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2025 Countdown to New Year

Fri. November 21, 2025
- Sun. December 14, 2025
Start time not specified.

St. Joe Today hosts Countdown to New Year, a daily giveaway event through the month of December!

 

HOW TO ENTER:

Each time you spend $25 (one time or cumulative purchases) at an SJT member business you will receive one entry.

Qualifying purchases must be made at an SJT member location between November 21 - December 14, 2025

To receive an entry form, please present receipt(s) of purchase(s) to an SJT staff member at the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is located at 301 State Street in downtown St. Joseph.


For a list of SJT members visit:

EATstjoetoday.com/eat

SHOPstjoetoday.com/shop

STAY stjoetoday.com/stay

PLAYstjoetoday.com/play

Shoppers will earn double entries on purchases made on November 21 (Luminary), November 29 (Small Business Saturday) and December 6 (Reindog Parade). 

 

PRIZES:

Prize winners will be drawn daily, December 1-14.

Winners for December 15-31 will be drawn and announced on December 15 to allow more time to use gift cards!

Prizes are $50 gift certificates from various SJT member locations.
 

2025 Letters to Santa

Mon. December 01, 2025
- Wed. December 24, 2025
Start time not specified.

The St. Joe Today staff have been entrusted by Santa and his elves to help get the letters to the North Pole! Stop by the Welcome Center for a candy cane treat – SJT will also have postcards for those last-minute wish lists! Drop them off to Santa during Santa's House hours (stjoetoday.com/santa for a complete schedule); or after-hours in the drop-box.

Santa's House is located outside the St. Joe Today Welcome Center, on the corner of State St. & Pleasant St. 

2025 Santa's House

Thu. December 11, 2025
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Picture perfect holiday fun is available weekends in December in downtown St. Joseph. Santa's house will be located on the corner of State and Pleasant Streets - outside of the St. Joe Today Welcome Center.

Photography is not provided. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own camera!

Santa’s House Hours: December 6-23
December 6 | 4:00p-7:00p
December 7 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 11 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 12 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 13 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 14 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 18 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 19 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 20 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 21 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 22 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 22 | 12:00p-5:00p

2025 Santa's House

Fri. December 12, 2025
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Picture perfect holiday fun is available weekends in December in downtown St. Joseph. Santa's house will be located on the corner of State and Pleasant Streets - outside of the St. Joe Today Welcome Center.

Photography is not provided. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own camera!

Santa’s House Hours: December 6-23
December 6 | 4:00p-7:00p
December 7 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 11 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 12 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 13 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 14 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 18 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 19 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 20 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 21 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 22 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 22 | 12:00p-5:00p

2025 Santa's House

Sat. December 13, 2025
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Picture perfect holiday fun is available weekends in December in downtown St. Joseph. Santa's house will be located on the corner of State and Pleasant Streets - outside of the St. Joe Today Welcome Center.

Photography is not provided. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own camera!

Santa’s House Hours: December 6-23
December 6 | 4:00p-7:00p
December 7 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 11 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 12 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 13 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 14 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 18 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 19 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 20 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 21 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 22 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 22 | 12:00p-5:00p

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2025 Merry & Bright Weekend | December 5-7

December 1st, 2025

Merry & Bright Weekend hosts a number of festive events to put you in the holiday mood! From holiday stories to magically lit wonderland strolls, open houses, holiday shopping and last-minute wish lists, we’ve got you covered. Celebrate the holiday season here in Michigan’s Great Southwest!

2025 Luminary | November 21

November 18th, 2025

Getting into the holiday spirit is easy when you visit downtown St. Joe! On Friday, November 21, kick off the holiday season with two great community events - Luminary and Countdown to New Year. This night will also feature sneak peeks of specials, one-of-a-kind gifts, free gift wrapping, live music, new merchandise, events and festive fun throughout Southwest Michigan! 

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October 6th, 2025

Double, double toil and trouble. We’re on the search for all things spooky in Southwest Michigan! It’s been a fun-packed fall with even more to come through the end of the month. With everything from trick-or-treating and spooky-themed classes to Halloween parties, activities for the whole family and more! Keep reading for festive events leading up to Halloween. 

2025 September Love Local Weekend | September 19-21

September 16th, 2025

The third weekend of the month, May through September, celebrate all things Southwest Michigan (SWMI) during the Love Local weekends! This month, attendees will enjoy sidewalk sales, live music, a Farmers Market, Fall Fest, special offers throughout SWMI and more. Read on for a complete weekend guide! 

Love Local is sponsored by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro and Silver Harbor Brewing.

2025 Labor Day Weekend in SWMI | August 29-September 1

August 25th, 2025

Summer’s not over in Michigan’s Great Southwest! Keep reading to maximize your holiday weekend plans. This holiday weekend features everything from business anniversaries and sales to sun-filled beach days, a tri-state Regatta, a Farmers Market, Lighthouse Tours, and an Artisan Fair!

We'll help you find great ways to enjoy your time here.

Stop by the St. Joseph Today Welcome Center located on the first floor of 301 State Street for information on all the exciting things to do, see and experience in St. Joseph.

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Saturday: 11:00a - 4:00p
Sunday: 12:00p-4:00p

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