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Learn how people in the 1800s might have celebrated Thanksgiving and experience some of the hard work they put in on a daily basis. Registration required.
Sit in on a reading of this Thanksgiving story about a bear that has all of his friends over for a potluck feast but has no food to contribute.
Kick off the holidays with this annual procession, which features marching bands, dance performances and festive floats, including the iconic Santa display.
Shop and visit over 50 vendors, crafters and area businesses to purchase toys, jewelry, candles, clothing, holiday displays, greeting cards, makeup and more.
Ranked as one of the country's top 50 shows, it has Lots of handmade gifts for everyone on your list.
This annual event features European food and drinks, gift items and crafts, ice carving demonstrations, live reindeer, warming stations, a Kinderhaus children's activity area, the popular Santa House and live entertainment.
Santa house hours are as follows:
4-9 p.m. Friday
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
This free holiday market features local and regional artisans selling hand-crafted ornaments, toys and unique holiday gifts, as well as food.
This annual event features homemade arts and crafts. Proceeds support local charitable organizations, school projects, youth organizations and others.
Check out the work of more than 100 local artisans. Lunch and baked goods are also available for purchase.
The 2020 version of the holiday market offers two ways to shop: online and in-store. The affordable and unique holiday gifts, decor and artwork from Michigan artists can be found on the Anton Art Center website, or the store will be open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Christmas....
Take a nighttime hike through the nature trails to see what kind of critters happened after the sun goes down. Registration required.
Scrooge might change his mind about charitable giving after three ghosts visit him in the night and remind him what Christmas is all about.


