Santa is going to be popping up around the Battle Creek area. Here are times you can catch him.
AT THE LIBRARY
Visit Willard Library to take a picture with Santa Claus. Make sure you bring your Christmas list so Santa knows what you'd like for Christmas. While you are there, don't miss your chance to make holiday themed crafts, or get cozy on the Lower Level and hang out with the Grinch. As an extra bonus, some of Santa's reindeer will be here to pet and enjoy. The program is from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2.
Marshall District Library provides an intimate concert with holiday cheer called Santa and Singing. The concert will have treats, activities, a carol singalong, and a visit from Santa. The program is 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 10.
AT KIDS ‘N’ STUFF HANDS-ON MUSEUM
After the Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Dec. 5, go to Kids ‘N’ Stuff to see Santa. The hands-on museum also has a lot of fun stuff for kids to do.
AT WINTER WANDERLAND
Santa and the Grinch will both make an appearance at the Winter Wanderland holiday extravaganza from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at Kellogg Arena. There will be a Holiday Night Bazaar, horse-drawn wagon rides (5-8pm), mini Polar Express train rides and activities for kids.
AT THE MERRY MILE
The Merry Mile is a drive-through wonderland of festive decorations. They’ll have special nights when you can get out of your car and visit with Santa. Santa Saturday events are 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20.
AT HORROCKS & CO.
You can meet Santa and his reindeer at Horrocks & Co. on Nov. 30 from 1-4pm.
AT SMALL BUSINESSES
Marshall stores will each take turns hosting Santa so kids can get a picture with the man in red.
Dec. 5: 6 to 8 p.m. at Marshall Hardware
Dec. 6: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Nani’s Baby Boutique.
Dec. 12: 5 to 7 p.m. at Urban Reflections Lifestyle
Dec. 13: 12:30 to 2 p.m. at EastEnd Gallery (and crafts from noon to 4 p.m.)
Dec. 14: 2 to 3:20 p.m. at Stagecoach Inn
Dec. 19: 4 to 6 p.m. at Serendipity and the Brew
Dec. 20: Noon to 2 p.m. at Busy Paintbrush (and crafts)
