 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Schindy's at Diamond Lake (297 W Foss Avenue)
  • Free dinner and no reservations are needed
  • Turkeys are estimated for serving around 1 p.m.

Have an event? Submit it here: https://wbrn.com/community/submit-an-event.

Events are subject to weather-related cancellations.

 

List last updated Wednesday, Nov. 26 @ 10:10 A.M.