There are events going on every weekend in December. Whether you’re looking for Santa, sparkling lights or ugly sweaters, we’ve got you covered. For a complete list of events, follow our calendar. Today-Dec. 21: Art Center Holly Mart For unique handmade gifts, the Art Center of Battle Creek is…
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The Festival of Lights is a long-standing tradition in Battle Creek. For decades, downtown has put up light installations to brighten the early winter nights in December. Want to see it for yourself? Plan your visit: Get a drink Hot chocolate is the drink of the season. You can pick some up…
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Santa is going to be popping up around the Battle Creek area. Here are times you can catch him. At Horrocks Horrocks is a great place for holiday shopping. They’ll have Christmas trees, holiday treats and poinsettias, along with two visits from Santa and his reindeer: 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15…
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Find the unexpected in Battle Creek’s most unique stores. Bread & Basket curates products from small businesses, many of them owned by women and people of color. Space is given for local entrepreneurs, while owner Tiffany Blackman offers mentoring to new businesses. Shoppers will find a lot of…
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Copper Athletic Club in Marshall is known for their signature fries, which are different from anywhere else you go. They are natural cut fries drizzled with garlic mayo, hoisin sauce, sriracha, red onions, crushed peanuts, parmesan cheese and cilantro. It’s a deliciously savory combination. For…
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Aries Cocktails Maybe the only thing an Aries likes more than running a marathon is a nice cocktail hour. Get a view of fall foliage at the cocktail lounge on top of the DoubleTree Hotel, opening in October. You can also learn to make your own cozy or spooky cocktails with New Holland Brewing Co…
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The weather may be blustery, but it’s a good excuse to get cozy. We recommend taking a cozy fall crawl in Calhoun County. Step one: Go to the farm Find fall decorations at Bosserd Family Farm in Marshall. All of the gourds, wreaths, and pumpkins will give you that harvest season feeling. They…
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Now that the weather’s cooled off it’s the perfect time to go for a walk in the woods. Here are five places with easy trails for the entire family. Brooks Nature Area You can find this nature area to the north of Stuart Lake, off of Stuart Lake Road in Marshall. Fields, wetlands and stands of…
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If you’re looking for a challenge on the course, then plan your golf trip through Southern Swing. You choose the courses, we’ll schedule the tee times and book the hotel. Two of the toughest courses on the list are the Medalist and Stonehedge South. The Medalist builds up to some real challenges…
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Saddle up, because the Calhoun County Fair gates open up on Saturday, Aug. 10. While it’s a big week for everyone who has been baking, making and growing throughout the year, the county fair is still a celebration for everyone. Try your luck in the bingo tent. Take a spin on the Ferris Wheel. Meet…
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