Tue. October 01, 2024
- Thu. October 31, 2024
Start time not specified.
Where's the Witch - Downtown St. Joseph Scavenger Hunt! Can you find the witch in all 12 participating locations?
PROGRAM DATES: October 1-31, 2024
HOW IT WORKS:
- Get your passport from the St. Joe Today (SJT) Welcome Center located at 301 State Street in downtown St. Joseph
- Go around to participating businesses to find the witch
- Get the passport stamped or initialed once you find the witch
- Turn in your finished passports to SJT for a prize!
PRIZE:
- Special prize from St. Joe Today
- Entry to win a St. Joe Today Gift Bag
- The winner will be drawn on Friday, November 1
Mon. October 21, 2024
- Thu. October 31, 2024
Start time not specified.
SWMI Businesses and restaurants will display their decorated pumpkins from October 21 through October 31!
Visit participating locations and vote for your favorite pumpkin! Voting will be available at stjoetoday.com/vote from 10:00a October 21 to 11:59p October 30. The top three winners will be announced on October 31!
MAP OF PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:
Mighty Dog Roofing of Benton Harbor
Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor
South Shore Health and Racquet Club
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
St. Joe Today
Thu. October 31, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Calling all ghosts, goblins and ghouls for an evening of treats! Merchants of the Benton Harbor Arts District and Downtown St. Joe are excited to welcome trick-or-treaters at this festive event!
DOWNTOWN ST. JOE PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
Affinity Salon & Spa
Baroda Founders Wine Cellar - St. Joe Tasting Room
Caffe Tosi
Chartreuse Art Gallery
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Cressy Everett Real Estate
DK Boutique
Edgewater Gifts
First Congregational Church UCC St Joseph
Forever Books
Forever Clean Soap Works
Fully Alive Chiropractic
FuzzyButz Pet Bakery
G & M Variety
Gliks
Grins of St. Joseph
Harbor Town Interiors
Holt Bosse
Jardine Group
Jewelfire Diamond Center
Jimmy John's
Kilwins
Kingfisher Cocktails & Tacos
Lana's Boutique
Lazy Ballerina Winery
Lee & Birch
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
Oak Title Services
Oh My Darlings
Olive Cart
Perennial Accents
Schu’s
South Bend Chocolate Cafe
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
St. Joe Community Taproom
St. Joe Today
St. Joe Wine Shoppe
State Street Stuff
Sweet Haven
T-Mobile
The Boulevard Inn & Bistro
The Buck Burgers & Brew
The Cheese Lady
The Toy Company
The Whitcomb
Wanderlust Outfitters
White Pine Winery
Yours Truly, Elizabeth
BENTON HARBOR ARTS DISTRICT PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
Ben's Soft Pretzels
Benton Harbor DDA (BHDDA)
Benton Harbor Public Library
Forest Moon Collective
Morton House Museum
NOBO
OutCenter Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
St. Joe Today
The Brick House
The Citadel Dance Center
The GhostLight Theatre
The Livery
Water Street Glassworks
Check out the BHDDA at the Benton Harbor Welcome Center (located on the corner of Territorial and 5th St.) for more community participants!
Fri. November 22, 2024
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Getting into the holiday spirit is easy when you visit downtown St. Joe! On Friday, November 22 kick off the holiday season with three great community events - Luminary, Window Wonderland and Countdown to New Year.
LUMINARY | 5:00p-8:00p | Downtown St. Joseph
Luminarias will light your way as you stroll through and explore downtown St. Joseph from 5:00p-8:00p during Luminary! Participating locations invite you to eat, shop, drink and be merry while you enjoy this charming lakeside town.
WINDOW WONDERLAND | 5:00p-8:00p | Downtown St. Joseph
Window Wonderland invites attendees to view the dozens of storefronts that have decorated their windows for the holiday season. Vote for your favorite window at stjoetoday.com/vote!
Voting will be open starting at 5:00p on Friday, November 22 until 11:59p on Sunday, November 24. Please limit one vote per person!
COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEAR | ALL DAY | Throughout SWMI
EAT, SHOP, STAY, PLAY throughout SWMI for a chance to win local gift cards! Shoppers and diners can turn in receipts to the St. Joe Today (SJT) Welcome Center from purchases made November 22-December 15 at SJT member businesses. Earn one entry for every $25 spent (one time or cumulative purchases). SJT will draw winners throughout the month of December. Visit stjoetoday.com/countdown for more details!
2024 LUMINARY PARTICIPANTS: TBA
Fri. November 22, 2024
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Getting into the holiday spirit is easy when you visit downtown St. Joe! On Friday, November 22 kick off the holiday season with three great community events - Luminary, Window Wonderland and Countdown to New Year.
LUMINARY | 5:00p-8:00p | Downtown St. Joseph
Luminarias will light your way as you stroll through and explore downtown St. Joseph from 5:00p-8:00p during Luminary! Participating locations invite you to eat, shop, drink and be merry while you enjoy this charming lakeside town.
WINDOW WONDERLAND | 5:00p-8:00p | Downtown St. Joseph
Window Wonderland invites attendees to view the dozens of storefronts that have decorated their windows for the holiday season. Vote for your favorite window at stjoetoday.com/vote!
Voting will be open starting at 5:00p on Friday, November 22 until 11:59p on Sunday, November 24. Please limit one vote per person!
COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEAR | ALL DAY | Throughout SWMI
EAT, SHOP, STAY, PLAY throughout SWMI for a chance to win local gift cards! Shoppers and diners can turn in receipts to the St. Joe Today (SJT) Welcome Center from purchases made November 22-December 15 at SJT member businesses. Earn one entry for every $25 spent (one time or cumulative purchases). SJT will draw winners throughout the month of December. Visit stjoetoday.com/countdown for more details!
