2026’s Best 4th of July Parades & Events Around Grand Rapids

By GRKIDS Team

Where to Find 4th of July Parades […]

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Budget-Friendly! Free Christmas Events & Fun around Grand Rapids for December 2026

By April Hunt

Free Christms activities around Grand Rapids means more room for fun, right? Enjoy these local family traditions that won’t break the bank.

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11 Merry & Bright Walk Through Christmas Lights Experiences in Michigan for 2026

By Melody VanderWeide

Walk Through Christmas Lights Is taking a

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Your Christmas Activities Checklist for 2026 – West Michigan

By Melody VanderWeide

Christmas Activities Checklist – How Many Will

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2026’s Nice List: Where to See Santa, Pictures with Santa, Santa Parades, Breakfast with Santa & More

By April Hunt

Photos with Santa, Breakfast with Santa, Visits with Santa + More. If you’re looking for Santa in West Michigan, Grand Rapids, or the Lakeshore, you’re in the right place!

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Michigan’s 7 Most Enchanting Christmas Markets & Other Holiday Events You Won’t Want to Miss

By Helen Williams

Where to Find a Great Christmas Market

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West Michigan Christmas Tree Farms: 20+ Places to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in 2026

By April Hunt

It’s time to head out and cut your own Christmas tree. Here are some of West Michigan’s favorite spots to start the holiday season.

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2026’s Magical Michigan Christmas Trains & Christmas Train Displays – Including Polar Express

By Melody VanderWeide

Grab your tickets and get ready to enjoy Christmas Train rides around Michigan for the holidays!

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Michigan’s 15 Best Drive Through Christmas Lights for 2026

By Melody VanderWeide

See Magical Christmas Lights from Your Car

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Christkindl Markt 2026 Sleighs It Again: Grand Rapids Christmas Market Now Has Holiday Party Packages

By Melody VanderWeide

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The 20 Jolliest Christmas Parades in West Michigan – And When to See Them

By Melody VanderWeide

Christmas Parades & Santa Parades Kicking off

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Your Ultimate Guide to 2026 Haunted Houses in West Michigan, Ranked by Scare Level

By GRKIDS Team

If you and your kids love a good scare, this list of haunted Halloween attractions around mid-Michigan and West Michigan might just be for you.
We’ve called out age limits for attractions, where available. Really, though, most places leave it up to parents to decide if their kid, once they reach age 10, can handle the fright factor of their attraction.

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