Visit Santa
Santa Photo Experience at Briarwood Mall
Santa will be at Briarwood Mall through December 24. Book early to ensure your spot.
Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir., Ann Arbor
Holiday Fun & Santa Visits at Maybury Farm
Enjoy holiday music, decorations, crafts, farm animals and shopping. Visit Santa in his antique sleigh in the century-old barn, with an elf ready to capture your family photo! Ticketed.
Maybury Farm, 50165 8 Mile Rd., Northville
Dec. 6
Ring in the season with a lighted parade, visit with Santa, shopping, crafts and more.
Downtown Manchester, Main St., Manchester
Dec. 7
Breakfast with Santa at Shalom Life
Bring the family for a breakfast feast with eggs, pancakes, sausage and more! Snap a photo with Santa and watch for a special gift for your child. Ticketed.
Shalom Life Church, 1740 E M-36, Pinckney
Have your photo taken with Santa, make a craft, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and take home a bag of magical reindeer food!
Serenity Oaks Equine Sanctuary, 6279 N. Territorial Rd., Plymouth
Photos with Santa, crafts, bake sale and more.
Hell Creek Equestrian Center, 10828 Cedar Lake Rd., Pinckney
Holiday Fun & Santa Visits at Maybury Farm
Enjoy holiday music, decorations, crafts, farm animals and shopping. Visit Santa in his antique sleigh in the century-old barn, with an elf ready to capture your family photo! Ticketed.
Maybury Farm, 50165 8 Mile Rd., Northville
Santa will be arriving at 6 p.m. to help light up over 85 trees in the heart of Dexter.
Monument Park, 8031 Main St., Dexter
Bring the whole family out to snap a festive photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, savor fresh cider and donuts, and browse holiday gifts. Registration is required.
Blake’s Lyon Township, 61475 Silver Lake Rd., South Lyon
Professional photos by Nina Herrst Photography will be available on site after the parade for a donation benefiting The Chelsea Rotary Club.
Ugly Dog Distillery, 218 S. Main St, Chelsea
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with Santa lighting the tree, followed by Victorian carolers, an ice carving demo, cookies, hot cocoa, warming fires and photos with Santa (bring your own camera).
Superior Township Hall, 3040 N. Prospect Rd., Ypsilanti
Ring in the season with a lighted parade, visit with Santa, shopping, crafts and more.
Downtown Manchester, Main St., Manchester
After enjoying the Milan parade, visit Santa at Marble Memorial UMC (the parade’s endpoint) for a free photo opportunity!
Marble Memorial United Methodist Church, 8 Park Ln, Milan
Dec. 8
Caring Santa at Briarwood Mall
Caring Santa® is a special, sensory-friendly experience – exclusively for children with special needs and their families.
Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor
Enjoy a brunch with a visit from Santa. Reservations are required.
Moose Ridge Golf Course and Grille, 11801 Doane Rd., South Lyon
Join Santa for brunch featuring the classic menu, plus omelette, Prosecco and Bloody Mary bars!
Great White Buffalo Brewing Company, 101 W. Main St., Northville
Enjoy caroling and photo opportunities — fun for the whole family! No reservations needed; first come, first served.
Conor O’Neil’s, 318 S. Main St., Ann Arbor
Dec. 9
Children of all ages are invited to tell Santa what’s on their Christmas wishlist while posing for a memorable photo.
Gene Butman Ford, 2105 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor
Dec. 10
Bring the little ones to the Purple Rose Theatre for free photos with Santa! Don’t forget to bring your own camera or phone, as no photographer will be on-site.
Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea
Dec. 11
Visit with Santa, have your picture taken, and watch a Santa-themed movie while you wait.
Northfield Township Area Library, 125 Barker Rd., Whitmore Lake
Dec. 12
This cozy Santa-themed storytime for kids 10 and under features holiday crafts, activities, and stories! Families can tour the shelter, meet an animal and snap a photo with Santa Claus! Ticketed.
Humane Society of Huron Valley, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd., Ann Arbor
Dec. 14
Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet while the kids meet Santa! This ticketed event includes brunch and a special visit with Santa.
Venue, 1919 South Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor
Hometown Holidays | Donuts & Selfies with Santa
Stop by Smokehouse 52 BBQ for a selfie with Santa! Everyone in line will get a free donut (while supplies last)!
Smokehouse 52 BBQ, 125 S. Main St., Chelsea
Pictures with Santa at the Museum
Folks of all ages are invited to capture special moments with Santa Claus. The Belleville Area Museum, 405 Main St., Belleville
Holiday events
Enjoy a seasonal lighted walk around the pond in Heritage Park. Free.
Heritage Park, 1150 S Canton Center Rd., Canton
Glenlore Trails Aurora Winter Wonderland
Glenlore Trails, Michigan’s largest illuminated walk-through forest, returns with its winter-themed Aurora attraction. Ticketed.
Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Rd., Commerce
Bring the family to enjoy Bill’s Train Exhibit! Celebrate the creativity of Bill Aleks, a natural engineer with a passion for design and creation.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E Ann St., Ann Arbor
Three festive weekends of roaming carolers, Santa visits, gift-wrapping stations and holiday music filling the streets!
Downtown Ypsilanti, Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
Two weekends of holiday-themed activities to brighten your season!
Downtown Northville, Main St., Northville
Dec. 6
Midnight Madness; Kerrytown District Kindlefest; Merry Market
Discover three vibrant neighborhoods brimming with festive spirit, incredible deals, live entertainment, holiday cheer, outdoor markets and more!
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Hometown Holiday Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Santa will be on hand to start off the Hometown Holiday events with the official lighting of the tree at Pierce Park.
Pierce Park, 851 S. Main St., Chelsea
A weekend packed with fun, entertainment and community spirit!
Downtown Belleville, Main St., Belleville
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Saline Area Players
This classic play tells the story of the Herdman family — kids always causing trouble — and how they, along with the rest of us, discover the true meaning of Christmas. Ticketed.
The Well Church, 211 Willis Rd, Saline
The Nutcracker ballet returns to Ann Arbor at the Power Center for the Performing Arts, featuring professional dancers from some of the world’s premier ballet companies. Ticketed.
The Power Center for the Performing Arts, 121 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor
Milan Area Chamber Annual Christmas Parade
Enjoy the Glittering Lights and Nutcracker sights! Live music kicks off at 5:30 PM in Tolan Square, followed by the parade at 7 PM!
Tolan Square, Main St., Milan
Dec. 7
Can’t Catch Me I’m A Gingerbread Man FUN RUN/WALK
The Milan Chamber of Commerce hosts a free Fun Run/Walk.
Marble Memorial UMC, 8 Park Lane, Milan
Experience the charm of the farm at this holiday event.
Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 8115 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi
Christmas at the Mansion – a Family Tradition at Gordon Hall
Visit this historic home adorned with enchanting ‘Woodland Fantasy’ holiday decorations and explore the charming Christmas Village Collection.
Gordon Hall, 8311 Island Lake Rd., Dexter
the Village Arts Factory is transformed into a Winter Wonderland and bustling Christmas Market.
Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd., Canton
Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
The SACC Annual Holiday Parade features lights, music, entertainment and a special visit from Santa!
Downtown Saline, Michigan Ave., Saline
Hometown Holiday | Light Parade
The annual parade returns to Main Street.
Downtown Chelsea, Main St., Chelsea
Dec. 8
Experience holiday traditions with tours of the farmhouse, log house and outbuildings. Enjoy live music, shop handmade greens, baked goods, and gifts, and savor full concessions. Ticketed.
Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museum, 13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake
Dec. 10
Light a Diya and a Candle for Justice: A Chanukah and Diwali Event
Celebrate the season with food, dance and cultural events highlighting the traditions of Hanukkah and Diwali.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor
Dec. 12
Christmas in Plymouth offers a three-day celebration, bringing the charm of a classic New England holiday experience for everyone to enjoy!
Downtown Plymouth, Main St., Plymouth
Dec. 13
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
It’s the holidays, but it’s also Friday the 13th! Embrace the spooky Christmas spirit! Ticketed.
Canton Village Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd., Canton
Dec. 14
Lucy Ann Lance Holiday Hometown Christmas Show
Festive Fun while you get your holiday shopping done! The event will feature live musical performances, gift card giveaways and holiday cheer.
Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor
Featuring the unique and glorious sound of this exceptional local choir, performing beloved classics and beautiful modern renditions of choral Christmas music. Ticketed.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 420 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
Bring your family to Historic Webster Village for old-time holiday festivities, beautifully adorned with greenery and illuminated by candlelight, lanterns and luminaires.
Historic Webster Village, 5583 Webster Church Rd., Dexter
The Christmas Village Collection – Open House at Gordon Hall
Visit this wonderful historic home and enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations themed ‘Woodland Fantasy’. Also on Friday, Dec. 20 and Friday, Dec. 27.
Gordon Hall, 8311 Island Lake Rd., Dexter
Join Neutral Zone and Ozone House for a Renaissance Knights Winter Ball. Open to all high-school-aged teens.
Neutral Zone, 310 E. Washington St., , Ann Arbor
Christmas at the Orchard at Freedom Winery
A day of holiday cheer, adult cocktails, and fun activities for the whole family!
Freedom Winery, 13011 Bethel Church Road, Manchester
Enjoy a family-friendly traditional German festival featuring local artisans, festive activities and holiday cheer!
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 530 Elizabeth St., Ann Arbor
Dec. 19
High school aged teens can enjoy a holiday party at Neutral Zone.
Neutral Zone, 310 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor
