11/21/2025
The folks over at Midland Area Santa House are offering a few "Sensory Friendly" evenings this holiday season! Check out the calendar below to learn more. We love to see businesses prioritizing inclusion so that everyone can participate in the joy of the holidays!
Santa Claus will return to Downtown Midland on Tuesday, December 2, marking the official start of the holiday season for the Midland Area Santa House.
Before the lighting ceremony, Santa and Mrs. Claus will travel from the Tridge to Main Street at 6 PM, joining the community outside the Midland County Courthouse. Around 6:30 PM, Santa will receive the keys to his home and light both the Courthouse and the Santa House, officially welcoming families to visit.
Located at the corner of M-20 and Main Street, the Midland Area Santa House has been a beloved community tradition since 1987. Itβs free to visit, made possible by donor-supported funds at the Midland Area Community Foundation and the generosity of volunteers who bring holiday magic to life.
βThe Midland Area Santa House is one example of what makes our community so special,β said Sharon Mortensen, President and CEO of the Midland Area Community Foundation. βIt brings people together in the heart of Downtown Midland to celebrate generosity, connection, and joy, all things that make our community shine during the holiday season.β
π Santa House Hours:
Open daily from December 2 to 23, please see the attached photos for specific times.
π Sensory-Friendly Nights:
December 3, 4, and 5 β Families can call 989-839-9661 to schedule a calm, sensory-friendly visit.
π Volunteer Sign-Ups:
Become one of Santaβs elves or help guide Northern Star Train rides! Registration opens Friday, November 7, at 9 AM at midlandfoundation.org/santahouse
This yearβs opening day will be extra special as Santa and Mrs. Claus make an early stop at the Poseyville Preserve Ribbon Cutting that afternoon at 4:30 PM. The new Founders Crossing pedestrian walkway connects the Tridge, Downtown Midland, and Dow Diamond, completing a beautiful loop of recreation and green space.
βFounders Crossing, as part of the Poseyville Preserve Project, will create a gateway into Midland that celebrates our natural resources and welcomes residents and visitors into a vital area of our community,β said Mortensen.
After the ribbon cutting, guests can enjoy cocoa, cookies, and festive treats at the Alan W. Ott Family Pavilion before heading Downtown to see Santa light up the season.
For details about visiting or volunteering, visit midlandfoundation.org/santahouse, call 989-839-9661, or email info@midlandfoundation.org