Western UP Events

Baraga County Holiday Decor Tours   HALLOWEEN outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from October 21st through October 31st.   CHRISTMAS outdoor displays must be engaged from 6pm until 9pm from December 14th through January 1st.   Share your holiday spirit and passion for decorating by listing your site on the map!  Participate in Halloween, Christmas, or both!  There is no fee to participate and no fee for maps.  Sites listed on the maps will be entered into drawings for Baraga Bucks!    

Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw Counties – The Copper Country Great Start Parent Coalition   The Copper Country Great Start Collaborative is gearing up for our annual diaper drive to help provide essential items like diapers and wipes for families in our community. Each year, the Family Coalition collects new unopened packages of diapers and wipes for the Keweenaw Family Resource Center’s (KFRC) Baby Closet. These diapers are given away to families in need throughout the year at no charge.  Last year 150 families utilized the Baby Closet and received:   829 packages of diapers and wipes 16 pack-n-plays to provide safe sleep environments 33

Winter Market – Sweet Kneads Bakery   December 13th, Friday 5 – 8pm December 14th, Saturday 9am – 3pm at the Wildlife Refuge Cabins, 101 Wildlife Lane, South Range   Cinnamon rolls, NISU, Pie, Bread, Granola, Muffins, Candies Crocheted Items DIY Kits Handmade Crafts Raffle Gently Used Clothes

Christmas in Calumet Holiday Events in the Calumet Area   Saturday, December 14th FREE Wagon Rides 11a – 1p Santa Visit at Ramona’s Bakery 11a – 1p   Saturday, December 21st Calumet & Laurium Christmas Parade 2pm Skate with Santa at the Gipp 3p – 5p

Christmas Cinema Celebration at the Lake Linden Village Hall is Back!   On Saturday, December 14th, from 4:30 until 6pm, back by popular demand…   SANTA CLAUS!   That’s right!  Santa himself will be on hand to hear what your want for Christmas (he already knows if you’ve been bad or good, for goodness sake!)  Goodie bags for all kids seeing Santa, courtesy of LLVFD.   St 5:30, there will be an outdoor ceremony to light the Lovelight Tree, a remembrance of those who are with us in spirit this Christmas season.   Then, 6:00, showing for one night only….