Editor’s Note: With ongoing concerns in regards to coronavirus, events may have been cancelled or postponed following Michiana House and Home’s press deadline. Verify events are still occurring before setting out to attend.
NOV. 2-6 | GOSHEN
NOV. 9 | GOSHEN
NOV. 21 | MILFORD
Enjoy 20% off in-house accessories. Now is the perfect time to freshen up your home with Sweet Water Interiors’ design ideas. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturdays by appointment Sweet Water Interiors 212 W. Washington St. 574-534-3989 www.sweetwaterinteriors.com
Starting Monday, Nov. 9, grab a Love Goshen Holidays map — or download one — and choose your own adventure. The map provides a scavenger hunt with a puzzle for you to solve. Each participating store has a word clue on their door. As you visit each store, you’ll find clues to complete the puzzle. Return your map for a chance to win a deluxe gift basket filled with downtown goodies. Return your map by Dec. 18. Winners announced Dec. 21. downtowngoshen.org/events/love-goshen-holidays/
A variety of vendors will be offering a variety of homemade crafts and more. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Milford School 611 W. Emeline St. milfordbazaar08@gmail.com www.facebook.com/milfordbazaar08
NOV. 6 | SOUTH BEND
NOV. 14 | SYRACUSE
Downtown South Bend is encouraging people to say “yes” to something new. Explore a menu of experiences and opportunities for you to say “yes” to at this event. 5-9 p.m. www.downtownsouthbend.com/november
Bring your canine friends for a fall walk along the Syracuse Loop Trail. There will be snacks for dogs and humans, a raffle and photo sessions available for purchase at the gazebo. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails office, 207 N. Huntington St., or purchased the day of the event. Registration fee Syracuse Community Center 1013 N. Long Drive 574-675-6433 ed@syracusewawaseetrails.com www.SyracuseWawaseeTrails.com
Sweet Water Interiors’ Holiday Sale
DTSB First Fridays: Yesvember
NOV. 6 | WARSAW
First Friday: Thanks for Giving — Fill the Truck Thanks for Giving, also called Fill the Truck, is the annual fundraiser for Kosciusko County human services organizations. Area residents and businesses donate and deliver nonperishable food items, clothing, bedding, etc. to fill the dump truck in addition to giving cash donations. 5-9 p.m. 574-376-0233 www.warsawcdc.org/event/november-first-friday-2/
NOV. 6 | ELKHART
Winter Inspiration: Home & Garden Art Late fall is a great time to harvest dried plants, colorful foliage, seeds and branches to make holiday decorations. During this session, create all-natural collages, weave baskets and wreaths and make table decoration. Suggested donation $20. 9-11:30 a.m. Bushelcraft Farm 27751 CR 26 RSVP: bushelcraftfarm@gmail.com 574-612-5063 www.bushelcraftfarm.org
NOV. 8 | NEW CARLISLE
Tail Waggin’ Hayride Bring your dog for a tractor-drawn hayride through the crisp autumn air. Afterward, warm up by the campfire with free hot cocoa and s’mores. Petrelated donations aid Pets Connect! Pets must be on a 6-foot leash. Pet costumes welcomed. 2-4 p.m. Admission fee Bendix Woods County Park — Van Paris Shelter 56960 Timothy Road 574-654-3155 www.sjcparks.org
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NOV. 15 AND 29 | MIDDLEBURY
Crystal Valley Concert Series The Crystal Valley Concert Series continues with pianist Ketevan Kartvelishvili, Nov. 15, and The SheaKim Duo, Nov. 29. Admission fee 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church of Middlebury 720 S. Main St. 574-825-2585 crystalvalleyconcert.com
NOV. 20 | ST. JOSEPH, MICH.
Luminary Festival
Stroll through beautiful candlelit streets as part of the 26th annual Luminary Festival. There will be 1,000 luminaries to light your way as you shop in downtown St. Joseph. 5-8 p.m. stjoetoday.com/events/2020-luminary
NOV. 20-JAN. 2 | SHIPSHEWANA
Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy
This light display features more than 2 million LED Christmas lights that stretch for almost a mile and a half and feature colorful light scenes. Tune your vehicle’s radio to the Christmas music broadcast station and soak in the Christmas spirit. Admission fee 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday Open Nov. 20-21, Nov. 27-28, Dec. 1-Jan. 2; closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve 345 S. Van Buren St. www.shipshewanalightsofjoy.com
Milford Bazaar
NOV. 26 | ELKHART
Turkey Stampede 5K Run/Walk Come into the fresh air after the big meal for a race that can be completed in person or virtually. Proceeds benefit the Faith Mission homeless shelter. Registration fee 7:45 a.m. Concord Mall 3701 S. Main St. https://runsignup.com/turkeystampede
NOV. 28 | WINONA LAKE
Village at Winona Tree Lighting Ceremony Bring the whole family for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and train rides. Warm up by the campfire with caroling before the lighting of the tree at 6:30 p.m. The event concludes with a visit from Santa. Bring a new and unwrapped toy to be donated to Toys for Tots. 3:30-6:30 p.m. Village at Winona 700 Park Ave. villageatwinona.com/events/tree-lighting-ceremony/
NOV. 28 | BUCHANAN, MICH.
Shop Small Saturday at the BAC Support local businesses and artists by shopping local at the Buchanan Art Center on Shop Small Saturday. The BAC will be hosting an artists market for finding unique gift items. There will also be free kids activities. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Buchanan Art Center 117 W. Front St. buchananartcenter.com
DEC. 4 | STEVENSVILLE, MICH.
Christmas in the Village
The village of Stevensville will get everyone in the holiday spirit with its sixth annual Christmas in the Village, featuring Santa visits, cookie decorating, live music, food, crafts, a goodie bag hunt, sleigh rides, face painting and more. 3-6 p.m. 5768 St. Joseph Ave. www.villageofstevensville.us
DEC. 4 | ST. JOSEPH, MICH.
Window Wonderland
Getting into the holiday spirit is easy when you visit the Victorian-era downtown in St. Joseph during the month of December. Visitors can stroll downtown and enjoy Window Wonderland. Dozens of storefronts will participate in this holiday window decorating event. 7-8:30 p.m. stjoetoday.com/events/2020-window-wonderland n
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