Our Ann Arbor Christmas Guide will help you fit in all the fun local activities this holiday season. With family gatherings, holiday parties, shopping, and more, the holiday season is always busy. It’s a challenge to fit everything in.
Note: The Christmas Guide is updated as new events are announced and added to our calendar. Check back through the season to find more fun events.
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Ann Arbor Christmas Lists
Our calendar is full of holiday events that it can be hard to find just the type of event that you are looking for. The lists below focus on a particular activity to help you find the most family fun this holiday season. We are still updating the articles below for the 2021 season.
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Christmas crafts are a great way to celebrate the season – and even provide some decorations for your home.
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All Upcoming Ann Arbor Christmas Events
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 11/29/2022 1:00pm-6:00pm | Visit Santa for Pictures at Charles Reinhart North Office, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 11/29/2022 6:00pm-7:30pm | Tree Lighting Ceremony at KeyBank, Saline Michigan |
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 11/30/2022 12:00pm | Flashback Cinema: White Christmas at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 💙 | 11/30/2022 6:15pm | Flashback Cinema: White Christmas at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan |
Thursday, December 1, 2022
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 12/01/2022 10:30am-11:15am | Nutcracker Ballet Storytime at Chelsea District Library, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/01/2022 4:30pm-6:45pm | 2022 Special Needs Christmas Bazaar at Chelsea First United Methodist Church, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/01/2022 6:00pm-7:30pm | Die-Cutter Open Lab at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/01/2022 7:00pm-9:00pm | Curiouser Clay Ornament Workshop at Robin Hills Farm, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/01/2022 7:00pm | Saline Area Players presents “Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus“ at Fifth Corner, Saline Michigan |
Friday, December 2, 2022
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 12/02/2022 5:00pm-6:30pm | Chelsea Tree Lighting at Pierce Park, Chelsea Michigan |
| 🆓 | 12/02/2022 5:00pm-10:00pm | First Friday Ypsilanti at Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/02/2022 5:00pm-9:00pm | KindleFest & Midnight Madness at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/02/2022 5:00pm-9:00pm | Liberty Plaza Holiday Gift Market at Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/02/2022 5:00pm-11:59pm | Midnight Madness at Main Street Area, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | 12/02/2022 5:30pm-8:30pm | Christmas Shopping Party - Jump-A-Rama at Ypsilanti Township Community Center, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/02/2022 5:30pm-7:00pm | Downtown Ypsilanti Tree Lighting at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/02/2022 5:30pm-7:30pm | Tiny Totes - Midnight Madness Free All Ages Drop-In at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/02/2022 5:45pm-6:45pm | Yule Log Making at Independence Lake, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 12/02/2022 6:00pm-8:00pm | Walk Thru Lights at Hamlett Lavender Farm with Santa & Friends at Hamlett Lavender Farm, Pinckney Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/02/2022 6:30pm-8:30pm | Cozy Cocoa Mugs at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/02/2022 6:30pm-10:00pm | Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/02/2022 6:30pm | Manchester Christmas Parade at Downtown Manchester, Manchester Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/02/2022 7:00pm | Saline Area Players presents “Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus“ at Fifth Corner, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/02/2022 7:00pm | Tecumseh Christmas Parade at Downtown Tecumseh, Tecumseh Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/02/2022 7:00pm-8:00pm | Yule Log Making at Independence Lake, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
Saturday, December 3, 2022
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | 12/03/2022 9:00am-4:00pm | 34th Annual Holiday Shop at South Lyon High School, South Lyon Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/03/2022 9:00am-4:00pm | Ann Arbor Holiday Art Fair at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/03/2022 9:00am-3:00pm | Christmas at the Mansion - Gingerbread & Santa at Gordon Hall, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/03/2022 9:00am-2:00pm | Girl Scout Holiday Bazaar at St Joseph Parish Center, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/03/2022 9:30am-3:00pm | 2022 Chelsea Children's Christmas Bazaar at Chelsea First United Methodist Church, Chelsea Michigan |
12/03/2022 10:00am-3:00pm | All the Trimmings Holiday Show at Chelsea Fairgrounds, Chelsea Michigan | |
| 💙 | 12/03/2022 10:00am-4:00pm | Christmas on the Farm |
| 🆓 | 12/03/2022 10:00am-2:00pm | Faithview Village Christmas at Faithview Christmas, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/03/2022 10:00am-2:00pm | Precious Prints at My Urban Toddler Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/03/2022 10:00am-2:45pm | Santa Train at Southern Michigan Railroad (Tecumseh Station), Tecumseh Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/03/2022 10:00am-3:00pm | Snacks with Santa at Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Michigan |
