Sun. October 01, 2023
10:00am - 5:00pm
Something old is new to you! Find hidden treasures along Lake Bluff Park at this premier antique show that overlooks Lake Michigan. This event features over 50 vendors and runs the first Sunday of the month, May through October. Rain or shine.
Want to become a vendor? Visit our Vendor Information page.
Sun. October 01, 2023
- Tue. October 31, 2023
Start time not specified.
Where's the Witch - Downtown St. Joseph Scavenger Hunt! Can you find the witch in all 12 participating locations?
PROGRAM DATES: October 1-31, 2023
HOW IT WORKS:
- Get your passport from the St. Joe Today (SJT) Welcome Center located at 301 State Street in downtown St. Joseph
- Go around to participating businesses to find the witch
- Get the passport stamped or initialed once you find the witch
- Turn in your finished passports to SJT for a prize!
PRIZE:
- Special prize from St. Joe Today
- Entry to win a St. Joe Today Gift Bag
- The winner will be drawn on Wednesday, November 1
Sat. October 07, 2023
9:00am - 2:00pm
Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market. Vendors will offer a variety of products including homemade goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! This event is held Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.
Enjoy extended market hours (9:00a-4:00p) on June 3, July 15, August 19 and September 2 to coincide with the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair!
Please note that there will be special hours for the market on July 8 during the Krasl Art Fair - stay tuned for more details!
Sat. October 14, 2023
9:00am - 2:00pm
Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market. Vendors will offer a variety of products including homemade goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! This event is held Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.
Enjoy extended market hours (9:00a-4:00p) on June 3, July 15, August 19 and September 2 to coincide with the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair!
Please note that there will be special hours for the market on July 8 during the Krasl Art Fair - stay tuned for more details!
Fri. October 20, 2023
- Tue. October 31, 2023
Start time not specified.
SWMI Businesses and restaurants will display their decorated pumpkins from October 20 through October 31!
Visit participating locations and vote for your favorite pumpkin! Voting will be available at stjoetoday.com/vote from 10:00a October 20 to 11:59p October 30. The top three winners will be announced on October 31!
MAP OF PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:
Tue. October 31, 2023
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Calling all ghosts, goblins and ghouls for an evening of treats! Merchants of the Benton Harbor Arts District and Downtown St. Joe are excited to welcome trick-or-treaters at this festive event!
DOWNTOWN ST. JOE PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
BENTON HARBOR ARTS DISTRICT PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
Fri. November 17, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Stroll through our downtown as luminaries light your way to kick off the holiday season from 5:00p-8:00p during Luminary! Participating locations invite you to eat, shop, drink and be merry while you enjoy this charming lakeside town.
2023 PARTICIPANTS:
Fri. November 17, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Getting into the holiday spirit is easy when you visit downtown St. Joe. During Window Wonderland attendees will enjoy strolling through downtown to view the dozens of storefronts that have decorated their windows for the holiday season. Vote for your favorite window at stjoetoday.com/vote!
Voting will be open starting at 5:00p on Friday, November 17 until 11:59p on Sunday, November 19. Please limit one vote per person!
2023 PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
Sat. November 25, 2023
9:00am - 5:00pm
Celebrate small businesses in Southwest Michigan! Local businesses are excited to welcome the community into their stores to find unique, one-of-a-kind merchandise. Small Business Saturday promotes shopping small to support your neighbors, family, friends and local economy.
2023 PARTICIPANTS
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
Fanny Mae Memorial 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:
TBA
Sat. December 02, 2023
3:00pm
The annual Reindog Parade is a great time for all. This event features dressed up pets and their owners in a variety of holiday garb. Be prepared to see all kinds of costumes from “Santa Bernards” to “Reindeer Rottweilers” – definitely a must-see event! The event also marks the arrival of Santa. After the parade, children can share their wish lists with Santa at Santa’s House.
PARTICIPANT INFO:
Those who wish to participate in the parade MUST register in advance at stjoetoday.com/reindog or day of at the Welcome Center. Cost: $5/pet - additional pets $3 each. If you’re looking to take home a prize, judging begins at 1:00p and ends at 2:45p right outside the Welcome Center. The parade will kick off at 3:00p, participants are asked to line up at the corner of Elm & State Streets by 2:50p.
Day-Of-Registration: 12:00p-2:45p (Welcome Center)
Judging: 1:00p-2:45p (Outside of Welcome Center)
Parade Start: 3:00p (Corner of State & Elm)
Sun. December 03, 2023
11:00am - 4:00pm
Join us for an indoor Holiday Artisan Market from 11:00a-4:00p at Union + Social!
2023 VENDORS
TBA - Check back soon!