Things to do in Ada

Ada is an upscale Kent County township east of Grand Rapids, home to the historic Ada Covered Bridge and riverside village trails. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Ada, Michigan.

Thu, Nov 19

Crafts and Drafts: A Christmas Card Making Class

Crafts and Drafts: A Christmas Card Making Class at Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery

Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery, Ada

0–18 yrs

Tue, Dec 1

Winter Wonderland

Stroll through Ada Village's festive lighted installations this holiday season.

Ada, MI 49301, Ada

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Dec 1

Festival of Trees at Ada Village 2026

Month-long festive display with 50 decorated trees transforms Ada Legacy Park into a holiday wonderland.

Ada Legacy Park, Ada

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Dec 1

Tinsels, Treats, & Trolleys

Experience Ada Bridge Lighting, Santa's Village, trolley rides, and live reindeer this holiday season.

Ada

0–18 yrs

Fri, Dec 4

Tinsels, Treats, & Trolleys

Holiday tradition with Santa's Village, trolley rides, bridge lighting, and treats throughout Ada.

Ada Village, Ada

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Dec 4

Tinsel, Treats & Trolleys

Holiday event with bridge lighting, Santa's village, and trolley rides.

Ada Village, Ada

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Dec 5

Santa Parade

Ada's annual Christmas parade with Santa visiting kids at the fire station afterward.

7330 Thornapple River Dr, Ada, MI 49505, Ada

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Dec 5

The Santa Dash

Run, walk, or jingle with a street full of Santas to kick off Ada's holiday parade.

Ada Village, Ada

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Dec 13

Free Holiday Band Concert

Free holiday concert with seasonal favorites and sing-alongs at Forest Hills Eastern Auditorium.

Forest Hills Eastern Auditorium, Ada

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jan 16

Daughter Dance

Western-themed father-daughter dance in festive family attire.

Ada Christian South Gym, Ada

$20/ticket5–13 yrsIndoor