ENCORE Events NATURE Kalamazoo Nature Center 7000 N. Westnedge Ave., 381-1574 Holidays at the Homestead — 1800s-style holiday celebration, 1–4 p.m., Dec. 5 & 6, Delano Homestead, 555 West E Ave. Buy Local Art & Gift Fair — 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 12. Winter Animal Homes — Short hike in search of winter animal homes, 2 p.m. Dec. 13. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 12685 East C Ave., 671-2510 Bird Lover’s Wreath Class — Create a wreath and birdhouse gourd, 6–9 p.m. Dec. 8, Spruce Lodge. Birds and Coffee Walk — A walk to view birds of the season, 9 a.m. Dec. 9. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings 721-4190 History of the Landscape Hike — A two-mile hike covering challenging landscape, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Dec. 12. December Brunch and Christmas Concert — The Brass Rail brass quintet performs, 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. brunch, 12:15 p.m. concert, Dec. 13. MISCELLANEOUS Kalamazoo Indoor Flea & Farmers Market — New, used and handcrafted items and fresh food, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Tues. & Wed. Dec. 1–30,
Kalamazoo County Expo Center North, 2900 Lake St., 383-8761. Holiday Gifts & Greens Sale — Kalamazoo Garden Council offers fresh green wreaths, centerpieces and more, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Dec. 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Dec. 5, Kalamazoo County Expo Center North, 349-4227.
Kalamazoo Record & CD Show — New and used records and CDs, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 13, Kalamazoo County Expo Center Room A, 734-604-2540. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation — Special holiday movie screening, 8 p.m. Dec. 18, State Theatre, 345-6500.
Holiday Walk & Market — Holiday tour of the Manor House, noon–5 p.m. Dec. 4–5, 11–12 & 18–19, W.K. Kellogg Manor House, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, 671-2160.
ZooLights — Enjoy the zoo decorated for the holidays, 5–8 p.m., Dec. 18–23, Binder Park Zoo, 7400 Division Drive, Battle Creek, 9791351.
K-9 Fanciers Dog Show — UKC multi-breed show, 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Dec. 4, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Dec. 5, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 6, Kalamazoo County Expo Center South, 989-860-9845.
Holiday Kalamazoo Indoor Flea & Farmers' Market — 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Dec. 19, Kalamazoo County Expo Center, kalamazooexpocenter. com.
Winter Holiday Festival — A Dickens-themed holiday event, noon–6 p.m. Dec. 5 & 6, Olde World Village, 13215 M-96, Augusta, 5801290.
Kalamazoo Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo — 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Dec. 19, Kalamazoo County Expo Center Room A, 779-9851.
Tree Lighting and Traditional Holiday Celebration — 7 p.m. Dec. 5, City Centre, Portage, 329-4522. Christmas at Wings Art & Craft Show — 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 6, Wings Event Center, 3620 Vanrick Drive, 345-1125. Christmas Expo & Craft Show — 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Dec. 12, Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 9035820. Of Christmas Past — Experience Christmas in the late 1800s, noon–5 p.m. Dec. 12 & 13, Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings, 945-3775.
Kalamazoo Dance — Social dance for singles, couples and all skill levels, 7–10 p.m. Dec. 19, The Point Community Center, 2925 N. 10th St., 344-5752. Holiday Brunch — 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Dec. 20, W.K. Kellogg Manor House, 671-2160. Live Nativity Scene and Market Bazaar — 5–8 p.m. Dec. 20, Henderson Castle, 100 Monroe St., 344-1827. 30th New Year’s Fest — A variety of performers bring in the new year, 5:30 p.m.–midnight Dec. 31, various venues in downtown Kalamazoo, 388-2830 or www.newyearsfest.com.
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