November & December Events in Harbor Country
November and December is a festive time to explore Harbor Country! The leaf peeping crowds have gone home, the holiday season is beginning to take shape, and there's still plenty happening throughout Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana.
From wine tastings and live music to creative workshops, comedy shows, holiday markets, and Thanksgiving festivities, there's something happening nearly every day. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway to Union Pier, New Buffalo, Three Oaks, or one of our neighboring communities, we've rounded up some of the best local events to add to your calendar.
And if you're looking for a place to stay, Garden Grove Inn in Union Pier makes a cozy home base for enjoying everything Harbor Country has to offer. Start your mornings with a homemade breakfast, spend the day exploring, and come back to relax after a full day of fun.
Here's what's happening around Harbor Country this November!
November Events Calendar
Thursday November 12
🍻 Harbor Country Bocce Club at Haymarket | Bridgman | 6–9 pm [Free]
🍷 Wine Tasting Experience at Tabor Hill | Baroda | 4–6 pm [Free]
🎤 Trivia at SideYard | Sawyer | 6:30–8 pm [Free]
🌳 Bonsai & Brew Workshop: Bonsai 101! at Burn ‘Em Brewing | Michigan City | 6:30–8:30 pm CT [Register]
🎬 Throwback Thursday Movies at Vickers Theater featuring October Sky | Three Oaks | 7 pm [Tickets]
🎬 Music Box Films Movie Night at Dablon: Sherman’s March | Baroda | 6:10–8:30 pm [Free]
🎤 Chart Toppers Karaoke at Tom Cat Tavern | Three Oaks | 7 pm ET [Free]
Friday November 13
🀄 Mah Jongg for Beginners at the Bridgman Public Library | Bridgman | 1 pm [Free]
🎬 Family Movie Night at Bridgman Elementary School featuring Alice in Wonderland | Bridgman | 6 pm [Free]
🎸 Friday the 13th Punk Night at Burn ‘Em Brewing | Michigan City | 7–9 pm CT [Tickets]
Saturday November 14
🇺🇸 Ribbon Cutting at Tribute Plaza | New Buffalo | 10 am [Free]
🎨 Stained Glass Terrarium Workshop at Handmade Studio | Sawyer | 1–4 pm [Register]
🌿 Botanical Paper Chain Garlands Workshop at Fernwood Botanical Garden | Niles | 1–2:30 pm [Register]
🎶 Live Music featuring Alex Gottslich at SideYard | Sawyer | 7–9 pm [Free]
😂 The Drop Comedy Night at Burn ‘Em Brewing | Michigan City | 7–9 pm CT [Tickets]
Sunday November 15
🎶 Timothy Velez Live Music at Dablon Vineyards | Baroda | 3–5 pm [Free]
🎨 JLN Studio Winter Tree Bottle Painting Class at Local Pour | Sawyer | 2–4 pm [Register]
Monday November 16
🎬 Harbor Country Film Group with Eve Moran featuring The Princess Bride at the New Buffalo Public Library | New Buffalo | 6 pm [Free]
🎷 Jazz Night at Shoreline Brewery | Michigan City | 7 pm CT [Free]
🎱 Bingo Night at Out There featuring Handmade Studio | Sawyer | 6–8 pm [Free]
Tuesday November 17
🎀 Wreath Workshop at Red Top Winery | Baroda | 6–8 pm [Register]
🐱 Meow & Tell at Tom Cat Tavern | Three Oaks | 7 pm [Free]
Wednesday November 18
🥂 Mansion After Hours: Pie and Prosecco at Barker Mansion | Michigan City | 6–8 pm CT [Tickets]
Thursday November 19
🎬 Music Box Films Movie Night at Dablon: Fremont | Baroda | 6:10–8:30 pm [Free]
🎬 Throwback Thursday at Vickers Theater: Planes, Trains and Automobiles | Three Oaks | 7 pm [Tickets]
Friday November 20
🎶 Music Bingo at SideYard | Sawyer | 7–9 pm [Free]
Saturday November 21
