ON GOING EVENTSLuminaries on Main Street6 – 8pm, Friday & Saturday night, lighting up Main Street. Presented by the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts of Chelsea area.

Gingerbread House DisplaysDec. 5 - 20th. Custom made Gingerbread homes are displayed at various locations throughout Chelsea. For a list of locations or to participate with your own creation visit www.chelseamich.com/gingerbread

Toys for Tots & TeensThrough Dec. 18 @ Palmer Auto Service, 222 S. Main Street -or- Chelsea Kidz Stop, 114 N. Main Street. Drop off new, unwrapped toys for tots and teens to be distributed by Faith in Action to local children.

Merchant Events & ActivitiesThere are numerous activities, presentations and holiday specials going on all weekend at participating merchants. Go to the ChelseaMich.com website for a detailed list of activities.

Christmas on the (Waterloo) FarmSaturday, Dec. 6, 10am – 4pm; Sunday, Dec. 7, noon – 4pm @ Waterloo Farm.This annual recreation of the holiday’s traditions includes tours of the ten-room farmhouse, the authentic log house, eight outbuildings, and the one-room Dewey School. Hand-crafted greens, homemade baked goods, and gift items will be available for purchase. Free refreshments and live music will be among the offerings for this homespun weekend.

The NutcrackerSaturday, Dec. 6 at 2pm & 7pm; Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2pm @ Chelsea High School, 740 N. Freerer Road. SugarPlum Tea on Sunday prior to matinee performance. Visit balletchelsea.com for tickets. Ballet Chelsea will dazzle crowds with its 17th annual presentation of “The Nutcracker” a timeless holiday classic.

HOMETOWN HOLIDAYSThe 27th Annual Chelsea Hometown Holiday is a festive community celebration that kicks off the holiday season. The activities start with the ceremonial lighting of the giant Christmas tree at Pierce Park on Friday, December 5th. Chelsea is decked out in holiday splendor to warm your hearts and get you in the holiday spirit. Local merchants are on hand with great gift ideas and special pricing for everyone on your list. Explore the annual gingerbread house displays, sip on hot chocolate, and enjoy the special events planned. For more information and a detailed list of events and activities, please click on www.chelseamich.com or call 734-475-1145.

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Event Sponsors

Additional SponsorsAmerican Legion Post 31Bill Ballagh State Farm InsuranceChelsea Area Chamber of CommerceChelsea Children’s Co-op Preschool (In-kind)Chelsea Comfort Inn & Conference CenterChelsea District LibraryChelsea First Congregational ChurchChelsea First United Methodist Church (In-kind)Cheslea Lions ClubChelsea McDonald’s (In-kind)Chelsea Public Schools (In-kind)Chelsea Rotary (In-kind)Chelsea local Girl, Cub and Boy Scouts (In-kind)Chelsea State Bank (In-kind)Chelsea Update (In-kind)City of Chelsea (In-kind)The Common GrillKiwanis Club of ChelseaMerkel Furniture & Carpet One (In-kind)Palmer Auto ServiceWashtenaw Now / Chelsea Standard (In-kind)

1. The Chelsea Historic Depot: Santa’s Workshop & Photos with Santa , Story Telling at Farmer’s Supply (Friday Night)

2. Chelsea Teddy Bear Company: Light Parade after-glow party & Cub Run

3. Chelsea District Library: Common Cords Concert, Tween & Teen Gift Center

4. Chelsea First United Methodist Church: Children’s Christmas Bazaar

5. Live Nativity Scene (Friday Night)

6. First Congregational Church: Tour Historic Chelsea Homes, Gingerbread House Workshops

7. Toys for Tots & Teens Drop Off Centers

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All The Trimmings Artisan’s Holiday Show10am – 4pm @ the Chelsea Fairgrounds service building, corner of Old US-12 and Old Manchester Road.A wonderful artisans’ show featuring unique local talent – woodcarvings, bears, counted cross-stitch, pastels, tiles, folk paintings, textiles, jewelry, antiques and collectibles, rug hooking, punch needle, stained glass, photography, bread boards and fresh Christmas greens. Free refreshments, free admission, and free parking.

10th Annual Chelsea Light Parade6pm, along Main Street (street closed to thru traffic during the parade).10th annual parade featuring dozens of lighted floats and vehicles, marching bands, and the big guy himself, Santa! Parade starts at Chelsea State Bank’s south-end lot and ends at the Chelsea Teddy Bear Company for the free community afterglow party with refreshments.

