Jackson County Museums Host a Variety of Holiday Events

(November 29, 2023 9:54 AM ET) From antique decorations to cookies, Christmas experiences and visits with the man in a big red suit, Jackson County’s Museums host a variety of holiday-themed events and opportunities to get in the spirit of the season. Experience Jackson has compiled the details below.

In Grass Lake, both the Coe House Museum and Lost Railway Museum participate in the Grass Lake Festival of Lights as stops along the Cookie Tour (Dec. 2, 10 am-2 pm). Waterloo Farm Museum and Dewey School in Grass Lake will host their annual Christmas on the Farm event (Dec. 2 & 3, 10 am-4 pm), featuring tours, baked goods, & gift items.

Ella Sharp Museum, Jackson’s largest museum, hosts a variety of events. On Dec. 1-3 (10 am-5 pm), guests can visit their Holiday Market to shop Jackson artists & vendors for unique one-of-a-kind gifts. On Dec. 2 (Noon-3 pm), families can purchase a ticket for Cookies with Santa, including Mrs. Claus, cookies, photos, & a holiday market. Also ticketed are Ella Sharp Farmhouse Candlelight Tours (Dec. 13, 5:30 & 7 pm). Finally, view the Holiday Light Show in Hurst Planetarium between Dec. 18-23 and 26-30 (11:30 am, 2:30 & 4 pm).

Conklin Reed Organ & History Museum in Hanover hosts a Vintage Christmas weekend, both Dec. 3 & 10 (1-5 pm), featuring entertainment and a visit from Santa (Dec. 10 only, at 1:30 pm) and a special night light tour on Dec. 5 (5-8 pm).

Mann House (Michigan History Center) in Concord will host its Home for the Holidays Decorated House Event (Dec. 1-3 & 8-10, Fri. 6-8 pm, Sat. 2-4 pm, & 6-8 pm, Sun. 2-6 pm). Also in Concord, First Universalist Church will host music, Humor and Scripture at First Universalist Church of Concord (Dec. 3, 2 pm), followed by an open house, music, & refreshments until 5 pm at the nearby Paddock Hubbard House & Riceville Schoolhouse.

Michigan’s Military Heritage Museum will host military-themed Christmas displays during open hours.

Tompkins Center Historical Society in Rives Junction hosts a Holiday Open House at the Stewart Farm Museum (Dec 3, 4-7 pm), as well as a Veterans Christmas Tree Lighting (Corner of M-50 and Woodard Road) the same day at 6 pm.

Additionally, Jackson County Michigan Historical Society will host their 3^rd annual Holiday Banquet, Dinner, Awards, Presentation, & Raffle (ticketed) on Dec. 7, from 6-8:30 pm at the Commonwealth Commerce Center.

Get Jackson County Museum Holiday event details at  https://www.ExperienceJackson.com/museumholiday.

Plan more than just a visit with a holiday overnight stay at https://www.ExperienceJackson.com/lodging.

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