LIFE

Ann Arbor events: 11/19/2018

Children get in the holiday spirit with a visit from Santa at the Kerrytown Markets and Shops. Courtesy of Kerrytown Market and Shops

Compiled by Lilly Kujawski
Deputy Editor

 

ARTS & CULTURE

 

Holiday Storytime

Local writers Lauren Ranalli and Natalie Thompson will share winter-themed children’s stories. Enjoy coffee and hot cocoa and get into the holiday season with your little one

Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse | 307 N. River St., Ypsilanti
Nov. 27, 10-10:30 a.m.

 

Tiny Expo

The Tiny Expo Indie Art & Craft Fair is back and featuring 46 artists and crafters. The festival is the perfect place to support local artists and find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.

Ann Arbor District Library | 343 S. 5th Ave., Ann Arbor
Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

 

Winter Artist Market

Another opportunity to find beautiful, unique holiday gifts! The event will feature paintings, photography, textiles, jewelry and more. No cost for entry.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens | 1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor
Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

LOCAL

 

Midnight Madness

Shops in the Kerrytown District will offer deals and many will be open until Midnight. Enjoy live music, great sales and a visit from Santa Claus while supporting locally-owned businesses in Ann Arbor.

Kerrytown Market and Shops | 407 N. 5th Ave., Ann Arbor
Nov. 30, 4 p.m.-12 a.m.

 

Tree Lightning Festival

Free, kid-friendly event to celebrate the lighting of the holiday tree in the Kerrytown Courtyard. The evening will bring the holiday cheer with caroling, luminaries and even a visit from Santa Claus!

Kerrytown Market and Shops | 407 N. 5th Ave., Ann Arbor
Nov. 25, 5-6 p.m.

 

Ann Arbor Turkey Trot

Get moving before your Thanksgiving feast! Run or walk the Turkey Trot 5K and at the finish line, enjoy hot chocolate and pictures with Santa and Turkey Tom. This year a portion of the Ann Arbor Turkey Trot proceeds will support the ChadTough Foundation. Visit turkeytrot.com for more information and to register (pricing varies).

E. Liberty and 4th Ave., Ann Arbor
Nov. 22, 8:30 a.m.

 

CAMPUS

 

Creating A Dynamic Online Portfolio

This virtual workshop uses WIX.com to show students how to use WIX.com, how to create an electronic portfolio and other design tips. Visit Career Connection and under the Career Fairs & Workshops section on the events page.

Online
Dec. 5, 12-1 p.m.


Club VS. Club Game Night

Are you in a club? The Student Organizations office will be hosting a game night for student organizations on campus to compete against each other. Winning club gets the title “Best Club on Campus.”

Student Center 105, Community Room
Nov. 29, 4-7 p.m.

 

Stress Free Finals Event

The Student Activities office is hosting an event offering students tips and strategies for studying, as well as treats and prizes to help you survive finals!

Student Center, first floor
Dec. 4, 12-1 p.m.

 

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