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Weekend Events Near Ann Arbor for December 1-3

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Find the best events for families this weekend in Ann Arbor with Arbor Annie’s Weekend Highlights for December 1-3. This article is updated each week with all the best things to this weekend near Ann Arbor. Are you looking for the best events during the week? Find them here.

It’s full blown holidays this weekend. Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti have big shopping events. There are several holiday light parades and tree lightings.

Plus UM plays in the BigTen Championship on Saturday at 8p

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Friday night brave the forecast rain for Kindlefest and Midnight Madness in Kerrytown, Main Street, and State Street District. Or head to Ypsilanti for First Friday Ypsilanti.

This weekend is Manchester’s Christmas in the Village including their parade and tree lighting on Friday. Chelsea kickoffs their Hometown Holiday with a tree lighting on Friday. Saline has activities all day Saturday starting with the Cocoa Crawl and ending with the tree lighting and parade.

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There are several holiday shows this weekend. Be sure to check out Handel’s Messiah by UM and Saline Area Players Ho Ho Ho! The Santa Chronicles. In non-holiday performances, Performance Youth Theatre of Michigan is performing Newsies Jr.

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Holiday Light Shows are in full force and neighborhood displays are starting to turn on. Over the next week or so we will be adding details on local light displays.

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And there are several artisan markets this weekend.

Ann Arbor Holiday Craft and Artisan Markets

Find Festive Treasures at Holiday Craft Shows Near Ann Arbor

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There are also a couple of Hanukkah events on the calendar this weekend. Check out One Candle for Tzedakah and the Hanukkah Bazaar.

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Find Best Family Events This Weekend Near Ann Arbor

Check out all these events near you this weekend!

Friday Highlights

  • 11:00am-7:00pm Hanukkah Bazaar at Temple Beth Emeth
  • 11:00am-12:00pm Sensory Stations at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
  • 5:00pm-6:30pm Chelsea Tree Lighting at Pierce Park
  • 5:00pm-6:30pm Downtown Ypsilanti Tree Lighting at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch
  • 5:00pm-10:00pm KindleFest & Midnight Madness at Kerrytown Market & Shops
  • 5:00pm-9:00pm Krampusmrkt: Handmade Holiday Bazaar at Ypsilanti Freighthouse
  • 6:00pm-8:00pm Cookie Decorating Party at First Congregational Church
  • 6:00pm-7:00pm Newsies Jr at Liberty School
  • 6:30pm-8:30pm Family Fridays: Cozy Cocoa Mug at Ann Arbor Art Center
  • 6:30pm Manchester Christmas Parade at Downtown Manchester
  • 7:00pm-8:15pm Live Nativity - Hometown Holiday at St Mary Catholic Church
  • 7:00pm Saline Area Players presents “Ho Ho Ho! The Santa Claus Chronicles“ at The Well Church
  • 7:00pm Tecumseh Christmas Parade at Downtown Tecumseh
  • 8:00pm-9:00pm Newsies Jr at Liberty School
  • 9:30pm The Holiday at State Theater

