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Happy Holidays in Petoskey

Nov. 25, 2023

The holiday season is in full swing in Petoskey! First up is the downtown Petoskey Holiday Open House, with Santa lighting the tree in Pennsylvania Park, the Petoskey High School Steel Drum Band playing, and specials at local retailers from 6-9pm on Friday, Dec. 1. And though everyone loves getting their picture taken with Santa, this year we’re looking for the man in green—the Grinch! He’s making a few prickly appearances at The Katydid in Petoskey, including Dec. 2 and 3. Meanwhile, Crooked Tree Arts Center continues its Holiday Bazaar through Dec. 20, with knits, jewelry, pottery, prints, and more from over 40 local artists. Last but not least, don’t miss a one-man performance by Allen Fitzpatrick of A Christmas Carol at Great Lakes Center for the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 2, with showtimes at 2pm and 7pm. (Tickets $27-$52) Find more details at petoskeyarea.com/events.

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