53 listings in and around Niles, MI, Thursday, November 12 through Wednesday, November 18. Soonest: Kids Crafternoon: Pinecone Turkeys at Cass District Library - Howard Branch (Thursday 3:30 p.m.); Crafty Chapters: 4th – 6th grade book club at Goshen Public Library (Thursday 4 p.m.); EJ Craft Club: Holiday Edition at Ella Jayms (Thursday 4 p.m.); Let’s Paint! – Judge a Book Challenge at Bremen Public Library (Thursday 5 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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Family
Kids make a whimsical turkey out of pinecones, with all materials provided. Made for ages 6 to 12, and free, though space is limited.
Cass District Library - Howard Branch, 2341 Yankee Street, Niles, MI 49120
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Art
Community
A book club for 4th to 6th graders, where library staff read a chapter book aloud while listeners keep their hands busy with art supplies.
Goshen Public Library, 601 S 5th St, Goshen, IN 46526
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
Ella JaymsValparaiso, IN49 mi
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Community
A festive craft session at Ella Jayms to paint candles, create fabric garlands and make pearl-beaded bows.
Ella Jayms, 260 Franklin Street, #Suite 102, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Bremen Public LibraryBremen, IN27 mi
Art
Let's Paint! Judge a Book Challenge: teens in grades 6-12 get a random book title and synopsis to paint from.
Bremen Public Library, 304 N Jackson St, Bremen, IN 46506
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
SJCPL Main LibrarySouth Bend, IN11 mi
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A gallery reception honoring the watercolor artist Marta Francis.
SJCPL Main Library, 304 S Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Elkhart Public Library Pierre Moran BranchElkhart, IN19 mi
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Work on your own craft, like knitting or scrapbooking, while listening to true crime stories.
Elkhart Public Library Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Kalamazoo Institute of ArtsKalamazoo, MI46 mi
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A free evening at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts for college students, with games, food, music and raffles. Bring your college ID to explore the museum and meet students from nearby schools.
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Free parking is available in the museum’s parking lots across from the main entrance on South Street.
Additional parking is available on neighborhood streets and at parking meters in downtown Kalamazoo.From kiarts.org, Oct 24, 2026
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7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The Candy LadyPortage, MI43 mi
Art
A peanut butter basics session where the project is making chocolate cups.
The Candy Lady, 640 Romence Rd, Portage, MI 49024
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
An open lab at the Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College, where you can tour the space, work on projects and get your questions answered.
Hanson Technology Center at Lake Michigan College, 2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
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A STEM program for young children that encourages science inquiry, here with a pixel art challenge.
Dowagiac District Library, 211 Commercial St., Dowagiac, MI 49047
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
James White Library 304Berrien Springs, MI11 mi
Art
Maker Lab Workshops: Advanced Electronics in Berrien Springs.
James White Library 304, 4190 Administration Drive, Berrien Springs, MI 49104
Friday, November 13, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Niles District LibraryNiles, MI0.5 mi
Art
Family
Teen Art Class, a series of joyous art classes at Patti's Place for ages 12-18. No registration.
Niles District Library, 620 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Kalamazoo Institute of ArtsKalamazoo, MI46 mi
Art
Pitch your project or business for funding. Five finalists compete for $10,000 in equity-free capital.
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Free parking is available in the museum’s parking lots across from the main entrance on South Street.
Additional parking is available on neighborhood streets and at parking meters in downtown Kalamazoo.From kiarts.org, Oct 24, 2026
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9 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Valparaiso Creates CenterValparaiso, IN47 mi
Art
An art and artifacts sale of hundreds of new and vintage paintings, pottery, glasswork, sculptures, textiles, photography and jewelry.
Valparaiso Creates Center, 256 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–11 a.m. Eastern Time
Cass District Library - Edwardsburg BranchEdwardsburg, MI8.7 mi
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Sew a potholder on a sewing machine, with Robin's Nest Quilts & More. Perfect for complete beginners; materials provided. Free; registration required.