    • Saturday Highlights

  • 7:00am-9:00am Can't Catch Me I'm the Gingerbread Man Fun Run/Walk at Downtown Milan
  • 9:00am-3:00pm Christmas in the Village Craft Show at Downtown Manchester
  • 9:00am-1:00pm Community Christmas Bazaar at Chelsea First United Methodist Church
  • 9:00am-2:00pm Girl Scout Holiday Bazaar & Christmas Cookie Market at St Joseph Parish Center
  • 9:00am-12:00pm Home Depot Kids Club: Gingerbread House at Home Depot
  • 9:30am-3:00pm 2023 Chelsea Children's Christmas Bazaar at Chelsea First United Methodist Church
  • 10:00am-3:00pm Blacksmith Museum Open House at Manchester Blacksmith Shop
  • 10:00am-2:00pm Christmas Card Make & Take at Manchester District Library
  • 10:00am-2:30pm Precious Prints Holiday Handprint Event at My Urban Toddler Ann Arbor
  • 10:00am-2:00pm Wrap-a-palooza at Chelsea Robotics Center
  • 10:30am Arthur Christmas at Cinemark Movie Theater
  • 10:30am-11:30am Saturday Morning Physics - The Formation of Planetary Systems at Weiser Hall
  • 10:30am Sensory Friendly Movie - Wish at Emagine Saline
  • 11:00am-2:00pm Holiday Party Open Barn at Starry Skies Equine Rescue & Sanctuary
  • 11:00am-3:00pm Santa Paws at Huron Pet Supply
  • 11:00am-12:00pm Sensory Stations at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
  • 1:00pm-9:00pm Krampusmrkt: Handmade Holiday Bazaar at Ypsilanti Freighthouse
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm Tween & Teen Homemade Gifts at Chelsea District Library
  • 2:00pm-3:30pm DJ Workshop at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm LED Pop-Up Cards at Traverwood Branch of AADL
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Newsies Jr at Liberty School
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Paper Lantern Jellyfish at Malletts Creek Branch Library
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Read and Look at Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Read and Look at Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Winter Wreath-Making at Pittsfield Branch Library
  • 3:00pm Saline Area Players presents “Ho Ho Ho! The Santa Claus Chronicles“ at The Well Church
  • 4:00pm-5:00pm Cookie Houses at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm Holiday Hustle at Monument Park
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm Jammies & Jams at Unicorn Feed & Supply
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm Tree Lighting Ceremony at KeyBank
  • 5:30pm-7:30pm Marbear Yoga: Pokemon Kids Night Out (Ages 6-10) at Studio Studio
  • 5:30pm-7:45pm Milan Christmas Parade at Downtown Milan
  • 5:30pm-6:00pm Saline Merry Mile at Downtown Saline
  • 5:30pm-7:30pm Tree Lighting Ceremony & Glow Hike at Hudson Mills Metropark
  • 6:00pm-6:30pm Chelsea Lights Parade at Downtown Chelsea
  • 6:00pm-6:30pm Dexter Daze Light Parade at Mill Creek Park
  • 6:00pm-7:00pm Superior Township Christmas Tree Lighting at Old Township Hall
  • 6:15pm-7:45pm Saline's Annual Holiday Parade at Downtown Saline
  • 6:30pm-7:00pm Christmas in Ida Fireworks at Downtown Ida
  • 7:00pm-9:00pm Christmas in Ida Parade at Downtown Ida
  • 7:30pm Handel's Messiah at Hill Auditorium
  • 7:30pm-8:30pm Photos with Santa at Whitepine Studios
  • 8:00pm-9:00pm Newsies Jr at Liberty School

    • Sunday Highlights

  • 9:00am Breakfast with Santa at Alpha Diner
  • 9:00am-10:30am Caring Santa at Briarwood Mall
  • 10:00am-2:00pm Captured in Clay Tile Event at The Little Seedling
  • 10:00am-4:00pm Homegrown at the Cobblestone Farm & Country Christmas at Cobblestone Farm
  • 10:00am-12:00pm Snacks with Santa at Lake Erie Metropark
  • 11:00am-3:00pm Cookies with Santa at Homestead Kitchen
  • 11:00am-5:00pm Open 3D Print Lab at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm Chesstastic at Traverwood Branch of AADL
  • 1:00pm Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas at Cinemark Movie Theater
  • 1:00pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2023 Re-Release at Emagine Saline
  • 1:00pm-4:00pm Learn to Cast On and Knit with Beth Battey at Pittsfield Branch Library
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm Newsies Jr at Liberty School
  • 1:15pm Flashback Cinema: Elf at Emagine Saline
  • 1:30pm-2:00pm Screening | What Are Your Names, Asia(n)? at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 1:30pm The Polar Express - Holiday Classic Film Series at Michigan Theater
  • 2:00pm-4:00pm Christmas Gnomes at Howell Nature Center
  • 2:00pm Handel's Messiah at Hill Auditorium
  • 2:00pm-4:00pm History of North American Birding at Lake Erie Metropark
  • 2:00pm-2:30pm Kerry Tales with Mother Goose at Kerrytown Market & Shops
  • 2:00pm-3:30pm KidSport Huddles - Tennis at Varsity Tennis Center
  • 2:00pm-3:30pm Paul Keller Ensemble Holiday Jazz Concert at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Secret Codes & Ciphers at Malletts Creek Branch Library
  • 3:00pm-4:00pm DIY Sugar Scrubs at Westgate Branch of AADL
  • 3:00pm Fall Concert at Saline High School
  • 3:00pm-7:00pm Hanukkah Bazaar at Temple Beth Emeth
  • 3:00pm Premier of Wonder by Chelsea Chamber Players at Chelsea First United Methodist Church
  • 3:00pm Saline Area Players presents “Ho Ho Ho! The Santa Claus Chronicles“ at The Well Church
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm Countdown to Christmas at First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm One Candle for Tzedakah at Jewish Community Center
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm Newsies Jr at Liberty School
  • 6:30pm Flashback Cinema: Elf at Emagine Saline
  • 7:00pm Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas at Cinemark Movie Theater
  • 7:00pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2023 Re-Release at Emagine Saline
  • 7:00pm Premier of Wonder by Chelsea Chamber Players at Chelsea First United Methodist Church

