December means holiday crafting, sightings with Santa, and New Year’s Eve festivities—not to mention Mt. Pleasant’s annual Christmas Celebration! From food and laughs to art and shopping, many say that it’s the most wonderful time of the year. So get wrapped up in the spirit of the season and enjoy activities throughout the month while preparing to bid 2024 adieu and ring in 2025 with these December events in Mt. Pleasant.
Holiday Wreaths with FlowerBird Farm & Garden
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at
Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill
Build an evergreen holiday wreath while enjoying some hard cider. There will be a diverse set of evergreens, bows, wreath forms and decorations available to make your own unique holiday wreath. Participants can even enjoy some holiday shopping at Phillips while enjoying new friendships and holiday cheer! To purchase tickets, visit:
https://www.flowerbirdfarm.com.
Frosty Florals Bouquet Making Class
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at
Life Unplugged
Join the folks at Life Unplugged for a night of community, shopping, and a special winter bouquet making class, hosted by
Well Rooted Flower Co. This event is BYOB and fresh popcorn will be provided. Limited spots are available. Register at
lifeunplugged.com.
Isabella County Book Fair
Thursday, Dec. 5 from Sunday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the
Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum
The Mount Pleasant Young Professionals Network is hosting their first free book fair. Guests are invited to “shop” over 2,500 books—with themes from children's to adult, to cook books and school books. Before the fair, the organization is accepting donations of reusable tote bags for shoppers to take their books home in, as well as books themselves. Donations can be brought to Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, Middle Michigan Development Corporation, or Sleepy Dog Books.
Mt. Pleasant Christmas Celebration
Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7 (All day)
Come home for the holidays and walk the streets of historic downtown during the annual
Mt. Pleasant Christmas Celebration. Food and entertainment will fill the area with sights and smells of the holiday season, while participants share a pancake breakfast with Santa, take a Christmas light hayride, do a “make and take” craft, shop at local stores, sip hot cocoa at one of the warming stations, and enjoy the Lighted Christmas Parade. New this year, a laser light show will illuminate the skies over Town Center at 8 p.m. Friday, choreographed to holiday music. Find
the official schedule of events and all volunteer forms, parade registration, 5K registration, and vendor applications
here.
“
Frozen Jr.” at the Broadway Theatre
Friday, Dec. 6 through Friday, Dec. 20 (various showtimes)
Catch this season’s production of “Frozen Jr.” by the Broadway Playhouse Kids. Watch as young performers bring Elsa, Anna, and other favorite “Frozen” characters to life in this live performance. Shows like this help support the Broadway Theater, celebrate the creativity and dedication of local youth, and promise fun for the whole family. For tickets and performance times, visit:
https://www.friendsofthebroadway.org/shows.
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Courtesy Camille's Prime
Brunch & Be Merry
Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at Camille’s Prime
Let the staff at Camille’s Prime do all the work while you relax and enjoy a delicious holiday brunch, complete with a festive mimosa or flavored coffee. Patrons will enjoy four courses of holiday-themed brunch items, with an additional holiday cocktail menu available. Reservations are required. Gather with friends and family to savor the season with this one-of-a-kind holiday brunch at Camille’s Prime; and find more information at
https://www.camillesprime.com.
Club Create of Mid Michigan
Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at
Art Reach
Club Create is a Michigan Arts Access program for adults with disabilities. Participants have hands-on experiences in the arts provided by professional artists, as well as enjoy time to socialize with other club members. Meetings take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Cost is $3 per person, and caregivers are welcome to participate as well. To register, visit:
https://www.artreachcenter.org.
The Christmas Journey 2024
Thursday, Dec. 12 to Saturday, Dec. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
The Potter’s House
Experience the story of Christmas from Creation to Bethlehem and beyond in a 40-minute, 1/2 mile, outdoor tour. Watch biblical scenes of Christmas come to life as guides lead participants through a path filled with actors, scenery, and live animals. Details can be found here:
https://pottershousefwc.org.
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December Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Friday, Dec. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at
For Art’s Sake
Teams of two will compete to complete the same puzzle the fastest! Competitors have two hours to complete the puzzles, and the first two teams to finish will be recognized. Puzzles can be taken home by participants after the event, or they can be donated back to For Art’s Sake. For more details, visit:
https://www.forartssakeonline.com.
Visit with Santa Claus
Saturday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at
ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Isabella County invites community members to stop by and join in the festivities as Santa comes to visit on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (with a brief cookie break from 12:15 to 12:30 p.m.). There is no cost for this event and participants can enjoy crafts, goodie bags, and pictures with Santa for free. The ReStore encourages all to be on their best behavior to rack up some last-minute "Nice List" points. Find more information at
https://www.facebook.com/events/559869946780067/.
The Rockin’ Holiday Bash
Saturday, Dec. 14 at
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort at 6:45 p.m.
For this holiday event, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort will host a “Martinis and Mistletoe” themed sampling fest. Participants will have the chance to taste food from the area’s top restaurants, plus hear live performances by Sunset Blvd and former Boston member Tommy Decarlo. To purchase tickets and join in the fun, visit:
https://www.soaringeaglecasino.com.
Soundtrack to the New Year
Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
Bring in the New Year with style at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort’s Soundtrack to the New Year Bash. Guests will dance their way into 2025 with hits from the ‘60s all the way through the ‘00s with
Your Generation, while enjoying a full bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. Get tickets at:
https://www.soaringeaglecasino.com.
Cossettes: A Multisensory Art Installation
On display through Feb. 8, 2025 at CMU Park Library’s Baber Room Gallery
“Cossettes” is an art installation by Jacklyn Brickman. Centered around sugar beet processing across multiple disciplines, the exhibit merges agriculture, industry, craftsmanship, microbiology, technology, art, and performance in one immersive experience. The exhibit is open during
regular library hours. To learn more about the artist, visit
https://www.jacklynbrickman.com/.