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Holly Mart
Now – December 22, Tuesday
to Thursday and Saturday from 11am-3pm
Holly Mart, the Art Center’s annual holiday sale, has been taking place since the 1960’s. This year a “fund raiser”
is taking place called, “Put a Little Art in Your Life.” Local artists have been challenged to create small art works in a variety of media. Visitors can purchase these artworks as gifts or for themselves and the proceeds go to support the Art Center’s many program areas. Featuring paintings, ceramics, glass, photography, drawings, jewelry, and much more! All created by the artists from Michigan and many of them residents of Calhoun County. Current hours are Tuesday through Thursday and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. Call (269) 962-9511 for more information. Location: Art Center 265 East Emmett Street in Battle Creek.
Manor House is located at 3700 E. Gull Lake Dr., in Hickory Corners Contact: Manorhouse@kbs.msu.edu or call (269) 671-2160 Cost: $5. Free/Members, stu- dents, and children under five. Visit the Holiday Market for self-guided tours and shopping from noon to 5pm begin- ning on Saturday, Nov. 20. Weekend shopping will continue on Nov. 27 and Dec. 4, 11 and 18, all Saturdays. The market also will be open from noon to 5pm. Friday, Nov. 26.
spirit. This tradition continues to attract visitors from near and far every year. To see the twinkling lights, you can take a stroll down State Street or stop by the W.K Kellogg Foundation’s backyard.
Holiday Market @W.K. Kellogg Manor House
November 20 through December 18, 12-5pm
Our show will feature a variety of over 100 vendors including tasty treats, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, and so much more! Plan to join us for a day of shopping and find those perfect holi- day gifts for everyone! Location:1555 E. Michigan Avenue - Dexter Lake Church.
Battle Creek Christmas
Parade
November 18, 5:30-7:30pm
The Battle Creek Christmas Parade has been produced and presented by the Harper Creek Optimist Club for the last 43 years as our gift to the Greater Battle Creek Area. The parade coincides with the start of the Battle Creek Internation- al Festival of Lights in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan.
International Festival
of Lights
November 18-December 31, 6-9pm The International Festival of Lights has our downtown radiating with holiday
a mile long drive through the grounds, surrounded by festive music and deco- rations. In addition to the drive through light show, visit the inside of the museum for more holiday fun. Winter Wonderland boasts a variety of memo- rable experiences for Gilmore guests to enjoy this winter: Holiday Treats, Kris Kringle’s Courtyard, Dashing Through the Snow Rides, Christmas Through the Decades Exhibit, Festival of Trees Ex- hibit, Santa’s Garage, Free Visits with Santa, Themes Photo Opportunities, Great Elf Hunt and more! Tickets are $12-$20. Book online for a discount. Location: Gilmore Car Museum, Hicko- ry Corners. gilmorecarmuseum.org.
During the holiday season, each room of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House is creatively decorated by Manor House staff, volunteers, and local artists and artisans selling unique and handcrafted gifts. Stroll through each holiday deco- rated room of the Manor and complete your holiday shopping with handmade items from vendors near and far. Do- cents will be on site to share the history of W.K.’s philanthropy and life at his former summer estate. End your trip with hot spiced tea. The W.K. Kellogg
Handmade Michigan
Craft Show
November 25, 10am
Handmade Michigan will showcase artists and crafters throughout Michi- gan, no direct sale companies will be participating in this show. Come visit
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Jingle Bling Craft Show
Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience
November 24-December 30, 5-9pm Our Winter Wonderland Holiday Expe- rience is an event unlike any other hol- iday attraction and light show you can imagine! We enter our third year with an expanded amount of holiday lights and displays across the spacious 90-acre Gilmore Car Museum campus. Enjoy
November 18, 9-3pm
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