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Looking for some Holiday fun that won’t break the budget?

November 24th, 2009

Here are some local ideas that, once you get there, won’t cost you a dime!

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  • Kerrytown Tree Lighting Festival, Sunday, Nov. 29, 5:30 PM. Kerrytown Market courtyard.
  • Anytime. Nature Walk at Nichols Arboretum, or one of Ann Arbor’s many parks.
  • Movie: Christmas in Connecticut, Sunday, Nov. 29, TBA. Michigan Theatre.
  • Motawi Tileworks – Make-a-Tile Workshop, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7 PM. Ann Arbor Public Library, Main Branch. Registration required, 734-327-4200.
  • Anytime through Dec. 16. Drop a letter to Santa into Santa’s Mailbox at 117 E. Liberty, in front of Organic Bliss, in downtown Ann Arbor—postage to North Pole courtesy of MSAA!
  • Chelsea Tree Lighting Ceremony, Friday, Dec. 4, 5:45 PM. Pierce Park.
  • Saline Tree Lighting Ceremony, Friday, Dec. 4, 7 PM. Downtown at 4 Corners.
  • Saline Holiday Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5, 5:30 PM. Michigan Ave. downtown.
  • Chelsea Holiday Light Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5, 6PM. Main St.
  • Milan Area Holiday Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5, 6PM. Main St.
  • TubaChristmas, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 PM. The U-M Diag at State St. & N. University.
  • Anytime. Take an evening walk and enjoy the neighborhood’s Holiday lights.
  • Concordia Christmas Concert, Friday, Dec. 11, 7:30 PM. Chapel of the Holy Trinity, Concordia University.
  • Treasure Trail to Santa, Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 AM-1:30 PM. Busch’s Shopping Ctr. in Saline.

We know there are a lot of other free holiday activities happening in the greater Ann Arbor area. Please share your suggestions and help us grow the list!


Give A Bear Hug This Holiday

November 10th, 2009
You can give an extra special gift this Holiday season, one that makes your loved one smile while also helping out thousands of children. How? Give a Mott Holiday Bear – it’s like a big, warm, fuzzy bear hug! You can purchase this special Chelsea Teddy Bear Co. bear at any MidWest Financial branch beginning Monday, November 23, for just $16. All proceeds benefit C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. It’s a great gift and a great cause. Now that’s some Holiday magic! web_blog_banner