It’s time for another Holiday season filled with magic and cheer! The Grand Rapids festivities have something special for everyone— make sure to check them out!
Winter Wonderland: A Holiday Lights Spectacular (Dec 1)
The Gilmore Car Museum proudly presents its expanded drive-through and walk-through nighttime holiday lights experience— now back in its second year! Take a stroll across the huge 90-acre museum campus, and gaze in awe and delight at the attractions filled with light shows, music, and decor.
All this and more at the Gilmore Car Museum.
WSCS Christmas Marketplace (Dec 3)
Come and visit the West Side community’s annual Christmas Marketplace! Witness the beautiful offerings of local craftsmen, artists, and small businesses. Lots of concessions are also going to be in store, for those mid-shopping food trips! Come support local on December 3rd!
Star of Wonder: Journey to the Manger Live Drive Through Nativity (Dec 2-Dec 4)
See the story of Jesus’ birth come to life at CranHill! This live drive-thru experience is a creative retelling of the famous nativity scene— complete with actors, animals, lights, and narration! The best part is, it’s FREE for the entire family.
Treat your loved ones to this grand scene playing from December 2nd to December 4th!
Kent Philharmonic Orchestra “Christmas for All Ages” (Dec 9)
This Christmas season, set your souls alight with The Kent Philharmonic Orchestra proud production: a heartwarming holiday concert featuring The Carol Symphony by Victor Hely-Hutchison. With four movements based on familiar Christmas Carols, plus excerpts from Peter Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, it’s bound to be a night of magic in music.
The Nutcracker (Dec 16-Dec 18)
This holiday season, join Clara on her magical and breathtaking journey through the Land of the Sweets! Brought to you by the Michigan Ballet Academy and partner ballets, this new production is bound to bring some a different brand of fun for the family, and an added appreciation for the performing arts. Make it a tradition for the kids!
Echoes of Pink Floyd (Dec 17)
There’s nothing like a dazzling laser show to give Pink Floyd that colorful tribute! If you’re a fan of their music, consider celebrating their tunes with a large and dedicated community, keeping their spirit alive.
Saturday Musician’s Co-op (Dec 17)
Experience a whole new kind of open mic experience hosted by ArtRat Gallery in the heart of Grand Rapids! If you’ve ever wanted to collaborate with musicians and have a great night out in a gorgeous photo-ready gallery setting, then come and don’t hesitate— jam with the pack!
Seasonal Light Experience at Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater (Dec 19-Dec 30)
Come, bundle up, and experience an immersive outdoor multimedia light show at Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater. Recurring every weekday from December 19th until the 30th, this first-of-its-kind 20-minute light experience adds a new dimension to the annual Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition over at University of Michigan Health-West. With so many treats such as cocktails for adults and hot cocoa for the kids, complete with fire pits and other neat trinkets, your nights are bound to be illuminated with warmth, magic, and family bonding.
Holiday Dreams Cirque! (Dec 21)
If you want to witness something spectacular this holiday season, look no further than Holiday Dreams Cirque! Jam-packed with holograms, projection mapping, interactive lasers, and to top it all off, award-winning cirque artists, this grandiose show is set to come alive at the Forest Hills Fine Art Center on December 21st. Get ready to get your breath taken away.
Adult Night Sip-N-Skate (Dec 29)
If you’re up for the ultimate winter experience, why not go for a skate? With three drinks (a choice between beer or wine), bring your friends, and set the tone for your night— fill it with fun, laughter, and a bit of tipsy skating.
NYE Afternoon Beer Tour (Dec 31)
A special New Year’s Eve Beer Tour for those who tend to enjoy German-style and American-influenced beers.
The tour will take you tasting internationally renowned beers, and around National and International award-winning breweries, such as:
Founders Brewing Co.
City Built Brewing Co.
Kusterer Brauhaus
What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Comment below!