DETROIT – Michigan Central’s second annual Winter at The Station event series kicks off Friday.
The six-week celebration, which runs from Friday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, will feature live music from Detroit artists, locally made food and drinks, hands-on workshops and more.
Visitors will also be able to find new and exclusive items at The Shop at Michigan Central and find unique gifts from Detroit artisans and retailers at the event’s pop-up shops, according to a release.
Michigan Central will transform the historic halls of the station with festive decor and interactive features that “blend tradition and technology.”
In 2024, more than 53,000 people attended Michigan Central’s holiday series, according to the release.
Winter at The Station is free and will take place at 2001 15th Street.
The Station is open during regular operating hours, Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside of special events.
What guests can expect
At Winter at The Station, guests can expect festive decor, interactive innovation, free coffee and donuts, holiday shopping and local artisans, and live musical performances.
Although Winter at The Station is free and open to the public, there are special events that require tickets.
Here’s a schedule of special events for Winter at The Station:
November
- Nov. 8: Greeting Card Collage Workshop Get Tickets
- Nov. 14: Kickoff including live performances by Steffanie Christi’an at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., plus DJ Legendary J. Hearns throughout the evening 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (tickets required $15) Get Tickets
- Nov. 15: Live performance by Ackeem Salmon at 12:30 p.m. | Children’s story time with a Detroit Pistons player in partnership with Henry Ford Health 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. -- Get Tickets
- Nov. 16: Live performances by Ackeem Salmon at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. | Holiday Floral Centerpiece Workshop 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Get Tickets
- Nov. 28: Sammy Whammy’s Workshop in The Shop 12 to 5 p.m. | Fridays at The Station, Monthly Music Series with live performance by “Skonie & The kLOUDs” at 7:30 p.m., plus sounds by Donavan Glover 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (tickets required $15) Get Tickets
- Nov. 29: Holiday Extended Hours, Open until 9 p.m., Live music begins 4 p.m.
- Small Business Weekend Pop-Ups, plus performances by Wendell Harrison 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
December
- Dec. 3: Eisenhower Dance Detroit: I Am Not Myself – preview performance and conversation with Maxine Doyle (tickets required $15) Get Tickets
- Dec. 23: Block Print Workshop Get tickets
- Dec. 14: Sammy Whammy’s Workshop 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dec. 19: Fridays at The Station, Monthly Music Series with live performances by Urban Art Orchestra 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (tickets required $15) Get Tickets
- Dec. 20: Live performances by Salt to Sun 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- Dec. 21: Live performances by Salt to Sun 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- Dec. 27: Live performances by Shigeto 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- Dec. 28: Live performances by Shigeto 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Parking
Officials with Michigan Central said ample parking is available in the Bagley Mobility Hub parking garage for just $5 per vehicle. The garage is located at 1501 Wabash St, Detroit, MI 48216. ADA drop-off is available outside The Station’s east entrance on 15th street.The district is accessible via public transportation.