1 p.m. to 6 p.m. :: Lakeside Club of Manistee presents The Festival of Trees
Where :: Ramsdell Theatre, 101 Maple Street, Manistee
Step into a winter wonderland at the Lakeside Club of Manistee’s annual Festival of Trees! This enchanting display features beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and holiday décor created by local artists, businesses and community groups. Stroll through the sparkling exhibit, vote for your favorite trees with canned goods that will be donated, bring unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots (win a prize!) and bid in the silent auction … all while supporting local causes and spreading holiday cheer!
Admission :: minimum $2 donation

4 p.m. to 7 p.m. :: Sleighbell Cookie Crawl
Where :: Manistee Downtown Education Center, West Shore Community College, 401 River Street, Manistee
Cost :: For a $10 minimum donation, you get a box and a map with all the cookie locations across Manistee. Take that box and follow the map to area retailers for your cookies! So far, 20 businesses have signed up to make cookies.
Note :: Lineup for boxes is at 3:45 p.m.

7:30 p.m. :: The Nutcracker
Where :: Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee
The Nutcracker is a two-act classical ballet that tells the story of young Clara and her Nutcracker doll, which comes to life and takes her on a magical adventure on Christmas Eve. Directed by Ingrid Bond and presented by the Ramsdell Theatre, the Nutcracker involves more than 150 regional cast members and volunteers.
Admission :: $10 to $30
Tickets :: Online at ramsdelltheatre.org or in person at the box office.

7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. :: Lakeside Club of Manistee and the Civic Players present “1885 Murder Mystery at the Ramsdell Ballroom” 
Entertainment, hors d’oerves, cash bar. Victorian attire suggested.
Where :: Ramsdell Theatre, 101 Maple Street, Manistee
Tickets :: $70 per person; or $135 for a couple
Details :: Please visit this link for tickets or information.

11 a.m. to 8 p.m. :: Lakeside Club of Manistee presents The Festival of Trees
Where: Ramsdell Theatre, 101 Maple Street, Manistee
Step into a winter wonderland at the Lakeside Club of Manistee’s annual Festival of Trees! This enchanting display features beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and holiday décor created by local artists, businesses and community groups. Stroll through the sparkling exhibit, vote for your favorite trees with canned goods that will be donated, bring unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots (win a prize!) and bid in the silent auction … all while supporting local causes and spreading holiday cheer!
Admission :: minimum $2 donation

noon to 2 p.m. :: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Open House
Where: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 313 Fourth Street, Manistee
Vsit one of Manistee’s oldest churches, built in 1890. Receive a free Christmas ornament. The church will be serving free cookies and hot chocolate.
Admission: Free

5:30 p.m. :: The 36th Annual Victorian Sleighbell Parade presented by Filer Credit Union
Historic River Street comes alive with horse-drawn sleighs, carolers and Christmases of yesteryear as downtown Manistee transforms into a Hallmark movie scene for one of the greatest parade traditions in the country. Caroling, the lighting of the official tree and fireworks follow.

7:30 p.m. :: The Nutcracker
Where :: Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee
The Nutcracker is a two-act classical ballet that tells the story of young Clara and her Nutcracker doll, which comes to life and takes her on a magical adventure on Christmas Eve. Directed by Ingrid Bond and presented by the Ramsdell Theatre, the Nutcracker involves more than 150 regional cast members and volunteers.
Admission :: $10 to $30
Tickets :: Online at ramsdelltheatre.org or in person at the box office.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. :: Lakeside Club of Manistee presents Festival of Trees PICKUP
Where: Ramsdell Theatre, 101 Maple Street, Manistee
Winning bidders may pick up their trees before 12:30 p.m.

2 p.m. :: The Nutcracker
Where :: Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, 101 Maple Street, Manistee
The Nutcracker is a two-act classical ballet that tells the story of young Clara and her Nutcracker doll, which comes to life and takes her on a magical adventure on Christmas Eve. Directed by Ingrid Bond and presented by the Ramsdell Theatre, the Nutcracker involves more than 150 regional cast members and volunteers.
Admission :: $10 to $30
Tickets :: Online at ramsdelltheatre.org or in person at the box office.