Community Sing7 – 9pm @ Chelsea Teddy Bear Company, 400 N. Main Street.Warm up after watching the light parade, enjoy free refreshments and sing holiday carols with Counterpoint. Sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Sponsored by Chelsea Teddy Bear Company.

Bear Cub Run7:30pm @ Chelsea Teddy Bear Company, 400 N. Main Street.Now an annual event, share in the excitement as several local children are selected to run through the Chelsea Teddy Bear warehouse and grab as many bears as they can carry.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5thTree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Arrives6 – 6:30pm @ Pierce Park, Main Street.Santa makes his appearance on a fire engine and the Chelsea Community Fair Queen lights the Holiday tree to start the festivities. Music from CHS choirs.

Visit with Santa & Santa’s Workshop6:30 – 8:30pm @ The Chelsea Historic Depot, 125 Jackson Street. Bring your camera and take a photo with Santa and make gifts in his workshop. Sponsored by Chelsea Children’s Co-op Preschool.

Live Nativity SceneTwo shows: 7:30pm and 8pm next to Chelsea First United Methodist Church, 128 Park Street. Includes live animals & Christmas choir.

Common Chords Concert7 – 8:30pm @ Chelsea District Library McKune Room, 221 S. Main Street. The Common Chords hand bell choir will perform a holiday concert with refreshments.

Kicking It with Candy Canes6:30 – 8:30pm @ Chelsea ATA Martial Arts, 420 N. Main Street. Martial artists will demonstrate techniques with children participation. Free candy canes.

Story Telling6:30 - 8:30pm @ Chelsea’s Farmers Supply, 122 Jackson Street (across from The Depot).

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th Chelsea Chamber Players Holiday Concert (2 shows)3pm & 7pm @ St. Mary Catholic Church, 14200 East Old U.S. Hwy. 12. A special holiday performance featuring Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo, works for string orchestra and a Christmas Carol sing-a-long. Presented by Chelsea’s talented Chamber Players with students from the Chelsea High School Orchestra (Jed Fritzemeier, Conductor), Chelsea First United Methodist Church Choir (Kyle Webber, Conductor) and Chelsea High School Choirs (Steve Hinz, Conductor). Free admission.

Giant Holiday Stocking Giveaway11:30am @ McDonald’s, M-52/Main Street. Drawing to win the 6’ tall stocking packed with donated items from local merchants. Music provided by Chelsea choirs. Sponsored by the Chelsea McDonald’s.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th FREE Breakfast with Santa8:30 – 10:30am @ Comfort Inn & Village Conference Center Located at 1645 Commerce Park Drive (off M-52). Sit with Santa and kids enjoy a pancake breakfast with other goodies. Photos with Santa by ChelseaUpdate.com. Sponsored by Lake Trust Credit Union.5th Annual Children’s Christmas Bazaar10am – 3pm @ Chelsea First United Methodist Church, 128 Park Street. By appointment only, please register @ www.chelseafestivals.comFor ages 4 years to 6th grade, kids can shop for the holidays from the hundreds of affordable handmade and locally made items available, all for under $5.00.

Gingerbread House Workshop (2 sessions)11am – 12pm, & 12 – 1pm @ First Congregational Church, 121 E. Middle Steet. Create a family tradition and decorate a gingerbread house for the holidays (free). Only 100 houses available, limit one per famly – to reserve a house call the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce at 475-1145. Sponsored by Bill Ballagh State Farm Insurance. Tour Historic Chelsea Homes

2 - 5pm @ Starts in front of the First Congregational Church, 121 E. Middle Steet. $15 per person, proceeds go to Chelsea Historical Society. Tour tickets are available at CACC and Chelsea PharmacyVisitors are welcome to join a docent led walking tour of the historic homes on East Middle Street. Enjoy their splendid holiday decor while learning about each homes unique history. Homemade Tween & Teen Gifts for the Holidays1:30 – 3pm @ Chelsea District Library McKune Room (Registration Required, Ages 10-17).Need a present for a friend or family member? Who doesn’t like a homemade gift? Make your holiday presents here in the library! What we’ll be making is a surprise, but we’ll make it and wrap it that day! Parents, this is a great time for you to shop downtown, while your children make you a present. All supplies provided.

Photo by Chelseaupdate.comPhoto by Burrill Strong

Photo by Burrill Strong