2026 Mid-Michigan Red Kettle Kickoff

About the event

Join The Salvation Army and Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland to ring in the season of giving! 

The Salvation Army invites the community to celebrate the start of the 2026 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign at Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth. 

This festive annual tradition brings together Salvation Army officers from Alma, Bay City, Lansing, Midland and Saginaw to officially launch the holiday fundraising season and inspire generosity throughout mid-Michigan. 

Guests will enjoy holiday music performed by The Salvation Army Band, a Christmas carol sing-a-long and remarks from Salvation Army officers highlighting community needs, fundraising goals and the vital programs and services supported by red kettle donations. 

The celebration will also feature a special check presentation from the Bronner family and conclude with a ceremonial ringing of the bell to officially open the Christmas season. 

Can't attend the kickoff? You can still make a difference by donating to a red kettle or volunteering as a bell ringer this Christmas season. Your generosity helps The Salvation Army continue serving neighbors in need all year long.