Season: Winter Events

Bundle up and head downtown for one of Petoskey’s most festive days of the year! The Holiday Parade kicks off at 10 AM, filling the streets with cheerful floats, music, and of course, Santa himself. Bring the family, wave to your favorite characters, and soak in the holiday magic. After the ...
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Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Downtown Petoskey, MI Join us on February 22nd from 1-4pm for an exciting afternoon of FREE samples throughout downtown Petoskey! Discover the best of our local shops as they open their doors to showcase amazing products—f...
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Shop for a cause with the Leadership Little Traverse Class of 2025 at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts on Saturday, February 22! Date: Saturday, February 22 Location: Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts, 301 E Lake St, Petoskey, MI 49770 Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm For one day only, Grandpa Shorter’s w...
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 Date: February 1st, 2025  Location: Downtown Petoskey   Join us for a fun-filled and delicious day at Petoskey’s 1st Annual Banana Bread Festival!    Bring Your Banana Bread to be Judged: Do you have a signature banana bread recipe? You can bring your own creation (up to 2 loav...
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Shop incredible markdowns on a wide selection of gifts, holiday décor, accessories, and so much more. With discounts up to 90% off, it’s the perfect chance to stock up on treasures you love or snag a few extra-special finds! Quantities are limited, so hurry in while supplies last. Once it’s ...
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Get ready for a mouthwatering journey through downtown Petoskey as we present the Petoskey Chocolate Crawl!  What to Expect: Multiple downtown hotspots will be serving up FREE chocolate! Enjoy the delicious sweets as you stroll from one participating business to another, savoring the deliciousne...
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Ho ho ho! Santa Claus is coming to town for FREE PICTURES on the following dates: December 5 from 6:30-8:30pm December 7 from 12-4pm December 13 from 12-4pm December 20 from 12-3:30pm He will be stopping at Luci & Carl's Candy Cabin in Downtown Petoskey to meet your children. While t...
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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. Bring the whole family for free photos with Santa from 6:3...
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Greetings, you unsuspecting Whos! The Grinch himself will be gracing Grandpa Shorters with his prickly presence on December 6, 12-4pm December 14,  12-4pm December 21, 12-4pm December 23, 10am-2pm Bring your furry friends on December 18 for our special Grinch with pets 4-8pm Come get you...
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Santa’s making another stop at Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts! Join us for Morning with Santa featuring two morning sessions (9:30 and 10:30 AM) and a free afternoon photo session from 12–4 PM. Bring your little ones for photos and fun with the big guy himself. It’s a heartwarming tradition t...
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