Santa Party

Dec. 1: 6-8 p.m. Visit Santa at the Santa Party and decorate cookies, take pictures with Santa, create crafts, airbrush tattoos, enjoy a hot dog dinner and music! Only $1 per person at the Sparta Civic Center (75 N. Union, Sparta).

Pet Night with Santa in Santa House

Dec. 10: 6-8 p.m. Bring your furry friend to visit Santa in the Santa House!  (80 N. Union, Sparta) Prepare to wait outdoors while waiting your turn. Pet food, blanket, or cash donations will receive a free photo of your pet and Santa!

Santa Train, Santa Parade & Visit with Santa

Dec. 12: 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. (Bring your camera for photos with Santa!) Watch as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves arrive on Marquette Rail into town!  Follow Santa in a Kids Parade to the Santa House. Arrive between 9:45 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. to enter to win a free chance to ride with Santa in the Parade! Each child must be present to enter. Drawing will be held at 10:10 a.m. Train arrives at 10:15 am; parade begins at 10:30 am.  (Train 240 E. Division; Santa House 80 N. Union Street, Sparta)

Two of Santa’s live reindeer will be visiting near the Santa House after the parade until Noon. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. enjoy free Horse Drawn Wagon Rides!

Visit with Santa

Dec. 15, 17, 22: 6-8 p.m. Santa House is Open. Bring your camera!  (80 N. Union, Sparta)

Christmas craft and story time

Dec. 15: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Christmas Craft and Story time at the Sparta Township Library with snacks and Christmas book raffle!

Visit with Santa

Dec. 19: 11–1 p.m. Santa House is Open. Bring your camera! (80 N. Union, Sparta)

Free horse-drawn trolley rides

Dec. 24: 6-9 p.m. Free Horse Drawn Trolley Rides through a luminary wonderland on Harper Drive! Load and unload at the Sparta Fire Department (70 N. State, Sparta). Free cider & treats provided by Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home.