Fun & Festive Events in & Around Ann Arbor This Weekend
Lite Up Dexter on December 6th, 2024! Santa will be arriving at 6 PM to help us light up over 85 trees in the heart of Dexter!
Friday, December 6th
- Light Up Dexter with Santa + Sip & Shop
🎄 Time: 6 PM
📍 Downtown Dexter
Kick off your weekend with Dexter’s magical tree-lighting event! Santa will illuminate over 100 Christmas trees, while visitors enjoy free hot cocoa. Stroll through town as small businesses stay open late, offering special deals and holiday shopping opportunities.
- Kerrytown District Kindlefest (Ann Arbor)
🎄 Time: 5-10 PM
📍 Kerrytown, Ann Arbor
Experience a charming, German-inspired outdoor Christmas market! Kindlefest features holiday wares, delectable treats from local vendors, hot mulled wine, food trucks, live music, and more. Afterward, take advantage of Midnight Madness in downtown Ann Arbor for extended shopping hours and festive deals.
- Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting & Cookie Crawl (Chelsea)
🎄 Time: 6 PM
📍 Pierce Park, Chelsea
Celebrate Chelsea’s annual tree lighting ceremony in Pierce Park. After the tree lighting, grab a map and partake in the Cookie Crawl! Enjoy delicious cookies from local bakeries and shops while you check off your holiday shopping list at participating businesses.
Photo by The Saline Post
Saturday, December 7th
🎄 Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Downtown Saline
Bring your sweet tooth! Saline’s Cocoa Crawl is a chocolate lover’s dream, featuring free hot cocoa samples and tasty chocolate treats from local businesses. Stick around for the tree lighting and parade to cap off the evening.
🎄 Time: 6 PM
📍 Downtown Milan
Head to Milan for a festive evening featuring the annual Christmas parade with a Nutcracker theme! Enjoy colorful floats, live music, and a magical celebration of the holiday season. It’s a great event for families and parade enthusiasts alike.
🎄 Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
📍 York Food & Drink, Ann Arbor
Support local artists and makers at York’s Winter Art Market. With over 20 vendors selling unique handmade items, this event is perfect for finding one-of-a-kind gifts. Enjoy live music by DJ Batz while you shop, sip, and savor seasonal drinks.
Photo by Mill Race Village
Sunday, December 8th
🎄 Time: 2-3 PM
📍 Revel Run, Chelsea
End your weekend on a heartwarming note at Revel Run. Kids can enjoy holiday stories, create crafts, and write letters to Santa. Don’t forget to snap some photos with Santa himself!
🎄 Time: 12-4 PM
📍 Downtown Northville
Experience the magic of the season at Northville’s Christmas Festival! Stroll through a festive downtown atmosphere filled with live music, holiday crafts, and special activities for kids. Browse local shops and enjoy delicious treats while soaking in the holiday cheer.
Make the Most of Your Weekend!
This weekend in and around Ann Arbor is packed with festive fun for everyone. Whether you’re searching for unique gifts, indulging in cocoa and cookies, or making memories with Santa, these events are sure to fill your heart with holiday cheer.
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