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Enjoy free chocolate-themed treats from participating Main Street businesses, plus enjoy special deals at every stop. Complete your passport for your chance to win prizes. There will also be a tree lighting, holiday parade and special visit from Santa Claus.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 7, 2024
Enjoy an immersive wintery outdoor holiday experience at Glenlore Trails. This enchanted forest is filled with dazzling holiday lights, displays, games, holiday music and more. Select nights will also have themed activities, balloon twisting, live music and visits from Santa. Food and wands will be available to purchase.
Event cost:...
Families can join the annual tree lighting festivities, which include complimentary cider and donuts, face painting, a photo booth, performances, Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. The first 1,200 children under 10 will receive a light up necklace (while supplies last).
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 17, 2024
Parents can join Ferne Boutique, Rock Paper Scissors + The Scout Guide Ann Arbor to kick off the holiday season with the 3rd annual holiday celebration - The Holiday Stroll. There will be delicious bites sparkling cocktails, private shopping experiences and more.
Event cost: $100/ticket
Event time: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 14,...
Celebrate the annual Cocoa Crawl at Canterbury Village. Enjoy shopping and hot cocoa at the shops in the village and vote on your favorite hot cocoa. The shop that wins gets a prize.
Event cost: $2/person (at the door)
Event times: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (shops open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) Nov....
Come to the village and view decorated shops and homes, live music, holiday cooking demos, free carousel rides, free ice skating and skate rentals, free horse-drawn carriage rides, free Model T rides, a fireworks finale and more.
Event cost: $32.50-$38/ages 12-plus, $29.25-$34.25/ages 62-plus, $24.25-$28.50/ages 5-11, free/ages 4 and under
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Enjoy holiday-inspired figure sandwiches, freshly baked scones, decadent desserts and a selection of teas. Explore the main residence after the tea. For all ages.
Event cost: $120-$150/table for two, $180-$225/table for three, $240-$300/table for four
Event time: 11 a.m. Dec. 15, 2024
