The Orchard Winter Gathering

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NOTE THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY OCCURRED

Date(s): Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Venue: Alber's Orchard
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Event Description

There will be lots of fun

General Admission Includes
- Entrance to the event
- Access to local vendors
- Live nativity animals
- One cup of hot cocoa or coffee
Children’s Experience Ticket
- Take-your-own photo with Santa (12pm-3pm)
- Storytime by Manchester Library (stories every hour starting at 12:30pm)
- Reindeer Feed Station (kids take home their reindeer mix!)
Adult Experience Ticket Includes
- Historic Orchard Walking Tour (hourly stating at 12:45pm)
- “Wish for the Orchard Tree” — write and hang your seasonal wish
- General Admission Activities
Add-Ons for All
- Cookie decorating by Mitten Made Pastries
- • Seasonal drinks & hard cider/wine by Freedom Winery
- • Food by Smokey Michigan
- • Vendors available — local artisans & seasonal goodies

They offer 3 admission options:

Children’s Experience Ticket – $10
Adult Experience Ticket – $12
General Admission – $5

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