Battle Creek – Kellogg Arena

Trap N’ Skate

Excel Media Presents: Trap N’ Skate at Kellogg Arena!

🛼 Get ready to roll, vibe, and turn up the energy—Trap N’ Skate is taking over Kellogg Arena for an unforgettable 21+ adult skating night!

📅 Friday, December 5th, 2025. Doors open at 7:30pm.

🎤 Bring your crew and hit the rink as DJ Sic Musiq spins the hottest trap tracks, delivering nonstop beats to keep you gliding all night long. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just here for the vibe, this night is all about good music, good energy, and grown-up fun.

Event Details:
• Age: 21+ (Valid ID required)
• Admission: $10
• Skate Rental: $12 or bring your own skates
• Entertainment: Sounds by DJ Sic Musiq
• Food & Bar: Available on-site

Grab your skates, your friends, and your best fit—Trap N’ Skate is the place to be! Let’s roll. 🛼🔥

🎟️ Purchase tickets online now!

Winter Jam 2025 – Best of Both Worlds

Get ready for one of Michigan’s biggest nights of music and culture!

Winter Jam 2025 – Best of Both Worlds Edition brings Skilla Baby × Jacquees together on one stage for an unforgettable concert celebrating unity, arts, and culture through music. Hosted by comedian Jack Funny, with special guest Gloss Up. 🔥

Presented by R.I.S.E. Entertainment & E Baller Touring, this event uses entertainment as a powerful tool for community connection, cultural pride, and positive expression — highlighting Battle Creek’s growing influence in the Midwest music scene.

This concert is also part of R.I.S.E.’s broader mission to uplift and empower African-American communities through arts and entertainment, using music as a form of violence intervention, cultural restoration, and healing.

Experience explosive performances, local talent, and pure energy as hip-hop and R&B collide in
this Best of Both Worlds experience.

📍 Kellogg Arena | Battle Creek, MI
📅 Saturday, December 20, 2025
⏰ Doors open at 6:00 PM | Show starts at 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets available online now!

General Admission (Upper Level): $39.00
• Lower Bowl / Floor GA: $54.00
• Front Row / Premium Sections (Rows 1–3): $81.00
• Early Bird: SOLD OUT
• Backstage Passes: Contact Damon Brown at Leadership@risecorp.org or (269)
358-9466

Sponsorship info:

(269) 358-9466 or (810) 347-3201, or dbrown42178@gmail.com

🚗 Parking available in the Hamblin Ave. Parking Structure

🚫 NO OUTSIDE FOOD/BEVERAGE OR WEAPONS PERMITTED IN THE KELLOGG ARENA. 🚫

👜 Kellogg Arena Bag Policy

For the safety and security of all guests, Kellogg Arena enforces the following bag policy:

Bags may be no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”.
All bags are subject to search upon entry.

Guests are encouraged to leave bags at home whenever possible to expedite the entry process. Thank you for your cooperation.

💰 ATM: The nearest ATM to Kellogg Arena is Kellogg Community Credit Union (35 Jackson St W). Guests can cross through Festival Market Square and access ATM through the Jackson St. parking lot.

2025 Michigan USA Wrestling – Holiday Youth Club Duals

The Kellogg Arena is proud to host the 2025 Michigan USA Wrestling – Holiday Youth Club Duals!

These duals are designed to allow Clubs in Michigan the opportunity to compete against each other in a dual format to find out “What club is the best in Michigan”.

Date: December 14th, 2025

Location: Kellogg Arena, Battle Creek

Tickets: $13, ages 5 and under free

Divisions: K-5 & K-8

Schedule:

Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
8:30am – 9:00am: Weigh in’s – NO ALLOWANCE
9:30am – 10:00am: Open Mat
10:00am – 4pm: Wrestling Starts

Visit https://www.musaw.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2244657 for the most up to date event information.

Bronson Leadership Conference

Private event.

Our venue is open for any type of event. All of our spaces are available to rent for different local and national events.