Cass District Library - Edwardsburg Branch, 26964 Main Street, Edwardsburg, MI 49112
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Wellfield Botanic GardensElkhart, IN17 mi
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A beginner-friendly macrame workshop at Wellfield Botanic Gardens for ages 12 and up, where you knot a Macrame Tree of Life in the color you pick.
Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 N Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46514
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
JLN StudioStevensville, MI19 mi
Art
Family
Kids Frosty Acrylic Painting Class at JLN Studio in Stevensville, Michigan.
JLN Studio, 2642 W John Beers Rd, Stevensville, MI 49127
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Kalamazoo Institute of ArtsKalamazoo, MI46 mi
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A reading of Flavia Z. Drago's book about a stylish vampire who loves fashion, followed by a session on Statement Pieces.
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
Free parking is available in the museum’s parking lots across from the main entrance on South Street.
Additional parking is available on neighborhood streets and at parking meters in downtown Kalamazoo.From kiarts.org, Oct 24, 2026
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11 a.m. Eastern Time
Art
MakerSpace & Library of Things Open Hours in the Maker Space, for ages 18+.
Niles District Library, 620 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
Art
A hands-on welding class for complete beginners who want to try metalworking. No experience needed.
The HUB NWI, 676 W Division Rd, Hebron, IN 46341
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
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2 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
A paint-your-own Christmas tree workshop at Sister Lakes Brewing Company.
Sister Lakes Brewing Company, 92500 Co Rd 690, Dowagiac, MI 49047
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
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PAINT YOUR OWN CERAMIC CHRISTMAS TREE WORKSHOP at Sister Lakes Brewing Company in Dowagiac, Michigan.
Sister Lakes Brewing Company, 92500 CR 690, Dowagiac, MI
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
The Candy LadyPortage, MI43 mi
Art
A hands-on workshop at The Candy Lady to make a personalized advent calendar and fill it with chocolate you mold yourself. No tempering required; beginners welcome.
The Candy Lady, 640 Romence Rd, Portage, MI 49024
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Wagon Wheel Center for the ArtsWarsaw, IN47 mi
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An orchestral concert from Symphony of the Lakes pairing Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin with Handel's Ode for St. Cecilia's Day. Handel's twelve-movement cantata for orchestra, soloists and choir features the Wagon Wheel Symphony Choir.
Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, 2515 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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Golden Leaf Cigar & SpiritsChesterton, IN44 mi
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A small-group, hands-on session at The Golden Leaf where you learn cigar history, tour the walk-in humidor and roll your own cigar at the table.
Golden Leaf Cigar & Spirits, 3093 Village Point Rd., Chesterton, IN 46304
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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4th Street TheaterChesterton, IN44 mi
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'night, Mother at 4th Street Theatre, the play that won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, about Jessie and her mother.
4th Street Theater, 125 N. 4th St., Chesterton, IN 46304
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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All day
The Edge of LibertyValparaiso, IN49 mi
Art
Markets
The Edge of Liberty Craft Fair, an outdoor market of handmade goods, art and farm-fresh products, with garden walks, nature trails, a food truck and live music. Free.
The Edge of Liberty, 606 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383
Sunday, November 15, 2026
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11 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Black Arts & Cultural CenterKalamazoo, MI46 mi
Art
A painting and tea session for a mother and daughter to create together, a creative way to bond.
Black Arts & Cultural Center, 359 South Kalamazoo Mall, #102, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m. Eastern Time
An artist reception for Northern Indiana Artists at Fernwood Botanical Garden; all are welcome.
Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, 13988 Range Line Rd, Niles, MI 49120
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Local PourSawyer, MI19 mi
Art
Winter Tree Bottle Painting Class at Local Pour in Sawyer, Michigan.
Local Pour, 12857 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4th Street TheaterChesterton, IN44 mi
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'night, Mother at 4th Street Theatre, the play that won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, about Jessie and her mother.
4th Street Theater, 125 N. 4th St., Chesterton, IN 46304
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time not listed
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Art GallerySouth Bend, IN12 mi
Art
An exhibition where FINA students show the work they have made over the school year.
Art Gallery, 1700 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615
Monday, November 16, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
An open lab at the Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College, where you can tour the space, work on projects and get your questions answered.
