8th Annual Village Tree Decorating: Enjoy a morning of tree trimming & family fun.

3rd Annual Lake Louise Christmas Craft Show: Featuring more than 30 northern Michigan artists & craft persons. Lunch available by donation.

Annual Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Festival: Featuring over 70 vendors, & a holiday theme. Raffle items.

Outdoor Gallery Exhibit: Margo Burian + Ordinary Magic: Leelanau County artist Margo Burian's collages have been chosen for display in the Glen Arbor Arts Center's 2024-25 Outdoor Gallery exhibition, an annual, invitational exhibit. Burian's collages are rooted in the idea of Ordinary Magic, or delight. They were reproduced on five, 5-foot-square, weather-resistant aluminum panels created by Image 360 of TC. Runs through April 20, 2025. Check web site for hours.

Small Works Holiday Exhibition + Grateful Gathering: The 2024 Small Works Holiday Exhibition is an annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices; $150 or less. It runs Nov. 1 - Dec. 19 & features more than 100 works of art. There is a preview week, Nov. 1-7, for leisurely online or in-gallery perusal of the exhibition. Small Works objects will be ready for acquisition during …

Wild Things: This exhibit is an homage to the natural world, & the creatures in it, as expressed in the collages by Benzie County artist Claudia Keglovitz. It runs through Dec. 19. Almost every aspect & element of Claudia's compositions are created from recycled, reused, & found materials. See web site for hours.

"Ghost Stories": This exhibit invites the viewer to consider the nature of a memory, storytelling, & its relationship to the human experience. Featuring Ronna Alexander, Nik Burkhart, Nancy Adams Nash, Egan Franks Holzhausen, TJ Schwartz, & Ann Willey. An opening reception will be held on Fri., Nov. 15 from 4-5:30pm.

"Just Great Art": This art exhibit features work by local plein air artists Sue Bowerman, Kurt Bullock, Jeanette Dyer, Lori Feldpausch, Rita Harrington, Ruth Kitchen, Dorothy Mudget, Joyce Petrokovitz & Marilyn Rebant. A special reception will be held on Nov. 6 from 5-7pm with a demonstration by Lori Feldpausch showing what it takes to bring a work of art from "Plein Air to Studio." The exhibit runs through Dec. 20. …

"Resonance and Rhythm": This exhibit opens with a free reception on Fri., Oct. 25 from 5-7pm, & continues through Nov. 30. It highlights the work of four Michigan artists & focuses on the interplay of the abstract & organic as showcased in the whimsical & sculptural wood furniture of John DeHoog & the mixed media abstract paintings of Christy DeHoog Johnson. Michelle Krievins-Newman’s layered, color field paintings create a …

Artists Open House: Meet the local artists. Free refreshments.

Cottonwood Inn Holiday Market: Featuring local artisans & makers, unique holiday gifts, handcrafted treasures, hot cocoa bar, gift basket drawing & more. Your visit helps make the holidays brighter for over 100 local students. 231-631-5535.

Family Fun Day: Enjoy games & activities. All ages welcome. 231-276-6767.

Glen Arbor Artisan Marketplace: Shop a selection of gifts from 24 vendors.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale: Featuring more than 30 artisans at two locations. The tree lighting will also happen at 6pm in front of The Mitten Brewery.

Holiday Market at the Old Art Building: Peruse artisan items from artists throughout Michigan, while you experience the magic of the Old Art Building at holiday time.

Holiday in the Village: All day: Shop the Village for event day specials; mail your letters to Santa; & read the holiday story through downtown. 1pm: Centerpiece Making at VI Grill; pre-registration required at suttonsbaychamber.com. 2pm: Free family movie at the Bay Theater. 5pm: Santa arrives by firetruck to light the village tree. Visit Santa at the Bay Theater afterwards.

Open Studio, Petoskey: Free drop-in arts & crafts for the whole family. New projects are offered weekly.

Small Business Saturday: Support Downtown TC merchants & kick off the holiday shopping season with incredible deals.