Seating up to 6,200 with a wide variety of seating configurations to meet your needs.
Four (4) dressing rooms plus one (1) star dressing room, all with full bathroom and shower facilities.
Full Service catering kitchen
In-house advertising & ad placement service using Kellogg Arena’s contract rates

If you’d like to learn more about booking our arena or our outdoor space for community events in Battle Creek, Michigan, reach out today at 269-788-1107.

Battle Creek Winter Wanderland 2025

❄️ Winter Wanderland returns to Downtown Battle Creek! ❄️

Winter Wanderland is a collection of holiday events happening in and around Battle Creek. Join in celebrating this magical time of year and wander all around our beautiful city to get into the holiday spirit. Special events happening December 6, 2025 from 2-8pm.

Event Highlights:

🎄Holiday Market

DoubleTree by Hilton Atrium
Saturday, December 6: 2-8 pm

🎨 Artisans and Makers: Browse handmade crafts by local vendors. Vendor spaces are full.

Event activities include:

Santa Meet & Greet
The Grinch Meet & Greet
Cookie Decorating
Chiropractic adjustments & massages

🐎 Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

Festival Market Square
Saturday, December 6: 3-8 pm

Dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh around downtown Battle Creek. Rides are free of charge. Wagon rides will ONLY operate out of Festival Market Square. Click here to see the wagon ride route.

Rides will be available from 5-8 pm. Wagons can hold 12-14 people and will be running continuously every 25 minutes. Horse drawn wagon rides provided by Twinn Pines Carriages.

ALL WAGON RIDES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. BE SURE TO GET THERE EARLY TO SECURE YOUR BOARDING PASS TICKET.

🚃 Mini Polar Express Train Rides

Festival Market Square
Saturday, December 6: 2-8 pm

All aboard! Enjoy a free magical ride around holiday themed track in Festival Market Square!

🎟️ Winter Wanderland events are FREE for all ages!

Bring your holiday spirit and join us for a memorable celebration at Battle Creek Winter Wanderland! 🌟

11th Annual Jingle in the Creek – USA Wrestling

The Kellogg Arena is proud to host the Michigan Matcats 11th Annual Jingle at the Creek USA Wrestling tournament.

Saturday, December 13th, 2025

Schedule:
Doors open at 8:30am
8:30am – 9:00am: Weigh ins
9:30am – 4:00pm: Wrestling Begins

🎅 Special Guest Appearance from Santa himself!

🎄 Coaches Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest

🎟️ Tickets: $10 each, Children 5 and under are FREE

🚫 NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGE INSIDE ARENA. Concessions available on-site.

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Individual Awards
Medals to 1st- 3th Open Division Only

Christmas Champion Hats to Champs!

Custom 2025 Jingle in the Jungle T-Shirts Available

Age Groups and Weight Classes Boys & Girls

4/6 – 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67 & Hwt.

7/8 – 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 72, 77, 82 & Hwt

9/10 – 51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110 & Hwt.

11/12 – 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 119, 126, 133 & Hwt.

13/14 – 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 107, 114, 122, 130, 138, 145, 155, 170 & Hwt.

Madison weights will be used if under 300

*Weight classes will be on honor system. Random weight checks will be done during skin inspection.

Must be within 2 lbs. of registered weight.

Weigh-in and Registration:

Registration takes place at USA Wrestling Membership
or click here:

You will need a USA Card (printed with your picture) which can be purchased at: www.usawmembership.com

This event will be Live on USA Bracketing

At the registration website, online you will register, enter your actual weight, and pay with a credit card.
Registration fee is $30.

Registration will close on December 10th.

Coaches Credentials:

All coaches must have the following to be allowed mat side – NO EXCEPTIONS

· Current USA Wrestling Leadership card – Printed with Picture and bar code

· Current Safesport certification

· Photo ID

Tournament Director – McKenna Richardson 810-355-6692 (text)

Grand Valley State University Innovation Hub Community Celebration

GVSU President Philomenia V. Mantella cordially invites you to celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of the Battle Creek Innovation Hub.

Remarks and Ribbon Cutting will take place under a tent at Festival Market Square at 3:15 P.M.

