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Michigans largest European Christmas village is back! 🎄✨ Get ready for a festive, German-inspired holiday experience in the heart of Grand Rapids. Here’s everything you need to know: 🗓️ Dates: Nov 15 - Dec 24, 2024 📍 Location: Downtown Market 🎁 This event is free to attend. What to Expect: - Authentic German food, drinks, and treats 🍷🥨 - Unique handmade gifts & crafts 🎁 - Live entertainment and family-friendly activities 🎶 - A magical winter wonderland vibe with lights and décor ✨ Whether you’re shopping for that perfect gift or enjoying some mulled wine by the fire, the Christkindlmarkt is the place to be this holiday season. 💡 Pro Tip: Still have your 2023 mugs/steins? Bring them in for refill pricing! Don’t miss out—bring your friends and family and make some memories! https://lnkd.in/gUFWVQdy

Downtown Biz Feature: Ruth's Chris Steak House 🌟 🍴 Steak, Seafood + Pasta 📍187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids Looking for the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion? Whether it’s a date night, birthday or anniversary, Ruth's Chris Steak House Grand Rapids at the Amway Grand Plaza offers an unforgettable dining experience. With sizzling steaks, fresh seafood and a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere, it’s the ideal spot to make any evening feel truly exceptional. Images by Bryan Esler

🚨 Exciting News, Grand Rapids! 🚨 We’re thrilled to share that Kinetic Perspective, a stunning art installation by Juan Fuentes Studio, will be coming to the 2025 World of Winter Festival! ❄️ This piece is all about optical illusions—32 illuminated, spinning circles that move in perfect harmony, creating mind-bending visuals that shift and change as you move around them. Inspired by the iconic optical art of the 1960s, Kinetic Perspective invites you to explore and interact with its mesmerizing geometry. As you walk through it, hidden patterns and illusions unfold right before your eyes. 📅 When: January 10 - March 2, 2025 📍 Where: Blue Bridge, Grand Rapids 🎨 Artist: Juan Fuentes Studio We can’t wait for you to experience this one-of-a-kind installation that will make you see the world—and winter—through a whole new lens! Let’s make the 2025 festival something unforgettable. 🔮✨

Reminder: We Want to Hear From You! 📝 Take the questionnaire here: https://bit.ly/4dsULl7 🌍 Learn more about the project at https://lnkd.in/gqUjQSgR Now’s your chance to shape the future of the Grand River Public Art Plan! Take a few minutes to fill out the Community Questionnaire and help make sure our riverfront reflects what matters most to all of us. 🎨 Art Featured in Image: Singer Sculpture by Michael Singer Image by Shafi Subhan

New Biz Alert! Welcome Tone Chasers Music to Downtown Grand Rapids! 🎸 🎉 📍 Location: 121 Division Ave S At Tone Chasers Music, you can buy, sell and trade musical instruments. Plus: they also offer expert repair services to keep your gear in great shape. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4fyAAUj

Get ready to see these 12 inflatable pieces in Downtown Grand Rapids for our 2025 World of Winter Festival! ❄️❤️ This interactive Art Installation is titled “Soloveiko Songbird” and it celebrates Ukraine’s rich culture and stories. The Soloveiko Songbird, also known as the Nightingale, holds the heart of Ukraine’s spirit, a symbol of joyous song. 📆January 10 - March 2, 2025 📍Ah-Nab-Awen Park Artist: Amigo & Amigo Artistic Collaborator: Svitlana Reinish Composer: Anton Dehtiarov

The Annual GR Turkey Trot is back! 🦃 ❤️ This family-friendly 5K benefits GRPS student athletes, making every step count!  👟 https://bit.ly/3ELvzY9   📍 Where: Van Andel Arena 🕗 When: November 28 at 8:10 AM This event is organized by the GRPS Foundation.

🎅🏾 The Annual Santa Parade is back and better than ever! This year, joining forces with the Tree Lighting Ceremony! 🎄 Join us on December 7 for a festive evening starting at 5 PM at Michigan St NW & Division Ave N. The parade will wind its way to Rosa Parks Circle, where the tree lighting ceremony kicks off around 6:45 PM! 🎅🏾 Plus: Bring the family because kids can write letters to Santa starting at 5:30 PM. It’s going to be a night to remember! 📅 December 7, 5 PM - 9 PM 📍 Rosa Parks Circle Learn more at https://bit.ly/3NMtSyj

Join us tonight, Grand Rapids! Experience a 1,600-pound Giant Pumpkin Carving and a Dog Costume Parade! https://bit.ly/3YvYj0s 🐾 Dress up (you and your furry friends!) for fun, food and treats, plus a chance to win best costume! 📆 October 31, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Rosa Parks Circle + Fido & Stitch 📆 SCHEDULE: 4 PM: Pet Portraits + Pumpkin Carving Opens 5:30 PM: Parade Starts at Fido & Stitch 6 PM: Parade Ends at Rosa Parks Circle Don't miss out—see you there! 👻 More Event Information: https://bit.ly/3YvYj0s

Chasing the Calder Cup! 🏁❤️ The Grand Rapids Griffins are in full swing and we can't wait to see you at Van Andel Arena. Game Night Specials ⤵️ 🍻 Fridays: $2 Beers & $2 Hot Dogs 🥤 Sundays: $1 Pop & $1 Ice Cream Cups Looking for some extra fun? Enjoy post-game open skate and autograph sessions on select dates! Upcoming Home Games ⤵️ 📅 Nov 1, 13, 15, 22, 24 & 29 📅 Dec 1, 6, 20, 22, 31 & more! Find additional dates and details at https://bit.ly/3YAE5E1