Weekend Countdown: Holiday Ice & Winterfest Market

This weekend has it all. 

We told you yesterday about an event happening on Thursday at Naka: An with locally crafted ornaments for sale. Some of the proceeds will go toward Gleaners Community Food Bank, as well. Fun, funky and giving!

And then there are the family friendly events only Ferndale could offer, such as today's pick. Santa will be around with his reindeer on Saturday and Sunday for Ferndale's ice festival, so make sure to pencil it in.

Our pick for Tuesday:

• Time: 4-9 p.m.
• Where: Downtown Ferndale, west Nine Mile Road
• What's happening: The event kicks off at 4 p.m. with the opening of the Winterfest Market on East Nine Mile featuring a five-story Ferris wheel, a train, a local green's market and tents filled with local artisans and their holiday decor.

• Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Where:
• What's happening: Holiday Ice hits the streets with fantastic Michigan on Ice themed-sculptures by World Champion Carver Tajana Rakaur. The North Pole will be located at Planavon and West Nine Mile where kids can talk to Santa and pose for free photos. Also on hand, Santa's reindeer and free hayrides.

• Time: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where:
• What's happening: Check out another day of ice-themed sculptures, Santa, reindeer and free hayrides.

Check out the DDA's Holidates website or stay tuned as we continue to count down a variety of holiday activities going on around town.

For more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here. If you'd like to post your own event, .