Hanson Technology Center at Lake Michigan College, 2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Monday, November 16, 2026, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Box Factory for the ArtsSt. Joseph, MI22 mi
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Bob William’s Portrait Drawing/Painting Workshop in St. Joseph.
Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Monday, November 16, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Elkhart Public Library Osolo BranchElkhart, IN19 mi
Art
Adult craft nights for getting creative and meeting others, with pom-pom pumpkins and linocut printmaking.
Elkhart Public Library Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN 46516
Monday, November 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
A workshop at St Julian Winery where you paint a ceramic Christmas tree to keep as a holiday keepsake.
St. Julian Winery & Distillery, 716 South Kalamazoo Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Gast ClassroomSaint Joseph, MI22 mi
Art
Junk Journal/Collage Drop-In with Denise Tackett at Gast Classroom in Saint Joseph, Michigan.
Gast Classroom, 1101 Broad Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Art GallerySouth Bend, IN12 mi
Art
An exhibition where FINA students show the work they have made over the school year.
Art Gallery, 1700 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Lazy Ballerina WinerySt. Joseph, MI22 mi
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DIY Fall Candle Making at Lazy Ballerina Winery in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Lazy Ballerina Winery, 315 State Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m. Eastern Time
Comstock Community CenterKalamazoo, MI49 mi
Art
A community center that runs educational and recreational programs, plus trips across Southwest Michigan.
Comstock Community Center, 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
NCPL CromwellCromwell, IN44 mi
Art
Community
A craft session where this month's project is making a DIY board game, and it's free.
NCPL Cromwell, 120 North Jefferson Street, Cromwell, IN 46732
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
SJCPL Main LibrarySouth Bend, IN11 mi
Art
A drop-in crafting session for unwinding, making things with others and building new friendships.
SJCPL Main Library, 304 S Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
468 Urban WineryPortage, MI43 mi
Art
Decorate your own wine bottle with paint. The ticket covers painting only, with wine sold separately.
468 Urban Winery, 8842 Portage Rd, Ste 104, Portage, MI 49002
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
New Buffalo Township LibraryNew Buffalo, MI26 mi
Art
Craft time at the library, with a new craft to make each week.
New Buffalo Township Library, 33 N Thompson St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Art GallerySouth Bend, IN12 mi
Art
An exhibition where FINA students show the work they have made over the school year.
Art Gallery, 1700 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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2:30 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Elkhart Public Library Cleveland BranchElkhart, IN16 mi
Art
Family
Crafternoon Kids, a monthly after-school craft session.
Elkhart Public Library Cleveland Branch, 53715 C.R. 1, Elkhart, IN 46514
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate CafeteriaRICHLAND, MI55 mi
Art
Community
A community crafting event where you make festive door hangers to hang around the neighborhood.
Thomas M. Ryan Intermediate Cafeteria, 9562 East M-89, RICHLAND, MI 49083
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Box Factory for the ArtsSt. Joseph, MI22 mi
Art
Bob William’s Portrait Drawing/Painting Workshop at Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
A hands-on fabric mosaic art workshop called Kinusaiga, led by Paw Paw at St Julian Winery.
St. Julian Winery & Distillery, 716 South Kalamazoo Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
A workshop at St Julian Winery where you paint a ceramic Christmas tree to keep as a holiday keepsake.
St. Julian Winery & Distillery, 716 South Kalamazoo Street, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
The Goblin Duneside Bar & EateryBeverly Shore, IN39 mi
Art
A paint and sip where you paint a starry sunflower scene with cocktails, starting from a stencil.
The Goblin Duneside Bar & Eatery, 1 West Dunes Highway, Beverly Shore, IN 46301
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m. Eastern Time
Prairie Ronde Artist GalleryVicksburg, MI42 mi
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A live set at the Prairie Ronde Artist Gallery featuring Cory Williams.
Prairie Ronde Artist Gallery, 101 East Prairie Street, Vicksburg, MI 49097
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
The Candy LadyPortage, MI43 mi
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Cookie Decorating: Thankful for Cookies, a cookie decorating session at The Candy Lady.
The Candy Lady, 640 Romence Rd, Portage, MI 49024
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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