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2024 Holiday Open House


  • North Berrien Historical Museum 300 Coloma Avenue Coloma, MI, 49038 (map)

Enjoy the festive season at the North Berrien Historical Museum’s Holiday Open House!

From December 6–8, there will be an array of holiday music, games, and visits from your favorite jolly souls. Guests can decorate their gingerbread house kits onsite and vote for their three favorite trees sponsored by local businesses and community leaders.

Featured on Friday, December 6 will be a presentation by NBHM staff on North Berrien Holiday History from 2:00–3:00 p.m. Gingerbread House decorating will be available from 3:00–5:00 p.m. that afternoon. A performance by Coloma High School and Junior High Choir will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 7 will feature the third annual chili cook-off, with live holiday music by the Shelagh & Robbie Duo from 12:00–3:00 p.m. Visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and Gingerbread House Decorating from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

On Sunday, December 8, the Holiday Kids’ Carnival will return from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus will again be available from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The event will include an appearance by magician John Dudley from 2:00–3:00 p.m.

All event proceeds directly support the mission of the North Berrien Historical Society.

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Berrien Community Foundation.

For more information, including a printable schedule, click here.