🛍️ Granor Farm Holiday Artisan Market | Three Oaks | 9 am–5 pm [Free]
🎨 Hook Paper Pottery Marbling Paper Demo | LaPorte | 1–4 pm CT [Free]
🌿 Holiday Wreath Workshop at Fernwood Botanical Garden | Niles | 12 pm and 2 pm [Register]
🎄 Pine Crest Tree Farm Opening Day | Galien | 9 am–6 pm [Free]
🎶 Dan Savoie Blue Eyed Soul Live Music at Golden Muse Winery | Baroda | 5–8 pm ET [Free]
🪘 Manifesting Your Heart’s Desire – A Didgeridoo Sound Journey at Dancing Feet Yoga | New Buffalo | 6–7:30 pm [Register]
🎸 Left Lane Cruiser & 20 Watt Tombstone Live Music at Burn ‘Em Brewing | Michigan City | 7–10 pm CT [Tickets]
🎶 Live Music featuring Matt Lenny at SideYard | Sawyer | 7–9 pm [Free]
🎸 Cracker at The Acorn | Three Oaks | 8 pm [Tickets]
Sunday November 22
🛍️ Dancing Feet Yoga’s Winter Market | New Buffalo | 1–4 pm [Free]
🎶 Chris Burch Live Music at Dablon | Baroda | 3–5 pm [Free]
Monday November 23
📚 Thanksgiving Story Time at New Buffalo Public Library | New Buffalo | 10 am [Free]
Wednesday November 25
🎸 The Verve Pipe at The Acorn | Three Oaks | 8 pm [Tickets]
Thursday November 26
🦃 Thanksgiving Turkey Walk at Friendship Botanic Gardens | Michigan City | 11 am–1 pm CT [Free]
Friday November 27
🎨 Printmaking Workshop at Handmade Studio | Sawyer | 1:30–4 pm [Register]
🍷 Wine & Vine Wreath Workshop at Round Barn Estate | Baroda | 6 pm [Register]
✨ Fernwood LIGHTS Opening Night | Niles | 6–8 pm [Tickets]
🎄 Dudeck's Pine Country Tree Farm Opening Day | Rolling Prairie | 9 am–5 pm CT [Free]
😂 Comedy on the Rocks featuring Marcus Hendricks at Journeyman | Three Oaks | 8 pm [Tickets]
💃 Sunset Coast Country Dancers Line Dancing at Sonny D’s | New Buffalo | 8 pm–12 am [Free]
Saturday November 28
❄️ Three Oaks Snowflake Stroll | Three Oaks | 11 am–8 pm [Free]
🧶 Felted Bowl Workshop with Joy Parsons at The Sandpiper | Bridgman | 1–5 pm [Register]
🎨 Hook Pottery Paper Throwing Demo | LaPorte | 1–4 pm CT [Free]
🛍️ Box Factory Maker’s Market | St. Joseph | 9 am–5 pm ET [Free]
🛍️ Froehlich’s Kindlemart Artisan Market | Three Oaks | Saturdays through December 12 | 11 am–4 pm [Free]
🎄 Tour & Tree Lighting at Barker Mansion | Michigan City | 5 pm CT [Tickets]
😂 Comedy Night at The Solarium | Stevensville | 8 pm [Tickets]
😂 Generational Trauma Comedy Show at The Acorn | Three Oaks | 8 pm [Tickets]
🍽️ Round Barn Estate Supper Club: Mom’s Meatloaf | Baroda | 6–7:30 pm [Tickets]
Sunday November 29
🎶 Shiny Shiny Black Live Music at Dablon Vineyards | Baroda | 3–5 pm [Free]
🍷 Wine & Vine Wreath Workshop at Round Barn Estate | Baroda | 1 pm [Tickets]
Make a Weekend of It!
November and December are great months to enjoy Harbor Country at a slower pace. Spend an afternoon wine tasting, browse a holiday artisan market, catch some live music, or try something new at one of the many local workshops. With Thanksgiving and the holiday season just around the corner, it's also a fun time to get a head start on holiday shopping and celebrations.
Looking for a cozy place to stay while you're here? We'd love to welcome you to Garden Grove Inn, our seven-room boutique bed and breakfast in the heart of Union Pier. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, homemade breakfast, and a convenient location close to the area's wineries, restaurants, shops, and beaches.
Come enjoy November in Harbor Country! We look forward to seeing you.