Ann Arbor Christmas Guide
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.
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.
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All Ann Arbor Christmas Events
Thursday, December 13, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟 | 12/13/2018
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/13/2018
5:30pm-8:30pm |
Gingerbread Decorating with Rob & his Mom
at Go! Ice Cream, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/13/2018
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Live Santa Call In Show
|
| 💙🎟 | 12/13/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
12/13/2018
7:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
|
| 💙🆓 | 12/13/2018
7:30pm |
Depot Town Big Band Deck the Hall
at Morris Lawrence Building, Ann Arbor MI |
Friday, December 14, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟 | 12/14/2018
12:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/14/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
12/14/2018
7:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
|
| 💙🆓 | 12/14/2018
7:30pm-9:00pm |
A Holiday Celebration Concert
at Morris Lawrence Building, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | 12/14/2018
7:30pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/14/2018
8:00pm |
Holiday Pops
at Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor Michigan Featuring your holiday favorites! Start your weekend with a festive mix of orchestra and voice, classical and pops at this annual A2SO tradition. It is the perfect way to welcome in this holiday season. Bring your family and friends for an evening of good music-making with some of our area's...Read More |
Saturday, December 15, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 12/15/2018
9:00am-2:00pm |
Breakfast with Santa
at Kensington Hotel, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/15/2018
9:30am-1:00pm |
UM Women's Basketball with Santa
at Crisler Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/15/2018
10:00am-12:00pm |
Kids Club: Christmas Frame
at Michaels, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/15/2018
10:00am-11:30am |
LHS Bands Holiday Cookie Walk
at Lincoln High School, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/15/2018
10:00am-2:00pm |
Santa Visits
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🎟 | 12/15/2018
10:30am-12:00pm |
Snacks with Santa
at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙 | 12/15/2018
12:00pm-2:00pm |
A Visit with Father Christmas
at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/15/2018
12:00pm-2:00pm |
Disney Junior Holiday Play Date
at Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/15/2018
12:00pm-3:00pm |
Free Photos with Santa
at Gene Butman Ford, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 🎟 | 12/15/2018
12:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/15/2018
12:00pm-2:00pm |
Santa is Coming to Salt Springs
at Salt Springs Brewery, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/15/2018
12:00pm-1:30pm |
Snacks with Santa
at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙🆓 | 12/15/2018
1:00pm-3:00pm |
MAKEbreak: Holiday T-Shirts
at Michaels, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/15/2018
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/15/2018
2:00pm-3:30pm |
Snacks with Santa
at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙🎟 | 12/15/2018
3:00pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
12/15/2018
6:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
|
| 💙🎟 | 12/15/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
| 💙 | 12/15/2018
6:30pm-8:30pm |
The Nutcracker
at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | 12/15/2018
7:00pm |
The Nutcracker
at Saline High School, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/15/2018
7:30pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Sunday, December 16, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 12/16/2018
9:30am-1:00pm |
Breakfast with Santa
at Weber’s Restaurant, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/16/2018
10:00am-1:00pm |
Santa Brunch
at Polo Fields Country Club, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/16/2018
10:30am-12:00pm |
Snacks with Santa
at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 🎟 | 12/16/2018
12:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/16/2018
12:00pm-1:30pm |
Snacks with Santa
at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 🆓 | 12/16/2018
1:00pm-2:00pm |
Drawing for Kids: Holiday Foil Drawings
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/16/2018
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Holiday Open House & Gingerbread Firehouse Contest
at Michigan Firehouse Museum, Ypsilanti MI |
| 💙🆓 | 12/16/2018
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Santa Visits
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/16/2018
1:00pm |
Tea with the Cast of Nutcracker
at Saline High School, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/16/2018
1:30pm |
It's a Wonderful Life - Holiday Classic Film Series
at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | 12/16/2018
2:00pm-3:30pm |
Snacks with Santa
at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙🎟 | 12/16/2018
2:00pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/16/2018
3:00pm |
The Nutcracker
at Saline High School, Saline Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/16/2018
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Santa at the Pub
at Connor O’Neills, Ann Arbor Michigan |
12/16/2018
6:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
|
| 💙🎟 | 12/16/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
Monday, December 17, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
12/17/2018
7:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | 12/18/2018
5:00pm-7:00pm |
Santa is Coming to Salt Springs
at Salt Springs Brewery, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/18/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
12/18/2018
7:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟 | 12/19/2018
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/19/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
12/19/2018
7:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
Thursday, December 20, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟 | 12/20/2018
3:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/20/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
12/20/2018
7:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
Friday, December 21, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟 | 12/21/2018
12:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/21/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
12/21/2018
7:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
|
| 💙🎟 | 12/21/2018
7:30pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Saturday, December 22, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | 12/22/2018
10:00am-2:00pm |
Santa Visits
at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | 12/22/2018
11:00am-2:00pm |
Santa Visits Yankee Air Museum
at Yankee Air Museum, Belleville Michigan |
| 🎟 | 12/22/2018
12:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/22/2018
1:00pm-2:30pm |
All Ages Holiday Gnomes
at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | 12/22/2018
2:30pm-6:00pm |
UM Men's Basketball with Santa
at Crisler Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/22/2018
3:00pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
12/22/2018
6:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
|
| 💙🎟 | 12/22/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
| 💙🎟 | 12/22/2018
7:30pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Sunday, December 23, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟 | 12/23/2018
12:00pm-7:00pm |
Gingerbread Workshop
at Dexter Creamery, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | 12/23/2018
2:00pm |
The Elves & the Schumachers
at Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor Michigan |
12/23/2018
6:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
|
| 💙🎟 | 12/23/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
Monday, December 24, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
12/24/2018
7:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | 12/25/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
12/25/2018
7:00pm-10:00pm |
Wayne County Lightfest
at Merriman Hollow Park, Westland Michigan |
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | 12/26/2018
6:30pm-10:00pm |
Holiday Nights
at Greenfield Village, Dearborn Michigan Disclosure: The Henry Ford has sponsored this event listing for extra promotion. Holiday Nights is our family's favorite holiday tradition. We love visiting each year and seeing our favorite houses and finding a new place to explore. Check out our 10 Tips for Holiday Nights from 2017. Read our past...Read More |
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