Dowagiac Welcomes the Holiday Season with a Festive Lineup of Events
Dowagiac Welcomes the Holiday Season with a Festive Lineup of Events
Dowagiac is ready to bring the holiday spirit to life with a festive lineup of events that promises joy for all ages. From specialty shop open houses and a dazzling community tree lighting to holiday crafts, live entertainment, and unique seasonal experiences, there’s something for everyone in our charming city. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 14 through Saturday, November 16, and join us in welcoming the season!
Starting Thursday, November 14, Dowagiac’s specialty shops will host Christmas Open Houses, offering holiday discounts, drawings, and festive treats. Support local businesses while finding the perfect gifts for loved ones!
On Friday, November 15, the festivities continue with the Ladies Library Association Fall Book Sale and the ongoing Christmas Open Houses at select retail locations in Dowagiac. In the evening, meet at Beckwith Park to light up the community Christmas Tree. Hosted by Decorate Dowagiac, the tree lighting will bring friends and neighbors together to officially ring in the holiday season.
Saturday, November 16, is packed with activities for all ages. At Dowagiac Middle School, Theta Mu Sorority will host its 27th Annual Craft Show, where visitors can browse handmade creations by local artisans. Christmas Open Houses continue throughout the day, and children can visit Santa at Venue 132. Red Barn Evergreens will be selling fresh wreaths, evergreens, and trees for holiday decorating at Beckwith Park.
Visitors can also give back to the community: donate mittens to the Mitten Tree at Yarn on Front or drop off unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots at Beckwith Park. Then, tour the city in a horse-drawn wagon and capture the season with two special photo opportunities—a vintage truck at Beckwith Park for family photos or a pet photo session at Bow Wow Bakery & Bath, courtesy of Blueprint Photography.
Beckwith Park will also feature a Holiday Showcase of Local Youth, with performances by the Dowagiac Union High School Choir, Southwestern Michigan College Choir, Green Dance Company, and the Dowagiac Union High School Band. Plus, visitors can see live reindeer from the Reindeer Ranch, complete with an antler display, and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the First United Methodist Church Chime Choir at Front & Commercial Streets.
With such a fantastic lineup, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season in Dowagiac. Don’t miss the chance to make unforgettable memories with friends, family, and neighbors as we kick off this most magical time of year! Don’t forget to come back to town for our annual Christmas Parade on Friday December 6th at 7:00 pm.
The generosity of the following sponsors makes these holiday events possible:
- Alliance Cloud Services
- Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital
- Cass County Council on Aging
- Hale’s Hardware
- Honor Credit Union
- Matthew V. Cripe DDS
- Twisted Bee
- SW Michigan Vision
- Surf Internet
- Yarn on Front
For more information on the holiday events and activities, visit DowagiacChamber.com also on Facebook
