Holidays in the Heart of the City
Visitors can experience horse-drawn wagon rides along Ezra Rust Drive, listen to live Christmas concerts, and sample offerings from food vendors. Several local attractions host open houses, including the Children’s Zoo, Andersen Enrichment Center, Japanese Tea House, The Montague Inn, and the Mexican American Council. Guests can also view entries in the Annual Pioneer Sugar Cookie House Competition at the Andersen Enrichment Center.
What to Expect
Features horse-drawn wagon rides, concerts, and open houses across local venues.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Saginaw
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Positive Results Downtown Saginaw
Food & Drink
Food vendors will be on site.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors seeking a festive downtown outing
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: The Christmas concerts are free.
- Hours: 5:30 to 8:30PM.
Tips & Advice
- Pre-register for the cookie house competition ahead of time, because you can't enter without signing up.
- Bring your finished cookie house to the Andersen Enrichment Center during the afternoon setup window, because only houses set up then qualify for judging.
- Plan a route between the open houses at the Children's Zoo, Japanese Tea House and Montague Inn, since they're all open during the evening.
- Dress warmly for the horse-drawn wagon rides on Ezra Rust Drive, since they run in the evening in late November.
Special Events & Promotions
- Annual Pioneer Sugar Cookie House Competition at the Andersen Enrichment Center, pre-registration required, with houses on display the following day.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do?
Free Christmas concerts, horse-drawn wagon rides on Ezra Rust Drive, music and entertainment. Venues such as the Children's Zoo, Andersen Enrichment Center, Japanese Tea House, The Montague Inn and the Mexican American Council hold open houses.
Where do the wagon rides go?
The horse-drawn wagon rides run along Ezra Rust Drive.
Is there food?
Yes, food vendors are on hand.
How do I enter the cookie house competition?
You must pre-register for the Annual Pioneer Sugar Cookie House Competition. Houses are set up at the Andersen Enrichment Center in the early afternoon to qualify for judging.
Can I see the cookie houses if I'm not competing?
Yes, the cookie houses stay on display at the Andersen Enrichment Center the following day.
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