Festive Big Red Ball Week Returns to Downtown Lansing

Listen, you know you're from Lansing when you get excited about the red balls going up again in Downtown Lansing for the holiday season. While it may sound weird, "Big Red Ball Week" is the official kick off to the holiday season here in the capital city.

When Big Red Ball Week Begins

The festivities start on Thursday, November 6th, when the city's big, shiny decorations appear on Washington Square, and basically create the perfect photo op.

How to Earn Downtown Digital Dollars

The best part, the city of Lansing actually is encouraging you to take pictures in front of these big balls in the downtown area, share it, and earn you Downtown Digital Dollars to spend at other local spots.

Holiday Deals From Downtown Businesses

On top of it too, the businesses downtown, will be running holiday-themed specials and little extras to make it worth your trip, with discounts, gift ideas, plus a chance to grab a coffee, wander a bit, and head back home.

Big Red Ball Gala at Knapp’s Center

After it is all said and done, it all leads up to the Big Red Ball Gala on Saturday, December 6th at the Knapp's Center. That's where they will celebrate how far the downtown Lansing area has come, and work to keep that momentum going.

You can purchase tickets to the gala online if you'd like. It is an event you can dress up for an make the venture downtown and enjoy the night. You can also just bring your camera with you and scout some of those downtown holiday locations as well.