Once January rolls around, we all feel like hibernating at home. But winter has its own pleasures. Like the Danish have taught us, it’s a time to pursue hygge. That means hot drinks, nature, books, sweets, blankets and a fireplace. Gather your friends and loved ones for a cozy adventure in Calhoun…
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There are events going on every weekend in December. Whether you’re looking for Santa, sparkling lights or ugly sweaters, we’ve got you covered. For a complete list of events, follow our calendar. Today-Dec. 21: Art Center Holly Mart For unique handmade gifts, the Art Center of Battle Creek is…
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The Festival of Lights is a long-standing tradition in Battle Creek. For decades, downtown has put up light installations to brighten the early winter nights in December. Want to see it for yourself? Plan your visit: Get a drink Hot chocolate is the drink of the season. You can pick some up…
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There’s something about a light show that puts people in the holiday spirit. The Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Marshall has created a mile-long display of decorations that are sure to brighten your winter night. When is it? They’ll be open 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays Dec. 5-Dec. 29…
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Santa is going to be popping up around the Battle Creek area. Here are times you can catch him. At Horrocks Horrocks is a great place for holiday shopping. They’ll have Christmas trees, holiday treats and poinsettias, along with two visits from Santa and his reindeer: 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15…
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Aries Cocktails Maybe the only thing an Aries likes more than running a marathon is a nice cocktail hour. Get a view of fall foliage at the cocktail lounge on top of the DoubleTree Hotel, opening in October. You can also learn to make your own cozy or spooky cocktails with New Holland Brewing Co…
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The weather may be blustery, but it’s a good excuse to get cozy. We recommend taking a cozy fall crawl in Calhoun County. Step one: Go to the farm Find fall decorations at Bosserd Family Farm in Marshall. All of the gourds, wreaths, and pumpkins will give you that harvest season feeling. They…
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Battle Creek’s biggest festival celebrates flight – whether it’s hot air balloons, jet planes, Ferris wheels or fireworks. New to the event? Then here are some tips. The schedule Field of Flight lasts from July 3-7 and each day has different flavors. If you want the air show and fireworks, go…
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It’s not exactly Jurassic Park, but there are a lot of reptiles with large teeth at Critchlow’s Alligator Sanctuary. Critchlow’s takes in alligators and other reptiles that have nowhere else to go. Sometimes people realize they can’t take care of hundreds of pounds of gator as a pet and sometimes…
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After you feed the giraffes at Binder Park Zoo, you might be ready to feed yourself. There are multiple dining options in the area. Here are a few family friendly suggestions: Eat at the zoo There are two restaurants on different sides of the zoo. On the East Side, by the snow leopards, is…
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