HOMETOWN HOLIDAYSThe 29th Annual Chelsea Hometown Holiday is a festive community celebration that kicks off the holiday season. Chelsea is decked out in holiday splendor to warm your hearts and get you in the holiday spirit. Local merchants are on hand with great gift ideas and special pricing for everyone on your list. Explore the annual gingerbread house displays, sip on hot chocolate, and enjoy the special events planned.

For questions please call Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce at 734-475-1145.

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Event Sponsors

Additional SponsorsAmerican Legion Post 31Bill Ballagh State Farm InsuranceChelsea Area Chamber of CommerceChelsea Area Festivals & EventsChelsea Children’s Co-op Preschool (In-kind)Chelsea Comfort Inn & Conference CenterChelsea District LibraryChelsea First Congregational ChurchChelsea First United Methodist Church (In-kind)Cheslea Lions ClubChelseaMich.com (in-kind)Chelsea Public Schools (In-kind)Chelsea Rotary (In-kind)Chelsea local Girl, Cub and Boy Scouts (In-kind)Chelsea State Bank (In-kind)Chelsea Update (In-kind)City of Chelsea (In-kind)The Garden MillKiwanis Club of ChelseaMerkel Furniture & Carpet One (In-kind)Palmer Auto Service

ON GOING EVENTSLuminaries on Main Street6 – 8pm, Friday & Saturday night, lighting up Main Street. Presented by the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts of Chelsea area.

Gingerbread House DisplaysDec. 4 - 19. Custom made Gingerbread homes are displayed at various locations throughout Chelsea. For a list of locations or to participate with your own creation visit www.chelseamich.com/gingerbread

Toys for Tots & TeensThrough Dec. 14. Palmer Auto Service, 222 S. Main Street or Chelsea Kidz Stop, 114 N. Main Street. Drop off new, unwrapped toys for tots and teens to be distributed by Faith in Action to local children.

Merchant Events & ActivitiesThere are numerous activities, presentations and holiday specials going on all weekend at participating merchants. Go to the ChelseaMich.com website for a detailed list of activities.

Christmas on the (Waterloo) FarmSaturday, Dec. 5, 10am – 4pm. Sunday, Dec. 6, noon – 4pm. Waterloo Farm.This annual recreation of the holiday’s traditions includes tours of the ten-room farmhouse, the authentic log house, eight outbuildings, and the one-room 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.

The NutcrackerSaturday, Dec. 5 at 2pm & 7pm; Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2pm. Chelsea High School, 740 N. Freer Road. SugarPlum Tea on Sunday prior to matinee performance. Visit balletchelsea.com for tickets. Ballet Chelsea will dazzle crowds with its 18th annual presentation of “The Nutcracker” a timeless holiday classic.

1. The Chelsea Historic Depot: Santa’s Workshop & Photos with Santa , Story Telling at Farmer’s Supply (Friday Night)

2. Chelsea Area Historical Society & Museum: Home Tours (Saturday)

3. Chelsea District Library: Common Cords Concert, Tween & Teen Gift Center

4. Chelsea First United Methodist Church: Material Girls Christmas Bazaar; Chelsea Chamber Players

5. Live Nativity Scene (Friday Night)

6. First Congregational Church: Gingerbread House Workshops

7. ATA Martial Arts: Cookie Decorating (Friday Night)

8. Toys for Tots & Teens Drop Off Centers Now through Dec. 14th

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All The Trimmings Artisan’s Holiday Show10am – 4pm. The Chelsea Fairgrounds service building, corner of Old US-12 and Old Manchester Road. A wonderful artisans’ show featuring unique local talent – woodcarvings, bears, tiles, folk paintings, textiles, jewelry, antiques and collectibles, rug hooking, and fresh Christmas greens. Free refreshments, free admission, and free parking.www.allthetrimmingsholidayshow.weebly.com

11th Annual Chelsea Light Parade6pm. Main Street (street closed to thru traffic during the parade). 10th annual parade featuring dozens of lighted floats and vehicles, marching bands, and the big guy himself, Santa! The Parade route changes this year, it starts at Chelsea State Bank’s south-end lot (by Old US-12) and heads north on Main Street to Jackson Street. The Parade does not cross the railroad tracks this year.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4thTree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Arrives6 – 6:30pm. Pierce Park, Main Street. Santa makes his appearance on a fire engine and the Chelsea Community Fair Queen lights the Holiday tree to start the festivities. Music from CHS choirs.

