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Live Nativity 

 Celebrate the First Christmas with Us!

Imagine wandering with the wise men as they journey to discover the one true light! 

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Michigan Farmstead, home of the Critter Barn, invites you to our 27th Annual Live Nativity! 

Michigan Farmstead's live nativity is a live program, lasting approximately half an hour. Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to visit with animals from the first Christmas and explore the entirety of the farm. 

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Group bookings are available for groups of 15 times or more.

To make your group reservation, please contact us at (616) 748-1110 or office@critterbarn.org. 

There's so much to see and experience during your visit!

  • Discover our Holy Land display

  • Find and follow the Wandering Wise Men as they journey through the farm

  • Explore the entire facility and enjoy all the Christmas displays

  • Visit our farm animals, including sheep, goats, cows, and donkeys

  • Warm up in the heated Small Animal Barn and spend time with some of our smaller furry and feathered friends!

  • Stop by our heated picnic area for FREE hot chocolate and delicious treats available for purchase.

  • Let the kids get creative with a Christmas craft!

  • Need to do any Christmas shopping? Our gift shop will be open and stocked full of local goodies and Michigan Farmstead swag!


Frequently Asked Questions:

How long is the show, and how much time should we plan for our visit?

The Live Nativity show lasts approximately 25 minutes. We recommend planning for at least one hour at Michigan Farmstead to enjoy the entire farm, explore the Christmas displays, and visit all the animals.

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How early should we arrive?

Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled showtime. There's plenty to see and explore throughout the farm, so we encourage you to plan for about an hour to enjoy the displays and visit the animals before or after your show.

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Important: Visitors attending the last show of the night must be out by closing time. Please plan your visit accordingly to allow enough time to enjoy the animals and displays.

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Are tickets available at the door?

Yes! Tickets may be purchased at the door, but some showtimes do sell out. We highly recommend purchasing your tickets online ahead of time to guarantee your spot at your preferred showtime.

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What should we wear?

Dress for the weather! The majority of our farm facilities are not heated, so be sure to bundle up and wear comfortable shoes for walking around the farm.

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Does my ticket include visiting the animals?

Yes! Your Live Nativity ticket includes access to all of Michigan Farmstead's animals and animal areas. Enjoy visiting the sheep, goats, cows, donkeys, and more!

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What if we miss our scheduled showtime?

We will do our best to accommodate you by moving your tickets to the next available show. However, availability is not guaranteed, so please do your best to arrive on time.

Thank You to our Sponsors

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Hours:

Mondays - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesdays - 10:00am - 5:00pm​

Wednesdays - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Thursdays - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Fridays - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Saturdays - 10:00am - 5:00pm

(Closed Sundays)

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