Need some holiday cheer to lift the Christmas spirit? Here are some of the hometown holiday events happening in Allegan County:
Otsego
Otsego’s Hometown Christmas Celebration is Saturday, Dec. 2. It begins with a Breakfast with Santa from 8-11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. is a wreath-crafting workshop for kids at the historical museum. An indoor farmer’s market is from noon to 5 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce building, where a chili cook-off will be from 2 to 5 p.m. From 4 to 5:30 p.m. next in the Otsego Church of God parking lot is a talent show. Hot chocolate will be sold outside the church from 4 to 7 p.m. A live nativity will be at the United Methodist Church from 5 to 6 p.m. Chestnuts Roasting is at the Chamber Building from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Visits with Santa are at the Chamber Building from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. with Live Music from 5:30 to 7 p.m. outside the Church of God. From 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. is a United 4 Youth Concert at St. Margaret’s Church.
Join Pet Mayor Marlee from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. for the tree lighting ceremony. That’s when the winners of the Lighting Contest will be announced. Hay rides start at the corner of M-89 and Farmer Street from 5 to 7 p.m. The Christmas Parade is at 7 p.m. along M-89.
Midway Chevy will be handing out golden tickets during the parade. Winners will get Downtown Dollars.
Santa will be taking visitors again from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Plainwell
Plainwell’s Tree Lighting ceremony is Friday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. at Hicks Park. Mid Lakes Chorus will lead Christmas Caroling. Chestnuts will be roasting at the Otsego/Plainwell Chamber office and refreshments at the United Methodist Church. Joe Gross, director of Ransom District Library will read “The Night Before Christmas.”
Saturday, Dec. 2, is the Christmas Parade at 1 p.m. Lineup is from 12-12:45 p.m. at Yamaha Golf Carts at Second and Main streets.
Saturday, Dec. 9, is Plainwell’s Children’s Christmas Festival, starting at 11 a.m. with a Candy Cane Hunt in Hicks Park. 11:15 a.m. is for ages 5 and under; 11:35 is for ages 6 to 8; 11:55 is for ages 9 to 12. From 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dance Kraze Classes are every half-hour at 141 N. Main St.
From 11 to 12 Kids Crafts are at the Resale Shop, 115 N. Main St. and a hot cocoa bard is at Envy, 118 E. Bridge St.
From 12 to 1 p.m. are Pretty Princess photos at 211 N. Main St. for $5.
12 to 2 p.m. is pizza with Santa at Calico Rabbit, 137 N. Main St.
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