Christmas Calendar
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10th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Market with 50 amazing local crafters and vendors selling all sorts of wonderful handmade & unique items.
$3 per person at the door – a portion of the proceeds is used to purchase toys for children.
**Door prize giveaways every 30 minutes**
This is the perfect event to kick off your holiday season, so grab your friends and family for a day of fun, shopping, and holiday cheer!
– Stroll through a variety of artisan vendors offering unique, handcrafted goods—perfect for finding those special holiday gifts.
– Food trucks will be serving up delicious bites to keep you fueled while you shop.
– Don’t miss a visit with Santa for some magical holiday memories.
– Enjoy holiday music with DJ Sam to set the perfect festive mood!
Free entry. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Come out and enjoy the city’s annual lighted Christmas at Park Avenue and Englewood featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus!
After the parade, there will be holiday snacks available in rooms D, E, F and G, of the community center.
Join us in celebrating the beginning of the season with fun-filled family activities.
Indoor and outdoor activities as well as food trucks, and of course, Santa!
Parade, Tree Lighting & Festivities – lots more details to come!
Let’s welcome Santa Claus to the City of Southgate. Together they will light the Municipal Christmas Tree at Kiwanis Park. Christmas Carols will fill the air as Santa is presented with the key to the City.
Following the tree lighting, miniature train rides will be offered by the Great Lakes Live Steamers to see Santa Claus in his North Pole Hut.
This is a free event. Donations to the Great Lakes Live Steamers are appreciated.
Join us for an afternoon of festive fun and holiday shopping! This family-friendly event will feature a variety of local vendors offering unique gifts, crafts, and delicious treats—perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list.
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Island Glow Tree is a cherished holiday tradition that brings the community together in a festive celebration of light, joy, and togetherness.
Before the tree lighting ceremony begins, attendees are treated to various holiday-themed activities and entertainment options. Local choirs and musicians fill the air with the sounds of classic carols and festive tunes, while children delight in visits with Santa Claus, holiday crafts, and seasonal treats.
Following the tree-lighting ceremony, the festivities continue with additional entertainment, activities, and opportunities for fellowship. Attendees can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides through the twinkling streets, indulge in holiday treats and hot beverages, or browse through festive market stalls offering unique gifts and crafts.
More info to come 🙂
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Enjoy a pancake breakfast with your family.
Kids’ magic show and activities.
Fee: $12 per person
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children & tickets go on sale November 4th at the Bandshell!
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Come decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, craft making, and story time in the Willow one-room schoolhouse off Mineral Springs in downtown Waltz Village from noon to 3 pm.
We are looking for food vendors – click here for the application:Qyz7zFJNs4qa-Cookies-with-Mrs-
A sensory-friendly program for those who are neuro-divergent and their families or caretakers.
Santa will be visiting and there will be treats and kids’ activities.
Experience the City’s annual Winterfest Day Celebration.
Tentatively, parade kicks off from the Taylor Recreation Center at 5 p.m. Lots of music, food and refreshments for sale in the Sheridan Open Air Pavilion in Heritage Park once the procession arrives. Holiday characters abound. Once Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive and join Mayor Tim
Woolley onstage, the official tree lighting will take place.
Fireworks cap off the evening.
Join us in celebrating the kick off to Winterfest with a Parade starting at 5 pm from the Taylor Rec!
Join us in celebrating Winterfest & the kick off to the holiday season by FIREWORKS too!
(will start after 5:30 pm to conclude at the end the evening)
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Visit Santa Claus and tell him everything what you want for Christmas!
Santa arrives to light the downtown tree. Horse and carriage rides, write letters to Santa, snacks, photo op with Santa, crafts and more.
Looking for craft vendors – click here for application: https://www.hurontownship-mi.gov/news_detail_T6_R177.php
Mark your calendars – Details to come!
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Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children & tickets go on sale November 4th at the Bandshell!
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