ONE-TANK TRIPS

ILLINOIS

Dec. 1-4 | One of a Kind Show and Sale, noon-9 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, The Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, (800) 677-6728, oneofakindshowchicago.com

Chicago's most exciting holiday shopping show and fine art and craft festival, the One of a Kind Show features original work from more than 500 juried artists and artisans from across North America. Works include unique paintings, sculptures, glass works, photography, ceramics, jewelry, furniture and wearable art. A portion of ticket sales benefit Children's Memorial Hospital.

Dec. 3| What's Your Art? Celebrating the Art Centers of Chicago, noon-5 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center Yates Hall, 78 East Washington. Chicago, wbez.org

From Hyde Park to Pilsen to Ravenswood, there will be amazing places of art exhibition, classes, and public events fostering the development of art and culture throughout the city. Each unique location has its own style, feel, and expertise and 12 of these locations will gather together under one roof offering live demonstrations, hands-on activities, workshops, and more.

Dec. 3-Jan. 2 | Winter WonderFest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday (through Dec. 18), Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, (312) 595-7437, winterwonderfest.com

This is the 11th annual year for this event, which features more than 750,000 holiday ornaments, hundreds of decorated trees, an indoor Ferris wheel, games, carolers and more. Hours: Dec. 19-Jan. 2: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday

Dec. 8-10 | Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival, various times and locations, Chicago, cbbfestival.com

This festival celebrates Chicago's unprecedented appreciation of roots music and culture at three venues featuring 35 bands. Hosted by the Kingtello, React Presents, and Silver Wrapper, a bevy of homegrown talent will unite with some of contemporary music's most accomplished and influential artists for three days of collaboration and cause.

INDIANA

Nov. 27 | Nutcracker movie, 2 p.m., Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, (219) 548-9137, mohlive.com

The ballet in cinema screening of this classical ballet will be something for everyone to enjoy, from the youngest in the family to the oldest.

Dec. 3-4 | Christmas Long Ago, 2-6 p.m., Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Rd., Lowell, (219)769-7275, lakecountyparks.com

Homestead is offering an all-new twilight Christmas program incorporating a living play where visitors meet characters on the farm during the 1910s. Tours last about one and a half hours, and participants are encouraged to dress for the cold. Advance tickets are required.

MICHIGAN

Dec. 3 | Nouveau Fest, 1-5 p.m., Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Ave, Fennville, (269) 561-2396, southhaven.org

This event provides an opportunity to taste the first wines from the fall's vintage; featuring Nouveau wines, hors d'oeuvre, cellar tasting/tours and plenty of space to visit with friends and relative.

Dec. 4 | Hospice Holiday Home Tour, South Haven Area, 1-5 p.m., (269) 637-3825, southhaven.org

The South Haven Area Hospice Foundation sponsors this event featuring some of South Haven's most elegant homes for a delightful holiday tour.

Dec. 6, 13, 20-23 | Horse-drawn carriage rides, 5:30-9 p.m., Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, (616) 975-3155, meijergardens.org

As part of the Meijer Gardens' Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition, a scenic carriage ride will take guests around the luminescent sculpture park.

Through Dec. 11 | Mistletoe Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix St, South Haven, (269)637-1041, southhaven.org

This annual Christmas Boutique will have more than 40 participating local artists on exhibit. All arts and crafts will be for sale, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Art Center.