- Winter events in West Michigan 2025/26
We are in awe and shock that we are already to the winter months, but man, West Michigan, you sure are embracing it!
Here’s a list of local events happening in West Michigan for the Winter of 2025 and 2026 to add to your calendar.
Happening all winter
– The Grand Rapids Griffins play at Van Andel Arena now through April! CLICK HERE
– Now – January 3: Enlighten at Meijer Gardens! CLICK HERE
–Ice Skating at the Holland Ice Park. CLICK HERE
–Ice Skating at Rosa Parks Circle. CLICK HERE
– World of Winter: Jan 9-Mar 1! CLICK HERE
– Cannonsburg Ski Resort is open for all of the snowy fun from skiing to snow tubing and more when there is enough snow – be sure to keep up with the website to see when they open! CLICK HERE
– The Holland Farmers Market stays open in the Winter on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. CLICK HERE
-Music Bingo on Wednesdays at Pete’s Tavern in Byron Center
– Trivia every night of the week! (CLICK HERE FOR A LIST)
– Live music every Friday at Archival Brewing in Belmont. CLICK HERE
December
-Monday, December 1: Zeeland Holiday Tree Lighting. CLICK HERE
-Tuesday, December 2: Friendsmas at Sav Sav Grand Rapids. CLICK HERE
-Thursday, December 4: Kentwood Holiday Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade. CLICK HERE
-Thursday, December 4: The Uptown Shop Hop. CLICK HERE
-Friday, December 5: Ada’s Tinsel, Treats, and Trolleys bridge lighting event, trolley rides, and more! CLICK HERE
-Saturday, December 6: Grandville Christmas Parade, Market, and Tree Lighting. CLICK HERE
-December 5-7: Holiday Pops at the DeVos Place with the Grand Rapids Symphony! CLICK HERE
-Saturday, December 6: Michigander’s 2nd Annual Holiday Special at The Intersection. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, December 6: Downtown Wayland Snowfest. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, December 6: Breakfast with Santa at The Orchards at Red Barn in Lowell. CLICK HERE
-Thursday, December 11: Sip and Shop for Busy Babes at Kathryn Chaplow Collect. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, December 13: Bingo Loco – Name That Song at The Pyramid Scheme. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, December 13: Intro to Printmaking workshop at Color Wheel Cafe – Holiday Cards. CLICK HERE
-December 12-14 and 19-21: The Nutcracker at DeVos Place, Grand Rapids. CLICK HERE
-Sunday, December 14: Free Disco at the Pyramid Scheme. CLICK HERE
-Wednesday, December 17: Trisha Yearwood Christmas at DeVos Hall. CLICK HERE
-December 18-21: A Christmas Story The Musical Stage GR. CLICK HERE
-Friday, December 19: GRAM After Dark. CLICK HERE
-Wednesday, December 31: The BOB’s NYE Midnight Masquerade. CLICK HERE
-Wednesday, December 31: Blind Tiger NYE Event at Knoop. CLICK HERE
-Wednesday, December 31: NYE Celebration and ball drop in Downtown Allegan. CLICK HERE
– Now through Dec 23: Christkindl Markt at the Downtown Market CLICK HERE
-Now through Dec 22: Holiday lights trolley in Downtown Grand Rapids. CLICK HERE
– Now through Jan 3: Enlighten at Meijer Gardens! CLICK HERE
– Saturdays and Sundays in December: The Coopersville/Marne Railway Santa Train. CLICK HERE
January
-January 1-10: Lowell Artists Market. CLICK HERE
-Friday, January 2: Shrek 2 in Concert at DeVos Hall. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, January 3: River City Improv at Wealthy Theatre. CLICK HERE
-Sunday, January 4: The Harlem Globetrotters at Van Andel Arena. CLICK HERE
-January 9-11: Grand Rapids Remodeling and New Home Show. CLICK HERE
-Sunday, January 11: Soap Making Workshop at Foxtail Coffee E Paris location. CLICK HERE
-Thursday, January 15: John Pizzarelli Trio at St Cecilia’s Music Center. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, January 17: World Of Winter Silent Disco. CLICK HERE
-January 23-25: Grand Rapids Home Show. CLICK HERE
-Friday, January 24: Circus Wonderland at World of Winter. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, January 25: Orchid Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens. CLICK HERE
-Friday, January 30: Planetarium Sound Bath at the GR Public Museum. CLICK HERE
-January 27- February 1: Broadway Grand Rapids Kimberly Akimbo. CLICK HERE
February
-February 5-8: Disney On Ice. CLICK HERE
-February 11-15: Grand Rapids Boat Show. CLICK HERE
-Friday, February 13: Murder Mystery Dinner at Pietro’s Italian Restaurant. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, February 14: Love on Ice at World Of Winter. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, February 28: Buffalo Traffic Jam at The Intersection. CLICK HERE