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Check out All these Christmas Light Parades near Ann Arbor

Bundle up this holiday season for a Christmas Light Parade near Ann Arbor. There are a number of Christmas parades throughout Washtenaw County, but no Ann Arbor Christmas Parade or Ypsilanti Parade. Check out light parades in Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, and Manchester. Plus parades beyond Washtenaw County in Tecumseh and Ida. Christmas Parades Near […]

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Glowing Gatherings: Ann Arbor Christmas Tree Lightings Guide

Kickoff the holiday season with these Ann Arbor area Christmas Tree Lightings. Nothing quite captures the magic of the season better than seeing the big tree light up for the season. We are still waiting for some 2025 events as noted below, but have information on the one we have found. Christmas Tree Lightings Near

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Where to Watch Christmas Movies in Ann Arbor

There are a number of places to see Christmas Movies in Ann Arbor throughout the holiday season. What is your favorite Holiday Movie? I love Miracle on 34th Street. My husband’s favorite is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – he puts it on every year while wrapping presents. When she was younger, my daughter really enjoyed Home Alone.

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Magical Meals: Ann Arbor Santa Breakfasts, Dinners, & Snacks

Kids will remember sharing snacks, dinner or breakfast with Santa. One of my favorite Christmas memories is having Breakfast with Santa when I was a child. It was definitely an experience I wanted to share with my daughter. We had breakfast with Santa at Briarwood Mall several times and supper with Santa. Unfortunately, Briarwood Mall

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Sustainable Holidays: Ann Arbor’s Christmas Tree Pickup Options

Are you looking for Ann Arbor Christmas Tree Disposal options? Several years ago, the city of Ann Arbor no longer pickups Christmas Trees as part of your waste service. Several school groups have stepped in and offer Ann Arbor Christmas Tree Pickups as a fundraiser. There are also drop-off options, plus information for Pittsfield, Saline,

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What’s Open or Closed on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Are you wondering what is open on Christmas in Ann Arbor. I’ve scoured a number of places for family fun and their holiday hours. For Christmas Eve (December 24), my general assumption is that shopping is open during the day and closing around dinner time. Many other locations may have special hours. For Christmas, my default assumption

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Gingerbread Decorating & Gingerbread House Displays Near Ann Arbor

Gingerbread Houses and Gingerbread People cookies are a traditional part of the holiday season. But they can be a mess to make at home. We’re lucky that there are typically a number of Ann Arbor Gingerbread Events that let you make the gingerbread house somewhere else. We will continue to add events as we see

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