2024 WINDOW WONDERLAND PARTICIPANTS: TBA
Sat. November 30, 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
Celebrate small businesses in Southwest Michigan! Local businesses are excited to welcome the community into their stores to find unique, one-of-a-kind merchandise. Small Business Saturday promotes shopping small to support your neighbors, family, friends and local economy.
2024 PARTICIPANTS - TBA
Fri. December 06, 2024
- Sun. December 08, 2024
Start time not specified.
Celebrate the winter season in Michigan’s Great Southwest! Attendees will enjoy extended shopping hours, events, special offers and more.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
Light up the Bluff | 6:00p (Ceremony), 6:30p (Tree Lighting) | Lake Bluff Park
Merry & Bright Weekend | All Weekend | Throughout Southwest Michigan
SATURDAY
Reindog Parade | 3:00p | Downtown St. Joseph
Santa's House | 4:00p-7:00p (special hours immediately following the parade) | Downtown St. Joseph
Merry & Bright Weekend | All Weekend | Throughout Southwest Michigan
SUNDAY
Holiday Artisan Fair | 11:00a-4:00p | Union+Social
Santa's House | 1:00p-5:00p | Corner of State & Pleasant
Merry & Bright Weekend | All Weekend | Throughout Southwest Michigan
2024 MERRY & BRIGHT PARTICIPANTS: TBA
Sat. December 07, 2024
3:00pm
The annual Reindog Parade is a great time for all. This event features dressed up pets and their owners in a variety of holiday garb. Be prepared to see all kinds of costumes from “Santa Bernards” to “Reindeer Rottweilers” – definitely a must-see event! The event also marks the arrival of Santa. After the parade, children can share their wish lists with Santa at Santa’s House.
PARTICIPANT INFO:
Those who wish to participate in the parade MUST register in advance at stjoetoday.com/reindog or day of at the Welcome Center. Cost: $5/pet - additional pets $3 each. If you’re looking to take home a prize, judging begins at 1:00p and ends at 2:45p right outside the Welcome Center. The parade will kick off at 3:00p, participants are asked to line up at the corner of Elm & State Streets by 2:50p.
Day-Of-Registration: 12:00p-2:45p (Welcome Center)
Judging: 1:00p-2:45p (Outside of Welcome Center)
Parade Start: 3:00p (Corner of State & Elm)
2024 FAQ's
Sun. December 08, 2024
11:00am - 4:00pm
Join us for an indoor/outdoor Holiday Artisan Market from 11:00a-4:00p at Union + Social (indoor booths) and Court Place Plaza (outdoor booths)!
Want to become a vendor? Visit our Vendor Information page.
Fri. January 31, 2025
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Warm up with us on Friday, January 31 as downtown St. Joe hosts a Chili Tour. Participating locations or "Chili Stops" will play host as you have the opportunity to try their best recipes.
CHILI TOUR MAP
Chili Tour Maps will be available for purchase at the St. Joe Today Welcome Center (301 State Street) from 12:00p-7:45p on Friday, January 31. Maps will also be available for purchase at The Market (301 Main Street) from 5:00p-7:45p. It costs $5 per participant which includes a Chili Tour Map that doubles as a voting ballot. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen.
ANNUAL CHILI PEPPER AWARD
A judged portion of this event will give participating locations a chance to showcase their chili in front of a panel of judges from the Southwest Michigan culinary scene. The winning location will host the Chili Pepper trophy for the remainder of the year until the next tour!
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
Participants vote for their FAVORITE chili recipe. The winning location will host the People's Choice Chili Pepper trophy for the remainder of the year until the next contest. To vote, please turn in your Chili Map by Noon on Saturday, February 1!
2025 Chili Stops
TBA
Sat. February 01, 2025
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Bundle up and venture outdoors for the annual St. Joe Winter Beer Fest! We invite craft beer novices and enthusiasts to enjoy sampling from local and regional Michigan breweries.
Stay with us for a night or the weekend! Visit stjoetoday.com for accommodations.
2025 St. Joe Winter Beer Fest FAQ's
TICKET INFORMATION - Tickets go on sale December 1 at 10:00a!
TICKET HOLDER INFO FOR DAY OF ADMISSION TO THE EVENT:
Must be 21+ with your valid photo ID
Name on the ticket must match a photo ID
VIP Ticket - $75/person
(Limited Availability)
General Admission - $40/person
Fri. February 07, 2025
- Sun. February 09, 2025
Start time not specified.
Join us for the annual Ice Fest sponsored by Silver Beach Pizza to celebrate the winter season! It’s a weekend that brings frosty fun to downtown St. Joe. Enjoy Professional Ice Carving, a Scavenger Hunt, Ice Interactives and more!
ALL WEEKEND
Scavenger Hunt - Stop in the Welcome Center and grab a map to start the frosty fun!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
5:00p-8:00p Professional Individual Carving - Watch carvers magically turn frozen blocks into works of art!
8:00p Fire & Ice Tower
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
7:30a-4:00p Professional Team Carving - Watch as teams of carvers transform blocks of ice into frosty creations.
11:00a-4:00p Ice Interactives - Enjoy interacting with some of the carved creations!
MAGIC TOUR feat. Magician John Dudley
1:00p - Downtown St. Joseph (Corner of State & Pleasant)
2:30p - Silver Beach Center
4:00p - Silver Beach Center
Thank you to the Silver Beach Carousel, Curious Kids' Discovery Zone & Shadowland on Silver Beach for hosting!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
View completed sculptures on the last day of this magical weekend!
Stay with us for a night or the weekend! Visit stjoetoday.com/stay for accommodations.
