Thanksgiving through New Year's downtown at Hicks Park

For more info call 269-685-3152

November 19th - December 10th in Downtown Holland

For more info call 616-394-0000

November 25th & every weekend through December 18th from 11am - 4pm cut your own tree at 2661 - 64th St in Fennville

For more infor call 269-857-4429

Human Services Building, MSU Spartan Room

3255 122nd Avenue, Allegan MI  49010

Holiday Kerstmarkt at the Eighth Street Market Place, 150 W Eighth Street.  This open-air European Chirstmas Market is an ideal place to shop for unique handcrafted gifts and enjoy authentic Dutch holiday treats.  Vendors are housed in historically crafted booths. 

Dogsled demos take place on Friday, December 2 at 4pm and 5pm, and Saturday, December 3 at 11am and 12pm.  Sinterklaas will be on hand Friday.

Kerstmarkt Hours:
Sat, Nov 19: 9am - 3pm
Fri, Nov 25: 9am - 8pm
Sat, Nov 26: 9am - 5pm
Tue, Nov 29: 3 - 8pm
Fri, Dec 2: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 3: 9am - 5pm
Fri, Dec 9: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 10: 9am - 5pm

For more in call 616-394-0000

Santa arrives in Downtown Holland escorted by bands, floats, vehicles, and individuals all decked out in sparkling holiday lights!  Over 50 different entries will illuminate the streets of Downtown during this brilliant procession.  Begins at 8th Street and Columbia and continues to the Eighth Street Market Place, home of the Holiday Kerstmarkt.

For more info call 616-394-0000 or 616-796-1210

The Mansion will be lit up and beautifully decorated for the holidays inside and out. Wine, cheese, and appetizers will be provided along with a variety of specially selected fine art and seasonal items for the guests to purchase.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1st, 5-9 pm.

Admission includes refreshments and self-guided tour of the mansion: $20.00 for adults; $10 for children 12 and under.

For more information, please call Bonnie Lowe 269.857.2677 or email her at lynnlee@wmol.com

County Services Building, Board Room

3283 122nd Avenue, Allegan MI  49010

Thursday, Dec 1 from 10am until 2pm at the Hotel Allegan, M40 South (1/4 mile south of First Baptist Church)

A variety of handmade crafts made by local artists for that one-of-a-kind unique gift.  Lunch (chili, sloppy joes, cookies) will be available to those on a lunch break.

Special thanks to Hotel Allegan for donating the space for this event.

December 1st - 4th!  Don't miss this festive, family oriented event!  General admission free to the public! 

4-H Camp Kidwell is turned into a "Winter Wonderland" featuring beautifully decorated trees and wreathes (available for purchase through silent and live auctions), a chance to visit with Santa, make cookies with Mrs. Claus, see reindeer and have a meal with family and friends!  The Festival of Trees is 4-H Camp Kidwell's largest fundraiser which has raised over $125,000 in 7 years!  Please stop out and be part of this wonderful event!

Dec 1, Noon to 9pm - Senior Day
Dec 2, Noon to 9pm - Soup & Sandwich
Dec 3, 10am to 3pm - Cookies with Mrs. Claus
Dec 3, Social Hour at 6pm, Dinner at 6:30pm (Tickets: $45/Advance Purchase; $55/At the Door; RSVP by Nov 30)
Dec 4, 9am to 5pm Final Bids; Brunch 9am to 2pm

For more info call 269-521-3559 or email: campkidwell@btc-bci.com

The Mansion will be lit up and beautifully decorated for the holidays inside and out. Wine, cheese, and appetizers will be provided along with a variety of specially selected fine art and seasonal items for the guests to purchase.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1st, 5-9 pm.

Admission includes refreshments and self-guided tour of the mansion: $20.00 for adults; $10 for children 12 and under.

For more information, please call Bonnie Lowe 269.857.2677 or email her at lynnlee@wmol.com

The annual Lee Township Community Holiday Social & Tree Lighting will be from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Pullman Elementary School.

Pullman Elementary students will kick things off with their winter holiday music program.  Children will be able to have their picture taken with Santa and receive a gift.  Cookie decorating and story time will also be available.

A bonfire, hot chocolate and caroling....along with a live manger scene...will be on the corner of South and First streets.  All are welcome.

About It! Series at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, presents the Grand Rapids Ballet: 40th Birthday Celebration with The Nutcracker.

For tickets or more info call 269-857-2399 or visit the web site:

(1948) Directed by Preston Sturges and starring Rex Harrison & Linda Darnell.  Thursday Night Film Series at the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library at 7pm.

Admission is FREE + free popcorn, Courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

December 1st - 4th!  Don't miss this festive, family oriented event!  General admission free to the public! 