    • Now Playing

    Check out the family-friendly movies in Ann Arbor theaters. This week sees the release of Godzilla Minus One and Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce joins the Taylor Swift The Eras Tour. Films released in mid-November – Wish, Trolls Band Together, and Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes are still in theaters.

    • Wish – PG
    • Trolls Band Together – PG
    • The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – PG-13
    • The Marvels – PG-13
    • Godzilla Minus One – PG-13
    • The Shift – PG-13
    • Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce
    • The Eras Tour: Concert Film – PG-13
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    Upcoming Movies

    Check out the list of movies coming soon for kids, teens, and families.

    • December 15 – Wonka
    • December 20 – Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom – PG-13
    • December 22 – Migration
    • December 25 – The Color Purple

    Looking Forward to Next Week

    This week has no shortage of activities!

    Bring your preschooler to make art at AADL’s Preschool ArtStart on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.

    Tuesday and Thursday are PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center (book your tickets now)

    Wednesday is an early release day for AAPS. AADL is offering after school programming – HEXBUG Adventures or Jellyfish Friendship Bracelets. That night take a Wonder Walk at Matthaei Botanical Garden.

    Monday Highlights

  • 10:30am-11:00am Preschool Art Start at Traverwood Branch of AADL
  • 6:00pm Arthur Christmas at Cinemark Movie Theater
  • 6:00pm-7:30pm Curiouser Clay Ornament Workshop at St Louis Center
  • 6:00pm-6:30pm Screening | What Are Your Names, Asia(n)? at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 6:00pm-7:30pm Sewing Lab: Pattern Cutting with Rae Hoekstra at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 6:00pm-7:00pm Soft & Cozy Fox Cup Warmers at Pittsfield Branch Library
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm DIY Party Popper at Malletts Creek Branch Library

    • Tuesday Highlights

  • 4:30pm-5:30pm LEGO Club at Dexter District Library
  • 4:30pm-5:30pm Teen Great Stories Book Club at Spark East
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
  • 5:30pm-7:30pm Block Printing Workshop at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 6:00pm-7:30pm Folk Song Jam Along at Westgate Branch of AADL
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
  • 6:30pm-7:00pm Screening | What Are Your Names, Asia(n)? at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 6:55pm-7:10pm Holiday Tree Lighting at Northfield Township Area Library

    • Wednesday Highlights

  • 10:30am-11:00am Preschool Art Start at Pittsfield Branch Library
  • 1:15pm Flashback Cinema: Elf at Emagine Saline
  • 2:00pm-3:30pm HEXBUG Adventures at Traverwood Branch of AADL
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Jellyfish Friendship Bracelets at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 5:30pm-6:30pm Wonder Walks: Night Skies & Northern Lights at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
  • 6:00pm-7:00pm Button Lab at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 6:30pm-8:00pm Early College Alliance (ECA) Virtual Information Meeting at
  • 6:30pm Flashback Cinema: Elf at Emagine Saline
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm Screening | What Are Your Names, Asia(n)? at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm The Inside Story of "It's a Wonderful Life" at
  • 7:00pm Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas at Cinemark Movie Theater
  • 7:00pm-8:30pm Holiday Craft Workshop at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
  • 7:00pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2023 Re-Release at Emagine Saline
  • 7:30pm Life on Planet Pops at Michigan Theater

    • Thursday Highlights

  • 10:30am-11:00am Preschool Art Start at Malletts Creek Branch Library
  • 11:00am-10:00pm Dine to Donate at Aubree’s Ypsilanti Township
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm After School STEM at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
  • 5:00pm-5:30pm Arabic Storytime at Malletts Creek Branch Library
  • 5:00pm-6:00pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm PJs & Stories with Santa at Saline Rec Center
  • 7:30pm The Holiday at State Theater

    • Looking Forward to Next Weekend

    It’s a lights Friday with Light Up Dexter, Glow Fmaily Dance, and the Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas show at Michigan Theater.