Festival Market Square is located at the southeast corner of McCamly and Jackson Streets, directly across from the Innovation Hub.

Following the ceremony, enjoy a community reception and self-guided tours of the new Battle Creek Innovation Hub.

Self-parking is available in the Hamblin Ramp, 40 W. Hamblin Ave.

Casual attire recommended, Laker attire encouraged!

RSVP HERE!

NAWGJ Gymnastics Spooky Spectacular 2025

👻 Looking for a Mobility Meet? Looking for a FUN MEET? Looking for a meet that’s FUN for the athletes? Want to show your support for your Michigan Judges Education? Spooky Spectacular is the perfect choice to start your season!

👸 Costumes Optional and the athletes love it!! The judges will be in costume, so join in on the fun! Create a fun team costume for all your athletes and join in fun!

🎃 Spooky Spectacular Judges Cup ~ Kellogg Arena ~ October 17 -19

Non Scored Fun meet: Levels 1, 2 & Xcel Bronze ~ Scored Levels 3 – 8, XCEL Bronze – Sapphire.

🏚️ Host Hotel – DoubleTree by Hilton and attached to Kellogg Arena. Link to discounted rate on our website HERE.

🅿️ Parking available in the Hamblin Ave parking structure

🎟️ Admission:

Adults: $20 per day
Military/Seniors/Children 6-18: $15 per day
Weekend Pass (All ages): $25

Purchase Saturday Tickets HERE

Purchase Sunday Tickets HERE

Purchase Full Weekend Pass HERE

⏱️ View Schedule

Saturday: Event begins at 8:00am, Doors open at 7:30am

Sunday: Event begins at 8:00am, Doors open at 7:30am

Jingle Bell Laughs 2025

🎄Get ready to laugh loud this holiday season at Jingle Bell Laughs—a one-night comedy blowout starring Ron Taylor, as seen on BET’s Apollo Live, Fox’s Laughs, All Def-Digital, and handpicked by Bill Burr for Comedy Central’s The Ringers. Featuring Blain Hill, Kevin Johnson, Ree Ledbetter, and Patty Rooney, and hosted by Comedy Central’s own Mike Geeter, this all-star lineup hits the stage at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek on Friday, December 19 at 8PM. Don’t miss your chance to catch the hottest holiday comedy event in Michigan.

Headliner: Ron Taylor

Openers: Blain Hill, Kevin Johnson, Ree Ledbetter, Patty Rooney

Host: Mike Geeter

🎟️ Purchase tickets HERE

VIP: $38 (includes preferential table seating, private bar and meet & greet with performers.)

GA: $23

Guests must be 18 years or older to purchase. Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Thank you to our community partner, Kellogg Community Credit Union, for helping to make this event a success!

RON TAYLOR – Ron Taylor is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor from Detroit, now based in Los Angeles. He was just cast as a series regular on Freeform’s comedy series, NONE OF THE ABOVE. In 2018, he was selected as a New Face at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, and in 2017, he performed at the festival as part of Kevin Hart’s talent showcase LOL LIVE. Ron has appeared on B.E.T’s “Apollo Live,” Fox TV’s “Laughs,” and various viral videos on the All Def-Digital network. He was chosen by Bill Burr to perform on Comedy Central’s stand-up series, The Ringers.Ron performs at festivals and clubs worldwide, including hosting Blake Griffin’s Charity Comedy Show in Los Angeles and Russell Westbrook’s Charity Comedy show in Oklahoma City. He’s a paid regular at the famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. Most recently, he appeared in the FX series “Oh Jerome, No,” directed by Alex Karpovsky, and will feature in Yassir Lester’s upcoming film THE GUTTER.

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/O5jku2WIWHM

BLAIN HILL – Blain Hill is a comedian, writer, and podcaster from Detroit, Michigan. A mainstay of the Detroit comedy scene for more than a decade, Blain has entertained audiences all across the country with his sharp, original writing and deadpan delivery. Blain is a regular performer at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, and The Detroit House Of Comedy and has shared the stage with greats like Barry Crimmins, Jimmy Pardo, and Sam Morril.

