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2024 Countdown to New Year

Fri. November 22, 2024
- Sun. December 15, 2024
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 22 - December 15, 2024

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:

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PRIZES:

Prize winners will be drawn daily, December 1-15.

Winners for December 16-31 will be drawn and announced on December 16 to allow more time to use gift cards!

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

2024 Santa's House

Sat. December 14, 2024
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 7-23
December 7 | 4:00p-7:00p
December 8 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 12 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 13 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 14 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 15 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 19 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 20 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 21 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 22 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 23 | 12:00p-5:00p

2024 Santa's House

Sun. December 15, 2024
1:00pm - 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 7-23
December 7 | 4:00p-7:00p
December 8 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 12 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 13 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 14 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 15 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 19 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 20 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 21 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 22 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 23 | 12:00p-5:00p

2024 Santa's House

Thu. December 19, 2024
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 7-23
December 7 | 4:00p-7:00p
December 8 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 12 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 13 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 14 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 15 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 19 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 20 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 21 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 22 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 23 | 12:00p-5:00p

2024 Santa's House

Fri. December 20, 2024
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 7-23
December 7 | 4:00p-7:00p
December 8 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 12 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 13 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 14 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 15 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 19 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 20 | 4:00p-6:00p
December 21 | 12:00p-5:00p
December 22 | 1:00p-5:00p
December 23 | 12:00p-5:00p

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2024 Making Spirits Bright - Festive December Events

December 10th, 2024

The holiday season is still in full swing here in Michigan’s Great Southwest! There’s a little something for everyone - from visits with Santa and daily giveaways to holiday-themed train rides, musicals and light displays. Make the most of this December!

2024 Merry & Bright Weekend | December 6-8

December 3rd, 2024

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!

2024 Luminary | November 22

November 18th, 2024

Getting into the holiday spirit is easy when you visit downtown St. Joe! On Friday, November 22 kick off the holiday season with three great community events - Luminary, Window Wonderland and Countdown to New Year. This night will also feature sneak peeks of specials, one-of-a-kind gifts, free gift wrapping, new merchandise, events and festive fun throughout Southwest Michigan! 

2024 Spooktacular SWMI | October 8-31

October 7th, 2024

Double, double toil and trouble. We’re on the search for all things spooky in Michigan’s Great Southwest! 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.

2024 Fall Bucket List

September 30th, 2024

Fall is here in Michigan’s Great Southwest! Check out our bucket list to make the most of this autumn.

Fall is here in Michigan’s Great Southwest! Check out our bucket list to make the most of this autumn.

Fall is here in Michigan’s Great Southwest! Check out our bucket list to make the most of this autumn.

  • Head to the St. Joe Farmers Market for some fresh seasonal produce (Saturdays from 9:00a-2:00p through October 9)
  • Eat a caramel apple from Kilwins - try all the flavors!
  • Take in a fall sunset at Silver Beach County Park
  • Sample beer, wine and spirits on the Makers Trail and take in the fall colors along the way
  • Catch a show at The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College - visit themendelcenter.com for their 2021-2022 season info and tickets
  • U-Pick apples and grapes at Lemon Creek Winery
  • Step on some crunchy leaves and walk the trails at Sarett Nature Center or Fernwood Botanical Garden
  • Grab a delicious fall flavored latte from Forté Coffee
  • Check out The Market at 301 Main Street, NEW to downtown St. Joseph, featuring The Cheese Lady SJ, Infusco Coffee and more
  • Pick up some fun food items from the Playful Pantry at State Street Stuff
  • Get artsy this autumn with JLN Studio or The Turquoise Top Hat  
  • Upgrade your kitchen and get ready for fall baked goods and holiday meals with Perennial Accents 
  • Sign up for a fall 5K - Southwestern Michigan College’s Steve’s Run, Fit 4 Fall 5K and more!
  • Halloween Miniature Train Rides on select dates October 16-30 at Eden Springs Park
  • Have a game night with puzzles and board games from G&M Variety
  • View the latest mural in downtown St. Joseph located at Silver Harbor Brewing! (Mural will be painted Oct. 6-9, 2021)

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