Five ways to embrace the holiday spirit in Sturgis

Michelle Patrick, Sturgis Journal
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The holiday season is here and it’s time to celebrate. Here’s a look at five things to do to reel in that holiday spirit:

Families lined up to have their photos taken with the Grinch last year at Free Church Park as part of the "Dashing through Downtown" Christmas festivities.
Families lined up to have their photos taken with the Grinch last year at Free Church Park as part of the "Dashing through Downtown" Christmas festivities.

'Dashing through Downtown'

Join Sturgis Downtown Development Authority for a weekend full of holiday events Dec. 1-3. The fun begins Thursday with the opening of Kristkindlmarkt on Pleasant Street 4-8 p.m. The holiday market includes vendors, food trucks, cocoa, cider and more. On Friday, Santa returns to Free Church Park 4-7 p.m. in an event featuring reindeer, hot cocoa and donuts, the Sturgis High School band and choir, carriage rides and the Grinch. Kristkindlmarkt continues Friday 4-9 p.m. and Sip ‘n’ Stroll is 5:30-9 p.m. Friday at participating downtown businesses. Punch cards for that event are available at the DDA booth on Pleasant Street. On Saturday, Santa will be at the Depot Museum 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Kristkindlmarkt is noon-4 p.m. and a showing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas is at 1 p.m. at Strand Theater. $5 entry for that event includes the movie, Grinch punch, popcorn, a souvenir ornament and photos with the Grinch.

A holiday open house takes place at Sturgis Department of Public Safety.
A holiday open house takes place at Sturgis Department of Public Safety.

Public safety open house

Free hot dogs, public safety vehicle tours and interactive equipment demonstrations are being planned for Friday, Dec. 2, at an open house hosted by the Sturgis Department of Public Safety. The holiday open house will take place 4-7 p.m. at 122 N. Nottawa St. in Sturgis. "Santa mail" will also be collected to be passed along to Santa Claus. Children are invited to drop off mail at the Santa mailbox anytime or bring their letters to the open house.

Sturgis Wind Symphony performance

Sturgis Wind Symphony presents “Dashing Through the Holidays” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. The event is free and open to the public.

Reindeer Run 5K

A “Reindeer Run 5K” is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Grace Christian Fellowship in Sturgis. The charity 5K run/walk is $10 per person with proceeds being donated to Sturgis families in need. Doors open at 9 a.m. Ages 10 and under are free. $10 t-shirts available for purchase. Register at gracesturgis.com. Walk-ins also welcome. Race begins and ends at Grace, 300 Timothy Drive, Sturgis.

Christmas in Colon

“Christmas in Colon” is 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Parade begins at 6 p.m. from Goodell Street to the library.

— Dan Cherry contributed to this report.

This article originally appeared on Sturgis Journal: 5 things to do to celebrate the holiday season