The Black Santa Experience
Saturday November 30, 2024
1 pm - 7 pm
The Venue
5660 W. Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, Michigan 48917
Admission:
$5 per person
$15 per family
Saturday November 30, 2024
1 pm - 7 pm
The Venue
5660 W. Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, Michigan 48917
Admission:
$5 per person
$15 per family
November 30 is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. You don’t want to miss out!
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The Black Santa Experience, the first immersive holiday experience created expressly for us, is back for its third year!
Last year, over 1200 people gathered to celebrate the true spirit of the season and we're hard at work to make it a day you won't soon forget.
Remember, Saturday, November 30 is AMEX Shop Small Saturday, so come and explore a marketplace filled with Black-owned businesses. It's the perfect opportunity to discover unique treasures and gifts that will make your holiday season truly special.
Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of our community as we come together in unity, love, and laughter. There will be fun for the whole family - face painting, arts and crafts and of course, it wouldn't be The Black Santa Experience without the man of the hour! Santa Claus is back, and he's ready to hear your wishes and spread cheer.
This year's Black Santa Experience promises to be the highlight of your holiday season. We're bringing you more magic, more fun, and more heartwarming moments. The first 100 families will receive a beautiful gift. So throw on your ugly Christmas sweater and join us!
1:00 Doors open
ALL DAY Black Vendor Marketplace
ALL Day Letters to Santa
1:30 Silent Auction Begins
2:00 - 4:00 Face Painting
2:00 - 4:00 Cookie Decorating
4:00 - 5:00 TPAC Vocal Ensemble
4:00 - 7:00 Live Caricatures by Mila Lynn
See you there, Lansing! 🎅🏾
We are thrilled to welcome back, Santa George Smithers to The Black Santa Experience this year!! Santa George is a graduate of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School in Midland, Michigan. ( Yes, there is a Santa school, who knew?) This will be Santa's only stop in Michigan this year, so you don't want to miss out..
Interested in having a professional photo with Santa? There are two options available:
We are so excited to offer the opportunity for kids to engage with Santa and Mrs. Claus this year at our first ever Breakfast with Santa. Enjoy a wonderful pancake breakfast buffet and story time with Santa George. The cost is $35 for the first child and $25 for each additional child. Parents are just $15 each. Each child will receive a 5x7 print with Santa and a special gift bag. Family admission to The Black Santa Experience is included as well. Spend the day with us!!
SOLD OUT !!
Saturday, November 30
9a-11a
One North Kitchen and Bar
5001 W. Saginaw Hwy.
Lansing, Michigan 48917
We are limiting this experience to just 50 attendees, so confirm your spot today. We have reached capacity! SOLD OUT Please join us next year!
Get ready for a show-stopping performance! 🎶 The Transcendence Performing Arts Center's Vocal Ensemble, under the dynamic direction of LaVonte Heard, will light up The Black Santa Experience with a BLAZING set of your favorite Christmas songs! 🎄✨
Transcendence Performing Arts Centers, Inc. opens doors to global performing arts possibilities, ensuring underrepresented youth in Greater Lansing have access to world-class instruction and opportunities. Their holistic program model prepares students for success in higher education and careers in the performing arts, while fostering community, promoting equity, and empowering positive identity. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance!
At The Black Santa Experience, we believe in supporting Black entrepreneurs—the soul of our community. We're proud to highlight and celebrate incredible Black-owned businesses like Sip Happens, your shop for all things Black Santa. Together, we’re fostering a stronger, more vibrant community. Celebrate with us and support local Black excellence!
We’re excited to welcome artist Mila Lynn to The Black Santa Experience! 🎨 Mila will be creating live caricatures during the event and unveil her newest masterpiece, inspired by the magic and joy of our celebration! Bid on a special remarque in our Silent Auction or grab a limited-edition print of this stunning piece. This is your opportunity to own a piece of art that celebrates community, culture, and the holiday spirit!
Mila Lynn is a multi disciplinary artist known for her work that showcases diversity and celebration. She has presented work in London, Chicago, Detroit, and has showcased in Miami’s Art Basel. Using art to illustrate themes that uplift, inspire, and educate her viewers are the stepping stones of all her work. You can see public murals of hers at MSU’s East Lansing campus, on the corner of Eastern and Burton in Grand Rapids, VegHead in Downtown Lansing, Civilla inside Detroit’s Techtown and more.
By participating as a vendor in Lansing's 3rd Black Santa Experience, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your products and services to a diverse and engaged audience. This event is not only a platform for local Black-owned businesses to gain exposure, but its also a chance to align your brand with a meaningful cause that promotes inclusivity and positivity in the Lansing community.
To be a vendor, your business must be a minority owned business (51% racial or ethnic minority). We request that each vendor donate one item to our Silent Auction 100% of the proceeds of the raffle will go toward fulfilling as many of the letters to Santa submitted by children attendees as possible.
All vendor spots have been sold out! Please leave your information to be contacted for next year..
Vendor Cost $125 -
Each vendor will be provided with one 8 - foot table, 2 chairs and 1 tablecloth. SOLD OUT
A limited number of premium 10 foot vendor spaces are available for $175. - SOLD OUT
For additional information, please email karla@theblacksantaexperiencetm.com
100% of your contribution will go toward answering the children's letters to Santa we receive, We are very grateful for your generosity.
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