Season: Winter Events

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus is coming to town for FREE PICTURES on the following dates: Dec. 6th: 7 PM - 9 PM Dec. 8th: 12:30 PM - 4 PM Dec. 14th: 12 PM - 4 PM He will be stopping at Luci & Carl's Candy Cabin in Downtown Petoskey to meet your children. While they share their holiday wis...
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First Friday in December , 3-9pm Our Holiday Open House takes place each year on the first Friday night in December. During this event, we celebrate the beauty of the season and thank our loyal customers for supporting us over the years. Merchants bring out food and beverages and host a big part...
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Greetings, you unsuspecting Whos! The Grinch himself will be gracing The Katydid with his prickly presence on December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 17th from 2 PM to 4 PM. Come get your pictures with the one and only Grinch, if you dare! Just remember, his heart might grow three sizes that day... or not. ...
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Get ready for a festive and heartwarming experience as we invite you to spend a delightful “Morning With Santa”! Join us in celebrating the joyous holiday season with your little ones, creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Santa will be inside, in front of a beautifully deco...
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Petoskey Chili Trail - A Tasty Adventure Awaits!  Get ready for a mouthwatering journey through downtown Petoskey as we present the Petoskey Chili Trail!  Local businesses are turning up the heat and crafting their own delectable chilis just for you.  What to Expect: Multiple downtown ho...
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PETOSKEY- ‘Tis the season to give and give back! Join us at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts and The Katydid on Lake Street in Petoskey for a night of shopping to support the Petoskey Band Program! After the parade from 6:30-9:00pm, join us for fun, shopping, prizes and refreshments! Up to 25% of the ...
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PETOSKEY- It’s a Pajama Party and You’re Invited! Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, located at 301 E Lake Street in Petoskey, will be hosting a Pajama Party November 24th starting at 8:00am! Do you love exclusive Black Friday deals? Do you want first dibs on our world-famous grab bags? How ...
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The winters in Northern Michigan can be brutal. Add some fun to your February by visiting Downtown Petoskey for the Winter Wonderland Week! Winter Wonderland Weekend will feature ice carving demonstrations in the Park, Downtown shopping and restaurant specials, creative activities for children, a...
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Bring in the New Year with us in Petoskey this year!  Petoskey’s Crooked Tree Arts Center will be ringing in 2022 differently this year, free to the public. Join other revelers on the corner of Division Street and Mitchell Street in Downtown Petoskey this New Year’s Eve.  Crooked Tree Ar...
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First Friday in December - 6-9pm Our Holiday Open House takes place each year on the first Friday night in December. During this event, we celebrate the beauty of the season and thank our loyal customers for supporting us over the years. Merchants bring out food and beverages and host a big pa...
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