    It’s also a weekend for Nutcracker performances! Check out the full list or find them on the calendar including our sponsor iBallet

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    In non-holiday performances, Saline’s Varsity Blues is performing The Lion King on Friday & Saturday at 7p and Sunday at 3p.

    Varsity Blues Presents Disney's the Lion King Friday, Dec 8th 7p & Saturday Dec 9th 7p & Sunday Dec 10th 3p Saline High School Auditorium Purchase tickets at salinevarsityblues.com or scan QR code. $15/ea Text is on a yellow background with half a lion face drawn in black. Small silhouettes of Timon, Pumba, & Simba walk along a black bar at the bottom of the image. QR code near bottom right to scan for tickets
  • 10:00am-4:00pm Fishville Farms Craft & Vendor Show at Chelsea Fairgrounds
  • 10:00am-3:00pm Santa at Domino Petting Farm at The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms
  • 10:30am-3:00pm Snacks with Santa at Kensington Metropark Farm Center
  • 11:00am-11:30am Weekend Storytime with Alex! at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 12:00pm-1:30pm All Ages Clay Dreidel Making at Ann Arbor Art Center
  • 1:00pm-1:45pm Dancing Babies with Monica Higman at Pittsfield Branch Library
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm LEGO Connection at Malletts Creek Branch Library
  • 1:00pm-4:00pm Silhouettes by Chris at My Urban Toddler Ann Arbor
  • 1:00pm The Nutcracker(ish) at Dance Building
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm Wonder Walks: Winter Skies at Matthaei Botanical Gardens
  • 1:30pm Dr Seuss The Grinch- Holiday Classic Film Series at Michigan Theater
  • 1:30pm Flashback Cinema: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at Emagine Saline
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Corey Strong: A Holiday Concert for Rosie at Morris Lawrence Building
  • 2:00pm-4:00pm Garden Demo/How to Make It: Holiday Evergreen/Floral Centerpiece at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
  • 2:00pm-4:30pm One-String Electric Guitar Building at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 2:00pm The Nutcracker at Milan High School
  • 2:00pm The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio at Power Center
  • 2:00pm-3:30pm Visible Mending Workshop at Westgate Branch of AADL
  • 2:00pm-4:00pm Winter-Themed Wooden Coasters at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 3:00pm-4:30pm Varsity Blues presents: Disney's The Lion King at Saline High School
  • 3:30pm YSO Holiday Concert at Lincoln High School
  • 4:00pm A Christmas Story 40th Anniversary at Cinemark Movie Theater
  • 4:00pm A Christmas Story 40th Anniversary at Emagine Saline
  • 5:00pm-6:30pm Illuminate: 5784/2023 at Beth Israel Congregation
  • 6:30pm Flashback Cinema: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at Emagine Saline
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm Santa Pet Night at Briarwood Mall
  • 7:00pm A Christmas Story 40th Anniversary at Emagine Saline

