Bad weather? There's a bright side!

Feeling the restrictions and weariness of the winter storms? Fortunately, Grand Rapids is putting on its 8th annual World of Winter Festival for greater West Michigan community!

One of the most exciting attractions of the World of Winter Festival is Valent-ICE, where Downtown Grand Rapids is decorated with over 50 ice sculptures, making it the largest gallery of ice art in the state of Michigan.

The World of Winter Festival, organized by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and partners, is designed to take advantage of Michigan’s cold climate, provide fun ways for people to get outside and enjoy the season, and make Grand Rapids a better winter city. All World of Winter events are FREE or low-cost and can be enjoyed by both families and adults.

Upcoming:

Jan. 25- Join us for a family-friendly night of fun in Grand Rapids! Enjoy fire performances, figure skating routines and a lively street party with food trucks, interactive activities and live entertainment. Come for the performances, stay for the fun!

Schedule:

  •  6:00 PM– Fire Skater Performance

  • 6:30 PM – Dance Performers on Monroe

  • 7:00 PM – Greater Grand Rapids Figure Skating Club Performance

  • 7:30 PM – Dance Performers on Monroe

  • 7:45 PM – Fire Skater Performance

  • 8:15 PM – Dance Performers on Monroe

  • 8:30 PM – Rink Opens for Open Skate

What to Expect:

  • Skating Performances: Watch fire performers and figure skaters in synchronized routines.

  • Interactive Street Party: Enjoy activities for all ages, fire pits, live entertainment and a car-free zone.

  • Open Skate: Skate after the performances—tickets available on-site.

  • Food Trucks: Grab tasty bites from local vendors.

  • LED Playground & Booth: Explore interactive fun at the LED playground and GREG booth.

  • Ice Tower with Fire: Watch the Ice Guru Events Team craft a towering work of art out of ice

  • Street Dance Performances: Get hyped by the incredible moves of the iconic duo D'Soul and Greenz.

More info

Check out experincegr.com or visit worldofwintergr.com for more information on activities and event details.

This is a great opportunity to bring our friends and family outside for quality time together and shake off those winter blues.

The festival is to take place from January 10th - March 2nd.