Fri. December 01, 2023
- Sun. December 03, 2023
Start time not specified.
Celebrate the winter season in Michigan’s Great Southwest! Attendees will enjoy extended shopping hours, events, special offers and more.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
Light up the Bluff | 6:00p (Ceremony), 6:30p (Tree Lighting) | Lake Bluff Park
Merry & Bright Weekend | All Weekend | Throughout Southwest Michigan
SATURDAY
Reindog Parade | 3:00p | Downtown St. Joseph
Santa's House | 4:00p-7:00p (special hours immediately following the parade) | Downtown St. Joseph
Merry & Bright Weekend | All Weekend | Throughout Southwest Michigan
SUNDAY
Holiday Artisan Fair | 11:00a-4:00p | Union+Social
Santa's House | 1:00p-5:00p | Corner of State & Pleasant
Merry & Bright Weekend | All Weekend | Throughout Southwest Michigan
2023 MERRY & BRIGHT PARTICIPANTS:
1232 Broad Street Mercantile - On Saturday, December 2 shoppers will enjoy a 10% storewide discount!
Affinity Salon & Spa - Join Affinity for their Re-Grand Opening party at their new Main Street Location in downtown St. Joseph on Saturday, December 2 from 3:00p-5:00p! This event will feature Base Bowls, Nutrition Now, Lakuna Links, Finny Lou and The Aesthetics Lounge. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and sale items!
Box Factory for the Arts - Visit the Box's free Gallery exhibits that feature their Annual Member Show and David Jones’ Watercolors. Plus visit the Art Market Shop for great holiday gifts handcrafted by local artists! Weekend hours: 12:00p-4:00p Friday-Sunday.
Butter, a Bespoke Bakeshop
Caffe Tosi - Extended hours until 9:00p on Friday, December 1!
Chartreuse - Meet the Makers on Saturday, December 2! Stop in to say hello and watch artist demos by local Chartreuse artisans throughout the day.
Dad's Farm & Cafe - On Friday, December 1 shoppers will enjoy 10% off Cranes Pies & Sticky Spoons Jam Pop Up - check out various selections of gift boxes and gift packs!
Forever Clean Soap Works - Multiple sales throughout the store!
Gallery on the Alley - Refreshments and free gift wrapping! Browse their one-of-a-kind merchandise which features a variety of handcrafted works of art.
Glik’s
Grins of St. Joseph - The 20 Day of Christmas kicks off on Friday, December 1! Shoppers will enjoy daily specials on featured products + new winter markdowns!
Krasl Art Center - On Friday, December 1 from 6:00p-8:00p for some festive activities! Attendees will enjoy free hot chocolate and a special guest appearance by Santa while local artists showcase their sketching skills. Still looking for gifts? Check out the KAC Gift Shop which features bowls from KAC’s Clay Artists Guild!
Lazy Ballerina Winery - Enjoy festive events all weekend long! Friday, December 1: Shoppers will enjoy extended hours until 7:00p and mulled wine; Saturday, December 2: Pop-Up Shop with Lakuna Links Permanent Jewelry from 12:00p-2:00p + Wine & Shortbread Flights; Sunday, December 3: WIne & Shortbread Flights!
Lee & Birch - Shoppers will enjoy 20% off everything all weekend long! Hours include 10:00a-9:00p on Friday, December 1; 10:00a-7:00p on Saturday, December 2; 12:00p-5:00p on Sunday, December 3.
Morton House Museum - Join them for their Christmas Open House from 11:00a-4:00p on Saturday, December 2! Attendees will enjoy decorations themed from “The Nutcracker Ballet”, delicious holiday treat and a talk about “The Christmas Tree Ship”.
Oh My Darlings - Free gift wrap and 20% off Christmas items!
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra - Enjoy a 20% discount on tickets purchased December 1-3 to the SMSO holiday concert, Merry & Bright held on Saturday, December 9 at 7:30p at the LMC Mendel Center Mainstage. The code for this discount can be found on the door of the SMSO office at 513 Ship St., or on postcards at the St. Joe Today offices!
St. Joe Community Taproom - Free gift with every merchandise purchase on Friday, December 1! St. Joe Community Taproom is a stop for the Toys for Tots Pub Run on Sunday, December 3! Even if you don't plan on participating in the run, their boxes are out NOW and ready to accept unwrapped toy donations!
St. Joe Wine Shoppe - Wine tasting and specials on Friday, December 1!
Sticky Spoons Jam - Pop Up at Dad's Farm & Cafe on Friday, December 1 - check out various selections of gift boxes and gift packs!
The Cheese Lady - Build your own gift baskets, sponsored by The Cheese Lady, as well as “Cheese Monger Challenge: Holiday Appetizer Edition”!
The Culinary Cottage - Sushi Class (SOLD OUT) - check out upcoming winter classes!
The Lilac Loft - Take 25% off every item in the shop both in person and online, December 1-3! Use code MERRY25 to shop online and pick up in store or have items shipped.
The Market - Holiday Extravaganza Friday, December 1 from 5:00p-8:00p. Shoppers will enjoy special “After Hours” as each location showcases what they do best + a special visitor from up north!
The Salvation Army - Benton Harbor - Bell ringing at G&M Variety, the St. Joseph Hardings and the St. Joseph Walgreens!
The Tea Annex: Free hot chocolate on Friday, December 1 during The Market's Holiday Extravaganza!
White Pine Winery - Special offer for Reserve Riesling and Muscat Ottonel at two (2) bottles for $30!
Wild Ginger Flowers & Gifts - Artisan Pop-Up on Friday, December 1 during The Market's Holiday Extravaganza!