DDA event brings back holiday spirit to Walled Lake

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In the tradition of a Victorian Christmas, the Walled Lake Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is hosting an event filled with nostalgia and holiday spirit from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10.

The Season to Remember event will be held at the historic Stonecrest building located at 207 Liberty Street in downtown Walled Lake.

“We had it a few years ago and brought it back again,” said DDA Executive Director Charlene Long. “It’s very fun.”

To set the scene, Dickens-esque characters will be strolling the streets dressed in 19th century costumes.

There will be a mixture of local businesses and outside vendors selling their wares, along with kid-friendly activities and old-fashioned sleigh rides.

The 12 vendors lined up include Sparkling Elegance, which is selling boutique items; Avon; Miche Bags, which is showcasing purses, wallets, and satchels; JewelKade, which will be exhibiting costume jewelry; and Silver Loon Jewelers, which is selling Michigan-inspired sterling silver jewelry.

“We’re playing up (the theme of) ‘shop local,’” Long said.

Pampered Chef will also be on hand selling all kinds of cooking ware, in addition to decorating cookies with the kids in attendance.

Walled Lake businesses such as Med-rent will be selling carry-all bags; HydroHarry’s will offer up holiday poinsettias; and Modern Floors will sell Christmas and holiday wreaths.

Wreaths and garlands will be for sale at the Walled Lake Vocational School and patrons can also purchase a DDA historic pewter ornament for their Christmas tree.

Gift wrapping will also be available for a donation.

From 2 to 6 p.m., attends can nestle into an old-fashioned carriage drawn by Percheron horses and ride down at the lakeside for $3 per person. Children under 3-years-old ride free of charge.

Santa Claus and Santa’s helper, Christmas Carol, will be stopping by for the children to visit. Visits will be conducted between noon and 2 p.m. From 2 to 3 p.m. Santa will be feeding his reindeer and will return to visit with children from 3 to 5 p.m.

Light refreshments such as coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts will be available for a nominal fee courtesy of the DDA at its concession trailer.