    • Friday, December 8

  • 10:30am-11:30am Korean Storytime at Pittsfield Branch Library
  • 10:30am-11:00am Sensation Stations at Traverwood Branch of AADL
  • 11:00am-12:00pm Music Together at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
  • 1:00pm-2:45pm Drop-In Movie & Popcorn for Kids at Dexter District Library
  • 5:00pm-6:30pm Holiday Gifts with Buff City Soap at Saline Rec Center
  • 5:45pm-6:45pm Yule Log Making at Independence Lake
  • 6:00pm-7:30pm Light Up Dexter at Monument Park
  • 6:00pm-7:30pm Lights, Trails, & Seasonal Tales at Lake Erie Metropark
  • 6:00pm-8:00pm Make It Glow Family Dance at Pittsfield Township Community Center
  • 6:00pm-8:00pm Teen STEAM Cafe at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
  • 6:00pm The Nutcracker(ish) at Dance Building
  • 6:30pm-7:30pm Trivia Time! with Katie & Abbie: Star Wars at Malletts Creek Branch Library
  • 7:00pm-8:30pm Holiday Gifts with Buff City Soap at Saline Rec Center
  • 7:00pm Hometown Holiday Concert at Chelsea High School Performing Arts Center
  • 7:00pm Not Just For Kids: Lightwire Theater Presents: A Very Electric Christmas at Michigan Theater
  • 7:00pm-8:30pm Varsity Blues presents: Disney's The Lion King at Saline High School
  • 7:00pm-8:00pm Yule Log Making at Independence Lake
  • 7:30pm Holidays in Hawai'i at Michigan Theater
  • 8:00pm-9:30pm Lights, Trails, & Seasonal Tales at Lake Erie Metropark

    • Saturday, December 9

  • 8:30am-11:30am Breakfast with Santa at Saline United Methodist Church
  • 9:00am-10:30am Breakfast with Santa at Howell Nature Center
  • 10:00am-12:00pm Birds in Your Binoculars at Lake Erie Metropark
  • 10:00am-1:00pm Brunch With Santa at VENUE
  • 10:00am-4:00pm Fishville Farms Craft & Vendor Show at Chelsea Fairgrounds
  • 10:00am-2:00pm Wrap-a-palooza at Chelsea Robotics Center
  • 10:00am-11:30am YpsiWrites Writers Room & Drop-In Consulting at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
  • 10:15am-12:15pm Nuestra Fiestas at Bach Elementary School
  • 10:30am-11:30am Black Men Read Storytime at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior
  • 10:30am-12:00pm Donuts & Selfies with Santa at Smokehouse 52 BBQ Chelsea
  • 10:30am-12:30pm Natural 20! - One-Shot D&D Event at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
  • 10:30am-3:00pm Snacks with Santa at Kensington Metropark Farm Center
  • 10:30am The Polar Express at Cinemark Movie Theater
  • 11:00am-6:00pm Tiny Expo: Indie Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Plus Hands-on Crafting at Downtown Branch of AADL
  • 12:00pm-4:00pm Gingerbread House Workshop at First Congregational Church
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm Holiday Card Making at Dexter District Library
  • 2:00pm-4:00pm Birds in Your Binoculars at Lake Erie Metropark
  • 2:00pm-3:30pm Holiday Craft Workshop at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd
  • 2:00pm The Nutcracker at Milan High School
  • 2:00pm The Nutcracker presented by iBallet Studio at Power Center
  • 2:00pm-3:00pm Winter Fox Kids Painting PARTy for Kids at Whitepine Studios
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm Dixboro Christmas at Dixboro Farmers Market
  • 5:00pm-9:00pm Parents Night Out at Saline United Methodist Church
  • 6:00pm The Nutcracker(ish) at Dance Building
  • 6:00pm-8:30pm Who-liday Movie Night at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center
  • 7:00pm-8:30pm Addie's First Birthday Celebration at The Creature Conservancy
  • 7:00pm-8:30pm Varsity Blues presents: Disney's The Lion King at Saline High School
  • 7:00pm-9:00pm Wild Trivia at Lake Erie Metropark
  • 8:00pm-11:00pm Moonlight Madness in Milan at Downtown Milan

    • Sunday, December 10

    All Weekend Family Events Near Me

    All of the family-friendly events near Ann Arbor this weekend are included below:

