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Events in December 2025
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December 22, 2025
Santa Photos: Briarwood Mall
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The ultimate holiday tradition awaits. And Santa is making a list and checking it twice – so reserve your photos with Santa today!
Santa arrives on November 21, 2025 and will be here through December 24th. Book early to ensure your spot to see Santa.
Make Your Reservation Here: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0143?utm_campaign=briarwood-mall&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=website-rsc-simon
12/18 - 11:00am-7:00pm
12/19 - 10:00am-8:00pm
12/20 - 9:00am-9:00pm
12/21 - 9:00am-7:00pm
12/22 - 9:00am-9:00pm
12/23 - 9:00am-9:00pm
12/24 - 9:00am-5:00pm
100 Briarwood Cir
Briarwood Mall
Reservations start at $19.99
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“Pom Pom Pom”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Adults and kids grade K & up invited to learn how to make pom-poms. 11 a.m.–noon, AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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“The Secret Code of Comics”: Ann Arbor District Library
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Award-winning Michigan cartoonist Meggie Ramm shares tips on how to use lines to create motion and emotion in comics. 2–3 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)
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Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations). Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.), an interval-based training run (Tues.), or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). 6 p.m. (Mon.), Corner Brewery, 720 Norris, Ypsi; 6 p.m. (Tues.) & 7 a.m. (Sat.), AARC Downtown, 209 S. Ashley; and 6 p.m., AARC Colonnade, 901 W. Eisenhower. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.
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Group Runs: A2 Runners
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Every Mon., Wed., & Sun. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3- to 5-mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. 6:30 p.m. (Mon. & Wed.) & noon (Sun.), meet at the Kerrytown clock tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory
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Every Mon.–Wed., except Dec. 24, Fri., & Sat. All invited to play both casual and tournament forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Mon. (6:30 p.m.): “Just Another Modern Monday.” Three rounds using powerful cards, for experienced players, with prizes. $10.
Tues. (6:30 p.m.): “MTG Pauper.” A fun and fast format for all skill levels, three rounds. $5.
Wed. & Sat. (5 p.m.): “Casual Commander Night.” A drop-in session of the most popular form of the game. Free.
Wed. (6:30 p.m.): “MTG Standard Showdown.” Three rounds, with competitive tournament rules, prizes of store credit. $10.
Fri. (6:30 p.m.): “Friday Night Magic.” Cost and format vary.
Various times, Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. Various costs. (734) 929–5877, sylvanfactory.com.
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Scandinavian Music Jam
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Dec. 8 & 22. Bruce Sagan leads an acoustic jam session devoted to traditional music from Sweden and Norway. All instruments welcome, no experience necessary. 7:30–9:30 p.m., in person or virtual TBA. For location, email [email protected]. Free.
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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
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Every Mon., except Dec. 29. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first-timers free). (734) 474–7299, (734) 274–0773.
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Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
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Every Mon. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.
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