HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
The 24th Annual Chelsea Hometown Holiday is a
festive, fun-filled weekend celebration that kicks off
the holiday season. The activities start with Santa
lighting the giant Christmas tree at Pierce Park on
Friday night and ends with a holiday carol concert
featuring singing groups from the churches of Chelsea
on Sunday evening. There are many events, activities
and attractions all weekend including Santa’s Workshop,
Gingerbread House decorating, the annual Light Parade
and many, many more.
ALL WEEKEND EVENTS
The Nutcracker Ballet (4 shows)
At Chelsea High School Performing Arts Complex
performed by Youth Dance Theatre on Dec. 2 @
7pm, Dec. 3 @ 2pm and 7pm, and Dec. 4 @2pm.
For more information and a detailed list of events
and activities, please click on chelseafestivals.com
or call 734-475-1145.
EVENT SPONSORS
Luminaries on Main Street
6-8:00p, Friday and Saturday night, lighting up Main
Street . Presented by the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts
of the Chelsea area.
Merchant Events & Activities
There are numerous activities, presentations and
holiday specials going on all weekend at participating
merchants. Go to the chelseafestivals.com website
for a detailed list of these activities.
Christmas on the (Waterloo) Farm
Saturday, Dec. 3, 10a - 4p, Sunday, Dec. 4, Noon - 4p
This annual recreation of the holiday's traditions
includes tours of the ten-room farmhouse, the
authentic log house, eight outbuildings, and the oneroom Dewey School. New this year is a traditional
Christmas program at 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.
1 Santa’s Workshop & Photos
with Santa (Friday night)
2 Cookie Decorating, Story-telling,
Light Parade afterglow party & Cub Run
3 Tween & Teen Gift Center &
Common Cords Concert
4 Children’s Christmas Bazaar,
Gingerbread House Workshop &
Chamber Players Concert
5 Live Nativity Scene with
live animals & Christmas choir
– ADDITIONAL SPONSORS –
- Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce
- Chelsea District Library
- Chelsea Comfort Inn & Conference Center
- The Chelsea Standard (In-kind)
- City of Chelsea (In-kind)
- Chelsea McDonald’s (In-kind)
- Chelsea Rotary (In-kind)
- Chelsea State Bank (In-kind)
- Merkel Furniture & Carpet One (In-kind)
- Chelsea Children’s Co-op (In-kind)
- Chelsea First United Methodist Church (In-kind)
- Chelsea Public Schools (In-kind)
- Chelsea local Girl, Cub and Boy Scouts (In-kind)
CHELSEA
December 2-4 (Fri. - Sun.)
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Chelsea is all decked out in holiday splendor to warm
your hearts and get you in the holiday spirit. Browse
the shops, sip on some hot chocolate, and enjoy the
special events planned. Happy Holidays.
THE 24th ANNUAL
CHELSEA’S
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Arrives
6-6:30p, @ Pierce Park, Main Street.
Santa makes his appearance on the American Legion
Voiture 957 Train and lights the Holiday tree to start
the festivities. Music from CHS choirs.
Visit with Santa & Santa’s Workshop
6:30-8:30p, @ The Depot, Jackson Street.
Get your photo with Santa and make gifts in his
workshop. Sponsored by Chelsea Children’s Co-op.
Live Nativity Scene
7-8:00p, next to First United Methodist Church, on
Park Street across from the Purple Rose Theater.
Includes live animals and Christmas choir.
Common Chords Concert
7-9:00p, @ the Library McKune Room
The Common Chords hand bell choir will perform
a holiday concert with refreshments.
Cookie Decorating
6:30-8:30p, @ the Chelsea Teddy Bear Factory.
Story Telling
6:30-8:30p, @ Farmer’s Supply across from the
Depot on Jackson Street.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
FREE Breakfast with Santa
8:30 - 10:30a, @ Comfort Inn & Village Conference Center.
Located on Commerce Park drive (off M-52).
Sit with Santa and enjoy a pancake breakfast with other goodies. Sponsored by Lake Trust Credit Union.
Children’s Christmas Bazaar
10:30a-2:30p, @ Chelsea First United Methodist Church, Park Street.
By appointment, please register @ www.signupgenius.com/go/201268
For pre-K to 5th graders, 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)
11:30a-12:30p, & 12:30-1:30p @ Chelsea First United Methodist Church, Park Street.
Decorate your very own gingerbread house for the holidays (free). Only 75 houses available - to reserve
a house call the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce at 475-1145. Sponsored by Lake Trust Credit Union.
Holiday Tween & Teen Homemade Gifts
2-3:30pm, @ Chelsea District Library McKune Room (Registration Required | Ages 10-15).
Need a present for a friend or family member? Who doesn’t like a homemade gift? Make your own holiday
presents at the library! What we’ll be making is a surprise, but we’ll make it and wrap it today! Parents
can go shopping downtown while your children make you a present! All supplies provided.
All The Trimmings Artisan’s Holiday Show
10a-4:00p, @ the Chelsea Fairground service building, corner of Old US-12 and Old Manchester Rd.
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.
Annual Chelsea Light Parade
6:00p, along Main Street (street closed to thru traffic during the parade).
7th 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 Sing
7-9:00p, @ Chelsea Teddy Bear Company, Main Street at the Clocktower complex.
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 & Chelsea Comfort Inn.
Bear Cub Run
8:00p, @ Chelsea Teddy Bear Company, Main Street at the Clocktower complex.
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. The bears are then donated to
local hospitals and organizations. Sponsored by Chelsea Teddy Bear Company.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Chelsea Chamber Players Holiday
Concert (2 shows)
3:00p & 7:00p, @ at the Chelsea First
United Methodist Church, Park Street.
A special Holiday performance by Chelsea’s
talented Chamber Players with students
from the Chelsea High School chamber
orchestra. Free admission.
Holiday Festival of Lessons & Carols
6:30p, @ the Chelsea Retirement
Community Chapel, on W. Middle Street.
The churches of Chelsea come together
for a magical evening of free holiday music.
Giant Holiday Stocking Giveaway
11:30a, @ 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.
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chelseafestivals.com
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