    Friday, December 1

    Date/TimeEvent
    12/01/2023
    All Day
    		Everyday Indoor Activities
    🎟
    12/01/2023
    8:45am-9:30am
    		Pre-School Playtime
    at Gym America, Ann Arbor Michigan
    🎟
    12/01/2023
    10:00am-10:45am
    		Marbear Yoga: Little Yogis Yoga and Craft (ages 2.5-6)
    at Studio Studio, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙
    12/01/2023
    11:00am-7:00pm
    		Hanukkah Bazaar
    at Temple Beth Emeth, Ann Arbor Mi
    💙🆓
    12/01/2023
    11:00am-12:00pm
    		Sensory Stations
    at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
    12/01/2023
    11:00am-12:00pm
    		Tot Time
    at PAX Gymnastics, Chelsea Michigan
    🆓
    12/01/2023
    1:00pm-1:30pm
    		Preschool Storytime
    at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
    12/01/2023
    1:10pm-2:30pm
    		Open Skate
    at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
    🆓🎟
    12/01/2023
    4:30pm-6:00pm
    		Game On
    at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan
    🆓🎟
    12/01/2023
    4:30pm-6:00pm
    		Music Studio
    at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan
    🆓🎟
    12/01/2023
    4:30pm-6:00pm
    		Riot Youth
    at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/01/2023
    5:00pm-6:30pm
    		Chelsea Tree Lighting
    at Pierce Park, Chelsea Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/01/2023
    5:00pm-6:30pm
    		Downtown Ypsilanti Tree Lighting
    at Ypsilanti District Library – Michigan Ave Branch, Ypsilanti Michigan
    🆓
    12/01/2023
    5:00pm-10:00pm
    		First Friday Ypsilanti
    at Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/01/2023
    5:00pm-10:00pm
    		KindleFest & Midnight Madness
    at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/01/2023
    5:00pm-9:00pm
    		Krampusmrkt: Handmade Holiday Bazaar
    at Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Ypsilanti Michigan
    💙🆓🎟
    12/01/2023
    6:00pm-8:00pm
    		Cookie Decorating Party
    at First Congregational Church, Chelsea Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/01/2023
    6:00pm-7:00pm
    		Newsies Jr
    at Liberty School, Saline Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/01/2023
    6:30pm-8:30pm
    		Family Fridays: Cozy Cocoa Mug
    at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/01/2023
    6:30pm
    		Manchester Christmas Parade
    at Downtown Manchester, Manchester Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/01/2023
    7:00pm-8:15pm
    		Live Nativity - Hometown Holiday
    at St Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea Michigan
    12/01/2023
    7:00pm-8:45pm
    		Open Skate
    at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/01/2023
    7:00pm
    		Saline Area Players presents “Ho Ho Ho! The Santa Claus Chronicles“
    at The Well Church, Saline Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/01/2023
    7:00pm
    		Tecumseh Christmas Parade
    at Downtown Tecumseh, Tecumseh Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/01/2023
    8:00pm-9:00pm
    		Newsies Jr
    at Liberty School, Saline Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/01/2023
    9:30pm
    		The Holiday
    at State Theater, Ann Arbor Michigan