KEVIN JOHNSON – Kevin Johnson is a native Detroiter who uses his urban upbringing to express his unique prospective on the world and everything in it. For the last 11 years he has enjoyed traveling coast to coast spreading smiles to audiences. From dating to work life he finds a hilarious way to tell stories using wit and physical comedy. Whether right or wrong he will entertain you with his views…just one man’s opinion.

REE LEDBETTER – Comedian Ree Ledbetter has been entertaining audiences at venues across the Midwest and Canada, such as Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, The Windsor Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory Chicago, and every dive bar in between. With her unique life experiences, lighthearted self-deprecation, and likable energetic presence, she has become a fan favorite wherever she performs.

PATTY ROONEY – Patty Rooney is a Metro Detroit comedian, improviser, writer, and filmmaker. Her sketch comedy videos have been featured on WhoHaHa. When she’s not performing stand-up, she’s improvising with her troupe, Big Fun Social for their monthly sold-out show “Big Fun Murder” at Go Comedy. You can catch her doing standup around the Midwest, most recently at the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival.

AND, YOUR HOST, MIKE GEETER – Mike is a unique comedian who hails from Pontiac, MI. Despite being a dropout from an Ivy League, he is a proud graduate of a community college. His humor is an insightful take on current events, family, and relationships. Growing up in a family with 17 siblings and being a father himself, Mike’s comedy is a blend of sharp wit and a smooth delivery. He has performed at some of the most prestigious comedy venues in the U.S. and Canada and has had the opportunity to work with Kevin Hart, Tom Papa, Maria Bamford, Hannibal Burress, Natasha Leggero, Jim Norton, and Rickey Smiley, among others.

For more than a dozen years, Mike has been a versatile artist who has been featured on Fox Television and Hulu’s comedy showcase “Laughs,” and on the Detroit episode of “Kevin Hart Presents: Hart Of The City 2” on Comedy Central. He has also moderated and hosted at national conferences, played Santa in a national OnStar commercial, and portrayed a casino bartender in a regional commercial. Additionally, he delivered a TEDTalk in October 2022 and can now be heard on SiriusXM on Kevin Hart’s LOL Radio. Mike’s company, SamRose Entertainment, produces comedy events around Michigan, including the Traverse City Comedy Festival!

Mike’s first full-length comedy CD, “The Charm Offensive,” is available on all digital platforms. His new “Put It On Tape: Detroit” mini-special can be seen on YouTube.

ID Dance Competition – Zenith Tour

The ID Dance Competition returns to Kellogg Arena for the 2026 Zenith Tour!

Friday, January 30 – Sunday, February 1

A downloadable program will be available before the start of the event.

What to expect: 👇

-The ID Icon experience of a lifetime!
-Stress-free, organized event with interactive mc and backstage manager
-CERTIFIED PANEL OF DANCE ADJUDICATORS
-Exciting and energetic awards ceremonies
-Huge and inventive awards
-State of the art stage, lighting and LED video backdrop
-Improv dance off challenges
-THE ID HYPE HAT EXPERIENCE
-COMPLIMENTARY master classes
-Constructive & PROFESSIONAL judges feedback
-Reserved teacher seating & VIP TEACHER refreshment lounge available all weekend
-Best merchandise selection in the industry
-Photo and video ALL ACCESS OPTIONAL PASS
-ICONIC photo backdrops to capture every moment & more!

Parking is available in the Hamblin Ave. parking ramp (Connected to the Kellogg Arena) for $8. Other Downtown Battle Creek parking structures and street parking are also available, prices vary per structure.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD, DRINK, COOLERS OR WEAPONS ALLOWED IN KELLOGG ARENA.

Recommended Hotel: BRAND NEW DoubleTree by Hilton, connected to the Kellogg Arena.

Visit https://www.iddancecomp.com/ for most updated info.

🎄Holiday Market

🐎 Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

🚃 Mini Polar Express Train Rides

Arena Sponsors