Columbia City Connect has compiled an extensive list of events happening in downtown Columbia City this weekend, including:

• Friday, enjoy the Merry Museum Christmas at the Whitley County Historical Museum. Decorate your own ornaments, write a letter to Santa, and take a photo with festive displays. Crafts from 1 to 8 p.m.; Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free, so bring your entire family!

• Friday and Saturday night from 6 to 8 p.m., Whitley County Christmas at the Courthouse will display their one-of-a-kind live nativity scene starring live animals. The courthouse will be open to grab a delicious cookie and a hot beverage while listening to live Christmas music. Special performance by the Lawrence E. Wolfe Community Handbell Choir is planned for Saturday at 7:45 p.m.

• Come get in the holiday spirit with Columbia City Connect’s Walk of Trees at The Clugston! They have over 40 beautifully decorated trees on display Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. More info on Columbia City Connect’s event page: https://fb.me/e/66Ke8YSez

• Friday and Saturday, The Salvation Army of Whitley County is hosting their first Cookie Crawl 2023. Purchase a box, and travel around downtown Columbia City to the participating local businesses to grab a cookie to fill your box!

• Peabody Public Library is hosting Andrea’s miniature, art and photography gallery, PLUS a miniature building demonstration from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Free refreshments will be offered. The event will be held in Peabody Public Library Community Room A.

• Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Whitley County Farmers Market hosts Winter Wonderland Market at Sage + Stone. The market will have vendors and a hot chocolate station to warm up as you walk the market. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be coming to town to pass out treats to the children! Find them at their event from 1:30 to 3 p.m.!

• Picture Your Pet with Santa is Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Whitley County Humane Society Animal Shelter. Santa will be ready to welcome your pets for a photo.

• Columbia City Arts Commission is hosting a Holiday Art Market from 4 to 8 p.m. at Chapman’s Brewing Company. Come shop for unique holiday gifts made by our talented local artists!

• Indigo Studio will host an Ornament Workshop at The Clugston on Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with the Walk of Trees. Stop in anytime during the workshop to create your own one-of-a-kind ornament for $5. Indigo Studio artists Eleanor and Eliza will be there to support you in this creative endeavor!

• Santa’s House in Columbia City, Indiana will be open Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. Santa’s House is a much-loved community tradition for more than 70 years. Bring your camera and capture a memory you’ll cherish!

• Saturday is the last day for Columbia City Connect’s Walk of Trees from 5 to 9 p.m. If you have not had a chance to see all the beautiful trees this year, be sure to stop by. Admission is free. The tree drawing will be at 8:30 p.m.