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Pentwater's Christmas in the Village Festivities

December 2026

If you’re in the mood for an old-fashioned Christmas, Pentwater is where you want to be. Their Christmas in the Village takes place on weekends from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Pentwater’s shops, art galleries and restaurants will be decked out for the holiday season and puts you in a festive mood. Refreshments and in-store specials make shopping locally that much nicer. Christmas is for families so enjoy your holidays in the charming village of Pentwater.

Here's what happened in 2025:

  • Jelly Jackpot – Receive a card with every $25 purchase. Drop cards in the bucket on the Village Green at 327 S. Hancock St. to vote for your favorite charity. A winner will be drawn every Saturday.
  • Merchant Open House
  • Fire Pit and Hot Cocoa at the Village Green
  • Caroling at the Village Pub- 347 S. Hancock St.
  • Sock Hop Stocking Event
  • Downtown Merchants Sip ‘n Shop
  • Horse Drawn Wagon Rides (pick up at Village Green) – sponsored by Ken Adams and Sons Excavating.
  • anta rides the Horse Drawn Wagon and visits local businesses.

Experience Pentwater

This small village creates memories for you and your family that won’t soon be forgotten. 

Read the stories below or go to the Pentwater destination page.

Stay tuned for information on the 2026 Pentwater Christmas in the Village!

For more information on the Pentwater’s Christmas in the Village, please contact:

Pentwater Chamber of Commerce

(231) 869-4150

324 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, MI,  49449

pentwater.org

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