Mingle with Kris Kringle
Dec. 3: Santa arrives in Cedar Springs at 6 p.m. to help us light the community Christmas Tree, sing carols and meet with the children. After singing carols, Santa and his elf will head down to the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church to meet with the children. Games and activities will be provided to entertain the kids while they wait for their turn on Santa’s lap. Professional photography will also be available for those wishing to purchase a portrait.
Santa parade and visit with Santa
Dec. 4: Rockford welcomes the jolly man in the red suit with the annual Santa Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. Santa parades through the streets of downtown Rockford, and then stops at the Rotary Pavilion to hear all the good little girls’ and boys’ gift wishes.
Block party with Santa and hometown Christmas parade
Dec. 4: Join the fun with Santa at the Christmas Block Party in Greenville from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Cass Street (between Franklin and Lafayette). Photos with Santa, arts and crafts, reindeer, hot cocoa and more. Parade follows at 6 p.m.
Supper with Santa
Dec. 7: Have supper with Santa at the Sparta Civic Center, 75 N. Union. $1.00 per person for hot dogs, popcorn. Pictures with Santa, craft, decorate cookie, horse wagon rides and more!
Pet Night with Santa in Santa House
Dec. 9: 6-8 p.m. Bring your furry friend to visit Santa in the Santa House! (94 N. Union, Sparta) Pet food, blanket, or cash donations will receive a free photo of your pet and Santa!
Santa parade and visit with Santa
Dec. 11: Come see Santa Claus and his reindeer in Sand Lake’s Santa parade at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 11. Follow the parade to the Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library, 88 Eighth Street, where kids will have a chance to visit with Santa and see some live reindeer.
Santa train and kids parade
Dec. 11: Enter the free raffle to see who will win a chance to ride with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on the horse-drawn wagon in the kids parade! Santa train arrives (240 E. Division) Saturday morning (check website for train arrival). Kids parade to Santa house immediately following Santa train. Santa’s reindeer 9 a.m. to noon. Free horse and wagon rides from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pictures with Mr. And Mrs. Santa Clause
Dec. 18: Bring your children to see Mr. And Mrs. Santa Clause and have their picture taken at the Courtland Fire Station #1, 7480 14 Mile Rd., Rockford, on Saturday, December 18 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
