Community holiday festivities

Hope for the Holidays

Thursday, Nov. 19,  4:30-6 p.m.

Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College

Hope for the Holidays is a free community event in Traverse City open to all who are grieving. Hosted by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Michaels Place, and Heartland Hospice, this gathering aims to offer solace and inspiration during a challenging season. 

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, Nov. 26, 5-6:30 p.m.

2525 Beebe Rd., Kalkaska

Holly Jolly Boyne

Friday, Nov. 27, 5-9 p.m.

Boyne City Main Street

Businesses stay open late. The parade begins at 6 p.m. Follow Santa for a visit as he makes his way to the tree lighting at Sunset Park.

Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival in Downtown Elk Rapids

Friday, Nov. 27, 6-8 p.m.

Tree will be in front of Bayfront Beach and Bike

Welcome Santa Claus and light up the village Christmas tree in the heart of River Street. Enjoy a festive evening filled with caroling, hot cocoa, plus a meet and greet with the Second Chance Mushers and their sled dogs.

Christmas in The Village

Saturday, Nov. 28, time TBD

Downtown Fife Lake

Visit participating local businesses across the village for special holiday crafts, games, and treats designed just for kids and families.

Downtown Petoskey 

Holiday Parade

Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.

Downtown Petoskey

Enjoy festive floats and lively music. Experience the sounds of the season as the award-winning Petoskey High School Marching Band performs. Enjoy a display of creatively decorated floats.

Alden Christmas Celebration

Saturday, Nov. 28, 3-7 p.m.

Downtown Alden at the New Village Center

Cookies and crafts at the church from 3-5 p.m., gathering outside starts at 5 p.m., tree lighting at 5:20 p.m., Santa arrives via fire truck at 5:30 p.m. Merchants are open until 7 p.m.

Central Lake Window Night

Wednesday, Dec. 2

Local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals are invited to adopt a campsite at Thurston Park and turn it into a festive holiday display ahead of window night. Call the village office to reserve a campsite.

Annual Downtown Ellsworth Christmas Parade of Lights

Saturday, Dec. 5, 4 p.m.

Immediately following the parade will be the City of Ellsworth tree lighting. 

For a complete list of other Christmas events on other days, including a visit with Santa, visit www.christmasinellsworth.com.

17th Annual Light Up the Night 

and Soup Cook-Off

Saturday, Dec. 5, 3-7 p.m.

Downtown Bellaire and Bellaire High/Middle School

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus meet and greet at the downtown pavilion from 3-5 p.m. Tree lighting at 6:45 p.m. For a full schedule of events and soup cook-off participants, visit www.bellairechamber.org/light-up-the-night.

Christmas in Kalkaska 

Parade and Activities

Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.

Railroad Square, downtown Kalkaska

Lighted parade downtown followed by meet and greet with Santa, refreshments and youth activities.

Light Up Mancelona

Saturday, Dec. 12, starting at 9 a.m.

 Light Up Mancelona will bring holiday festivities to the community Saturday, Dec. 13, with a free pancake breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. at Mancelona High School, featuring a bounce house and raffle. Festivities continue at 5 p.m. at Triangle Park downtown with Santa’s arrival by fire truck, the village Christmas tree lighting, visits with Santa, refreshments and music. A light parade will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. A holiday window decorating contest is also open to homes and businesses within 5 miles of town, with registration due Thursday, Dec. 11, and judging Friday, Dec. 12. For more information or to register, contact the Mancelona Chamber of Commerce at 231-587-5500 or info@mancelonachamber.org.

Community Christmas Dinner

Friday, Dec. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

502 N Cedar St., Kalkaska

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