4-H Camp Kidwell is turned into a "Winter Wonderland" featuring beautifully decorated trees and wreathes (available for purchase through silent and live auctions), a chance to visit with Santa, make cookies with Mrs. Claus, see reindeer and have a meal with family and friends!  The Festival of Trees is 4-H Camp Kidwell's largest fundraiser which has raised over $125,000 in 7 years!  Please stop out and be part of this wonderful event!

Dec 1, Noon to 9pm - Senior Day
Dec 2, Noon to 9pm - Soup & Sandwich
Dec 3, 10am to 3pm - Cookies with Mrs. Claus
Dec 3, Social Hour at 6pm, Dinner at 6:30pm (Tickets: $45/Advance Purchase; $55/At the Door; RSVP by Nov 30)
Dec 4, 9am to 5pm Final Bids; Brunch 9am to 2pm

For more info call 269-521-3559 or email: campkidwell@btc-bci.com

Holiday Kerstmarkt at the Eighth Street Market Place, 150 W Eighth Street.  This open-air European Chirstmas Market is an ideal place to shop for unique handcrafted gifts and enjoy authentic Dutch holiday treats.  Vendors are housed in historically crafted booths. 

Dogsled demos take place on Friday, December 2 at 4pm and 5pm, and Saturday, December 3 at 11am and 12pm.  Sinterklaas will be on hand Friday.

Kerstmarkt Hours:
Sat, Nov 19: 9am - 3pm
Fri, Nov 25: 9am - 8pm
Sat, Nov 26: 9am - 5pm
Tue, Nov 29: 3 - 8pm
Fri, Dec 2: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 3: 9am - 5pm
Fri, Dec 9: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 10: 9am - 5pm

For more in call 616-394-0000

Dogsled demos take place on Friday, December 2 at 4pm and 5pm, and Saturday, December 3 at 11am and 12pm at the Holiday Kerstmarkt at the Eighth Street Market Place, 150 W Eighth Street.  Sinterklaas will be on hand Friday.

Holiday Kerstmarkt is an open-air European Christmas Market and is an ideal place to shop for unique handcrafted gifts and enjoy authentic Dutch holiday treats.  Vendors are housed in historically crafted booths. 

Kerstmarkt Hours:
Sat, Nov 19: 9am - 3pm
Fri, Nov 25: 9am - 8pm
Sat, Nov 26: 9am - 5pm
Tue, Nov 29: 3 - 8pm
Fri, Dec 2: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 3: 9am - 5pm
Fri, Dec 9: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 10: 9am - 5pm

For more in call 616-394-0000

Dogsled demos take place on Friday, December 2 at 4pm and 5pm, and Saturday, December 3 at 11am and 12pm at the Holiday Kerstmarkt at the Eighth Street Market Place, 150 W Eighth Street.  Sinterklaas will be on hand Friday.

Holiday Kerstmarkt is an open-air European Christmas Market and is an ideal place to shop for unique handcrafted gifts and enjoy authentic Dutch holiday treats.  Vendors are housed in historically crafted booths. 

Kerstmarkt Hours:
Sat, Nov 19: 9am - 3pm
Fri, Nov 25: 9am - 8pm
Sat, Nov 26: 9am - 5pm
Tue, Nov 29: 3 - 8pm
Fri, Dec 2: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 3: 9am - 5pm
Fri, Dec 9: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 10: 9am - 5pm

For more in call 616-394-0000

Art Hop 2011 & Christmas Festivities– The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Michigan Main Street, will be hosting the 3rd Annual Art Hop on Friday, December 2nd from 5:00pm-9:00pm. Over twenty downtown businesses will become an Art Venue hosting artists for the evening. Art will be available for purchase. In addition to art, downtown will also feature horse and wagon rides, strolling Christmas carolers, warming fires, Charles Dickens characters who visit the various venues, live strings music in many of the venues, live artist demonstrations, The Woodtones Folk band will perform from 7:30pm-9:00pm at the Wayland Fire Department, children’s story time with Miss Vicki (from Henika Public Library) will take place downtown under the street light (NW corner of Main/Superior) at 6:45pm. The annual tree lighting will take place at 7:00pm (NE corner of Main/Superior). We are also honored to have Doc Tilma- a Top 10 Finalist in Grand Rapids Art Prize displaying his art. Many Art Venues will feature refreshments. Mascots UB Roo and Main Street Man will be on hand to greet children.

For more info call 269-792-9246 or email: info@waylandchamber.org

December 2nd and 3rd at the Grand Escape Inns

For more info call 800-647-6023

The Regent Theatre, 211 Trowbridge St, Allegan will celebrate the holidays with "Fa La La La Fridays" on December 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 5pm.