    Saturday, December 2

    Date/TimeEvent
    12/02/2023
    All Day
    		Everyday Indoor Activities
    🆓
    12/02/2023
    7:00am-3:00pm
    		Ann Arbor Farmers Market
    at Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Ann Arbor MI
    💙🆓🎟
    12/02/2023
    7:00am-9:00am
    		Can't Catch Me I'm the Gingerbread Man Fun Run/Walk
    at Downtown Milan, Milan Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    9:00am-3:00pm
    		Christmas in the Village Craft Show
    at Downtown Manchester, Manchester Michigan
    💙
    12/02/2023
    9:00am-1:00pm
    		Community Christmas Bazaar
    at Chelsea First United Methodist Church, Chelsea Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    9:00am-2:00pm
    		Girl Scout Holiday Bazaar & Christmas Cookie Market
    at St Joseph Parish Center, Dexter Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    9:00am-12:00pm
    		Home Depot Kids Club: Gingerbread House
    at Home Depot, Ypsilanti Michigan
    🆓
    12/02/2023
    9:00am-10:30am
    		Lillie parkrun
    at Lillie Park, Ann Arbor MI
    🆓
    12/02/2023
    9:00am-2:00pm
    		White Lotus Farms Farmers Market
    at White Lotus Farms, Ann Arbor MI
    💙
    12/02/2023
    9:30am-3:00pm
    		2023 Chelsea Children's Christmas Bazaar
    at Chelsea First United Methodist Church, Chelsea Michigan
    🎟
    12/02/2023
    9:30am-10:15am
    		Marbear Yoga: Little Yogis Yoga and Craft (ages 2.5-6)
    at Ann Arbor Senior Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    10:00am-3:00pm
    		Blacksmith Museum Open House
    at Manchester Blacksmith Shop, Manchester Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    10:00am-2:00pm
    		Christmas Card Make & Take
    at Manchester District Library, Manchester Michigan
    12/02/2023
    10:00am-12:00pm
    		Kids Pokemon
    at Upkeep Games, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/02/2023
    10:00am-2:30pm
    		Precious Prints Holiday Handprint Event
    at My Urban Toddler Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Michigan
    12/02/2023
    10:00am-3:00pm
    		St Barnabas Quilt Show & Sale
    at St Barnabas Episcopal Church, Chelsea Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    10:00am-2:00pm
    		Wrap-a-palooza
    at Chelsea Robotics Center, Chelsea Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/02/2023
    10:30am
    		Arthur Christmas
    at Cinemark Movie Theater, Ypsilanti Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    10:30am-11:30am
    		Saturday Morning Physics - The Formation of Planetary Systems
    at Weiser Hall, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/02/2023
    10:30am
    		Sensory Friendly Movie - Wish
    at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    11:00am-2:00pm
    		Holiday Party Open Barn
    at Starry Skies Equine Rescue & Sanctuary, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙
    12/02/2023
    11:00am-3:00pm
    		Santa Paws
    at Huron Pet Supply, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    11:00am-12:00pm
    		Sensory Stations
    at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
    12/02/2023
    12:30pm-1:30pm
    		Open Gym
    at Gym America, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    1:00pm-9:00pm
    		Krampusmrkt: Handmade Holiday Bazaar
    at Ypsilanti Freighthouse, Ypsilanti Michigan
    12/02/2023
    1:00pm-2:30pm
    		Open Skate
    at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    1:00pm-3:00pm
    		Tween & Teen Homemade Gifts
    at Chelsea District Library, Chelsea Michigan
    12/02/2023
    1:30pm-2:50pm
    		Public Skate
    at Yost Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
    🎟
    12/02/2023
    1:45pm-2:45pm
    		Kids Play Time
    at Michigan Academy of Gymnastics, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    2:00pm-3:30pm
    		DJ Workshop
    at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    2:00pm-3:00pm
    		LED Pop-Up Cards
    at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/02/2023
    2:00pm-3:00pm
    		Newsies Jr
    at Liberty School, Saline Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    2:00pm-3:00pm
    		Paper Lantern Jellyfish
    at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    2:00pm-3:00pm
    		Read and Look
    at Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    2:00pm-3:00pm
    		Read and Look
    at Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    2:00pm-3:00pm
    		Winter Wreath-Making
    at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
    12/02/2023
    2:45pm-4:30pm
    		Open Skate
    at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/02/2023
    3:00pm
    		Saline Area Players presents “Ho Ho Ho! The Santa Claus Chronicles“
    at The Well Church, Saline Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    4:00pm-5:00pm
    		Cookie Houses
    at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
    💙
    12/02/2023
    4:00pm-6:00pm
    		Holiday Hustle
    at Monument Park, Dexter Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    4:00pm-6:00pm
    		Jammies & Jams
    at Unicorn Feed & Supply, Ypsilanti Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    5:00pm-6:00pm
    		Tree Lighting Ceremony
    at KeyBank, Saline Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/02/2023
    5:30pm-7:30pm
    		Marbear Yoga: Pokemon Kids Night Out (Ages 6-10)
    at Studio Studio, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    5:30pm-7:45pm
    		Milan Christmas Parade
    at Downtown Milan, Milan Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/02/2023
    5:30pm-6:00pm
    		Saline Merry Mile
    at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/02/2023
    5:30pm-7:30pm
    		Tree Lighting Ceremony & Glow Hike
    at Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    6:00pm-6:30pm
    		Chelsea Lights Parade
    at Downtown Chelsea, Chelsea Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    6:00pm-6:30pm
    		Dexter Daze Light Parade
    at Mill Creek Park, Dexter Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    6:00pm-7:00pm
    		Superior Township Christmas Tree Lighting
    at Old Township Hall, Ypsilanti Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    6:15pm-7:45pm
    		Saline's Annual Holiday Parade
    at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    6:30pm-7:00pm
    		Christmas in Ida Fireworks
    at Downtown Ida, Ida Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    7:00pm-9:00pm
    		Christmas in Ida Parade
    at Downtown Ida, Ida Michigan
    12/02/2023
    7:15pm-8:30pm
    		Open Skate
    at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/02/2023
    7:30pm
    		Handel's Messiah
    at Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/02/2023
    7:30pm-8:30pm
    		Photos with Santa
    at Whitepine Studios, Saline Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/02/2023
    8:00pm-9:00pm
    		Newsies Jr
    at Liberty School, Saline Michigan

