Discover something great in Downtown Bay City
FRIDAY, November 29th
11/29 - Fresh Evergreen Event | G.T. Homestead | 10:00 AM
G.T. Homestead is offering a fantastic selection of freshly made holiday wreaths, kissing balls, and a great selection of evergreen plants, frosty ferns and mini pointsettias!
11/29 - Black Friday Sale | First Look Bridal | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
TONS of wedding dress on clearance that need to go! All are marked 30-50% off original price. Anything not on clearance will be 10% off Friday only including mother's dresses, flower girl dresses, wedding dresses and purchase suit/tuxedos!
Book an appointment here! Walk-ins are welcome, but booked appointments take priority.
11/29 - Out of this World Deals! | Area 13 Tattoo | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Gift card links will be posted Friday morning and cash gift card sales will be available in store!
11/29 - Populace Coffee Santa Event | 6:00 PM
Populace will be staying open late to serve you as you make your way to Wenonah Park! They will be hosting a special reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas + kid's hot chocolate will be free with the purchase of any drink or treat.
11/29 - Santa's Arrival in Wenonah Park! | 7:00 PM
Santa told us be will be arriving in Wenonah Park at 7:00 PM Friday, November 29th for a special performance & tree lighting before meeting with all the good little boys and girls!
DryDock will also be serving drinks for the adults before, during and after Santa's Arrival (alcohol must stay inside of the DryDock)
Hot cocoa and coffee available from Excited Goat in the Wenonah Park Pavilion concession stand and Santa will be available to greet all the kids until 9:00 PM.
Let's give Santa a WARM welcome to Bay City!
SATURDAY, November 30th
Small Business Saturday!
Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Downtown Bay City! Support local businesses by exploring unique shops, boutiques, and eateries that make this community special. Enjoy exclusive deals, discover one-of-a-kind gifts, and experience the charm of shopping local.
It’s a perfect opportunity to give back to small business owners while finding something special for the holidays. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a big impact by shopping small!
11/30 - Fresh Evergreen Event | G.T. Homestead | 10:00 AM
G.T. Homestead is offering a fantastic selection of freshly made holiday wreaths, kissing balls, and a great selection of evergreen plants, frosty ferns and mini pointsettias!
11/30 - LEBBIS at WSN | Water Street Nutrition | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Join in for a day of great deals, healthy vibes and supporting small business! They'll have nutritious shakes, one-of-a-kind products, and something for everyone.
11/30 - Small Business Saturday | Ferne Boutique | 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Ferne Boutique! Guests are invited to enjoy a fun-filled day featuring the Bead Bar, where they can unleash their creativity and design custom bracelets.
Create Your Own Stack: Mix and match from Ferne's core collections to craft the perfect bracelet stack for a holiday party or everyday wear.
Shop Holiday Earrings: Discover a stunning selection of festive earrings that will add a little sparkle to the season.
Visitors can also browse Ferne’s incredible selection of holiday styles, everyday staples, and adorable gift items. This is a great opportunity to support local business while indulging in some DIY jewelry magic!
November 30, 2024
12 pm - 3 pm
Ferne Boutique in Downtown Bay City
11/30 - The Enchanted Reef | Delta College Planetarium | 2:00 PM
The vastness of our planet’s oceans guards unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is Kaluoka’hina, the enchanted reef whose magic protects it against humans finding it. Kaluoka’hina’s colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in peace… until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it’s up to the young sawfish Jake and his paranoid pal Shorty to restore the magic of Kaluoka’hina and save their reef. Purchase tickets here!
11/30 - Season of Light | Delta College Planetarium | 3:30 PM
This presentation traces the history and development of many of the world's most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season. The show also recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of the winter solstice. Purchase tickets here!
11/30 - Life Under the Artic Sky | Delta College Planetarium | 7:00 PM
A film about the Northern Lights and the Sami People (the indigenous people of the Arctic in what is now Norway, Sweden and Finland). Highlights include the Northern Lights, the Reindeer Migration, dogsledding trips and winter festivals. Purchase tickets here!
11/30 - Mario Party Tournament | 1UP Games and Repairs | 5:00 PM
Come hang out, play Mario Party and collect the most stars! Winners at the end will get a cash prize!
11/30 - Celebrate the Season | The State Theatre | 6:00 PM
Laurie Middlebrook, Lora Aldrich, Amy Petty, along with, Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame members, will take the State Theatre stage and perform beautifully the holiday tunes to Celebrate the Season with you!
Special guest, Elisabeth Christe, will open the show at 6:55 pm!
Come enjoy the performances while supporting Brian’s House, the community guest house, for those receiving hospice care.
SUNDAY, December 1st
12/1 - Sundays in the City | Downtown Bay City
Make the most of your Sundays with holiday fun this season in Downtown Bay City!
Explore unique local shops and enjoy the festive atmosphere while supporting downtown businesses. Don't miss out on the Sleigh of Gifts Grand Prize—enter to win by visiting participating stores! You can check out the grand prize sleigh on display at Herter Music Center, 901 Washington Avenue.
Make your season even more special by enjoying local holiday events and shopping small this season.
12/1 - Holiday Movie Marathon | State Theatre | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy 12 hours of Christmas Movies! Entry is free for this event; just simply bring a new, unwrapped toy that will be donated to children spending the holidays in the hospital.
9:00 - 11:00 AM - A Christmas Story
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Elf
1:00 - 3:00 PM: The Santa Clause
3:00 - 5:00 PM: Animated (How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Rudolph, Frosty, Mickey's Christmas Carol)
5:00 - 7:00 PM: Home Alone
7:00 - 9:00 PM: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
12/1 - Fresh Evergreen Event | G.T. Homestead | 10:00 AM
G.T. Homestead is offering a fantastic selection of freshly made holiday wreaths, kissing balls, and a great selection of evergreen plants, frosty ferns and mini pointsettias!
12/1 - Meet with Santa | My Secret Garden | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Meet & Greet with Santa at My Secret Garden! 600 Saginaw St.
12/1 - Sunday Night Karaoke | Jake's Corner Lounge | 9:00 PM
Sunday and Wednesday nights are Karaoke Nights at Jake's hosted by DJ Oliver Dixon. The DJ will be playing requests and karaoke from 9PM-1AM, so if you don't want to sing, just let him know what you'd like to hear and he'll play it if he's got it.