Our To Do List is a compilation of events and activities in Michigan we thought would be fun. We are only sharing activities a week out so you can also think of it as a last minute to do list. Our intention is to spotlight off the beaten trail activities, but that is not to say we won’t include something like, lets say Midnight Madness in Ann Arbor. We may even throw in something like the Star Wars Art Show at the UFO Factory in Detroit. Our goal is to share the list weekly either on Sunday or Monday.
To Do List: Week of Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2015
12/2 Live Music at the Chelsea Alehouse Brewery: Thunderwüde
Wes Fritzemeier, Jason Dennie, Tommy Reifel, and George Merkel take the stage to deliver down-home sound. Every Wednesday from 8-10pm.
12/4 Ann Arbor – Midnight Madness
We’ve gone several times and recommend!
A holiday tradition in downtown Ann Arbor! Stores open late! Holiday Sales! Santa Claus and Miss Shoreline will be roaming the sidewalks, along with various outdoor entertainers and performances, from 7-9pm.
12/4-12/6 Detroit Urban Craft Fair (DUCF)
We went last year and plan to go this year!
There will be more than a hundred indie crafters and makers to shop with at DUCF this year!
While you’re in the “D” you should check out the following:
- Third Man Records, Cass Corridor
- Star Wars Art at the UFO Factory
- Tour the Guardian with Pure Detroit (We did this last year!)
12/5 Pop-up Dinner at Canton Brew Works
This is definitely not vegan, but knowing Jason you’ll enjoy if you love meat and beer!
Come enjoy a delicious menu created by Jason Osburn! A la carte, no tickets necessary.
12/5 Manchester Christmas Home Tour
Five historic locations, each with its own unique style decorated for Christmas.
12/4 Rogers City – Holiday Parade with Santa
12/4 and 12/5 – Grand Rapids – 27th Annual Holiday Artists’ Market
Steelcase Town Hall – 901 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49501
UICA’S HOLIDAY ARTISTS’ MARKET IS BACK! Shop for beautifully crafted gifts and goods from dozens of regional artists, including jewelry, home goods, fine art, holiday cards, accessories, and toys. Enjoy live music and local food and beverage vendors while you shop for incredible handmade gifts for your friends and family. Support regional artists by shopping locally this holiday season. Admission and parking are both FREE at this two-day event.
12/5 – East Lansing, MI – Winter Glow
This year’s Winter Glow will feature ice carving, a winter barnyard, horse and carriage rides, a special outdoor holiday farmer’s market, a heated music tent, activities and games hosted by the Community Relations Coalition (CRC) and East Lansing Art Festival, wandering carolers with The Steiner Chorale, winter photo scenes, marshmallow roasting, merchant activities, hot chocolate and much more.
Upper Peninsula:
12/3 Marquette – Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting – 6pm to 9pm
12/4 Escanaba – Christmas in the Village
12/5 Calumet – 39th Annual Poor Artist Sale
The 39th annual Poor Artists Sale will be held Saturday, December 5th at the CLK Gymnasium in Calumet from 11am to 4pm and is hosted by the Copper Country Community Arts Council as a benefit for the Community Arts Center in Hancock. This year’s sale offers the work of more than 60 artists.
To Do List Suggestions
If you have “To Do List” suggestions (keep it clean folks) leave a comment or send us a message. If it fits the theme for Life In Michigan (you know positive focus on things we love about our state), then we’ll include it.
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Disclaimer: We can’t promise how often we will publish this list or if we will ever publish it again. It depends on our available time and energy and your your feedback. And it isn’t possible to be inclusive of everything to do in Michigan.