12/03/2022 10:00am-3:00pm | St Barnabas Quilt Show & Sale at St Barnabas Episcopal Church, Chelsea Michigan | |
| 💙🎟 | 12/03/2022 11:00am-12:00pm | Clay Ornament Making at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/03/2022 11:00am-4:00pm | Visit with the Grinch, Santa and Mrs. Claus at Stone Chalet Events, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/03/2022 12:30pm-1:30pm | Clay Ornament Making at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/03/2022 1:00pm-3:00pm | Curiouser Clay Ornament Workshop at Robin Hills Farm, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/03/2022 1:00pm-3:00pm | Tween & Teen Homemade Gifts at Chelsea District Library, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/03/2022 2:00pm-5:00pm | Robin Hills Holiday Party at Robin Hills Farm, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/03/2022 3:00pm | Christmas Concert at Saline United Methodist Church, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/03/2022 3:00pm | Saline Area Players presents “Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus“ at Fifth Corner, Saline Michigan |
| 🆓 | 12/03/2022 5:00pm | Community Christmas Tree Lighting at Calvary Baptist Church, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/03/2022 5:00pm-5:30pm | Saline Merry Mile at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/03/2022 5:30pm-7:00pm | Saline's 47th Annual Christmas Parade at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/03/2022 5:30pm-7:30pm | Tree Lighting Ceremony & Glow Hike at Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/03/2022 6:00pm-9:00pm | Chelsea Lights Parade at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/03/2022 6:00pm-7:00pm | Milan Christmas Parade at Downtown Milan, Milan Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/03/2022 6:00pm-7:00pm | Superior Township Christmas Tree Lighting at Old Township Hall, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | 12/03/2022 6:00pm-8:00pm | Walk Thru Lights at Hamlett Lavender Farm with The Smoke Doctor as Santa at Hamlett Lavender Farm, Pinckney Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/03/2022 6:30pm-7:00pm | Christmas in Ida Fireworks at Downtown Ida, Ida Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/03/2022 6:30pm-10:00pm | Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/03/2022 7:00pm-9:00pm | Christmas in Ida Parade at Downtown Ida, Ida Michigan |
Sunday, December 4, 2022
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓🎟 | 12/04/2022 9:00am-10:30am | Caring Santa at Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/04/2022 10:00am-4:00pm | Ann Arbor Holiday Art Fair at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/04/2022 10:00am-4:00pm | Homegrown at the Cobblestone Farm & Country Christmas at Cobblestone Farm, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/04/2022 10:00am-2:45pm | Santa Train at Southern Michigan Railroad (Tecumseh Station), Tecumseh Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/04/2022 10:00am-4:00pm | Yspi Artisans Holiday Market at Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/04/2022 12:00pm-3:00pm | Photos with Santa at Mitten’s Pets, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/04/2022 1:30pm | The Shop Around the Corner - Holiday Classic Film Series at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 🆓 | 12/04/2022 2:00pm-4:00pm | Sunday MakeBreak: Mini Canvas Gift Tag at Michaels, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/04/2022 3:00pm | Holiday Concert at Dexter High School, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/04/2022 3:00pm | Hometown Holiday Concert at Chelsea First United Methodist Church, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/04/2022 3:00pm | Saline Area Players presents “Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus“ at Fifth Corner, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/04/2022 6:30pm-10:00pm | Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/04/2022 7:00pm | Hometown Holiday Concert at Chelsea First United Methodist Church, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/04/2022 7:00pm | Three Men & a Tenor Concert at Chelsea High School Performing Arts Center, Chelsea Michigan |
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | 12/06/2022 5:00pm-6:00pm | PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center, Saline MI |
| 💙🎟 | 12/06/2022 6:30pm-7:30pm | PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center, Saline MI |
| 💙🆓 | 12/06/2022 6:45pm-7:30pm | Holiday Tree Lighting at Northfield Township Area Library, Whitmore Lake Michigan |
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓🎟 | 12/07/2022 1:00pm-4:00pm | Santa at Found at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Thursday, December 8, 2022
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | 12/08/2022 5:00pm-6:00pm | PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center, Saline MI |
| 💙🎟 | 12/08/2022 6:30pm-7:30pm | PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center, Saline MI |
| 💙🎟 | 12/08/2022 8:00pm | The Ebird & Friends 15th Annual Holiday Show at The Ark, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Friday, December 9, 2022
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 12/09/2022 1:00pm-8:00pm | Clay Work Studio Annual Holiday Sale at Clay Work Studio, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/09/2022 4:00pm-8:00pm | Yourist Studio Gallery Holiday Sale & Opening Reception at Yourist Studio Gallery, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/09/2022 6:00pm-8:00pm | Lights, Trails, & Seasonal Tales at Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Michigan |
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