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Families can enjoy a joy-filled Breakfast with Santa at The War Memorial. Dress in your holiday best and get your camera ready for photos with Santa. He will be arriving by helicopter to kickstart the festivities. Tickets include breakfast, make-your-own hot cocoa station, make-and-take crafts and a visit with...
Dress your kids up in their comfiest jammies, listen to Santa read a holiday story and have their photo taken with the big guy. There will be milk and cookies, too. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $20/child, $1/adult (limit 2 adults per child)
Event times: Seatings are between 4-8 p.m. Dec....
Enjoy shopping from local vendors and artisans, holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment and more. The tree lighting takes place on Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. and will feature Santa Claus, carolers and the lighting of the 41-foot tree with over 40,000 LED lights.
Event cost: Free/admission, fees vary/items...
The Tuesday market date is primarily focused on food vendors and the Sunday dates feature plenty of Michigan-made gift options. There will also be Christmas tree vendors outside daily in the parking lot starting around Thanksgiving. For all ages.
Event cost: Free admission
Event times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26...
 Visit with Santa by the Christmas Tree and enjoy a holiday sing-a-long, horse-drawn carriage ride and snacks. Snacks include hot cocoa, juice, coffee, cookies and fruit. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.
Event cost: $12/person
Event times: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 14, 21, 2024
Visit with Santa in his antique sleigh and have your photo taken by Santa’s elf. Drop your letter off in their North Pole mailbox, warm up by the bonfire, see the farm animals, shop at the general store and more. Reservations are required. Last reservation is at 4 p.m.
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