Home for the Holidays
The Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce lights up downtown Harbor Springs and outlying areas this holiday season with the First Annual Home for the Holidays Program!
The Home for the Holidays Program will kick off with the Cross Village Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:30pm on Friday, November 23, 2012, followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Harbor Springs at 6:30pm. Beginning Friday, ornaments created by area students will be displayed for viewing. There will also be community caroling, festive music performed by the Glee Club and area school talent, chili at Holy Childhood Church and a special visit from Santa. Saturday, November 24, will be dedicated to holiday shopping, pictures with Santa, live music, special in-store promotions and food presentations by participating merchants.
Put your holiday spirit to the test in one of the featured decorating contests. The theme for this year is TBD. Students from area schools will have the opportunity to decorate ornaments for the annual tree lighting. Prizes will be given to one winner from each grade, and honorary gifts will be awarded to all participants. To get involved, be sure to register for the desired contest, and decorate the front of your retail store, business or home! The winners will be announced at the tree lighting event.
The Gingerbread House decorating event is back this year as part of Home for the Holidays. All ages, groups and skills are encouraged to bake and build for a charity of their choice. Entries are due at Stafford’s Pier Restaurant on November 30, 2012, and will be on display through December 8. Participants can pick up a pre-approved base and entry form from the Chamber starting November 8, 2011.
The Home for the Holidays program concludes on Saturday, December 8, with the most anticipated event of the year: The Annual Downtown Merchant Holiday Open House. Enjoy a fun-filled day of shopping and an unforgettable evening of special music, sleigh rides, hot and cold refreshments, and yummy holiday treats and hors d’oevres.
For a complete list of events or to download the Home for the Holidays program flyer, click the links below or call 231-526-7999.