Here's a list of free stuff that's happening this season that you and the family are sure to enjoy:
1. East Hills Holiday Hop / On Cherry st. & Wealthy St. / Thursday, Dec. 6 - From 4-10pm
The local shops will be having special promotions so you can get good deals on great gifts. You can ride the trolley to get there and snag some yummy holiday treats while you're there. You'll probably catch some carolers as well. Everyone will have a chance to win some prizes also! It's a great area to to enjoy a little fun and shopping.
2. Urban Lights / On S. Division between Fulton and Cherry st. / Friday, Dec. 7 - From 6-11pm
The newly renovated area is hosting its annual Urban Lights event complete with store specials, art shows and even a craft time at Space Craft. For the artsy person this is a win!
3. Christmas Parade / On main st. in downtown Coopersville / Friday, Dec. 7 - From 5-8pm
Park at the High school and take the family for a ride on the train to get to main st.! Once you're there you can get some free hot chocolate and fresh roasted chestnuts from 6-8pm. In the Farm Museum you can see a gingerbread house and Christmas tree display. The Historical Society Museum has a fun way to see the displays - by Christmas lights and lanterns. The parade starts at 7pm and afterward you can get your picture taken with Santa at the Junior High gym. While you wait you can snack on some more free cookies and hot chocolate. This is a great event for any family.
4. Dough ornament making / EGR KD library / Saturday, Dec. 8 - 10am
This is an arts and crafts workshop for kids.
5. Music for the Holidays / Aquinas College Performing Arts Center / Sunday, Dec. 9 - 4pm
A special evening of holiday music featuring the Aquinas College Music Department.
6. Songs for the Holidays / 1st UMC on E. Fulton / Sunday, Dec. 9 - 3pm
A holiday concert presented by the GRCC Choral Ensembles.
7. Holiday Card Workshop / Wyoming KDL / Monday, Dec. 10 - 6:15pm
This is a workshop for teens 11-18 and registration is required.
8. Rooftop Landing Reindeers / Walker KDL / Wednesday, Dec. 12 - 3pm
All ages will be able to pet reindeer, enjoy refreshments and create a make-and-take craft.
9. Homestead Holiday / Blandford Nature Center / Saturday, Dec. 15 - 5-8pm
Enjoy a wagon ride, hot chocolate, carolers, and a craft at the nature center.
10. Embellish / Schulers on Alpine / Tuesday, Dec. 18 - 6pm
Embellish, a community handbell ensemble, promotes the art of handbell ringing by providing a high-quality musical experience.
So there's a taste of some free fun happening this season. Merry Christmas!
1 comment:
Hello:) I just found your blog when I was searching for Grand Rapids Christmas events. Nice blog - I'll add it my list of reads.
We're fairly new to the area, and are looking for holiday events for young sons. Are there any holiday parades in the greater GR area that are in late December?
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