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Events in December 2025
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December 24, 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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Chime Concert: Kerrytown Market & Shops
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Every Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. Ambitious players can add chords. Kids welcome. Noon–12:30 p.m. (Wed. & Fri.) & 10:30–11 a.m. (Sat.). Kerrytown Market. Free. [email protected].
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Living Nativity: First Congregational Church
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Outdoor nativity with sheep, a camel, and other live animals, along with actors dressed as Mary & Joseph. Followed by a family Christmas pageant (5:30 p.m.) and a candlelight service (8 p.m.). 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, 608 E. William. Free. (734) 662–1679.
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Lessons & Carols: First Presbyterian Church
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A traditional program of scripture readings interspersed with congregational carol singing led by the church’s chancel choir. Also, a candlelight service (11 p.m.). 5 & 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. firstpresbyterian.org, (734) 662–4466.
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“Lessons & Carols”: Northside Community Church
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Traditional English service in which scripture readings alternate with seasonal anthems and carols, some sung by the congregation. Concludes with a candlelit singing of “Silent Night.” Families welcome. 6 p.m., NCC, 929 Barton Drive. Free. (734) 649-7948, [email protected].
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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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Lessons & Carols: St. Paul Lutheran Church
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A traditional program of scripture readings interspersed with congregational carol singing led by the church’s choir. 6:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 420 W. Liberty. stpaulannarbor.org.
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Festival of Lessons & Carols: First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor
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Traditional Christmas service modeled on the world-famous carol service from King’s College in Cambridge, England, that tells the Nativity story through readings with carols and hymns sung by the church choir and accompanied on organ. 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 517 E. Washington (handicap access on Washington entrance). Free. fbca2.org, (734) 663–9376.
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Lessons & Carols: First Presbyterian Church
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A traditional program of scripture readings interspersed with congregational carol singing led by the church’s chancel choir. Also, a candlelight service (11 p.m.). 5 & 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. Free. firstpresbyterian.org, (734) 662–4466.
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Lessons & Carols: First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti
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A program of alternating scriptural readings and choral and congregational singing. 9 p.m., First Presbyterian, 300 N. Washington, Ypsi. Free. (734) 482–1525, fpcy.org.
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