• 6 pm, Wednesday night book club at the Interlochen Public Library, 9411 Tenth St. in Interlochen. Information: 231-276-6767
• From 6pm to 8:30pm The Ludington Rotary Club’s 2023 Rotary Holiday Auction Gala will be held in the Stearns Hotel Ballroom in downtown Ludington. Tickets: $50. information: one.bidpal.net/ludingtonrotary.
• 11 a.m. to noon Kindergarten/Family Stories and Little Social Hour, Manistee Library.
• 2-3:30 p.m. Watercolor Winter Greeting Card for Adults, Manistee Library
• 5-6 p.m.; LEGO Alliance for Kids, Arcadia Library
• 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.; Movie Night at Bear Lake Library Children/Family Library
• 9-11 a.m., Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry, St. Joseph Parish Center, Manistee.
• 10:30 a.m. Preschool story time with Ms. Ann. Benzonia Public Library, 891 Michigan Avenue, Benzonia.Free event. information: benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111
• 1-2 p.m.; Board Game Club, Bear Lake Library
• 2-3 p.m.; Lego Alliance, Kaleva Library
• Wine and cheese party to celebrate the opening of the Roland Roycraft exhibit at L’Chayim in downtown Beulah from 5 to 7 p.m. Free event. Information: Julie at 231-871-0601 or email julieorr.artist@gmail.com.
• 7 p.m. Benzie Community Chorus Holiday Concert, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln Road, Beulah. Free-will donations are accepted. Information: 231-651-0311
• 7:30 p.m., ballet “The Nutcracker.” Ramsdell Regional Arts Center, 101 Maple Street, Manistee. Tickets range from $10 to $30. Information/Tickets: ramsdelltheatre.org
• “The Polar Express” movie at 10 a.m. Saturday at Darcy Library in Beulah. 7238 Commercial St., Beulah.
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Holiday Party; Upper floor of the Benzonia Public Library, 891 Michigan Avenue, Benzonia. Free event. information: benzonialibrary.org or call 231-882-4111.
• From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Old Circe Museum, 304 Walnut St., Manistee, will be open with a small town and train exhibit.
• From noon to 2 p.m., author Rebecca Durant will present her book on meditation at Kaleva Art Gallery, 14449 Wooksi Ave.
• Wood Decoration Workshop Session from noon to 2 p.m. at The Kaleva Art Gallery, 14449 Wooksi Ave. Cost: $10
• From noon to 4 p.m., hot cocoa, bonfires and saunas are available for tours at the Bottle House Museum, 14551 Wuoksi Ave.
• From 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Santa’s Headquarters will be open as follows: Manistee Municipal Marina, 480 River St., Manistee.
• 3 pm, Crystal Lake Community Business Association’s annual Christmas Magic event in downtown Beulah includes wagon rides, crafts, face painting, cookie decorating, and a visit from Santa from 3 to 5 p.m. Information: clcba .org or Kelly (231-882-4147)
• 3 pm, Benzie Community Chorus Holiday Concert, Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave. Free-will offerings accepted. Information: 231-651-0311
• 4 p.m. Manitou Winds Winter Songs & Carols Concert at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln Road, Beulah. Free admission. Information: manitouwinds@gmail.com
• 5:15 p.m. “Light Up the Streets” Christmas Parade as part of the Crystal Lake Community Business Association’s annual Christmas Magic event in Beulah. Information: clcba.org or Kelly (231-882-4147)
• 7:30 p.m., ballet “The Nutcracker.” Ramsdell Regional Arts Center, 101 Maple Street, Manistee. Tickets range from $10 to $30. Information/Tickets: ramsdelltheatre.org
• Santa’s headquarters will be open at the Manistee Municipal Marina, 480 River St., Manistee, from 1 to 4 p.m.
• Holiday Gathering hosted from 3 to 5 p.m. PFLAG Manistee and Polestar LGBT+ Community Center and Benzie Area Pride Network (Mills Community House in Benzonia). RSVP: PFLAGManistee@gmail.com or Benzielgbtq@gmail.com
• 2 p.m., ballet “The Nutcracker.” Ramsdell Regional Arts Center, 101 Maple Street, Manistee. Tickets range from $10 to $30. Information/Tickets: ramsdelltheatre.org
• 2 pm, The We’ll Be Home for the Holidays concert will be held in the Performance Hall of the Ludington Area Arts Center, 107 S. Harrison St. in downtown Ludington. Free event. information: ludingtonartscenter.org
• 4 p.m. The Old Kirk Museum, 304 Walnut Street, Manistee, will host a Christmas concert by Carrie Selby and friends.free event
• 7 p.m. Benzie Community Chorus Holiday Concert, Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave. Free-will offerings accepted. Information: 231-651-0311
• Noon, Spirit of the Woods Garden Club monthly meeting at Oak Grove Hospitality Center, 309 W. Parkdale, Manistee.
• From 4 to 6 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons for Teens, Manistee Library
• 5-6 p.m.; Movies at Wellston Library Children/Family Library
• 4 p.m. Lego alliance!For school-age children, Manistee Library
• 5:30pm to 6:30pm Book club, Kaleva Library
• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Teen Board Game Club, Wellston Library
• 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.; Watch movies at Kids Family Library and Onekama Library
• Drops from December 1st to December 15th Pick up a letter to Santa at any Manistee Library branch.Your name and return address are required to receive a reply from North Pole
• Downtown Story Stroll hosted by Manistee Library all day through December 31st.
• From November 21st to January 2nd Oliver Art Center’s “Upcycled” Holiday Tree 132 Coast Guard Road in Frankfort. information: oliveratcenterfrankfort.org or Julie Pierce (231-352-4151)
• Oliver Art Center’s annual winter market will be held at the art center through Dec. 30, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. 132 Coast Guard Road in Frankfort. Information: oliverart.org or 231-352-4151
• Noon to 4 p.m.; bottle house museum, 14551 Wuoksi Ave., Kaleva, Open on Saturday and Sunday
• Celebrate, a Christ-centered recovery program for those with an injury, hang-up, or habit, every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., Frankfort. Recovery will be held.
• The Manistee History Museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 425 River St., Manistee.
• The Benzie Regional History Museum, 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia, will be open Sept. 1 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Information: benziemuseum.org, phone 231 882-5539 or email info@benziemuseum.org