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November through December are Merri-Month in Downtown Berkley!

A month of merry shopping and family fun!

November 16, 2017

Stay up to date on the latest MerriMonth happenings at the MerriMonth Facebook page!

Saturday, November 11: MerriMerchants Holiday Open House
10 am to 6 pm
Kick off the holiday shopping season in Downtown Berkley - Sips, Sales, and Smile abound!

November 25 to December 24: Storefront Decorating Contest
Vote for your favorite! (Details to come)

November 25 to December 22: Merrily We Share Food Drive
Bring your nutritious canned and dry goods to the Berkley Public Library. All donations will be given to Gleaners for distribution to needy families throughout metro Detroit.

Saturday, November 25: Small Business Saturday
10 am to 5 pm
Support your local businesses!

Friday, December 1: Merrily We Stroll, Sip & Shop!
5 pm to 9 pm
Holiday gifts galore, plus beverages and tasty treats to warm your spirits!
(Get your newly purchased gifts wrapped at Berkley First)


Saturday, December 2: MerriHometown Holiday Saturday
Merchant Specials all day long
Fun for all ages! Kids’ MerriMaking Workshops @ Berkley First and Articipate activities at the Berkley Library (11 am to 2 pm)
Kids’ Petting Zoo @ Clark's Ice Cream sponsored by DTE (2 pm to 5 pm)
Holiday Lights Parade (5:30 pm along 12 Mile Road) presented by the Holiday Lights Parade Committee
Tree Lighting Ceremony @ the Berkley Gazebo presented by the Berkley Junior Women's League Club

December 3 - 16: MerriMittens Scavenger Hunt
Find a MerriMitten,
And mention where it was hidden,
Cause you'll never know what you might be gittin'!


Thursday, December 7: James O’Donnell MerriMusic Jazz Concert
7:00 pm, Berkley First Church
Celebrate the holidays with the James O'Donnell quartet. Trumpeter James O'Donnell has literally played his horn around the globe. He is well known for festive holiday jazz. Presented by the Friends of the Berkley Public Library and Berkley DDA.

Saturday, December 9: Santa at the Library
11 am - 3 pm

Friday, December 15: MerriPets Meet Santa
4 pm - 7 pm, The Chop Shop

Saturday, December 16: MerriMix & Mingle Ugly Sweater Shindig!
6 pm - 9 pm, Berkley VFW
Enter our Ugly Sweater Contest, win some great prizes, and enjoy our holiday party!