Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Back to School Family Bash
Celebrate the school year ahead with family activities and fun at a local church.
Movie in the Park - The Wild Robot
Free family movie night under the stars featuring The Wild Robot.
Grand Rapids Sky Lantern Festival by Lights Over America
Sky lantern festival—magical evening of lights and community celebration.
17th Annual Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster
Step back in time at this living-history Civil War reenactment celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Fire Truck Parade
Watch 50+ fire trucks parade down 8th Street during Fire Safety Week in early October.
Walker Pumpkin Bash
Fall fun celebrating pumpkins and Halloween season at Walker Community Park.
Boo Bash
Members-only Halloween playtime celebration with spooky fun for all ages.
ZOO GOES BOO
Spooky-themed zoo adventure with Halloween fun across three October weekends.
Gilmore Car Museum's Trunk or Treat
Safe Halloween trick-or-treating from decorated cars at Gilmore Car Museum.
Boo at the Barn
Halloween fun at a petting farm with seasonal activities and animal encounters.
Ada Village Pumpkin Prowl 2026
Spooky trick-or-treating event in Ada Village with thousands of costumed kids celebrating Halloween.
Grand Rapids Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market
Halloween craft vendors and seasonal shopping at Tanger Outlets.
Zombie Dash 5k
Family-friendly Halloween-themed 5K fun run in Grand Rapids.
Merchants of the Macabre Oddities Market
Quirky Halloween oddities & curiosities market at Downtown Market — taxidermy, skeletal decor & unusual vendors.
Rock The Lot Trunk-or-Treat
Halloween trunk-or-treat with music and costumes at School of Rock.
Downtown Holland Trick-Or-Treating
Kids trick-or-treat in costume through Downtown Holland on Halloween morning.
Grand Valley Trunk or Treat and Chili Cookoff
Trunk-or-treat and chili cookoff at a family-friendly fall celebration.
Merchants and Makers Holiday Market
Shop local vendors and artisans at this outdoor holiday market on Fulton Street.
Dinovember Dance Party & Storytime - Ottawa Hills Branch
Roar into November with dino-themed stories and dancing at the library's Dinovember celebration.
Dinovember Dance Party & Storytime - Seymour Branch
Little dino fans groove to dino-themed music and hear roaring-good stories at the library.
Merchants and Makers Holiday Shoppe
7th annual holiday craft market with 80+ vendors, giveaways, and make-and-take projects.
Dinovember Dance Party & Storytime - Van Belkum Branch
Little dino fans groove to dino-themed music and hear roaring-good stories at the library.
Dinovember Dance Party & Storytime - Yankee Clipper Branch
Little dino fans groove to dino-themed music and hear roaring-good stories at the library.
Holiday Kerstmarkt
Holland's charming annual holiday market celebrates handmade goods, local artisans, and festive cheer.
Dinovember Dance Party & Storytime - Main Library
Little dino fans groove to dino-themed music and hear roaring-good stories at the library.
Holiday Open House
Downtown Holland's annual holiday celebration with festive shopping and seasonal cheer.
Gr Santa Parade 2026
Grand Rapids' beloved holiday parade featuring Santa, floats, and festive cheer downtown.
Dinovember Dance Party & Storytime - West Leonard Branch
Little dino fans groove to dino-themed music and hear roaring-good stories at the library.
Crane Orchards Light Show
Dazzling light show at Crane Orchards in Fennville.
Dutch Winterfest
Seasonal festival celebrating Dutch holiday traditions with festive events.
Mannheim Steamroller
Mannheim Steamroller's electrifying Christmas tour brings holiday magic to DeVos Performance Hall.
Festival of Trees at Ada Village 2026
Month-long festive display with 50 decorated trees transforms Ada Legacy Park into a holiday wonderland.
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland—a festive lighted display throughout downtown Ada for a magical holiday stroll.
Tinsels, Treats, & Trolleys
Tinsels, Treats, & Trolleys—holiday fun with Santa's Village, trolley rides, live reindeer, and bridge lighting.
Downtown Holland Parade of Lights
Santa arrives in a parade with 80+ floats and marching groups downtown.
Christmas Together
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans bring 'Christmas Together' tour to Van Andel Arena.
Tinsels, Treats, & Trolleys 2026
Holiday tradition with Santa's Village, trolley rides, bridge lighting, and treats throughout Ada.
Magic at the Mill
Illuminated holiday event with lights and festive cheer at Windmill Island.
Tinsel, Treats & Trolleys
Holiday event with bridge lighting, Santa's village, and trolley rides.
Downtown Holland Strolling Santa
Meet Santa on Saturday afternoons for holiday shopping and photos.
Jeff Allen - Christmas Tour 2026
All-ages Christmas comedy tour with Jeff Allen at The Intersection.
Santa Parade
Santa Parade in Ada — holiday fun with Santa and festive cheer.
Holidays on the Farm
Illuminated historic farm with trails, holiday lights, and festive activities.
The Nutcracker
The timeless ballet 'The Nutcracker' returns to DeVos Performance Hall for the holiday season.
For King + Country
Contemporary Christian duo For King + Country perform their Christmas Tour at Van Andel Arena.
Winter Wonderland
Members-only winter celebration with festive playtime and holiday cheer.
The Mupput Christmas Carol - GR Symphony
Grand Rapids Symphony brings The Muppet Christmas Carol to life in concert with live film at DeVos Performance Hall.
Happy Noon Year! - Main Library
Families celebrate the new year early with daytime Noon Year's Eve festivities at the library.
Happy Noon Year! - Yankee Clipper Branch
Families celebrate the new year early with daytime Noon Year's Eve festivities at the library.
Happy Noon Year! - Ottawa Hills Branch
Families celebrate the new year early with daytime Noon Year's Eve festivities at the library.
Happy Noon Year! - Seymour Branch
Families celebrate the new year early with daytime Noon Year's Eve festivities at the library.
Happy Noon Year! - Van Belkum Branch
Families celebrate the new year early with daytime Noon Year's Eve festivities at the library.
Happy Noon Year! - West Leonard Branch
Families celebrate the new year early with daytime Noon Year's Eve festivities at the library.