Special Events
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Arts and EatsArts and Eats is a free self-driving tour of Allegan and Barry Counties and the surrounding rural region on October 19 and 20. Partner organizations collaborate to bring you quality experiences in art, local food, and agriculture in those little out-of-the-way places that beg to be discovered. Historic Charlton Park will be a Central Venue host multiple artists for the Barry County Artists Exhibition.
People are invited to discover our rural areas, forests, and towns by exploring back roads and out of the way places. Visit with local artisans in their studios, see working farms featuring specialty food crops, fiber, and heritage animals. Should hunger strike, stop in one of the local gems that serve food made with ingredients from area farms and producers. Arts and Eats raises awareness and appreciation of the region's human and natural resources. The tour reminds us about the benefits of buying and consuming locally grown foods and supporting Michigan artists as entrepreneurs. The tour is an opportunity to contribute to a sense of place and to support local economies. To learn more about Arts and Eats, visit their website.
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All Hallows EveningAll Hallows Evening is October 26, 2019 from 3pm - 6pm. This family oriented event begins with trick - or - treating through the Historic Village. Take a tram ride, enjoy a glass of cider, and find your way through the maze. There will also be a costume contest and awards. Admission is $4.00 per person,12 and under are FREE!
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Of Christmas PastHistoric Charlton Park’s turn-of-the-century village is the setting for Of Christmas Past! Come out and enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800’s. On Saturday and Sunday, December 14-15, 2019, from 11 a.m – 4 p.m., you are invited to tour the village & enjoy Christmas at Historic Charlton Park.
Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at traditional crafts and ornaments, including hand-dipped candles. Tour the village and stop at the Carlton Center Church to listen to live music. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, wassail, and fresh roasted chestnuts. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. St. Nicholas will also be stopping by!
Admission to Christmas Past is $6 for adults and $4 for children 4 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. Please note - cash or check only at the gate.
For more information on the Of Christmas Past celebration, contact Historic Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome at any time! Please keep them leashed (maximum length 6 ft.) and pick up after them. Dogs are not allowed in the buildings. Before you decide to bring your furry companion, please consult the event schedule - certain events are loud and may cause your pet undue stress.