The event features holiday-themed films and $1 admission as follows:

Dec 2 - "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" FREE admission for children into this movie only
Dec 9 - "Elf"
Dec 16 - "The Grinch"
Dec 23 - "The Christmas Story"

Free horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa at B & C Emporium and free hot chocolate at the Downtown Bakery & Deli will be offered on the following Fridays: December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd in downtown Allegan

6 - 8pm

For more info call Debbie at 269-903-6883 or Sally at 269-650-2415 or email: sowspunsilk@yahoo.com

Downtown Wayland will feature horse and wagon rides, strolling Christmas carolers, warming fires, Charles Dickens characters who visit the various venues, live strings music in many of the venues, live artist demonstrations, The Woodtones Folk band will perform from 7:30pm-9:00pm at the Wayland Fire Department, children’s story time with Miss Vicki (from Henika Public Library) will take place downtown under the street light (NW corner of Main/Superior) at 6:45pm. The annual tree lighting will take place at 7:00pm at Wayland MINI Park (NE corner of Main/Superior).

Downtown streets will be closed to vehicles from 5 - 9pm for the event.  Public parking lots are available surrounding downtown.

For more info call 269-792-9246 or email: info@waylandchamber.org

Plainwell will kick off its holiday celebrations with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec 2nd near the intersection of Main and W Bridge streets across from Hicks Park.  The event will begin with carolers from Plainwell's First United Methodist Church at 6:45 pm, followed by the official tree lighting at 7pm.

After the ceremony, the community is invited to enjoy additional music and refreshments at 115 W Bridge St, compliments of the Plainwell First United Methodist Church.

For more info call 269-685-6821

7pm downtown Holland; procession starts at Eighth Street Market Place and ends at Centennial Park.

Reminiscent of years gone by, this special event celebrates Sinterklaas, the benevolent St Nicholas.  In true Dutch folk tradition, Sinterklaas arrives each December on his great white horse, surrounded by the mischievous Piets.

For more info call 616-394-0000

7pm Downtown Otsego

After the parade the children of town are invited to the Chamber of Commerce office at 135 E Allegan St to have warm cider and cookies with Santa and where they have the chance to whisper their wish list to Santa.

For more info call the Otsego COC at 269-694-6880 or email: director@otsegochamber.org

December 3rd, 10th, and 17th the stores are open late in downtown Saugatuck & Douglas

For more info call 269-857-1626 or email: info@saugatuckdouglas.com

December 3rd, 10th, and 17th downtown Saugatuck & Douglas

For more info call 269-857-1626 or email: info@saugatuckdouglas.com

The Greater Fennville Chamber of Commerce, DDA and Fennville Arts Movement join together to provide a full day of fun for all ages!

Vote for your favorite business window decorations; purchase a Christmas tree from the Boy Scouts of America Troop 2; visit the library for holiday crafts. Meet area artists and view their work at Salt of the Earth. Visit Steven’s Hotel and participate in the Ugly Sweater Contest.

The day concludes with a parade at 5p with a prize package for best float; tree lighting ceremony and caroling follow; pictures with Santa and a coloring contest at The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 6p. Winners of the coloring contest will be awarded gift certificates.

Visit www.greaterfennville.com, www.fennville.com, or www.fennvilleartsmovement.com for more.

7 - 10:30am at the Wayland Fire Station

For more info call 269-792-9246 or email: info@waylandchamber.org

Holland Civic Center, 150 W 8th Street

May 18th through  November 26th Every Wednesday & Saturday
December 3rd through 10th, Saturdays Only

8am - 4pm

For more info 616-355-1130

Holiday Kerstmarkt at the Eighth Street Market Place, 150 W Eighth Street.  This open-air European Chirstmas Market is an ideal place to shop for unique handcrafted gifts and enjoy authentic Dutch holiday treats.  Vendors are housed in historically crafted booths. 

Dogsled demos take place on Friday, December 2 at 4pm and 5pm, and Saturday, December 3 at 11am and 12pm.  Sinterklaas will be on hand Friday.

Kerstmarkt Hours:
Sat, Nov 19: 9am - 3pm
Fri, Nov 25: 9am - 8pm
Sat, Nov 26: 9am - 5pm
Tue, Nov 29: 3 - 8pm
Fri, Dec 2: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 3: 9am - 5pm
Fri, Dec 9: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 10: 9am - 5pm

For more in call 616-394-0000

Allegan United Methodist Church Bazaar, 409 Trowbridge St in Allegan from 9am - 1pm

Baked goods, homemade jams, pickles, and other goodies; frozen casseroles; take-out soups; new never-used items; crafts.

Homemade coffee cake, a breakfast plate & coffee served all morning.

Get ready for the holidays with fresh, artful greenery, live music, and local gifts during the annual Winter Greenmarket, Saturday, 10 – 2 pm at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts (400 Culver Street, Saugatuck).

