Hello Grand Rapids Weekends!
BEst THings to Do THIS WEEKEND IN GRAND RAPIDS & ON THE LAKESHORE
Are you looking for something to do with your family this weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in West Michigan?
You came to the right place because, at Grand Rapids Kids, we make it easy to know what’s going on nearby for your family.
Just choose the weekend you want to know more about from the list of dates below and have fun planning your weekend adventure!
Or… visit the big event calendar if you want a look at everything coming up.
NOTE: Upcoming Weekend Events are published each Wednesday
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Thanks for helping us all find all of the fun things to do in Grand Rapids Michigan this weekend with our families!
MARCH 24-26, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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MARCH 17-19, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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MARCH 10-12, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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MARCH 3-5, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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FEBRUARY 24-26, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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FEBRUARY 17-19, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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FEBRUARY 10-12, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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FEBRUARY 3-5, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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JANUARY 27-29, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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JANUARY 20-22, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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JANUARY 13-15, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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JANUARY 6-8, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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DECEMBER 30, 2022 – JANUARY 1, 2023 Things to Do This Weekend
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DECEMBER 23-25, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- See the Best Christmas Light Displays
- Complete your Christmas Activities Checklist
- Visit with Santa
DECEMBER 16-18, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- See the Best Christmas Light Displays
- Create your Christmas Activities Checklist
- Visit a Christmas Market or Festival
- Visit with Santa
DECEMBER 9-11, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- See the Best Christmas Light Displays
- Create your Christmas Activities Checklist
- Visit a Christmas Market or Festival
- Visit with Santa
DECEMBER 2-4, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- See the Best Christmas Light Displays
- Create your Christmas Activities Checklist
- Visit a Christmas Market or Festival
Grand Rapids Annual Tree Lighting
Fri Dec 2nd 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
8 Christmas Parades
Friday & Saturday, Dec 2 &3 2022
Various West MI communities
Nutcracker by West Michigan Youth Ballet
Friday & Saturday, Dec 2 &3 2022
Forest Hills Fine Arts Center
Breakfast with Santa at Rivertown Mall
Sat Dec 3rd 9:00am – 10:00am
RiverTown Crossings Mall – Food Court, 3700 Rivertown Parkway, Grandville, MI 49418
Head to the Food Court for breakfast, Christmas crafts, and story time with Santa!
The breakfast event is free to all guests!
After the event, beat the line and head to our photo set, which will be open early for families who would like to get professional photos with Santa.
Ride the Santa Train
Sat & Sun, Dec 3&4, 2022
Station and boarding area., 306 Main Street, Coopersville, MI 49404
This vintage train has a special seat reserved just for the Big Guy and his friends and all the kids get to meet him. Our princess will read Christmas-themed stories to the children in each of the festively decorated railcars. Great fun for the grandparents, parents and of course the kids.
Christmas Lite Show
Daily
LMCU Ballpark, 4500 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
West Michigan’s largest, animated drive-through light show is back for “Another Year of Magic!”
This season marks our 25th year of entertaining people of all ages and we can’t wait to see you!
Enjoy nearly two miles of Christmas magic with over a million lights, animated displays, lighted tunnels, and more.
Cut Down a Christmas Tree
Daily
Area tree farms
Horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa visits, hot chocolate, and so much more are waiting at area tree farms!!
Magic at the Mill
Dec 2 & 3, 2022
Windmill Island Gardens, 1 Lincoln Ave, Holland, MI 49423
West Hollanders are excited to launch a new holiday event this year: Magic at the Mill!
This ticketed event will feature a 50 ft x 100ft ‘tulip field’ of 1,000 LED blossoms displaying a synchronized light and music show at Windmill Island Garden in Holland, MI.
NOVEMBER 25-27, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
39 Fun Things to Do Thanksgiving weekend
- More Things to Do:
- See the Best Christmas Light Displays
- Create your Christmas Activities Checklist
- Visit a Christmas Market or Festival
NOVEMBER 18-20, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- See the Best Christmas Light Displays
- Create your Christmas Activities Checklist
- Visit a Christmas Market or Festival
NOVEMBER 11-13, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- Do Free Fall Activities
- Visit a Pumpkin Patch
- Check off a Fall Bucket List item
NOVEMBER 4-6, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- Do Free Fall Activities
- Visit a Pumpkin Patch
- Check off a Fall Bucket List item
OCTOBER 28-30, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- Find the Best Halloween activities
- Do Free Fall Activities
- Visit a Pumpkin Patch
- Check off a Fall Bucket List item
OCTOBER 21-23, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- Find the Best Halloween activities
- Do Free Fall Activities
- Visit a Pumpkin Patch
- Check off a Fall Bucket List item
OCTOBER 14-16, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- Visit a Pumpkin Patch
- Do Free Fall Activities
- Get out to see Michigan Fall Colors
- Check off a Fall Bucket List item
OCTOBER 7-9, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- Visit a Pumpkin Patch
- Do Free Fall Activities
- Get out to see Michigan Fall Colors
- Check off a Fall Bucket List item
SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- Visit ArtPrize
- Do Free Fall Activities
- Get out to see Michigan Fall Colors
- Check off a Fall Bucket List item
SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- Visit ArtPrize
- Do Free Fall Activities
- Get out to see Michigan Fall Colors
- Check off a Fall Bucket List item
SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- Check off a Fall Bucket List item
- Do Free Fall Activities
- Get out to see Michigan Fall Colors
- Pick Apples
SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2022 Things to Do This Weekend
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- Visit a Fall Festival
- Do Free Fall Activities
- Get out to see Michigan Fall Colors
- Pick Apples