Winter Market: Runs Nov. 9 - Dec. 22. Featuring the handmade work of more than 30 local & regional artists & craftspeople. Gift items include ornaments, jewelry, ceramics, cards, wearable art, prints, paintings & photography. Oliver Art Center is open Tues. - Sat. from 10am-4pm & Sun. from noon-4pm. It is closed on Mondays & on Nov. 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Winter Market at OAC: Runs Nov. 9 - Dec. 22. Featuring the handmade work of more than 30 local & regional artists & craftspeople. The wide assortment of gift items includes ornaments, jewelry, ceramics, cards, wearable art, prints, paintings & photography. Oliver Art Center is open Tues. - Sat. from 10am-4pm & Sun. from noon-4pm. OAC is closed on Mondays & on Nov. 28-29.

A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists: In the early 1960s, young Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes region created a unique style of painting known as the Woodland School of Art. Early members of this prolific art community included Norval Morrisseau, Carl Ray, Roy Thomas, Sam Ash, Jackson Beardy, and Daphne Odjig. Perhaps the best-known of the group is Norval Morrisseau, who is often referred to as the Father of the Woodland …

Annual Small Works Show: Featuring over 200 small, original works of art made by over 65 artists. Runs Nov. 16 - Jan. 4. An open house will be held on Sat., Nov. 16 from noon-3pm.

Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection: An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, a sampler of the great diversity of styles, forms, glazes, and ages. These artworks are drawn from the curated collection of Carol & Jeffrey Horvitz, some of the leading collectors of Japanese contemporary outside of Japan. Runs Sept. 27, 2024 - Sept. 28, 2025. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on major holidays.

Harbor Springs Tree Lighting Matinee Special: Featuring "ELF." Get your free ticket in advance by stopping by the Lyric any time they are open.

Strolling Lights Festival: To sponsor a tree the cost is $150 with a minimum of $100 per sponsored tree going to the Nicholas Wiesen Bentzien Musicianship Fund. Pre-lit trees will be placed on the grounds of the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District by Nov. 18. Groups & families can choose a theme & must provide all decorations (tree, lights & stands will be provided). The sponsoring families/groups may then …

2024 Habit for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees:

Ashlee Cowles Book Launch & Signing: Celebrate the release of "Daughter of Bronze" with Ashlee Cowles.

"A Christmas Carol": Presented by the Cadillac Footliters.

Alden Christmas Celebration: Train displays, cookies & crafts, tree lighting at 5:20pm, with Santa arriving at 5:30pm. Photo op with Santa.

Gaylord's Downtown Christmas Stroll & Santa Parade: Enjoy special sales at businesses, along with individual bonuses, which may include gift wrapping, Christmas cookies & refreshments, selfie stations, prizes & more. Santa will be parading through the Alpine Village at 5:30pm. Following the parade Santa will receive the Key to the City & participate in the tree lighting ceremony. Find 'Downtown Gaylord Christmas Stroll' on Facebook.  

The Village Tree Lighting: Swing by for hot chocolate & Christmas music performed by Christina Teresa while you await the 6:15pm countdown. Prior to the fun, be sure to shop local for Small Business Saturday in the Mercato.

"Best Christmas Pageant Ever": Presented by Mills Community House Association & the Benzie County Players. Based on Barbara Robinson's best selling 1972 novel of the same name. It takes place in a church struggling to put on their annual Christmas pageant after the director is hospitalized with a broken leg. In her absence the Herdmans, probably the worst kids in town, end up in the title roles & cause chaos …

Harbor Springs Christmas Tree Lighting: Celebrate 109 years of this magical tradition.

"A Christmas Carol": Presented by the Cadillac Footliters.

Madonnativity: Presented by Mashup Rock & Roll Musical, a travelling troupe of actors aim to create an inclusive holiday themed show, incorporating music by Madonna & mixing in pop culture. Everything seems to be going wrong. Learn about the importance of community & connection even in the darkest of times.

The Way Down Wanderers: This Peoria, Illinois alternative Americana band brings their blend of bluegrass, folk & roots music. They are known for high-energy performances & tight harmonies. Tickets: 231-582-2588. Please bring items for The Good Neighbor Food Pantry.