Enjoy a Magical Holiday Stroll at Canterbury Village

Grab your kiddos and don your warmest winter gear, then head to the Canterbury Village Holiday Stroll to immerse your family in a charming winter wonderland. 

Quick details about the Holiday Stroll

• Address: Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Court, Orion Township

• Dates: Nov. 29-30; Dec. 6-8, 13-15, 20-23, 2024

• Hours: 5-8 p.m. 

• Cost: $14.99-plus/person, free/parking

At Canterbury Village’s annual Holiday Stroll, families can explore a picturesque village that is illuminated by nearly a million twinkling lights. A seven-minute choreographed light show and live Christmas music performances sung by professional carolers are sure to get the entire family in a fun and festive mood. 

Once your little ones are brimming with Christmas spirit, stroll through the village to meet some of your kids’ favorite characters, including Frosty, Buddy The Elf, The Grinch, Olaf, Jack Frost, Anna and Elsa and more.

This article was updated on Dec. 11, 2024 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. Her work included her finding and adding information for Holiday Stroll at Canterbury Village along with her own personal experience. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.

Is it worth it? 

We think it is! We love this event and seeing all of the holiday decorations, displays and lights throughout the village. We also love seeing all of the holiday characters along the way and enjoy stopping to take a quick photo with them. Our favorite character is The Grinch!

The outdoor event is full of magical holiday fun, but it is also full of all the chilly weather that makes the holiday season in the Midwest so special. Be sure to bundle up with heavy coats, gloves and mittens, hats, scarves and all the cozy gear you love so you can focus on making family memories — not on whether you can feel your fingers and toes! 

It is also pretty dark at the village, so we always try to wear light up necklaces and glow sticks. Make sure to bring your letter to Santa and drop it off in the mailbox. It’s something my son always loves to do while we’re there.

The Holiday Stroll begins at 5 p.m., but Canterbury Village is also open from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on weekends. If you choose to arrive early, here are some more festive activities for families to enjoy:

Other things to do at Canterbury Village

• Get some holiday shopping done at the boutique Shops at Canterbury. You can also find seasonal gifts at the vendor market in the Village Pavilion. The pavilion has an indoor carousel and arcade to keep the kiddos occupied while you shop. 
• Enjoy seasonal treats and beverages. There will be adult beverages for sale, as well for those 21+.
• Cozy up around the fire pits on C-Pub Bar & Grille’s outdoor patio when you need to warm up.

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