Santa Claus visits the Winter Greenmarket immediately following the Saugatuck Christmas Parade – bring your camera for photos with the man in red!

Information call 269-857-2399

December 1st - 4th!  Don't miss this festive, family oriented event!  General admission free to the public! 

4-H Camp Kidwell is turned into a "Winter Wonderland" featuring beautifully decorated trees and wreathes (available for purchase through silent and live auctions), a chance to visit with Santa, make cookies with Mrs. Claus, see reindeer and have a meal with family and friends!  The Festival of Trees is 4-H Camp Kidwell's largest fundraiser which has raised over $125,000 in 7 years!  Please stop out and be part of this wonderful event!

Dec 1, Noon to 9pm - Senior Day
Dec 2, Noon to 9pm - Soup & Sandwich
Dec 3, 10am to 3pm - Cookies with Mrs. Claus
Dec 3, Social Hour at 6pm, Dinner at 6:30pm (Tickets: $45/Advance Purchase; $55/At the Door; RSVP by Nov 30)
Dec 4, 9am to 5pm Final Bids; Brunch 9am to 2pm

For more info call 269-521-3559 or email: campkidwell@btc-bci.com

11am followed by a visit from Santa & Mrs Claus at the Fire Station

For more info call 269-792-9246 or email: info@waylandchamber.org

Dogsled demos take place on Friday, December 2 at 4pm and 5pm, and Saturday, December 3 at 11am and 12pm at the Holiday Kerstmarkt at the Eighth Street Market Place, 150 W Eighth Street.  Sinterklaas will be on hand Friday.

Holiday Kerstmarkt is an open-air European Christmas Market and is an ideal place to shop for unique handcrafted gifts and enjoy authentic Dutch holiday treats.  Vendors are housed in historically crafted booths. 

Kerstmarkt Hours:
Sat, Nov 19: 9am - 3pm
Fri, Nov 25: 9am - 8pm
Sat, Nov 26: 9am - 5pm
Tue, Nov 29: 3 - 8pm
Fri, Dec 2: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 3: 9am - 5pm
Fri, Dec 9: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 10: 9am - 5pm

For more in call 616-394-0000

Fennville Arts Movement will host a local art showcase on Dec 3 and 4 as part of Fennville's holiday celebrations.  The "Holiday Art Hang" will be at Salt of the Eart and feature an opening reception with participating artists in attendance on Saturday, Dec 3 from 11am to 3pm. The free reception will feature music from The Bluecoast Quintet.  The public is invited.

November 25th & every weekend through December 18th from 11am - 4pm cut your own tree at 2661 - 64th St in Fennville

For more infor call 269-857-4429

Dogsled demos take place on Friday, December 2 at 4pm and 5pm, and Saturday, December 3 at 11am and 12pm at the Holiday Kerstmarkt at the Eighth Street Market Place, 150 W Eighth Street.  Sinterklaas will be on hand Friday.

Holiday Kerstmarkt is an open-air European Christmas Market and is an ideal place to shop for unique handcrafted gifts and enjoy authentic Dutch holiday treats.  Vendors are housed in historically crafted booths. 

Kerstmarkt Hours:
Sat, Nov 19: 9am - 3pm
Fri, Nov 25: 9am - 8pm
Sat, Nov 26: 9am - 5pm
Tue, Nov 29: 3 - 8pm
Fri, Dec 2: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 3: 9am - 5pm
Fri, Dec 9: 3 - 8pm
Sat, Dec 10: 9am - 5pm

For more in call 616-394-0000

1 - 5pm at Fenn Valley Vineyard

For more info call Debe at 269-561-2396 or email: winery@fennvalley.com

1pm Downtown Plainwell

For more info call 269-685-3152

Santa Claus visits the Winter Greenmarket immediately following the Saugatuck Christmas Parade – bring your camera for photos with the man in red!

For more info call 269-857-1701 or email: staff@saugatuck.com

Nine properties will be featured on Plainwell's Historic Holiday Home Tour from 2:30 to 6:30 pm.

Rain or shine, the tour will include the former Ransom Library at 335 E Bridge St, the former home of Dr Willard Vaughn at 220 E Bridge St, and the home of Plainwell's first village president at 127 Hicks St.

Tickets will be sold the day of the event at The Calico Rabbit, 130 N Main St for $12 per person.  Children age 12 and younger will be admitted free.

For more info call city hall at 269-685-6821

December 2nd and 3rd at the Grand Escape Inns

For more info call 800-647-6023

6 - 8pm at Beery Field on Center Street, Douglas.  The event will include lights, carolers, refreshments and a visit from Santa and his elves.

For more info call 269-857-1626 or email: info@saugatuckdouglas.com