10AM-12pm
Santa and Mrs. Claus Brunch Fundraiser (admission fees apply - purchase tickets today)
Held at Northport Public School, tickets for this special breakfast are available online. Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and get photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus as they visit table to table. All proceeds go to fund the Northport Tree Lighting Activities. Tickets available to purchase here.
10-3pm
Tour the Lighthouse (admission fees apply)
Held at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, enjoy the beauty and history of the iconic lighthouse and tour the restored keepers dwelling and climb the Lighthouse Tower for a magnificent view of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. ($8 adults & $3 children) Visit their web site for more information here.
10-5pm
Gingerbread House Competition
Displayed in the Pennington Collection window, come, view and vote on gingerbread creations from local bakeries and home bakers alike. Winners will be selected by public vote and announced at 6pm at the Tree Lighting and will receive a trophy and the glory of the best baker this holiday season. All voters will automatically be entered to win prizes from local businesses.
*please note that the Gingerbread Competition will also be on display after December 7 at Around the Corner Food and Fun
10-5PM
Cookie and Gingerbread House Decorating
Held at the Northport Creek Golf Clubhouse, enjoy this free event where kids and adults alike can create their own edible masterpieces.
10:30-
4pm
Cookie Decorating
Held at Barb's Bakery this festive, free cookie-decorating event that’s sure to spark holiday cheer! Roll up your sleeves and let your creativity shine as you design delicious treats worthy of Santa himself—then enjoy every sweet bite. Fun for families, friends, and cookie lovers of all ages. Come make memories (and cookies!)!
11-1pm
Flag the Halls and Popsicle Stick Airplane
Held at the Northport Area Heritage Museum, this free event will have you in the nautical mood. All ages welcome!
11-2pm
Letters to Santa, Kids Holiday Crafts and Storytime
Held at the Leelanau Township Library, enjoy this free event where kids of all ages can write and mail letters to Santa and cozy up for a festive story or two. Visit their web site for more information here.
11-8pm
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
Held at the Northport Arts Association, Willowbrook Mill, and Skye House, come out and support local artists and find unique one-of-a-kind Holiday gifts for your loved ones! Visit their web site for more information here.
12:30
-2:30pm
Holiday Wreath Making
Held in Northport, enjoy this free event where kids and adults alike can create their own holiday wreaths to take home.
12:30- 10pm
Deck the Lanes
Held at Northport Pub & Grille, bring all your elves to the bowling lane, strike up some holiday cheer, and see if you can sleigh the competition. Fees apply, see web site or call the business for the most up to date pricing.
1-3pm
Soup Cook-Off
Held at Faro, enjoy this free tasting where Northport and Omena restaurants show off their best soups for victory. Winners will be selected by public vote and announced at 6pm at the Tree Lighting and will receive a trophy and the glory of the best soup in Northport this holiday season. All voters will automatically be entered to win prizes from local businesses.
1-4pm
Swim 'n Soak
Take a dip in the pool, or cozy up in the hot tub at the Northport Highlands Pool. Locker rooms available for showering and changing. $5/person, children 0-2 free.
1-5:30pm
Embroidery
Held at Dolls 'n More, enjoy this ticketed event where kids and adults alike can create their own special embroidery to take home. $5 tickets available by stopping in at Dolls n More during their regular business hours, or on the day of.
2:30
-4:30pm
Make Snow Globes
Held at the Northport Highlands, enjoy this free event creating snow globe masterpieces to take home and continue the magic.
3-5pm
Meet Santa's Reindeer
Held at Around the Corner Food and Fun, enjoy this free event meeting one of Santa's reindeer, snapping some photos and enjoying festive treats. Visit their web site for more information here.
3:30-6pm
Hot Cocoa & Cookie Fundraiser
Swing by the Hot Cocoa and Cookie fundraiser by The Mitten fireplace, to keep warm on your wagon rides. All proceeds go to the Village of Northport Tree Lighting Fund.
3:30-
6:30pm
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Starting from the Northport Tree, enjoy a free horse-drawn wagon ride through town, led by Clydesdale horses.
4-5pm
Santa Beard Decorating & Competition
Held at Find North, bring your bushy beards or use one of the fun options provided for a competition of the best! Decorating from 4-4:30pm and the competition around 4:30pm!
4:30-
5:15pm
Caroling through the Village
Held throughout town, join the Village Voices as they stroll through town, stopping to fill the air with music. To join just take a peek around town and join them! Visit their web site for more information here.
5:30-
6:30pm
Elizabeth Landry
Held at the Northport Tree.
5:45pm
Blessing of the Season
5:55pm
Santa's Arrival
6 pm
The Lighting of the Tree
Santa will turn on the magic and light our holiday tree for the whole holiday season!
6:30-9pm
Rock Climbing
Held at the Northport Public School gym, come and try your hand at rock climbing on the gym wall.
Noon -midnight
Winter Spirits & Live DJ
Bring your holiday cheer to Fingers Crossed and enjoy a creatively curated beverage starting at noon, with a DJ filling the snowy air starting at 9pm after the tree is glowing.