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Things to do in Midland in December

December is a fine month to visit Midland. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a December weekend Where else in December

Best picks for December

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in December.

1Indoor escape

Colonial Fort Michilimackinac

museum

2Indoor escape

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter MACKINAW WAGB-83 is known as the “Queen of the Great Lakes” and “The Largest Icebreaker on the Great Lakes”. She was built during World War II to meet the heavy demands of war materials and transportation during the winter months.

Holidays in December 2026

Christmas Day · Fri, Dec 25

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

What’s on in Midland in December

Concerts, games and shows in the next few weeks. Tickets open on Ticketmaster.

Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PMMannheim Steamroller ChristmasDow Event Center Plan a weekend around it

Thu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM

Midland in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Midland?

December is a fine month to visit Midland. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What are the best things to do in Midland in December?

Top picks for December: Colonial Fort Michilimackinac, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw, U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Pickle Barrel House Museum.