Cutting your own Christmas tree is just one of many activities available in the Bay City area this time of year.
Lots of Things to Do For Christmas in the Bay City Area
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree, Enjoy Apple Cider, Donuts and Outdoor Fun
December 2, 2009
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By: Dave Rogers
The Bay Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is promoting a host of activities in the month of December leading up to Christmas.
Cut your own Christmas trees are only one of the activities the entire family can enjoy. Have a look at this list and pick something interesting to do to get ready for the holiday season.
Bay County Farmers Market
Washington Ave. & Columbus Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
A cornucopia of the area's best fresh fruits and produce and a few surprises too! The outdoor, open-air Farmers' Market is open seasonally every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00-5:00 p.m. An area Flea Market can be found on the site every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Berry Creek Farm
6745 South Euclid Avenue
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989.684.1655
U-Pick or they-pick [call in orders] in a relaxing farm atmosphere. Complete line of fall decorations including Indian corn, straw, cornstalks, gourds, tomatoes, strawberries, and pumpkins [in season]. Lose yourself in the Corn Maize each harvest season.
Bremer's Christmas Trees
146 E. Kinney Road
Munger, MI 48747
Phone: 989-659-3185
For the Christmas season you can cut your own Douglas Fir or Blue Spruce or choose from a variety of pre-cut trees. Christmas season hours are weekdays 1-5pm, Saturdays 9-5 pm and Sundays 12-5pm. During the Spring and Fall we carry potted trees. Please call ahead during spring and fall seasons.
Jim's Tree Farm
733 W. Parrish Rd.
Kawkawlin, MI 48631
Phone: 989-662-6953
Grows an assortment of trees including different types of fir trees, Scotch Pine, and Blue Spruce. Cut your own trees Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Open 10-5.
Johnson's Giant Pumpkins
4715 N. Portsmith Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48601
Phone: 989-659-3327
Gerald Johnson invites you to join the fun at Johnson's Giant Pumpkins. While you're there, don't forget to visit our farm store with unique handmade crafts, also enjoy a fresh homemade donut and cup of cider!
Each weekend, Johnson's also has live demonstrations at the farm. We feature chainsaw carvers, a blacksmith, rope maker, storyteller, horse rides and children's games!
LeCronier's Baby Acres
5805 South Flajole Road
Freeland, MI 48623
Phone: 989-496-3633
Petting zoo with hayrides. Open April 1 to October 31; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00-5:00 p.m. except holidays.
Warmbier Farms
5300 Garfield Road
Auburn, MI 48611
Phone: 989-662-7002
Warren Homestead Tree Farm
2082 West Linwood Road
Linwood, MI 48634
Phone: 989-662-5564
Large selection of fraser fir, balsam fir, blue spruce and scotch pine Christmas trees. Open after Thanksgiving; located 6 miles west of Linwood Road, exit 173 off I-75.
Witzgall Apple Orchard
5179 Two Mile Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989-684-4993
Offering 40 different types of apples on a small family owned farm. Caramel apples, gourmet apples and apple cider slush are available in the store. Open Labor Day until Thanksgiving or until the apples are sold-out. Please call ahead for hours of operation.
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Dave Rogers
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Dave Rogers is a former editorial writer for the Bay City Times and a widely read, respected journalist/writer in and around Bay City. (Contact Dave Via Email at carraroe@aol.com)
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