Celebrate Christmas in Grand Rapids, Grand-Haven, and Holland Region of Michigan

The holidays are the perfect time of the year to visit the Grand Rapids area and enjoy the Holiday Light Displays, Exciting Christmas Parades, magical Holiday Shows and Events.

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This is the time when we all gather in the local Christmas Tree Farms to pick out the perfect Christmas Tree, enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider while taking a horse drawn sleigh-ride through the woods of Michigan. Enjoy Life, Christmas Life, with Michigan Life!

What to See and Do in Region 4 -Grand Rapids Grand Haven and Holland Area

November 22 – December 31, 2023

You don't want to miss the Christmas Nite Lights at Fifth Third Ball Park. West Michigan's largest, animated, drive thru light show, entertaining people of all ages. The event is located at Fifth Third Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps, exit 91, off US 131.

Allegan County, Michigan is situated among the rolling farmlands, grasslands, forests, lakes, and streams of the southwestern portion of the Lower Peninsula. It is an area of incredible scenic beauty and historical significance, with many parts of the county existing much as they did 100 years ago.

Saturday & Sunday
November 24 - December 23, 2023

The Coopersville & Marne Railway Santa Train returns with decorated, heated cabs and a 90-minute round-trip ride. Children can sit with Santa and receive a present, and hear the Storytelling Princess read "The Polar Express." The train, which seats 250 people and has an on-board bathroom, departs from the station in downtown Coopersville

December 8-10 & 15-17, 2023

Grand Rapids Ballet Company, Grand Rapids Symphony and about 100 children fuse their talents to bring the classic story to life. After a sold out world premiere, The Nutcracker, re-imagined by Polar Express author Chris Van Allsburg, returns for two weekends at DeVos Performance Hall.

The Country Mill orchard is the only mid-Michigan cider mill where a family can pick fresh apples, peaches, and blueberries at the same farm. We also offer our own locally grown vegetables such as sweet corn, winter squash, and pumpkins.

Enjoy Hayrides at Fun Pumpkins, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch where 30 varieties of pumpkins grow. Pumpkins ready to be carved with faces for jack-o’-lanterns, stewed with spices, baked into pies, or stacked into decorative towers.

Tired of battling the mall crowds? Why not bring your child to Rockford to visit Santa – all in the idyllic setting of downtown. Kids can give Santa their wish lists, and enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies!

Open from May through October depending on the picking seasons. Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm Market have fruits and vegetables available in season, both already-picked or u-pick.

Do you love Candy Apples? Place your order today perfect for special events and fall parties and Halloween.

To date Blok Orchard has:
•45 acres of apple trees
•3 acres of peach trees
•1/2 acre of blue berries
•1/2 acre of cherries.

Rockford Brewing Company (RBC) opened for business in 2012 by its founding partners, Jeff Sheehan and Seth Rivard. Although relatively new as a company, RBC’s team has over 15 years of previous professional brewing and business experience. RBC specializes in traditional and inventive beers that focus on Michigan agriculture.

Open Year Round
Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas

The Gilmore Car Museum started in the early 1960s when Donald S. Gilmore began collecting vintage automobiles. Some of the first vehicles in his collection included a 1927 Ford Model T, a 1913 Rolls Royce, and a 1920 Pierce Arrow. Restoring that classic Pierce-Arrow at his home on nearby Gull Lake ignited a passion.

Enjoy the warm weather on the water with AAA Canoe Rental offering a number of fun water water activities including Kayaking and Tubing. Your trip will will take you to the downtown Rockford shopping district where you can grab something to eat and do some shopping. Call for Rates and Reservations: (616) 866-9264

The 158-acre main campus may take up to two, four, or eight hours to walk through depending on what you choose to explore. With a large variety of art and plants, Meijer Gardens has something to pique any interest. Explore some of the many great highlights we have to offer. Meijer Gardens is open 362 days a year.

We are dedicated to the entire experience of craft; from our creative food menu to our unique beers. The adventure started with creating a perfect beer, and we have kept that focus since our opening in 2005 with 15 rotating taps plus hard cider and a variety of wines.

Flat River Cottage has antique and vintage furniture pieces for the home, cottage, garden or anyplace that needs the right piece of furniture, along with accessories to complete the look.
Nightforest Jewelry carries vintage and artisian jewelry and textiles.

Summer Train
We depart historic downtown Coopersville on the dates and times shown on our calendar. During the journey, our friendly Conductor will talk about local railroad history and answer your questions.

Moby's Dive Shop is a full service Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Center. Providing excellent training from basic snorkeling and scuba diving, to advanced levels of diving skill development. Dive Con & Instructor Training are also offered as professional level scuba training.

March 6-10, 2024

A festival to benefit Gilda's Club features 200 free and ticketed events at 50-plus locations throughout Grand Rapids. The 10-day festival concludes this weekend and features stand-up, improv, film, authors, community showcases, and more! For a complete list of events, laughfestgr.org.

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