November 21, 2025 from 5-8 pm

Parking: 182 Olmstead, just a quick walk away from all the fun!

In Town Square (201 E Division) & Along E Division

• Take in the dazzling Stroll of Lights displays parked along downtown Sparta in the roadway! Over 20 businesses are decorating beautiful floats for you to enjoy throughout the event so bring your walkin' shoes, strollers, and warm coats to stroll to see all the lights!

• Around 6pm, join Santa and local carolers in singing a few beloved Christmas songs, then join in the big countdown for the Tree Lighting!

• Enjoy a s'more from Tom's Hometown Bakery (While supplies last) and warm up around the firepits in the center of downtown.

• Nothing says Christmas like roasted chestnuts! Purchase yours from a local vendor in a traditional Christmas spirit!

• Hear your favorite classic Christmas songs sung by the Sparta Community Arts Federation carolers.

• Christmas Characters will be on site, look around to meet the classic Rudolph Crew, the Grinch, Buddy the Elf, Cindy Lu Who, and more! 

• Talented Dance With Me dance classes will perform their Christmas showcase routines in front of the Christmas tree around 5:30.

• Either get a delicious meal from area restaurants which can be found HERE, or stop by any of these food trucks - Around Baking Company, Bougie Bowls, Patty Matters, Porknstein BBQ LLC, Royal Dogs, & Ziggy's Concessions

Sparta Chamber (194 E Division)

• Mistletoe Market - Shop a variety of goods from local vendors and Sparta merchandise. This is a great chance to get some Christmas shopping done! 

• After the Tree Lighting, bring your own camera to the Sparta Chamber of Commerce to get pictures with Santa Claus himself! 

Dance with Me (219 E Division)

• Shop from local artisan vendors to find one of a kind, homemade gifts. If interested in being a vendor, text Alissa at (616) 826-7002.

• Support the Dance Studio and warm up with hot drinks and soup for sale.

Print Metro (98 E Division)

• Find the perfect homemade gift at the North Pole Artisan Craft Market.

Downtown Trini's & Margarita Joe's (148 E Division)

• Christmas Shopping made easy with various Artisan Vendors on the patio.

Sparta Civic Center (75 N Union)​

• Howard Christensen Nature Center Make and Take Wreaths

A Christmas Fireworks Show (7:30 pm)

• The grand finale to this magical event! View the amazing fireworks show in downtown Sparta.