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December is filled with holiday celebrations, but it’s also important to remember the honoring of national months like National Human Rights Month and National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. Spend some time researching why these December designations were made. Educating yourself could be the greatest gift you get this holiday season.

POTTER PARK ZOO WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS

Take a socially distant stroll through Potter Park Zoo in Lansing from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays until Dec. 27 and revel in thousands of twinkling lights on display while holiday music plays. This time-honored tradition will put you in the holiday spirit, get you out into the crisp fresh air and allow you to spend time with the family. Wonderland of Lights will be closed Dec. 24-25. The regular schedule will continue outside of those dates. For information, visit Potterparkzoo.org/event/lights2020.

THIS MONTH’S EVENTS

Editor’s note: Please call event venues directly to make sure times and dates haven’t changed due to cancellations and postponements related to COVID-19. 13th Annual Scrooge Scramble 5K

Ring in the holiday season on the Lansing River Trail with the annual 5K run/walk with a fundraising mission of revitalizing Lansing’s Old Town district. The event takes place starting at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at 1232 Turner St. in Old Town Lansing, but a virtual option is being offered for convenience. Visit runsignup.com/Race/MI/Lansing/ ScroogeScramble.

A Very Horsey Christmas

The Ingham County Fairgrounds and Exposition Center, 700 E. Ash St. in Mason, hosts an equestrian-themed shopping extravaganza focusing on Michigan-based businesses Dec. 11-13. For information and tickets, visit tix.com/ticket-sales/ fairingham/6427.

Playmakers Holiday Classic

This virtual 5K on Dec. 22-24 urges participants to record performances and celebrate virtually with friends, family and the Playmakers Fitness Foundation. For information, visit runsignup. com/Race/MI/EastLansing/PlaymakersHolidayClassic5kRunWalk.

Scavenger Hunt Saturdays

The Michigan History Museum, 702 W. Kalamazoo St. in Lansing, hosts a self-guided scavenger hunt in the museum galleries, complete with prizes, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays in December. For information, visit michigan.gov/museum. Follow our friends at 517living.com for other upcoming events in the region.

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