Christmas in the Village

Name: Christmas in the Village
Start: 2024-12-07T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-07T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Village Arts Factory

Schedule

Sat Dec 07 2024 at 03:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Village Arts Factory | Canton, MI

Experience the magic of the holiday season when Christmas in the Village returns to the Village Arts Factory with new additions and even more holiday cheer on Saturday, December 7, from 3 to 8 p.m.
Presented by Greenland Market and Saj Bakery, this family-friendly event will transform the Village Arts Factory, located at 50755 Cherry Hill Road in Canton, MI, into a winter wonderland, featuring: a live petting zoo attraction, caroling musicians, free kids’ craft activities, cookie decorating, and a bustling Old-World Christmas Market featuring over 25 artisan vendors with unique merchandise for all your gift-giving needs.
Additional event highlights include free visits and pictures with Santa Claus courtesy of Oak Pointe Church; holiday ornament-making at Cold Stone Creamery; kids’ hair tinsel and holiday boutique at Indigo Salon; as well as a tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. at the Village Arts Factory. The Cherry Hill Potters Guild will also be on hand, joining over 25 craft and artisan vendors selling unique crafts.
A special IKEA Uppvärmning Lodge will be erected on the event grounds, featuring complimentary warm cinnamon rolls and Swedish Glögg - while supplies last. Additional tasty food options will be available for purchase, including hot chocolate provided by Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea and holiday coffee beverages from Hazel Coffee Co. A variety of food trucks will also be onsite, including Famous Hamburger, Cilantro Mexican Food, and Impasto Italian-Inspired Wraps.
This special event, which is organized by the Village Arts Factory, and Canton Leisure Services, is free and open to the entire Canton community, as well as surrounding communities. Additional sponsors include AlphaGraphics of Canton; Comcast; Edward Jones of Cherry Hill Village; Expressions Music Academy; IKEA; Jacob Matthew Jewelers; Kumon; Primrose Schools; Schoolcraft College; Trinity Health IHA Medical Group; Tucker Insurance Agency; Uptown Salon; and the Village Grocery.
All ages are encouraged to come and enjoy Christmas in the Village’s beautiful decorations, glowing lights, cheerful music, and holiday merriment inside the Village Arts Factory before venturing outside for unique seasonal entertainment.
Event participants are reminded to dress for the weather. On-site parking will be limited, so participants are advised to utilize area public lots listed at www.cantonmi.gov/1384. In addition, shuttles will be available at the Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, Workman Elementary School, and the Canton Dog Park.
Following the conclusion of Christmas in the Village, the 21+ crowd is invited to continue the festivities with a special holiday afterglow hosted by Maraschinos Pub in Cherry Hill Village with seasonal decor, music, and holiday-themed drinks.