2025 Holiday Events
Letters to Santa
December 1st-16th (mailbox will be outside the Oceola Community Center the evening of December 1st)
Write your letters to Santa and drop them off in our Holiday mailbox between December 1st - December 16th outside the Oceola Community Center!
Please include your return address if you'd like a response letter from Santa (must be dropped off by Dec 16th).
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: FREE
Santa Helpers
Wednesday, December 17th
Santa needs volunteers to help him with letters to Santa! If you're interested in helping out, please sign up via the link below.
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Reindeer Games - 12 Days of Christmas Activity Book
Our 2025 Reindeer Games Activity book is here and is free to download! Enjoy 12 days of holiday activities to do including a word search, coloring pages, and more. Download our FREE Reindeer Games Activity Book via the link below. There is no prize for completing the activity book this year.
Community White Elephant Gift Exchange
December 1st-23rd
Join us for our White Elephant Community Gift Exchange! We will provide the starting present. From there each participant will bring in a present that is worth at least $10 and they will take the gift left by the previous participant. No food or drinks. Gifts must be wrapped and include a note explaining what the gift is (office use only).
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: FREE to participate
Howell Senior Center Christmas Luncheon (50+)
Tuesday, December 16th - 11:30am
Join us for a festive lunch at Chemung Hills! We will have yummy food from Chemung Hills, great entertainment, and raffles! Doors will open at 11:30am. Registration is required. January/February newsletters will be distributed at this event.
Registration Deadline: December 9th
Site: Chemung Hills Golf Club & Banquet Center, 3125 Golf Club Rd.
Cost: $30 (Resident) / $40 (Non-Resident)
Bad Santa Trivia (Ages 18+)
Thursday, December 18th - 7:00pm-10:00pm
Grab your friends & family and join us Thursday, December 18th at Aberrant Ales for Bad Santa Trivia night! The theme of the night is Holiday Movies.
We will be raffling off great presents and more, so don't forget to bring extra cash!
There will be a prize for the most holiday spirit and best dressed for the holiday season! For just $50 your team of four is guaranteed a night of good fun, good food, and a lot of laughs. The trivia questions will all be answered through a mobile device so make sure to come fully charged and ready to play. Your team will also get one free appetizer for the night from a limited selection.
* ONLY ONE PERSON PER TEAM NEEDS TO REGISTER*
*Teams can be up to 4 people*
*Must be 18+ to participate and 21+ to purchase adult beverages*
Registration Opens November 5th. Deadline to register is December 18th.
Site: Aberrant Ales, 219 W Grand River Ave.
Cost: $45/team (Resident) | $50/team (Non-Resident)
*Must be 18+ to participate and 21+ to purchase adult beverages*
WERQ & Wine (21+)
Friday, December 19th - 6:00pm-7:00pm
Get ready to dance, sweat, and celebrate the season with us at our special 45-minute Friday Night Holi SLAY WERQ Dance Fitness Class! Let's have some holiday themed fun — bring your best festive gear (Santa hats, elf vibes,
reindeer flair... you name it!) and your instructor will bring a high-energy holiday playlist for us to light up the dance floor with! Bring your drink (wine or beer) of choice and stick around after class for a drink and some social time!
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $10 (Resident) | $15 (Non-Resident)
*This class is NOT included in the Fitness+ Membership.
**Beer and wine only.
Teen Late Night - Holiday Party (6th-12th Grade)
Friday, December 19th - 6:00pm-10:00pm
Join us for the final late night of 2025 and celebrate the season with friends at The Hive. Dinner will feature pizza provided by Cottage Inn, followed by a night full of festive activities. Wear your favorite ugly sweater and jump into the fun as we decorate cookies, craft ornaments, enjoy the hot chocolate bar, and watch a holiday movie together.
Want to add even more excitement? Take part in the optional White Elephant Gift Exchange by bringing a wrapped gift valued between $5 and $10. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the treats, or the holiday spirit, this is the perfect way to wrap up the year at The Hive.
Deadline to register is December 17th
Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Cost: FREE (Resident) | $10 (Non-Resident)