Green & Gifts Market | Wish List Window
December 1, 2012
Get that warm, nostalgic feeling of old as you stroll through Downtown Farmington listening to carolers, sampling freshly baked cookies while sipping hot chocolate. Visit the Greens & Gifts Market in the Sundquist Pavilion and find artisans and crafters selling wreaths and unique holiday gifts.
Bring family and friends to see the free Holiday Movies at the historic Farmington Civic Theater.
Join the tree-lighting celebration at the Warner Mansion.
There will be a visit from Santa and activities for all the kids to enjoy, as well as the Wish List Window.
Gift wrapping, entertainment, food and lots of holiday spirit will be aglow.
Farmington’s North Pole
At the Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Avenue
Santa Comes to Farmington
Be ready to tell Santa everything on your wish lists!
Saturday, December 1 from Noon - 4:00pm
Santa Snapshots
Make a lifetime memory with a FREE family photo with Santa. Come get your family photo and talk to Santa.
Saturday, December 1 from Noon - 4:00pm
Greens & Gifts Market
Find the freshest greens to make your home or business festive this holiday season. Shop our unique artisans and get treasures sure to please anyone on your list.
Saturday, December 1, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Tree of Wishes
Also at the Farmington North Pole, visit the Tree of Wishes. Kids and parents alike are encouraged to bring a new pair of socks or mittens when they visit the “North Pole.” Socks and mittens collected will be donated to a local charity. Kids can also write their Christmas wish on an ornament and hang it on our Tress of Wishes.
Saturday, December 1
Santa’s Workshop
In Mike Greer Photography Studio
33316 Grand River Avenue
Saturday, December 1, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, December 4, Noon – 4:00pm
Kids Holiday Craft Area
Kids can make a free special holiday keepsake!
Free Gift Wrapping
Take the hassle out of gift-giving! Let our crew do the wrapping for you.
Sponsored by Community Choice Credit Union
Stories & Cookies with Mrs. Claus
Listen to holiday tales as told by Mrs. Claus all while munching on fresh baked cookies.
Check back for updates for Holiday Fun in 2012
More Holiday Fun in 2011
Free Holiday Movies at the Farmington Civic Theatre- 33332 Grand River Avenue
Saturday, December 3
The Polar Express (Rated PG; 1 hour 40 minutes) Showtimes: 10:00am & 1:00pm
On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home.
Shrek the Halls (Rated TVPG; 21 minutes) Showtimes: 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm
Shrek wants a perfect Christmas for Fiona and the kids but, becomes so focused on doing things by the book, he fails to notice the magic and chaos unfolding all around him.
Get in the spirit of the season with two wonderful holiday movies! Movie-goers are encouraged to bring non-perishable food or new, unwrapped toys or a donation to the Farmington Area Goodfellows benefiting seniors and families in need. 50% of concessions will also go to the Goodfellows.
Sunday, December 4
Live performance of The Nutcracker ballet at 2:00pm
Presented by Positive Attitude Dance Academy and Curtain Call Dance
Tickets are $15
Governor Warner Mansion - 33805 Grand River Ave.
Saturday, December 3rd 1:00pm-7:00pm
Sunday, December 4th 1:00pm-5:00pm
Holiday Open House
Tour/Entrance fees are $2.00 adult & $1.00 child
Saturday, December 3rd
Farmington Area Jaycees Holiday Tree Lighting at 5:30pm
Enjoy caroling, a visit from Santa and light refreshments in the Carriage House. Tour the decorated mansion with costumed docents for a $2 donation.
For more information, 1-877-411-FAJC or click here to go to the Jaycees website
Entertainment
Throughout the weekend, see and hear carolers from local groups stroll the streets of Downtown Farmington- sure to get everyone in the yuletide spirit! See the Salvation Army Band on Saturday, December 3. They will be performing Noon - 3:00pm.
Happenings Around Town
Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, December 3rd 9:00am - 4:00pm
Salem United Church of Christ, 33424 Oakland St.
Thank You to Our Generous Holly Days Sponsors
