November 17 – December 8
“Silent Auction” located at Pettit Hardware. Stop by Pettit Hardware to view and place your bid! GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
Sponsored by: ERACC, Proceeds go to help support the Hometown Family Christmas
December 4 & 5
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Thursday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. & Friday, December 5, 7:00 p.m. at the Eaton Rapids High School Auditorium. This delightful comedy is adapted from the best selling book and is guaranteed to take audiences on a
Hilarious Christmas Adventure for the whole family.
Produced by Children's Creations of Eaton Rapids
Saturday, December 6
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Visit with Santa's Elf at Homestead Savings Bank, snacks & activities for kids. Bring in your letter to Santa and our Elf will deliver it to the North Pole.
Sponsored by: Homestead Savings Bank
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Christmas Open House (Jackie & Co.) 134 S. Main Street
Complimentary coffee, cocoa and cookies. Come and see the new shop and pick-up some stocking stuffers & gifts certificates. Sponsored by: Jackie & Co.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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st Congregational Church “6
th Annual Hometown Family Christmas Bazaar”. The kitchen will be open from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. serving lunch and snacks.
Sponsored by The Friendship Guild
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Family Fare Parking Lot
Fill A “Cop” Car. Help fill a cop car with food that will be donated to Heart & Hands
Sponsored by: Eaton Rapids Police Department
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Hastay's Greenhouse & Flower Shop Open House plus free pictures & cookies with Santa.
Enter for prize drawing. Extended Saturday holiday hours.
Sponsored by: Hastay's Greenhouse & Flower Shop
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
“Lunch with Santa” - Wesleyan Church, 6044 S. Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids
Sponsored by: GFWC Eaton Rapids Women's Club
12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Wreath Decorating for kids ($15 a wreath) Clinton Trail Tree Farm, 6120 S. Clinton Trail.
Sponsored by: Clinton Trail Tree Farm
12:00 noon – 6:30 p.m.
Red Ribbon Hall
Concessions 12:00 noon – 6:30 p.m., Sponsored by: Historical Society, Kids Craft Table 12:00 noon- 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Eaton Rapids Early Childhood Advocates, First Annual DI-Licious Cake Bake-off and Bake Sale 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by: Eaton Rapids Creativity Club, Educational Foundation, Photos with Santa 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Framed photos $5 each) by Island City Photography, Sponsored by: ERACC
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
“Story Telling with Clifford the Big Red Dog” at the Eaton Rapids Public Library (ages 0-9) FREE children's books will be given to every child attending.
Sponsored by: Eaton Rapids Educational Support Personnel
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Eaton Rapids Island of Lights Committee will be hosting Santa with cookies & hot chocolate for all visitors. Bring your children and look at the ornaments from area school children. Donations will be accepted.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
“Children's Photo Opportunity” with Pooh, Clifford and many more of your favorite characters at the Christmas Tree on Hamlin Street. (Framed photos $5 each)
Sponsored by: ERACC
6:00 p.m. - Conclusion
Hometown Family Christmas Light Parade* with the arrival of Santa! Followed by: Tree Lighting Ceremony, Community Sing and the lighting of the Island.
*Bring Toys for Tots to the Parade! Drop off your new unwrapped toys in front of Evelyn Bay Coffee Company. All toys go to children in the greater Eaton Rapids area.
If you wish to be a participant in this year's Christmas Parade you can download and print out the entry form below.