Michiana is getting into the Christmas spirit. Below is an extensive list of events going on around the area leading up to Christmas. Check back, because we'll be adding more events as we go. If you know of an event going on that isn't listed, post it in the comments below.
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| Tree of Life Celebration |
Mishawaka |
St. Joe Regional Medical Center |
| December 7 @ 2pm |
For a $10 donation, an ornament will be displayed on the tree |
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| Tree Lighting Ceremony |
South Bend |
Morris Center |
| December 7 @ 5:30pm |
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| Santa arrives in South Bend |
South Bend |
Jon Hunt Plaza |
| December 7 @ 5:30pm |
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| Candle Light Parade |
Dowagiac |
Beckwith Park |
| December 7 @ 6:00pm |
Santa returns to Dowagiac for one of Michigan's largest lighted parades. |
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| Light up the Bluff |
St. Joseph, MI |
Downtown |
| December 7 @ 7pm |
More than 30 Local Celebrities and Community Members in Window Displays |
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| Festival of Carols |
Goshen |
Sauder Concert Hall |
| December 7 & 8 @ 7:30pm |
Cost: $15, reserved seating. Call the Goshen College Welcome Center. |
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| Kid's Day |
Shipshewana |
The Davis Mercantile |
| December 8 10am-4pm |
Kids pick up their free Passports and travel to locations throughout Shipshewana |
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| Breakfast with Santa |
South Bend |
Fiddler's Hearth |
| December 8 @ 8am |
There will be face painting, and balloon artists, and of course Santa. |
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| Tea with Santa |
South Bend |
Erskine Golf Course |
| December 8 @ Noon or 1:15pm |
This is a more elegant affair, and is always popular. |
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| Gingerbread House Class |
LaPorte |
Cookery Tried and True |
| December 8 @ various times |
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| Festival of Carols |
Goshen |
Sauder Concert Hall |
| December 9 @ 4:00pm |
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| Holiday Skating Party |
South Bend |
Howard Park |
| December 9 @ 4:00pm |
Admission is two pet food items or $2 per person. |
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| Gingerbread Village Competition |
South Bend |
College Football Hall of Fame |
| December 15 @ 10am |
Judging starts at 10 - awards are given out at 3:00pm |
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| Ice Festival |
Shipshewana |
The Davis Mercantile |
| December 27-29 10am-8pm |
The Ice Festival Queen Contest will be held Dec. 27th, 6pm at the Davis Mercantile. |
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| Ice Carving Contest |
Shipshewana |
The Davis Mercantile |
| December 28 @ 10am |
The carvers begin carving at the Davis Mercantile starting at 10 am. |
