Showstopper Dance Competition

Join us for the return of the Showstopper Dance Competition March 13-15, 2026 at Kellogg Arena!

🎟️ This event is FREE admission!

⏰ Schedule will be released shortly prior to the event.

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We design each day of the Showstopper dance competition in Battle Creek, MI, to be seamless and spectacular. When the details are handled, your dancers can shine and you can enjoy every second.

🌟 Step into the spotlight with a competition experience like no other:

  • Built for Every Studio and Every Dancer:
    • 5 competition levels, including a level for dancers with special needs and disabilities
    • 5 overall age divisions
    • 20+ category age divisions
    • 6 routine entry types
    • 15+ dance categories
    • Awards for both categories and overalls
  • World-Class Production: Custom Marley stages, pro lighting, massive LED screens
  • Free Live Stream: Every routine streamed with “next-up” screen updates
  • Dynamic LED Backgrounds: 100,000+ visuals tailored to each performance
  • Capture the Moment: Multi-camera videos and professional photos—each photo or video package starting at $9.99 per routine
  • Professional Critiques: Honest, helpful feedback from industry pros
  • Trophies + Medals: Every dancer gets a medal, every routine earns a trophy
  • Special Opportunities: Convention scholarships, magazine features, All-Star invites, and even Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade selections
  • Shop the Showstopper Store: Over 50 exclusive items dancers love—at prices you’ll appreciate
  • Memorable Extras: Just Dance videos, photo ops, and fun surprises throughout the weekend

🏨 Host Hotels: Reserve your room through Showstopper Travel to access exclusive discounted rates at the NEW venue’s hotel—stay just steps from all the action!

🅿️ Parking is available in the Hamblin Ave. parking ramp (connected to the Kellogg Arena)

Trap N’ Skate

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

In partnership with Casamigos — this is the Adult Skate Night the city’s been waiting on.
Hip Hop + R&B & Drinks all night 🥃 🎵
Sounds by DJ Sic Musiq Anthony Marcel
📅 Friday, Dec 5th, 2025
🕢 Doors open 7:30pm–11pm
📍 Kellogg Arena
🍺 Ages 21+ (Valid ID Required. No photos/screenshots or paper ID’s accepted.)
🎟️ $10 Ticket Entry
🛼 $12 Skate Rental or Bring Your Own (limited rentals available) provided by Good Vibez Mobile Roller Skating LLC
A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Justice E. Bowser II Justice Center.
✨ Pull up, vibe out, and roll with us — the floor is waiting. 🛼🔥

🎟️ Skip the line. Purchase your mobile tickets online now!

🚗 Parking available in the Hamblin Ave ramp for $5

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! 🌟

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!

Kellogg Arena