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Hands-on

Prepare to make some new foodie friends as you work together with other class participants in a fun, hands-on environment. ages 16+.
Greenhouse

Flex your green thumb by taking advantage of our beautiful Michigan summers and learning a new technique or two to take your garden to the next level.
Kids / Teens

Kids: Kids ages 7-11 will work together to learn kitchen skills, make delicious new foods, and have tons of fun! Class participants will get hands-on instruction from our chef instructors. Teens: ages 12-15 will use more advanced techniques to create dishes through experimentation.
Technique & Skill

Have fun, eat well, and learn all at the same time with kitchen technique classes for ages 16+.
Couples

In these classes, you and a partner will build exciting culinary creations. Let our professional chef instructors show you how to have some tasty tag-team fun in the Teaching Kitchen! Ages 16+.
Special Events

Indoor and outdoor fun, all throughout the Market, all year round! Bring the whole family and have some food and fun!

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Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Special Events
From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Event Details
- Downtown Market Shed

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Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Special Events
From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Event Details
- Downtown Market Shed
Holly Jolly Cookie Bash

Holly Jolly Cookie Bash

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to make festive lavender shortbread cookies, berry linzer cookies, and…
Hands-on
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to make festive lavender shortbread cookies, berry linzer cookies, and…
Event Details
- $125
- 16+
- Teaching Kitchen

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Kid’s Cookie Workshop

Kid’s Cookie Workshop

This class is all about decorating festive cookie creations. Top your holiday-shaped sugar cookies with fun…
Kids / Teens
This class is all about decorating festive cookie creations. Top your holiday-shaped sugar cookies with fun…
Event Details
- $55
- Ages 5-10
- Teaching Kitchen

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Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Special Events
From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Event Details
- Downtown Market Shed

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Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Special Events
From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Event Details
- Downtown Market Shed
Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Experience the magic of the season... Downtown Market Style! Enjoy special offers from our Market Hall…
Special Events
Experience the magic of the season... Downtown Market Style! Enjoy special offers from our Market Hall…
Event Details
- Free
- All Ages
- Downtown Market

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Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Special Events
From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Event Details
- Downtown Market Shed

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Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Special Events
From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Event Details
- Downtown Market Shed

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Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Special Events
From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Event Details
- Downtown Market Shed

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Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

Downtown Market Christmas Tree & Decor Lot

From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Special Events
From November 24- December 10, Find the perfect holiday wreath or tree for your home at our Christmas Tree Lot,…
Event Details
- Downtown Market Shed
Oh, Christmas Treat

Oh, Christmas Treat

In this pastry class, you’ll be building a Christmas tree-shaped tower, also known as the Croquembouche,…
Couples
In this pastry class, you’ll be building a Christmas tree-shaped tower, also known as the Croquembouche,…
Event Details
- $120 per couple
- 16+
- Teaching Kitchen

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Snacks With Santa

Snacks With Santa

On Tuesday, December 12, your children will have the chance to share a snack with the big man in red! In…
Special Events
On Tuesday, December 12, your children will have the chance to share a snack with the big man in red! In…
Event Details
- Free
- Downtown Market 2nd Floor

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Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Stop by the Downtown Market to visit the big guy himself! Bring your wish list to ensure you land on his 'nice'…
Special Events
Stop by the Downtown Market to visit the big guy himself! Bring your wish list to ensure you land on his 'nice'…
Event Details
- Free
- All Ages

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Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Stop by the Downtown Market to visit the big guy himself! Bring your wish list to ensure you land on his 'nice'…
Special Events
Stop by the Downtown Market to visit the big guy himself! Bring your wish list to ensure you land on his 'nice'…
Event Details
- Free
- All Ages
Yule-tide Eatings

Yule-tide Eatings

Looking to impress Santa with a little more than cookies and milk this year? Join us as we make the elaborate…
Couples
Looking to impress Santa with a little more than cookies and milk this year? Join us as we make the elaborate…
Event Details
- $120 per couple
- 16+
- Teaching Kitchen

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Holly Jolly Cookie Bash

Holly Jolly Cookie Bash

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to make festive lavender shortbread cookies, berry linzer cookies, and…
Hands-on
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to make festive lavender shortbread cookies, berry linzer cookies, and…
Event Details
- $125
- 16+
- Teaching Kitchen
Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Stop by the Downtown Market to visit the big guy himself! Bring your wish list to ensure you land on his 'nice'…
Special Events
Stop by the Downtown Market to visit the big guy himself! Bring your wish list to ensure you land on his 'nice'…
Event Details
- Free
- All Ages

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Stocking Snackers: Edible Holiday Gifts

Stocking Snackers: Edible Holiday Gifts

Never be re-gifted again! Impress your friends and family with delicious edible holiday snacks – packaged up…
Hands-on
Never be re-gifted again! Impress your friends and family with delicious edible holiday snacks – packaged up…
Event Details
- $85
- 16+
- Teaching Kitchen

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