MONROE COUNTY — A visit from Santa, gingerbread making, a parade and several library programs are scheduled for this Christmas season in Monroe County. Registration may be required depending on the program.
- Every Thursday until Christmas (4-7 p.m.): Santa in an Igloo in Downtown Monroe
- Every Saturday in December (11 a.m.-3 p.m.): YesterWays: Holiday Editions, Monroe County Museum, 126 S. Monroe St.
- Through Dec. 24: Santa at Cabela’s (110 Cabela Blvd.) East, Dundee
- Through Dec. 13: Send letters to Santa to the Monroe County Museum, 126 S. Monroe St. Mail slot at the front door.Include return address
- Through Dec. 30: Trees, Toys and Village Exhibit, Monroe County Museum, 126 S. Monroe St.
- Dec. 12: Ugly Christmas Sweater Design Contest for Kids, Mabee Branch Library, 9060 Raisin St., Mabee.
- Dec. 12: Ugly Christmas Sweater Design Contest for Kids, Summerfield Petersburg Branch Library, 60 E Center St., Petersburg.
- Through Dec. 12: Toys for Toddlers toy drop-off location, Monroe County Museum, 126 S. Monroe St.
- Through December (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays): Homeless Shelter Blanket Drive, Temperance, Monroe, Carleton, Adrian Family Medical Center locations.
- However, Dec. 1: Donate items for senior packages, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2238 Manhattan St., Erie.
- Nov. 25 (9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.): Small Business Saturday, Downtown Monroe
- Nov. 29 (5:30-6:30 p.m.): Visit with Santa, Vivian Branch Library, 2664 Vivian Road.
- Dec. 1 (5:30 p.m.): Visit with Santa, Frenchtown Dixie Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Road
- December 1st (6pm): 19th Annual Gingerbread House Making Program, Dorsch Memorial Branch Library, 18 E. First St.
- Dec. 1 (6 p.m.): Yule Ball, Bedford Branch, 8575 Jackman Road, Temperance.
- December 1-2: Downtown Ida, Christmas in Ida
- December 1-2: Flat Rock Winterfest, Flat Rock
- Dec. 1-2 (7:30 p.m.): “That’s Christmas to Me” Concert by Seaway Chorale & Orchestra, Flat Rock Community Auditorium, 25600 Seneca St., Flat Rock
- Dec. 1-2: Nutcracker Ballet, River Raisin Arts Center, 114 S. Monroe St.
- December 1 (5:30-6:30 p.m.): Visit with Santa, Frenchtown Dixie Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Road.
- Dec. 2 (5-6:30 p.m.): Ghosts of Christmas Storytelling from the Past, Monroe County Museum, 126 S. Monroe St.
- Dec. 2 (2 p.m.): Tecumseh Arts Center Big Band & Vocal Ayers Christmas Concert, “Sounds of the Season,” Tecumseh Arts Center, 400 N. Maumee, Tecumseh
- Dec. 2 (9-10 a.m.): Visit Santa and get a free ticket to see “The Polar Express” at 10 a.m. at the Phoenix Theater in the Mall of Monroe (2121 N. Monroe St.).
- December 2 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.): St. John Lutheran Church Christmas Craft Show, St. John’s Church, 28320 Waltz Road, New Boston
- December 2: Christmas Celebration, Brownstown Event Center, 22345 King Road, Brownstown Township.
- Dec. 2 (1 p.m.): Elf School, Lachy Memorial Branch Library, 4349 Oak St., Luna Pier.
- Dec. 3 (2 p.m.): Community Dinner, Sawyer Homestead, 320 E. Front St.
- Dec. 3 (noon-5 p.m.): Toys for Tots Craft and Vendor Show, River Raisin Banquet Center, 8 N. Monroe St.
- Dec. 5 (4:30-6:30 p.m.): Drop-in Presents Palooza, Luna Pier Branch Library, 4349 Oak St., Luna Pier.
- Dec. 5 (5 p.m.): Memorial Ornaments, Dorsch Memorial Branch Library, 18 E. First St.
- Dec. 8 (5-6:30 p.m.): “A Christmas Story” with David Wahl, Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library, 60 E. Center St., Petersburg.
- Dec. 9 (1 p.m.): Elf School, Erie Branch Library, 2065 Erie Road, Erie.
- Dec. 9 (noon-3 p.m.): Deck the Woods: Make Edible Wreaths and Decorations for Birds, Navthat Center, 6670 Waters Edge Drive.
- Dec. 9 (9 a.m.): Santa in Erie Parade, St. Joseph Grade School, 2238 Manhattan St., Erie
- December 9 (7:30 p.m.): Fran D’Ambrosio Christmas in New York Concert, River Raisin Center for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St.
- December 9th (6:30pm): Dundee’s Light Parade, Dundee
- Dec. 9 (10-11 a.m.): Christmas Cone Tree, Dorsch Memorial Branch Library, 18 E. First St.
- Dec. 9 (10 a.m.): Gingerbread Festival, Maybee Branch Library, 9060 Raisin St., Maybee.
- Dec. 9 (5-6:30 p.m.): Cocoa and the Conductor, Monroe County Museum, 126 S. Monroe St.
- Dec. 9-10: Holiday Market, Community Lutheran Church, 23984 Gibraltar Road, Flat Rock
- Dec. 10 (7 p.m.): Monroe Big Band Holiday Concert, River Raisin Arts Center, 114 S. Monroe St.
- Dec. 10 (7 p.m.): Monroe High School Orchestra and Alumni Candlelight Classic, St. Mary Catholic Church, 127 S. Monroe St.
- Dec. 10 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.): Groovy & Bright, Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Road.
- Dec. 10 (3-4 p.m.): Christmas Concert, St. Roch Catholic Church, 25022 Gibraltar Road, Flat Rock
- Dec. 10 (10:30 a.m.): Visit with Santa, Blue Bush Branch Library, 2010 Blue Bush Road.
- Dec. 10 (1 p.m.): Gingerbread Festival, Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library, 60 E. Center St., Petersburg.
- Dec. 10: Vintage Market Groovy & Bright event, Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Road.
- Dec. 11 (2:30-5:30 p.m.): Drop-in Presents Palooza, Erie Branch Library, 2065 Erie Road, Erie
- Dec. 11 (6 p.m.): Old Book Santa, Maybee Branch Library, 9060 Raisin St.
- Dec. 12 (6-7:30 p.m.): 2nd Annual Holiday Open House, Ellis Library & Reference Center, 3700 S. Custer Road.
- Dec. 13 (4 p.m.): Cocoa Club, Ellis Library & Resource Center, 3700 S. Custer Road.
- Dec. 13 (6:30-9:30 p.m.): Newport Firefighters Association Christmas Parade, Newport
- Dec. 15 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.): Third Friday Shopping Event, Downtown Monroe
- Dec. 15 (7:30 p.m.): Lessons and carol service by John Tyner Chorale, First Presbyterian Church, 108 Washington St.
- Dec. 16 (10 a.m.): Holly Jolly Community Crafting, Dundee Branch Library, 144 W. Main St., Dundee.
- Dec. 16 (11 a.m.): Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Newport Branch Library, 8120 N. Dixie Highway, Newport
- Dec. 16 (noon to 6 p.m.): Christmas Market, Mall of Monroe, 2121 N. Monroe St.
- Dec. 17 (6:30 p.m.): Candles, carols and cookies, St. Mary Catholic Church, 127 N. Monroe St.
— To report other holiday or Christmas events, email events@monroenews.com. Contact reporter Suzanne Nolan Wisler at swisler@monroenews.com.