Kick off your weekend with holiday fun in Downtown Petoskey on Friday night! Then, shop a unique Christmas Market in Traverse City, or a hometown craft show in Lake Leelanau. You can shop, stroll, and warm up with hot cocoa Saturday in Charlevoix, and then enjoy an illuminated parade in downtown Cheboygan later that evening!
Downtown Petoskey Open House, Friday, December 2nd, 6-9pm
Enjoy the holiday season in downtown Petoskey. Shop, dine, enjoy a cocktail in the social district, a holiday performance by the Petoskey Steel Drum band and so much more.
Christmas Market at Central United Methodist Church in TC, Saturday, December 3rd and 4th, 10-2pm
Shop local artisan products, visit with Wesley the miniature horse from Reining Liberty Ranch, enjoy holiday music from saxophonist Peter Deneen, build a wreath, enjoy a children’s story walk, and roast s’mores by the fire.
Lake Leelanau Holiday Craft Show, Saturday, December 3rd, 10-3pm, St Mary’s School
Artwork & crafts from over 50 artisans from around the state, local food vendor booths, and arts & crafts projects for very young shoppers. Plus live music & a visit from Santa.
Charlevoix Holiday Merchant Open House and Hot Cocoa Contest, Saturday, December 3rd starting at 10am
Enjoy holiday sales, snacks, giveaways & more. Hot Cocoa Contest runs from noon-5pm. “The Polar Express” will be shown at Charlevoix Cinema III at 1pm. One non-perishable item gets you one free admission.
Cheboygan Parade of Lights, Saturday, December 3rd, 6pm
Ring in the holiday season with this annual Downtown Cheboygan tradition. Main Street will be glowing with holiday light as the parade makes it way North from Court Street to State Street. You won’t want to miss this festive event that ushers in the holiday season right in the heart of Cheboygan – parade begins at 6pm.