Last updated: November 11, 2024
Enjoy the festive wonders of Kentwood with our detailed event guide. For Kentwood natives and holiday travelers, our guide reveals the city's festive treasures.
This holiday season, embrace the magic of live music with the Grand Rapids Symphony Holiday Pops, a concert that captures the spirit of the season through beloved carols and festive favorites. Enjoy an enchanting display of lights and creativity at the Christmas Lite Show, which transforms the park into a sparkling wonderland. And the Cirque Dreams Holidaze is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a spectacular blend of acrobatics and holiday cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Holiday celebration with Santa, resource tables, and live music.
The Grand Rapids Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rosa Parks Circle features dynamic attractions, resource tables, Santa, a photo booth, and the Salvation Army Brass band, making it a vibrant holiday event in Grand Rapids.
Where: Grand Rapids | More Info: Grand Rapids Tree Lighting Ceremony
Student essay contest to determine the Grand Marshall.
The Kentwood Christmas Parade features a holiday light parade, ballet performance, snow globe photos, take-home kids' crafts, caroling, and a visit from Santa. Food and beverages are available for purchase, including non-perishable food donations for the Little Free Pantry.
Where: Kentwood | More Info: Kentwood Christmas Parade
Traditional European-style Christmas market with artisan food and handmade gifts.
The Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt is a traditional European-style Christmas village featuring 60 outdoor vendors selling artisan food and handmade gifts. Enjoy live holiday entertainment, festive family fun, and unique holiday experiences.
Where: Grand Rapids | More Info: Christkindl Markt
Contemporary circus arts with a Broadway-style production.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a family-friendly production featuring a world-renowned cast of performers in aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, and breath-catching acrobatics. The show includes an original music score with new twists on seasonal favorites and brings holiday storybook characters to life.
Where: Grand Rapids | More Info: Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Seasonal favorites performed by renowned ensembles.
The Grand Rapids Symphony Holiday Pops features a long-standing holiday tradition with Bob Bernhardt conducting the Grand Rapids Symphony, Chorus, Youth Chorus, and Handbell Ensemble. The event includes seasonal favorites like "Joy to the World," "O Come All Ye Faithful," and John Williams' selections from "Home Alone," along with a Christmas Sing-Along and the "Hallelujah" Chorus from "The Messiah." A surprise visit from the North Pole adds to the festive atmosphere.
Where: Grand Rapids | More Info: Grand Rapids Symphony Holiday Pops
A rock opera performance featuring a blend of orchestral music and visual storytelling.
A captivating concert experience that combines rock music, classical elements, and powerful storytelling. This production features stunning visual effects and a phenomenal light show accompanying orchestral and vocal performances, all centered around a classic holiday narrative. Attendees will be immersed in a theatrical experience that blends music with seasonal themes, making it a highlight of the holiday season.
Where: Grand Rapids | More Info: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Community-driven holiday celebration with a tree lighting ceremony.
The Cedar Springs Christmas Parade is a festive community event featuring a parade that leads to the town tree lighting at the Amphitheater in downtown Cedar Springs. The event includes family entertainment and holiday cheer.
Where: Cedar Springs | More Info: Cedar Springs Christmas Parade
Stationary parade with interactive activities and a tree lighting ceremony.
The Grandville Christmas Parade features a stationary parade with floats, holiday animals, Dickens Carolers, and North Pole houses. Activities include train rides, a mini Christmas market, a mega tree, and a synthetic ice rink. The event culminates with a tree lighting ceremony hosted by the Grandville City Council at 5:30 PM.
Where: Grandville | More Info: Grandville Christmas Parade
Community-driven holiday parade with live music and tree lighting.
Zeeland’s Magical Christmas Parade is a festive holiday event featuring a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6:15 PM, followed by a parade starting at 6:30 PM. The event includes live music and community participation, making it a heartwarming celebration for all ages.
Where: Zeeland | More Info: Zeeland’s Magical Christmas Parade
Santa visits and parade with festive activities.
The Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual Nighttime Santa Parade on December 7, featuring Santa visits at the Lowell Showboat VI from 2 PM to 4 PM, followed by a parade along Main Street starting at 6 PM. The event includes festive activities like roasted chestnuts, carriage rides, and live reindeer.
Where: Lowell | More Info: Lowell’s Annual Nighttime Santa Parade