Visit with Santa & Santa’s Workshop6:30 – 8:30pm. The Chelsea Historic Depot, 125 Jackson Street. Bring your camera and take a photo with Santa and make gifts in his workshop. Sponsored by Chelsea Children’s Co-op Preschool.

Live Nativity SceneTwo shows: 6:30pm and 7pm next to Chelsea First United Methodist Church, 128 Park Street. Includes live animals & Christmas choir.

Common Chords Concert7 – 8 pm. Chelsea District Library McKune Room, 221 S. Main Street. The Common Chords hand bell choir will perform a holiday concert with refreshments.

Cookie Decorating6:30 – 8:30pm. Chelsea ATA Martial Arts, 420 N. Main Street. Martial artists will demonstrate techniques with children participation.

Story Telling6:30 - 8:30pm. Chelsea’s Farmers Supply, 122 Jackson Street (across from The Depot).

Chelsea Area Historical Museum6:30 - 8:30pm. 128 Jackson Street (across from The Depot). Explore Chelsea’s history in the warmth of the new museum showcasing vintage holiday décor.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6th Chelsea Chamber Players Holiday Concert (2 shows)3pm & 7pm. Chelsea First United Methodist Church. A special holiday performance featuring “Gloria” from Mass in B Minor by J.s. Bach, “Magnificat” by Mark Hayes, and “Concerto Groso” by Bloch and a Christmas Carol sing-a-long. Presented by Chelsea’s talented Chamber Players with students from the Chelsea High School Orchestra (Jed Fritzemeier, Conductor), Chelsea First United Methodist Church Choir (Kyle Webber, Conductor) and Chelsea High School Choirs (Steve Hinz, Conductor). Free admission.

SugarPlum Tea12:30pm. Chelsea High School, 740 N. Freer Road. The Sugar Plum Tea is a festive event before the 2 pm Sunday matinee performance of The Nutcracker. Guests are invited to dress for the occasion and bring their young guests to this delightful addition to The Nutcracker. Tickets are available online and in person at the Ballet Chelsea Studios.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th FREE Breakfast with Santa8:30 – 10:30am. Comfort Inn & Village Conference Center Located at 1645 Commerce Park Drive (off M-52).

Sit with Santa and kids enjoy a pancake breakfast with other goodies. Photos with Santa by ChelseaUpdate.com, donations appreciated. Sponsored by Lake Trust Credit Union.

Material Girls Christmas Bazaar10am – 3pm. Chelsea First United Methodist Church, 128 Park Street. By appointment only, please register at www.chelseafestivals.com

For ages 4 years to 6th grade, kids can shop for the holidays from the hundreds of affordable hand crafted items available, all for $1.00- $5.00 New this year: Parent’s Corner and Bake Sale.

The Pam Radcliffe Gingerbread House Workshop (2 sessions)11am – 12pm & 12 – 1pm. First Congregational Church, 121 E. Middle Steet. Create a family tradition and decorate a gingerbread house for the holidays (free). Only 100 houses available, limit one per family – to reserve a house call the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce at 475-1145. Sponsored by Bill Ballagh State Farm Insurance.

Tour Historic Chelsea Homes

1 - 4pm. Starts at Chelsea Area Historical Museum, 128 Jackson Street. $15 per person, proceeds go to Chelsea Historical Society. Tour tickets are available at the museum, Chelsea Pharmacy or call 734-562-2008.

Visitors are welcome to join a docent led walking tour of the historic homes. Enjoy their splendid holiday decor while learning about each homes unique history.

Homemade Tween & Teen Gifts for the Holidays1:30 – 3pm. Chelsea District Library McKune Room (Registration Required, Ages 10-17). Need a present for a friend or family member? Who doesn’t like a homemade gift? Make your holiday presents here in the library! What we’ll be making is a surprise, but we’ll make it and wrap it that day! Parents, this is a great time for you to shop downtown, while your children make you a present. All supplies provided.

Photo by Chelseaupdate.com

Photo by Burrill Strong

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