    Sunday, December 3

    Date/TimeEvent
    12/03/2023
    All Day
    		Everyday Indoor Activities
    💙
    12/03/2023
    9:00am
    		Breakfast with Santa
    at Alpha Diner, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓🎟
    12/03/2023
    9:00am-10:30am
    		Caring Santa
    at Briarwood Mall, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    10:00am-2:00pm
    		Captured in Clay Tile Event
    at The Little Seedling, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙
    12/03/2023
    10:00am-4:00pm
    		Homegrown at the Cobblestone Farm & Country Christmas
    at Cobblestone Farm, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    10:00am-12:00pm
    		Snacks with Santa
    at Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    11:00am-3:00pm
    		Cookies with Santa
    at Homestead Kitchen, Westland Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    11:00am-5:00pm
    		Open 3D Print Lab
    at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    1:00pm-3:00pm
    		Chesstastic
    at Traverwood Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    1:00pm
    		Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
    at Cinemark Movie Theater, Ypsilanti Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    1:00pm
    		How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2023 Re-Release
    at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    1:00pm-4:00pm
    		Learn to Cast On and Knit with Beth Battey
    at Pittsfield Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    1:00pm-2:00pm
    		Newsies Jr
    at Liberty School, Saline Michigan
    12/03/2023
    1:00pm-2:30pm
    		Open Skate
    at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    1:15pm
    		Flashback Cinema: Elf
    at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan
    12/03/2023
    1:30pm-2:50pm
    		Public Skate
    at Yost Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    1:30pm-2:00pm
    		Screening | What Are Your Names, Asia(n)?
    at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    1:30pm
    		The Polar Express - Holiday Classic Film Series
    at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    2:00pm-4:00pm
    		Christmas Gnomes
    at Howell Nature Center, Howell Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    2:00pm
    		Handel's Messiah
    at Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    2:00pm-4:00pm
    		History of North American Birding
    at Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    2:00pm-2:30pm
    		Kerry Tales with Mother Goose
    at Kerrytown Market & Shops, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    2:00pm-3:30pm
    		KidSport Huddles - Tennis
    at Varsity Tennis Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    2:00pm-3:30pm
    		Paul Keller Ensemble Holiday Jazz Concert
    at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    2:00pm-3:00pm
    		Secret Codes & Ciphers
    at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    3:00pm-4:00pm
    		DIY Sugar Scrubs
    at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    3:00pm
    		Fall Concert
    at Saline High School, Saline Michigan
    💙
    12/03/2023
    3:00pm-7:00pm
    		Hanukkah Bazaar
    at Temple Beth Emeth, Ann Arbor Mi
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    3:00pm
    		Premier of Wonder by Chelsea Chamber Players
    at Chelsea First United Methodist Church, Chelsea Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    3:00pm
    		Saline Area Players presents “Ho Ho Ho! The Santa Claus Chronicles“
    at The Well Church, Saline Michigan
    12/03/2023
    3:15pm-5:30pm
    		Open Skate
    at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🆓🎟
    12/03/2023
    4:00pm-6:00pm
    		Countdown to Christmas
    at First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor MI
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    4:00pm-6:00pm
    		One Candle for Tzedakah
    at Jewish Community Center, Ann Arbor Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    5:00pm-6:00pm
    		Newsies Jr
    at Liberty School, Saline Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    6:30pm
    		Flashback Cinema: Elf
    at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    7:00pm
    		Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
    at Cinemark Movie Theater, Ypsilanti Michigan
    💙🎟
    12/03/2023
    7:00pm
    		How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2023 Re-Release
    at Emagine Saline, Saline Michigan
    💙🆓
    12/03/2023
    7:00pm
    		Premier of Wonder by Chelsea Chamber Players
    at Chelsea First United Methodist Church, Chelsea Michigan

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