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Soulful Santa workshop and holiday market

December 13 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Soulful Santa workshop holiday market scene with Santa working on a toy car by the fire capturing the warm holiday spirit of the event

Photo credit: iStock/stocknroll

Description

Families can visit Soulful Santa, enjoy a hot cocoa food truck and shop a festive holiday market. Kids can make ornaments, cards, gifts and write letters to Santa at the Elf Workshop Stations. Costumes are welcome and all ages can join the fun.

Event cost: Fee varies; see registration for details

Event times: Noon-3 p.m. Dec. 13 2025
Located at the Pavilion, Southfield Parks & Recreation, 26000 Evergreen Rd.

Additional Information

Website: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/southfieldparks/activity/search/detail/5780?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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