Dec. 5 - Winter Wine & Stein at Potter Park Zoo
Sample delectable hors d’oeuvres and beer and wine from local restaurants on an illuminated “Wonderland of Lights” path around the zoo. Attendees must be 21 and over to qualify.
$25, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing Charter Township
(517) 483-4222, potterparkzoo.org
Dec. 6 - Ten Pound Fiddle Holiday Sing
Seasonal, secular songs and a few hymns compose a warm evening of participatory music during the holidays for Ten Pound Fiddle’s annual Holiday Sing concert. Vocals and accompaniment will be provided by Doug Berch, poet Ruelaine Stokes, Marzeih Ghiasi and Doug Austin on piano. Ten Pound Fiddle booking manager Sally Potter hosts. Lyric sheets provided.
$20, 7:30 p.m. MSU Community Music School, 4930 S. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing
(517) 337-7744, tenpoundfiddle.org
Dec. 7 - East Lansing’s Winter Glow
East Lansing’s free outdoor winter festival will feature ice carving, horse and carriage rides, a special outdoor holiday farmer’s market, a heated music tent, free family portrait with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 300 M. A. C. Ave., East Lansing
(517) 337-1731 downtownel.com
Dec. 7 - DAOM Heavy Metal Holiday Meltdown at The Avenue Café
The Dark Arts of Michigan closes out a year of sheer horror with a dense line up of entertainment including Tater Tot Noxious, Prince Marsallis, Veronica Lockhart, Leena Allure, Eartha Kitten, Caffeyne Luv and Darryn Storm. Two floors of vendors and readings at Triple Goddess Bookstore all night long.
8 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, facebook.com/DarkArtMichigan
Dec. 7 - Toys for Tots at Potter Park Zoo
An annual initiative to fill a moving truck with toys. Each person who brings in a new, unwrapped toy receives free admittance to Wonderland of Lights.
5 to 8 p.m., 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing Charter Township
(517) 483-422, potterparkzoo.org
Dec. 7 - Scrooge Scramble 5K and Holiday Hullabaloo in Old Town
Around 400 runners will participate in a 5K “Scrooge Scramble” while Old Town businesses transform with Holiday goods and more for its annual Holiday Hullabaloo. Santa will be visiting as well.
10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 1232 Turner St., Lansing
(517)-485-4283, iloveoldtown.org
Dec. 7 - Phil Denny Christmas Show
National saxophonist Phil Denny puts his spin on Christmas classics and performs original music at this family-friendly seventh annual event. Denny also welcomes trumpeter, songwriter and bandleader, Ryan Montano, Detroit’s rare jewel vocalist Gwen Foxx and guitarist Wayne Gerard, who rounds out the list with elements of rock, blues, Hip-Hop, punk, funk and jazz.
7 p.m., $28, Margaret Livensparger Theater, 5885 W. Holt Road, Holt
Dec. 7 - REO Town Neighborhood Holiday Pop Up
Fifty different vendors in eight storefronts unite for this holiday pop up. Goods range from local roasted coffee to wreaths and knitted apparel.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., REO Town, 1027 S. Washington Ave., Lansing
facebook.com/reotownmarketplace
Dec. 7 - Williamston Holiday Light Parade
With illuminated floats and vehicles, a marching band and tree lighting, check out Williamston’s annual Holiday Light Parade with area businesses open extended hours. There will also be a costume contest with the winner receiving a stocking filled with Living Arts goodies and candy.
4 p.m., 201 School St., Williamston
(517) 655-1549, williamston.org
Dec. 7 & Dec. 21 - Contra and Square Dance at Central United Methodist Church
All dances taught – no partner needed. Wear loose clothes, comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have a good time! Come early – at 6:30 – for a quick workshop on easy contra dance moves.
7 to 10 p.m., $12, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing,
(517) 614-5858, tenpoundfiddle.org
Dec. 7 - Night Lights Christmas Parade and Festivities in Grand Ledge
Grand Ledge celebrates its Christmas tree lighting with a parade of floats and festivities starting from the Grand Ledge Fire Barn, 500 N. Clinton St., down Bridge Street. The Grand Marshal is Jill Mangrum, a recently retired principal of Grand Ledge High School.
7 p.m. Grand Ledge Chamber, 310 Greenwood St., Grand Ledge
(517) 627-2383, cityofgrandledge.com
Dec. 10 - FALCONERS Sensory-Friendly Wonderland of Lights
Thousands of lights will create extraordinary animal exhibits and holiday displays designed for people with unique challenges. Registration for free admission to the zoo and activities ends Dec, 9 at midnight.
5 to 8 p.m., 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing Charter Township
(517) 483-4222, potterparkzoo.org
Dec. 13 - Holiday arrangement workshop at Where the Wild Things Bloom
Weave, trim and arrange the ideal holiday centerpiece with evergreens, pinecones, red roses and holiday trim. The event is food and alcohol friendly.
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $40, Where the Wild Things Bloom, 523 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Lansing
(517) 253-8519, wildthingsbloom.com
Dec. 13 - Caroling with LUVS in Moores Park neighborhood
Join the Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle for an evening of caroling, community, and holiday spirit in the Moores Park neighborhood! All faiths, backgrounds and identities are welcome, and the LUVS will select a sackful of holiday tunes to share!
7 p.m., 400 Moores River Drive, Lansing, facebook.com/517LUVS
Dec. 14 - Holiday Sing-A-Long with Carrie Quisenberry at MSU Community School
Carrie Quisenberry will lead a sing-a-long for folk enthusiasts from ages 3 to 13 and their families.
10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 4930 S. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing
(517) 974-3751, tenpoundfiddle.org
Dec. 14 - Terri Davis-Hayden Christmas Cabaret at UrbanBeat
You’re invited to “A Davis Family Christmas” featuring performances by the vocally-inclined bunch including Terri Davis-Hayden, Mike “Mr. Entertainment” Davis and Jeff Davis.
6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 1213 Turner St., Lansing
(517) 331-8440, urbanbeatevents.com
Dec. 20-22 - Holiday Cheer at Riverwalk Theatre
Directed by Meghan Eldred-Woolsey, the Holiday Cabaret will feature local performers singing classic Christmas songs alongside the John Dale Smith Trio and dancers from Karyn’s Dance Place.
7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m., $15, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing
(517) 482-5700, riverwalktheatre.com
Dec. 21 - Storytime & Cinnamon Rolls with Santa at Al!ve
A classic Christmas tale read by a storyteller and special guest, wish list making and cinnamon rolls. Families are encouraged to wear Christmas pajamas to this event.
10 a.m. to noon, $25-$30, 800 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte,
(517) 541-5800
Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve Salsa Party at UrbanBeat
Back by popular demand, dinner starts at 8 p.m. Salsa lessons for those who wish to partake will be given after dinner.
7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., 1213 Turner St., Lansing,
(517) 331-8440, urbanbeatevents.com
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