Events in the Tri-Cities

November 30 & December 1 34th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW Hand Crafted juried items for sale by local crafters. Show to be held at the Grand Haven Area Arts Council building at 1045 Columbus Street. Friday 9-8pm, Saturday 9-4pm. www.ghaac.org

December 1 COOL-YULE-YOUR DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE Enjoy chestnuts roasting outside the streets, carriage rides back and forth on Washington Street. Merchants will be celebrating the Christmas season with festive food & drinks. 10am-Close (Prior to the Jingle Bell Parade)

December 1 CLASSIC HOLIDAY HOME TOUR Classic and historical homes on tour in Tri-Cities area. Holiday decorations and unique and historical décor. Tours run on Saturday from 1-6pm and Sunday 1-5pm. Sponsored by Tri-Cities Historical Museum and Habitat for Humanity. Admission is $12, you can purchase tickets at the museum or at your first home. The museum 616-842-0700 or go to the web at www.tri-citiesmuseum.org

December 1 JINGLE BELL PARADE The popular Jingle Bell Parade is an annual event in downtown Grand Haven the first Saturday evening of December with “lighted” entries and featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus. The parade route through downtown ends at Central Park for the lighting of the Christmas tree and enjoyment of hot chocolate provided by the Salvation Army. Parade start time is 7:00pm. Event is free for spectators with minimal entry fee for participants. The event is presented by the Chamber Ambassadors and sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Contact: the Chamber 616-842-4910.

December 1 HEAVENLY CREATIONS CRAFT SHOW Exhibitors with their crafts. We will also have a Bake Shoppe and concession serving breakfast and lunch. St. Johns Lutheran School, 525 Taylor Street, Grand Haven. 9-4pm, Contact 616-842-0260 for more information. Admission is $.50. Children are free.

December 8 CAROL SING IN FERRYSBURG Christmas Carols, hot chocolate & donuts around the campfire. Santa will be present. 616-842-5803. www.ferrysburg.org

December 8 HAPPY ELVES CRAFT SHOW Wall to Wall Fun & loads of talent, with over 70 booths where you are sure to find a treasure. Visit Santa, food booths, daycare provided so you can browse the show at your leisure. Craft show to be held at White Pines Middle School located at 1400 S. Griffon, for craft application call Karen Goresch at 616-842-6107. Craft show hours are 9-4pm.